Applying to Cooper Union
Two-Year Test Optional Pilot Program and Update on High School Grading Practices
Application Deadlines for the 2020/2021 Academic Year
Undergraduate
Early Decision:
- The Albert School of Engineering: Sunday, November 1, 2020
- The School of Art and The Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture: Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Regular Decision for all three schools: Tuesday, January 5, 2021 (extended to Friday, January 29, 2021, 11:59 pm EST)
Graduate
Master of Science in Architecture:
- To apply for the program starting in Spring 2021, the deadline is Tuesday, September 15, 2020.
- To apply for the program starting in Fall 2021, the deadline is Tuesday, January 5, 2021 (extended to Friday, January 29, 2021, 11:59 pm EST)
Master of Engineering: Monday, February 15, 2021
Instructions for Application
The Cooper Union uses the Common Application for first year undergraduate applicants. Additional materials are required as indicated on the pages below.
All graduate and transfer applicants, please apply here.
First Year
- The Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture
- The School of Art
- The Albert Nerken School of Engineering
Transfer
- The Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture
- The School of Art
- The Albert Nerken School of Engineering
Masters
Non-Matriculating Student Programs
For more information on why to apply to Cooper, check out our publications: Viewbook; Albert Nerken School of Engineering, The Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture; School of Art; International; and our fact sheet.