Applying to Cooper Union
Our fall 2025 applications are live!
Application Deadlines
UNDERGRADUATE
Early Decision
- Albert Nerken School of Engineering: November 1
- Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture: December 1
- School of Art: December 1
Regular Decision
- All three schools: January 5
GRADUATE
- Master of Science in Architecture: January 5
- Master of Engineering: January 15
Application Instructions
The Cooper Union uses the Common App for first-year undergraduate applicants. All transfer and graduate applicants apply through the Cooper Application. Additional supplemental application steps are indicated on the pages below.
First Year
Transfer
Masters
Non-Matriculating Student Programs
Learn more about Cooper by downloading our publications: Viewbook; The Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture; School of Art; Albert Nerken School of Engineering; Albert Nerken School of Engineering Master of Engineering; Computer Science; Financial Aid; International; and Fact Sheet. Or preview Cooper by attending one of our high school programs.