Revel Admissions

MA Program: Admissions Requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a recognized college or university and have a grade point average of at least B (3.0). Admission to the General Jewish Studies MA does not require Hebrew proficiency, though certain electives will be unavailable to students who lack such proficiency. With the exception of Modern Jewish History, however, pursuing any of the specialist tracks requires an academic background that includes documented evidence of a Hebrew proficiency adequate for the required readings. In the absence of such evidence, a Hebrew reading test may be required as part of the admission process. Beginners Biblical Hebrew courses will be available to students entering without Hebrew proficiency.

PhD Program: Admissions Requirements

Applicants must fulfill the following requirements:

1. Hold a bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university.
2. Possess a knowledge of Hebrew adequate for the pursuit of doctoral work.
3. Students who wish to do so may submit their scores on the verbal, quantitative and analytical sections of the Graduate Record Examinations. Submission of GRE scores is optional. The GRE reporting code for Revel is 6284.
4. Applicants holding a master's degree and those who have made substantial progress toward such a degree must submit a qualifying paper or papers, totaling approximately 70 pages, demonstrating the ability to pursue doctoral research.
5. Students applying directly out of college must submit a writing sample providing evidence of outstanding potential for pursuing such research.  Students admitted on this track must devote full time to their doctoral studies.
6. Applicants accepted into the program may be offered multi-year doctoral level fellowships.  It is understood that receipt of such fellowships beyond the first year is contingent upon satisfactory progress.   

Joint BA/MA-BS/MA Program: Admissions Requirements

General Requirements

1. Cumulative grade point average: 3.2
2. Average in Jewish studies: 3.4
3. Senior standing (94 credits)
4. Acceptance by the undergraduate dean and dean of Revel

Additional Requirements

Yeshiva College Students and Sy Syms School of Business Students

1. Completion of the Jewish Studies General Education requirements

Stern College for Women and Sy Syms School of Business Students/Beren Campus

1. Five of the six required semesters of Jewish studies core courses
2. Jewish Studies majors: at least 18 credits toward the major at SCW

B.A./M.A. Pathways Option

Dual Degree Programs: Jewish Studies 

Before applying to a Pathways program, contact the Pathways Coordinator at pathways@yu.edu to express your interest and learn more about program requirements, coursework, and the application process. The Pathways Coordinator will also connect you with the graduate program director. Once you are ready to apply, follow the directions below.

Note: As part of your application, you will need to submit a personal statement and two letters of recommendation.

Application Link 

NOTE: If you are a YU undergraduate, you already have an account. Try the “Forgot your password?” button to access that account. You can also create a new account. If you create a new account and your email address is already in our system, then you’ll be brought to a screen with two options: 

1. You can click “I signed up previously. Please let me sign into my account.” This brings you back to the home screen, where you can click “Forgot your password?” and reset your password. 
2. Or you can click “I have never signed up here before, please create a new account.” This will let you create a new account. 

Application Instructions:  

For those logging into an existing account:  

1. Log into your account.  
2. From the “My Account” page, click “Start a New Application.” You may see applications from previous years. You can ignore them. 
3. Click “Start an Application.” 
4. Under “Academic College,” choose the YU grad school to which you are applying (Revel). 
5. A box will appear to choose your “Academic Program.” For YU undergraduates applying to the dual degree program, choose "Jewish Studies (BA/MA) or (BS/MA) – Pathways."
6. Then let us know if you are currently enrolled in another YU graduate school (e.g. RIETS, Azrieli, etc.). 
7. Select your term and click “Submit” to begin your application. 

For those creating a new account:  

1. Create your new account and login. 
2. Once you login, you’ll be prompted to choose your “Academic College,” which is the YU grad school to which you are applying (Revel). 
3. A box will appear to choose your “Academic Program.” For YU undergraduates applying to the dual degree program, choose "Jewish Studies (BA/MA) or (BS/MA) – Pathways."
4. Then let us know if you are currently enrolled in another YU graduate school (e.g. RIETS, Azrieli, etc.). 
5. Select your term and click “Submit” to begin your application. 

Contact
pathways@yu.edu 
yu.edu/pathways

Application Deadlines

Applications for admission to the doctoral program are considered only once a year for admission in the fall semester. The deadline for applications, including all supporting documents, is December 31 of the previous year (e.g., the deadline for fall 2021 admission will be December 31, 2020). Late applications will not be considered. Applicants to the doctoral program must submit verbal, quantitative and analytical GRE scores. The GRE reporting code for Revel is 6284.

Applications for fall admission to the MA program, including all supporting documents, by students requesting scholarships and fellowships is March 13, 2020. Late applications will be considered, but priority in the granting of financial aid will be given to those who file by this date. For spring admission, students should apply at least two months prior to the semester in which they wish to be admitted. Please see the fall calendar for exact date.

Student Options/Degree Students

Students admitted with permission to work toward degrees are considered matriculated. They fall into two categories:

1. Regular Students: those who have met all conditions for admission
2. Provisional Students: Those who have not met all conditions of the application process but who may become regular students once all conditions for admission have been met. Provisional students do not automatically become regular students.

Nondegree Students

Students who wish to enroll for courses to meet their particular needs without entering a degree program are considered nonmatriculated. They fall into two categories:

1. Visiting Students: those in good standing at another school of Yeshiva University, who have the permission of the dean of that school and of the dean of Revel, may register for a limited number of courses
2. Transient Students: those in good standing at other colleges and universities, who have the permission of their home institution and of the dean of Revel, may enroll for courses for possible transfer to their home school

Undergraduate Students at Yeshiva University

Students who wish to enroll for courses to meet their undergraduate and/or graduate needs fall into two categories:

1. Bachelor's/master's (BA/MA) students: undergraduate students may apply for the joint BA/MA program
2. Undergraduate students taking graduate courses for undergraduate credit: With the permission of the college dean and the dean of Revel, undergraduate students may take graduate courses for undergraduate credit only. These courses cannot be converted to graduate courses should the student desire to enroll in Revel for a graduate degree.