The Cooper Union seeks students of exceptional ability and talent. For students in art, admission is based on portfolio and home test evaluation; in architecture, admission is based on a combination of academic achievement and home test evaluation; in engineering, admission is based on high school average, SAT I scores, SAT II Subject Test scores in Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry, and the submission of responses to part II of the application. No special consideration is given to children of alumni or residents of particular areas in the United States. Students who are offered admission may request deferment of enrollment for a period of one year. Specific unit and credit requirements vary in the three schools and are defined in the school catalog. Visit these pages for application information and deadlines and for information on visiting The Cooper Union. You may reach the Office of Admissions and Records by contacting: Dean of Admissions and Records The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science & Art 30 Cooper Square New York, NY 10003 212-353-4120 admissions@cooper.edu Majors and degrees Degree programs are offered in architecture, fine arts and engineering. The Bachelor of Architecture is offered in architecture (five-year program); Bachelor of Fine Arts includes studies in drawing, film/video, graphic design, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture; the Bachelor of Engineering is offered in chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and inter-disciplinary studies. In addition, a certificate program is offered in art. Academic program Cooper Union uses a semester calendar. Each curriculum is designed to meet the professional needs of students entering any of the College's specialized fields. Graduates are well prepared to enter these fields or to continue their education in graduate schools. Requirements for the Bachelor of Architecture are 160 credits; for the Bachelor of Fine Arts, 128 credits; and for the Bachelor of Engineering, 135 credits. The requirements for the certificate program in art are approximately half the studio course credit requirements of the BFA degree. The School of Architecture offers an interim year during which students may work in architectural firms or study and travel. In the School of Art, foundation courses in studio art and art history are required, and independent study projects are available. All first-year students in the School of Engineering take core courses in math, chemistry, physics and computer science. All students also take core courses in the humanities and social sciences. Students have the opportunity for hands-on experience in city agencies, cultural institutions and the offices and studios of the many professional architects, artists and engineers who live and work in New York.