Admission Requirements
    –International Student Enrollment

NYIM seeks students who desire a professional career and are prepared to undertake an intensive educational experience. Enrollment is limited and is based on the following requirements:

A prospective student must:

Successfully complete a personal interview with an Admissions  Representative.

Submit a completed Application for Admission, along with a $25.00 non-refundable application fee.    Download Application (Adobe Reader required) 

Mail official High School transcripts or a copy of your GED mailed directly to NYIM from your high school. (P.O. Box 645, Buffalo, NY 14231).  High school transcripts/GED must be on file with NYIM, regardless of higher education.

Two (2) letters of recommendation, personal or professional (no relatives please).  Letters should include how long they have known you and why they think you would be a successful massage therapist.  

A completed background check release form and a ($15.00 Erie County, NY Resident or $20.00 non-Erie County, NY resident) , non-refundable processing fee. This form releases information on any prior criminal convictions.  
Download Background Check Release form (PDF)

Be of good moral character.                

Submit photo ID (driver’s license, or government issued photo ID).                                                        

Submit proof of citizenship or permanent residency (birth certificate or social security card).                                                                                

Be the minimum age of 17 (must be 18 for NY board exam).                                

Submit a completed NYIM Medical Release Form (which must be signed by an MD.) 
Download Medical Release Form

Complete a second interview including pre-admission testing.     

For students requiring financial assistance, an appointment with the Financial Aid office is required.

As a condition for enrollment, students must have an appointment to visit the school for a personal tour and a financial aid interview. Arrangements may be made by calling (716) 633-0355 or (1-800) 884-NYIM (6946). Admissions appointments are available Monday through Friday.

Completed application packets are subject to approval by the Committee, which meets regularly. Application packets are considered complete when all of the information is received by NYIM. The completed application deadline is 30 days prior to the first day of class. (You are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible. Classes are known to fill before this deadline.) After your application package is completed and reviewed by the committee, you will be contacted to discuss the final steps required for enrollment.

Once you are accepted, a $150 registration fee is required to guarantee your seat in the program. An enrollment agreement must also be completed at the time of registration.

All monies paid are to be in check, money order, credit card or certified check form. No cash monies are accepted.

Any returned checks for insufficient funds will be charged $25.00.

**This school is authorized under Federal Law to enroll non-immigrant alien students.

International Student Enrollment

In addition to the admissions requirements listed above:

A prospective student must;

– Submit form I-20M-N (Certificate of Eligibility)
– Birth Certificate
– A copy or verification of English as a second language exam (i.e. TOEFL)
– All transcripts must be translated to English for review.