Deposited Students

Once your deposit is processed, you will receive a system-generated email from onekey@pratt.edu containing your Pratt email and password within 1 – 5 business days. Please check spam! If you have not received it after 5 business days, please contact onekey@pratt.edu for assistance. 

Deposited students can access our portal, OnePratt, which contains your student financial account, class schedule (after you have registered), our learning management system, and other valuable information. 

Access the portal by logging in with your Onekey on the main website  at the bottom right side (OnePratt) of the page.

Providing Parent/Sponsor Access: You have the ability to grant a parent, guardian, or financial sponsor the right to access specific information without providing them with your student oneKey login and password. This can be done through Self Service once you log in to one.pratt.edu and select the Self Service icon from the Academics page. Once in Self Service, click on your user name on the top right, then “View/Add Proxy Access.” If the person is not already in your records, you must first request that your parent/sponsor be attached by submitting this form. Full instructions for this function can be found in the Self Service Proxy for Students onePratt knowledge article. Note: If your parents pay your bills, it is essential that they access your financial account online as Pratt does not send print bills to continuing students.

Once you receive your OneKey login credentials, you may complete the housing application by going to the housing application page. You must submit your housing application by June 1. Any applications submitted after the deadline will be on a waitlist and assigned housing as space becomes available.

Housing Preferences: Once you submit your housing deposit at the application page above, you will be eligible to submit your housing preferences. View detailed information about each residence hall, including costs, here. Review special interest housing and learning community options here.

Meals Plans: learn about meal plan options here.

The Learning/Access Center (L/AC) supports students with chronic physical and mental health conditions, learning issues, and other apparent and non-apparent disabilities, including temporary injuries. The L/AC coordinates special housing and dietary requests and determines classroom and other accommodations. To register with the L/AC, complete the form below:

• Learning/Access Center Registration Form

The priority deadline for housing accommodations is May 1st. If you have questions and would like to schedule a meeting to discuss your situation, please email lac@pratt.edu and request a welcome meeting.

Shipping Items Before You Arrive: You will receive an email in late July for fall entrants and December for spring containing your campus mailbox and mailing instructions. Once you have this information, you can mail packages to yourself. Our mail center cannot accept items received earlier than August 8. The mail center will be open on check-in day for you to retrieve your things.    

You can contact Residential Life and Housing directly by phone at 718-399-4551 or email at reslife@pratt.edu.

• High school students must submit their final official high school transcripts.  Please inform your guidance counselor now that you will be attending Pratt.
• Transfer students must provide final official copies of all college transcripts if they were not provided at the time of application. Please submit these documents as soon as possible after you finish your last term.

If your school does not use an electronic system, final official transcripts may be mailed to: 

Pratt Institute
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
200 Willoughby Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11205

If you did not graduate for any reason, please notify the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at admissions@pratt.edu. 

Note: Dual Enrolled Credits (AP, IB, Transfer Credit)

If you earned college credit while still enrolled in high school and wish to obtain credit for these courses (e.g. summer school, pre-college programs, advanced placement, dual enrollment between your high school and a university or community college, etc.), you must request that official transcripts from each college or university be sent directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Note that even if your dual enrolled courses are listed on your high school transcript, we require a final official transcript with the grades posted to be sent from the college through which the credits were earned. Credit will not be awarded until the college transcript has been received. AP scores must be sent directly from the CollegeBoard. Please complete this form: Transfer Credit Form

All Pratt students are required to have health insurance and will automatically be enrolled in and billed for  Pratt’s student health insurance program.  If you already have health insurance and wish to waive out of the Pratt plan, you must submit a health insurance waiver by July 30. The insurance waiver and health insurance process will be sent to you by email in the summer. 

The health evaluation packet is due by June 15. Those who have not submitted by the deadline will be prevented from course registration until all requirements are satisfied, so we recommend starting this as early as possible. The health evaluation packet has three individual forms: 

1. Immunization Record
2. Tuberculosis Screening
3. Physical Examination

You can download a copy of the health evaluation packet, view detailed directions on how to complete it, and upload your completed forms on this page:

• Health Evaluation Forms

*It is strongly preferred that you download the packet and take it to your health care provider for completion. Students will be notified of the status of the review process via their Pratt email address. Any questions or concerns can be directed to the Health Office at health@pratt.edu.

Proof of COVID-19 vaccinations, boosters, and exemptions will no longer be required for new or current Pratt students, faculty, or staff, and will no longer be a determining factor for Pratt ID access to campus facilities. Pratt strongly encourages all community members to remain up to date with the latest COVID-19 vaccines and boosters. Pratt will continue to follow guidance from the CDC, as well as city, state, and federal directives, and may revise policies if circumstances require.

To create your Pratt ID card, we ask that you submit a photo online prior to August 1. You will then receive your student ID card during orientation. You will need a copy of your tuition receipt or a residence hall room key toi receive your ID. Full instructions are outlined on the ID card site. 

Parking permits may be purchased once you have received a student ID. Commuting students are given priority over residential students as parking is extremely limited on campus. Once the passes are exhausted, students will be put on a waiting list until spots are freed up.

• Fall Bills will be available online after July 1, 2024
• Fall Tuition is due August 1, 2024
• Spring 2025 Tuition is due December 19, 2024
• Winter 2025 Tuition is due December 19, 2024

For detailed information about payments, please visit our Payments page.

Laptops are required for some programs and recommended for others. See our Laptop Guidelines page for information on your major.

At Pratt Institute, the Office of International Affairs (OIA) is here to help support international students prior to arrival, throughout studies, and even beyond as alumni. As an international student, you will have additional steps below related to your enrollment:

1. Prepare your financial statement(s) for I-20 application

Please be advised that no financial documents are required for admission to Pratt Institute. However, the United States government requires the Office of International Affairs (OIA) to review and verify an international student’s financial means for the SEVIS I-20 immigration document. The I-20 is required for an international student to apply for an F-1 entry visa and study in F-1 status in the United States

For the I-20 application, you will need to upload an adequate financial statement from yourself, a family member, and/or a scholarship provider. OIA will review the documentation to verify you have at a standard minimum amount of liquid funds available on-hand. Beware of scams – OIA will never ask for money transfer. Please read OIA’s Financial Statement policy carefully before applying for your I-20.

2. Submit I-20 Application

After you receive your OneKey, please set up and monitor your Pratt email. Within 3 business days, you will gain access to the Office of International Affairs (OIA) I-20 Application Student Portal. All I-20 related correspondence will be sent to your Pratt email, including notification when it is available for you to download.

3. Apply for your F-1 student visa

After you receive your I-20 in the Student Portal, most students will need to apply for the F-1 entry visa at the local U.S. consulate abroad. Please review OIA’s F-1 visa application information carefully.

If you’ll be seeking an accommodation plan for a documented disability for Fall 2025 classes, please submit the Learning/Access Center form.  Priority deadline for disability-related classroom accommodations is August 1.  Priority deadline for housing accommodations is May 1st.  Student inquiries and access to resources, including enrollment for accommodations, is available year round.  Please find the L/AC form and additional information about enrolling with the L/AC here.  If you have questions and would like to schedule a meeting to discuss your situation, please email lac@pratt.edu and request a welcome meeting.

Complete the preregistration form and click the Submit button at the bottom of the form. Your preregistration form is due June 10th. See more information below under “Registering for Classes and Paying Your Bill.”

Paying Your Bill

Bills are viewable on OnePratt after July 1. You will need to have an approved financing/payment plan in place and receive clearance from Student Financial Services by August 1. Otherwise, tuition bills are due July 30.

Calculating Your Payment

In OnePratt, visit the finances tab, then the student finance menu to see your bill. Your bill will have an overall account summary screen as well as the account balance per term. For further instruction, please visit https://one.pratt.edu/s/article/Student-Finance-in-Self-Service.

Please check monthly to ensure your account is up to date.If you received a scholarship or any other kind of financial aid, it will be posted to your bill no more than ten days before the start of classes.

However, our billing system will calculate your payment due prior to this. Any yearly financial aid (loans or scholarships) will be divided in half since you pay your bill one semester at a time. If you see no financial aid and believe you should have it, please contact your SFS counselor, because you may have missed a step in the financial aid process which they can resolve.

Eligible domestic students receive the Presidential Merit-Based Scholarship, and eligible international students receive the International Merit-Based Scholarship. Please note these awards are based on certain information like first-year/transfer status and choice of major. If we find discrepancies in your student information that have incorrectly determined eligibility, we reserve the right to adjust this scholarship. If you are an international student, but received a Presidential Merit-Based Scholarship, unfortunately you are not eligible for this award and it will not be distributed unless you can provide documentation that you are a legal permanent resident or a U.S. citizen.

Merit scholarships are not need-based. They are distributed to incoming students and awarded prior to deposit. Once a deposit has been made, a department scholarship cannot be adjusted. Deferred Students, Leave of Absence students and Readmitted Students will not be reconsidered for merit scholarship; Pratt will honor the original award offered.

Students who receive Tuition Exchange Scholarships may receive additional scholarship funds up to the cost of tuition. Students who receive partial Tuition Remission Scholarships are eligible for the Presidential Merit Scholarship up to the cost of tuition. 

The lengths of the programs are two years for associate’s, four years for bachelor’s, and five years for the B.Arch. Note that transfers may complete the program in less time. If the degree takes you a shorter amount of time to complete, the total amount of scholarship will decrease accordingly.  This is particularly important to note for transfer students.

Scholarship awards are contingent on carrying a minimum of 12 credits per semester and maintaining a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 by the end of the first year and each semester thereafter. Merit scholarships are applied to offset Pratt’s tuition charges only and are not cash awards to be used for any other purposes. While scholarships are non-negotiable, questions about your award can be directed to admissions@pratt.edu. 

Beware of phone and email scams, and never reveal personal information to a source you do not know or trust. Pratt offices and technical support will never ask you for your passwords.

Pratt’s Office of International Affairs (OIA) will ask for proof of funds to be uploaded to the i-20 request portal on our website, but will never ask for payments to be made directly to their office.

Student Financial Services (SFS) will never ask students to make a payment or wire transfer by phone. Student bills are available on our website, and payments are made on Pratt’s student portal or can be paid with checks made payable to Pratt Institute, 200 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205.

If you are unsure of a request, always email Pratt Institute directly to confirm at either sfs@pratt.edu or oia@pratt.edu. Pratt or any government agency will never ask you to complete a payment immediately without the ability to verify its validity. Learn more at https://www.pratt.edu/about/offices/department-of-public-safety/security-and-safety-alertssecurity-and-safety-alerts/.

Orientation starts August 19th! Visit our Orientation website for details about move in, first day of classes, and more!

We also invite you to join the Undergraduate Orientation Discord server! This social platform can connect you with other incoming Pratt students. Make new friends, find a roommate, and get a headstart on joining the Pratt community! Details on how to join are available through the link above.

Can’t make it in person? Get to know Pratt from anywhere in the world with our virtual campus tour. We’ll show you the dorms, dining halls, studios, and more in a journey that’s both immersive and informative.

TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR

FIRST YEAR STUDENTS: The deferral deadline is July 1. First-year students are eligible to defer their enrollment once, for one year from the original date of acceptance. A deferral secures your seat in the program for the following term. The financial aid office will need to recalculate your need-based aid the following year if you are a US citizen or permanent resident who submitted the FAFSA. You will need your Pratt Onekey information (emailed after depositing) to fill out the electronic deferral form. 

CONDITIONS OF DEFERRAL:

• The non-refundable $500 enrollment deposit is required before submitting your deferral form
• Only first-year students are eligible for deferral
• Any original merit scholarships awarded will be honored as long as terms of deferral are met
• You must maintain your first-year status and not enroll full time in another institution of higher education during the deferral period

If you do not maintain your first-year status during the deferral term, your deferred admission would need to be withdrawn, and we would then reconsider your application as a transfer student along with all other regular transfer applicants for that term. If you plan to enroll in another school during your deferral year, please notify us at admissions@pratt.edu.

TRANSFER STUDENTS: Transfer students may not defer, however you can request to be considered the following year free of charge by emailing transadm@pratt.edu. If you choose to be reconsidered in the future, please submit an updated transcript by the relevant deadline for the term to which you are applying. Transfer deadlines can be found here. 

Withdrawing Your Application

Should your plans change and you elect to completely withdraw:

• If you have already submitted your deposit, please use this form to notify us.
• If you have not submitted your enrollment deposit, please email admissions@pratt.edu so we can update your status.