Orientation

Graduate Orientation

Welcome to the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development at New York University!

As you continue your academic journey through graduate study, take advantage of resources, services and activities designed to enhance your studies and move you closer toward your personal, career and professional goals.

Important Links:

Getting Started . . .

STEP 1. YOUR NEW COMMUNITY

Summer Departmental Advisement Sessions
Meet with an advisor and participate in activities designed to welcome you to NYU Steinhardt and your department. Contact your department for more information at www.steinhardt.nyu.edu/advisement/masters

NYU Welcome Week
Join new undergraduate and graduate students from across the University for a week of workshops, social events, leadership opportunities and community building. For details visit the Student Resource Center website at http://www.nyu.edu/life/events-traditions/welcome-week/Graduate.html

NYU Steinhardt New Graduate Student Welcome Session
Learn about policies and procedures at the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development that guide graduate study, find out about student resources in the school and university, and meet your colleagues.

Thursday, January 24th 2013 from 6:00 - 7:30pm
Joseph & Violet Pless Hall, 3rd Floor Student Lounge
82 Washington Square East

FOR GRADUATE MUSIC STUDENTS ONLY:

Thursday, January 24th 2013 - Loewe Theater, 35 W. 4th St.

ALL Music Graduate Students must report at 9:30 a.m. for Theory and Aural Comprehension Placement, as well as Music History. There are NO exceptions.

 
Required for all new graduate students, excluding Music Business graduate students. For more information go to: http://steinhardt.nyu.edu/music/students/dates/exams
STEP 2. IMMUNIZATIONS

New York State law and/or New York University requires all newly admitted students complete several health-related requirements. For complete information, visit www.nyu.edu/shc/about/health.requirements.html

STEP 3. ACTIVATE YOUR INTERNET ACCOUNT

All NYU students are assigned a NYUHome account with free access to email This is also a vital link of communication between the University and you. You may access your account from computer labs and NYUHome stations located around campus and from your home computer. To activate your account, go to: http://start.nyu.edu and follow instructions.

STEP 4. ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT

Every graduate student is assigned a program advisor. Your advisor will help you to understand degree requirements, electives, and academic options; plan your program schedule; evaluate academic progress; and acquaint you with specialized services open to you as a member of the University community.

Meet with your academic advisor for advisement and guidance: www.steinhardt.nyu.edu/advisement.

STEP 5. REGISTRATION FOR YOUR CLASSES

Once you have met with your academic advisor, you are ready to register for classes. You may not register for classes before being advised. Register on-line through Albert via the "Academics" tab in your NYUHome account. A useful webinar on how to search for classes and register on Albert is available at   https://www.nyu.edu/registrar/sis/student_center_training.html

STEP 6. PAYMENT OF TUITION AND FEES

For payment and billing information, go to the NYU Bursar at 25 West 4th Street or visit www.nyu.edu/bursar.

STEP 7. NYU IDENTIFICATION

Your NYU ID card is an important document. Carry it with you at all times. The NYU ID Card gives you access to NYU buildings including the libraries and computer labs. To obtain your NYU Identification Card (ID), go to the NYU Card Center, 383 Lafayette Street, 212 443 2273, www.nyu.edu/nyucard.

STEP 8. NOW RELAX!

You are a registered student in the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. Welcome! You may buy books and academic supplies at the NYU Book Center, 726 Broadway, 212 998 4667, or you may wait until classes begin. Books are listed by course number under your professor's name. Call the NYU Book Center for instructions on how to order books by telephone or visit the website at www.bookstores.nyu.edu.

STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?

STEINHARDT COUNSELING & STUDENT SERVICES:
For personal, career and educational counseling, general academic information, and student activities and services, contact Counseling & Student Services, Pless Hall, 82 Washington Square East, 2nd floor, 212 998 5065, www.steinhardt.nyu.edu/counseling

GRADUATE STUDIES:
For doctoral candidacy, approval forms for master's thesis, instructions for filing the doctoral dissertation, and matriculation status, visit Graduate Studies, Pless Hall, 82 Washington Square East, 2nd floor, 212 998 5044, www.steinhardt.nyu.edu/policies_doctoral

YOUR ACADEMIC ADVISOR IN YOUR ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT:
For advisement, degree requirements, and program requirements, meet with your academic advisor. For a list of graduate academic advisors, go to: www.steinhardt.nyu.edu/advisement/masters/

REGISTRATION SERVICES:
For registration, payments, withdrawals, and refunds, visit Registration Services, Pless Hall, 82 Washington Square East, 2nd Floor, 212 998 5055, www.steinhardt.nyu.edu/registration

STUDENT HEALTH CENTER:
For health problems, medical consultation, immunizations, and information about health insurance, go to 726 Broadway 3rd and 4th Floors, 212 443 1000, www.nyu.edu/shc

OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID:
25 West 4th Street, 212 998 4444, www.nyu.edu/financial.aid

OFFICE OF GRADUATE ADMISSIONS:
82 Washington Square East, 3rd floor 212 998 5030, 212 998 5353, www.steinhardt.nyu.edu/graduate_admissions

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS

STEINHARDT GRADUATE STUDENT ORGANIZATION (GSO):
GSO is Steinhardt's graduate student government. Get involved, represent the 'student voice' on school and university committees, and help strengthen student life for graduate students.
Pless Hall, 82 Washington Square East, 3rd Floor, 212 998 5351 www.steinhardt. nyu.edu/gso

NYU STUDENT RESOURCE CENTER:
60 Washington Square South, Suite 210
212 998 4411, www.nyu.edu/src

GRADUATE LIFE:
212 998 4937
http://www.nyu.edu/src/grad.life/

HOUSING:
Office of Graduate Admissions, 212 998 5030, www.steinhardt.nyu.edu/graduate_admissions/housing

NYU Off-Campus Housing, 212 998 4620,
www.nyu.edu/housing/offcampus

NYU Summer Housing, 212 998 4621,
www.nyu.edu/summer/housing

STUDENT LOUNGES:
Pless Hall, 1st and 3rd floors.

BUSINESS CARDS:
For business cards printed with the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development logo, visit the Office of Student Affairs, Pless Hall, 2nd floor or call 212 998 5065.

PUBLICATIONS OF INTEREST:
The NYU Steinhardt Student's Guide, available in the Office of Student Affairs, Pless Hall, 2nd floor and Student Matters, the on-line newsletter for students in NYU Steinhardt available at  http://steinhardt.nyu.edu/studentaffairs/forms

Inquire in your department about departmental handbooks and publications.

Important Dates

For a complete calendar please visit the University Registrar's website.