Orientation

Undergraduate Orientation

Welcome to the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. Orientation is the moment you join the NYU Steinhardt community to get started, to get connected, to be involved, and to stay informed. You can choose the session you plan to attend to:

  • Learn about your major and understand your degree requirements
  • Decide on your semester schedule, register for your courses
  • Discover the student resources and services that will help you grow and develop
  • Meet peers, make friends
  • Walk around, get acquainted with your new neighborhood

Questions? Call 212 998 5065 or email steinhardt.orientation@nyu.edu
Meet your Summer 2012 Orientation Leaders!  Visit our page here!

New Student Orientation 2012

Please plan to attend one of the following sessions:

June 28-29 (Overnight Stay) - $175
July 10-11 (Overnight Stay) - $175
August 27-28 (for students who cannot attend in June or July) - $50

An overnight stay in a Residence Hall is REQUIRED for all students who are attending the June or July session regardless of home residence.

To register for Orientation, please click HERE. Please check this website for the most up to date information. *PLEASE NOTE: You should NOT make any travel arrangements until you have successfully completed the registration process AND received a date confirmation from our office.

Call 212 998 5065 or email steinhardt.orientation@nyu.edu

Parent's Orientation will be held on Thursday, June 28 and Tuesday, July 10

Parent Orientation will begin at 8:15am - 8:45am  with check-in period at Founders Hall followed by a combined student/parent information fair, a Dean's Parent welcome, and information sessions with representatives from the Office Residential Life & Housing Services, Commuter & Off-Campus Student Services, Student Health Services, and the Office of Public Safety.  Parent Orientation will conclude at 1:00pm.

Transfer Student Orientation 2012

Please plan to attend one of the following sessions:

June 26 - $40
July 13 - $40
August 27-28 (for students who cannot attend in June or July) - $50

To register for Orientation, please click HERE.  Please check this website for the most up to date information. *PLEASE NOTE: You should NOT make any travel arrangements until you have successfully completed the registration process AND received a date confirmation from our office.

Call 212 998 5065 or email steinhardt.orientation@nyu.edu

Parents are invited to attend the Dean's Welcome followed by a Question & Answer session offered at each Transfer Student Orientation.

New Student Checklist:

□  Follow the instructions in your admissions packet for deposit, housing, financial information, and setting up your NYU email account.

□  Review the information at: www.steinhardt.nyu.edu/ orientation

□  Submit your Registration Form for Summer Orientation.

□  Continue to check your NYU email account for updates.

Important Links

Accommodations for Transfers, Parents and Guests during Orientation

NYU Steinhardt does not provide housing for transfer students, parents, or guests during our orientation programs. For a complete list of accommodations in and around the NYU neighborhood please visit http://www.nyu.edu/about/visitor-information/hotels.html

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to attend Orientation?
Unless you are an internal transfer student who has already registered for your classes, all new students are required to attend in order to meet with their advisor, take placement examinations, and register for classes.

What should I bring with me?
Please bring your admissions letter (or your NYU Student ID number found on the letter), a goverment-issued picture ID, and a copy of your tentative statement of transfer credit (transfer students only).

When does Orientation begin and end?
For new undergraduate students attending the overnight June or July session, Day One check-in will be 8:30 am at Founder's Hall and Day Two check-out will be at 3:00 pm. For new Transfer students attending the June or July session, check-in will be at 9:00 am at the Kimmel Center for University Life and will conclude by 5:00 pm. For the August session Day One check-in will be at 9:00 am at Pless Hall and conclude on Day Two by 5:00 pm. *PLEASE NOTE: You should NOT make any travel arrangements until you have successfully completed the registration process AND received a date confirmation from our office.

Do I have to take the English Writing Examination?
All new transfer students, even if they have taken English/Writing courses must take the Expository Writing Examination. Your advisor will be able to answer questions about credits for English/Writing classes, etc.

Do I have to take the Foreign Language Placement Examination?
If you wish to take a class in a language that you studied in high school, and you are not transferring in AP or college credit for that language, you must take the placement examination so that you can be advised as to the proper class level.

Will I get all of the classes I need?
Your advisor and orientation leaders will help you register for classes that you need to take in order to meet your Steinhardt graduation requirements.

Immunization Requirements

New York University policy requires that all incoming students complete several health-related requirements that include a health history, proof of immunization to measles, mumps and rubella, an acknowledgement that you have received information regarding meningitis and have completed an on-line course on alcohol and other drugs.

In the coming weeks you will be receiving information, forms and instructions from the Student Health Center that will assist you in complying with these requirements.

If health requirements are not met and required information has not been received by the Student Health Center (SHC) your registration will be cancelled and you will be de-enrolled 30 days after classes begin.

For more information visit the Student Health Center's website at http://www.nyu.edu/shc/

Important Dates

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

 NYU Welcome Week

For more information about Welcome Week, visit the Student Resource Center's website at http://www.nyu.edu/life/events-traditions/welcome-week.html/.  

Placement Exams

Foreign Language: If you wish to take a class in a language that you studied in high school, and you are not transferring in AP or college credit for that language, you must take the placement examination so that you can be advised as to the proper class level. Exams will be offered in: French, Italian, Spanish, German, Korean, Modern Greek, Hebrew, Latin, Tagalog, Portuguese, Russian

Expository Writing Exam: All new transfer students, even if they have taken English/Writing courses must take the Expository Writing Examination. Your advisor will be able to answer questions about credits for English/Writing classes, etc.

All Music majors must take the Music Theory placement examination which will be given TBA.