Admission
ADMISSION TO DEGREE PROGRAMS
The Graduate School of Arts and Science (GSAS) offers admission to
applicants who hold the bachelor's degree (or equivalent foreign
credentials) and who show promise of superior scholarly achievement.
Each department establishes its standards for admission. Successful
applicants have distinguished academic records, strong recommendations
from instructors or others qualified to evaluate academic ability, and
well-articulated research goals. The Graduate School requires all
applicants to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) except for the
Draper Program, which recommends but does not require the GRE. Each
applicant is considered without regard to gender, race, ethnicity,
religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or physical
disability. The GSAS Application Appendix includes additional requirements for some departments.
Registration at New York University requires notification of
admission by the Graduate School's Graduate Enrollment Services office.
Permission to study in the Graduate School of Arts and Science does not
imply admission to degree candidacy. Other sections of this bulletin
outline these requirements.
Although New York University confers the M.A. and Ph.D. in
performance studies and cinema studies through the Graduate School of
Arts and Science, the Tisch School of the Arts administers these
programs. Applicants to these departments are urged to read the Tisch
School of the Arts Bulletin and should direct all questions and
correspondence to the Office of Graduate Admissions, Tisch School of
the Arts, New York University, 721 Broadway, 8th Floor, New York, NY
10003-6807; 212-998-1918; e-mail: tisch.gradadmissions@nyu.edu.
For detailed information regarding the admissions process and
requirements, applicants should consult the Graduate School of Arts and
Science Application for Admission and Financial Aid, which is available
on the Web site at www.nyu.edu/gsas/Admissions/AdmApp.html.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online at www.nyu.edu/gsas/online.
ENTERING STUDENT APPLICATION DEADLINES
Consult the GSAS Application Appendix for all application and financial aid deadlines.
INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
The Graduate School expects all students to demonstrate the ability
to understand and communicate in English, both orally and in written
form. To evaluate proficiency, the school requires applicants whose
native language is not English to take the Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL). The Graduate School recommends that the applicant
achieve a minimum TOEFL score of 250 on the computer-based test (600 on
the paper-based test). The Graduate School does not prohibit applicants
with lower scores from applying for admission since many factors
influence the admission decision. Some departments or programs in the
Graduate School may set a higher TOEFL standard for admission.
Information about the TOEFL may be obtained by writing directly to
TOEFL Services, Educational Testing Service, P.O. Box 6151, Princeton,
NJ 08541-6151, U.S.A., or by visiting their Web site at www.toefl.org.
Official TOEFL test score reports are required. When requesting that
official score reports be sent to the Graduate School by the TOEFL
Program, the applicant should list the Graduate School of Arts and
Science, school code 2596.
Because English proficiency is essential to a student’s success in
the Graduate School, additional testing may be performed when a student
arrives in New York. Occasionally, the school requires a student to
register for noncredit English courses that entail additional expense
and extend the time normally required to complete the student's degree.
Applicants in the New York area may take, in lieu of the TOEFL, the
English proficiency test at the University's American Language
Institute,
located at 48 Cooper Square, Room 200, New York, NY 10003-7154,
U.S.A. An appointment to take the test may be made by calling
212-998-7040. At the discretion of the Graduate School, out-of-town
applicants may be tested on arrival.
Individuals intending to enter into or remain in the United States
on a student or exchange visitor visa must submit appropriate evidence
of financial ability. The issuance of certificates for student visas
(Form I-20) or exchange visitor visas (Form DS-2019) will be delayed
until such evidence is received. If the applicant's studies are being
financed by means of personal savings, parental support, or outside
private or government scholarships, or any combination of these, he or
she must arrange to send official letters or similar certification as
proof of such support, together with an Application for a Certificate
of Eligibility (AFCOE) form, to the Office for International Students
and Scholars. Students holding F-1 visas may not work without
permission from the Office of International Students and Scholars or
the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of the Department
of Homeland Security. Employment outside the University may not be used
as a means to meet educational and living expenses while studying in
the United States.
See also the Office for International Students and Scholars section of this bulletin.
THE AMERICAN LANGUAGE INSTITUTE
The American Language Institute of the School of Continuing and
Professional Studies at New York University offers intensive courses in
English for students with little proficiency in the language.
Individuals who wish to obtain additional information about the
American Language Institute may visit the office of the American
Language Institute weekdays throughout the year between the hours of 9
a.m. and 6 p.m. (Fridays until 5 p.m.). They may also visit the Web
site at www.scps.nyu.edu/ali or contact the American Language
Institute, School of Continuing and Professional Studies, New York
University, 48 Cooper Square, Room 200, New York, NY 10003-7154;
telephone: 212-998-7040; fax: 212-995-4135; e-mail: ali@nyu.edu.
INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENT EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
International students with teaching appointments participate in the
International Graduate Student Educational Development Program. This
required program provides the opportunity for (1) the development and
testing of English language competencies in the classroom environment
and (2) the exploration of cultural differences in the United States
and the nature of NYU's exceptional multicultural base. Participants
explore communications strategies that will enable them to successfully
manage the classroom and interact with students. The program is usually
scheduled for several days at the end of August, before fall-term
classes begin, and if determined by language testing, continues with
language course or tutorial work during the fall semester. Students who
do not successfully complete the program may be required to complete
additional work on language before being permitted to assume teaching
responsibilities. Questions about the program should be directed to the
director of graduate studies in the student's department or to Neil
Williams, American Language Institute, 212-998-7058 or 212-995-4135
(fax); e-mail: neil.williams@nyu.edu.
READMISSION AND DEFERMENT
In all departments, an offer of admission to the Graduate School
permits a student to enroll for the first time only in the term of
entry for which she or he was specifically admitted.
If a student declines an offer of admission or does not register for
the expected term, the Graduate School requires a new application. In
some departments the director of graduate studies (DGS) will grant an
extension to the student with the approval of the Graduate School. As
additional credentials may be required by the Graduate School in such
cases, students should consult with Graduate Enrollment Services.
ADMISSION FOR SPECIAL STUDENT STATUS
Occasionally an applicant will demonstrate a particular need to
study at the Graduate School without entering an NYU GSAS degree
program. A few special students are permitted to register each year as
nondegree students, auditors, or visiting students.
Applicants should contact the department of interest before
applying, to confirm that special students are considered for admission
into the program. International applicants should consult with an
adviser in Graduate Enrollment Services before making the decision to
apply to be sure that the planned course of study will be appropriate
for the issuance of a visa.
Applicants for special student status must complete the application
for admission and must provide proof that he or she holds a
baccalaureate degree and have earned a GPA of at least 3.0. GRE scores
are not required. Applicants must meet the same application deadlines
as students who seek degrees. Students may enroll for a maximum of 12
points of credit over not more than three consecutive semesters. If an
applicant attended an international college or university, the Graduate
School will evaluate the credentials for equivalency before granting
permission to register.
All special students must complete the paper application for admission. The online application is not accepted.
Nondegree Students
The Graduate School recognizes that students occasionally choose to
study without seeking admission to a degree program. If a
nonmatriculant ultimately enrolls in a degree program, courses taken at
the Graduate School may sometimes, but not always, be credited toward
the degree.
Auditors
Students may register as auditors in some of the departments of the
Graduate School. Auditing requires the permission of the instructor and
the director of graduate studies (DGS) of the program. Auditors pay
full tuition for courses; no academic credit is awarded, and the work
can never be applied toward a degree.
Visiting Students
Visiting students in the Graduate School of Arts and Science must be
eligible to register in a master's or doctoral degree program at their
home institution.
In order to register as a visiting student, applicants must secure
the approval of the dean of their home institution and of the
appropriate department in the Graduate School of Arts and Science.
Visiting students are not eligible for any form of financial aid. New
York University awards full credit for all satisfactorily completed
courses.
Students eligible for the Inter-University Doctoral Consortium do not need to apply as visiting students; see the Inter-University Doctoral Consortium paragraphs below. Visiting students attending during the summer should refer to the New York University Summer Sessions paragraphs below.
INTER-UNIVERSITY DOCTORAL CONSORTIUM
New York University is a member of the Inter-University Doctoral
Consortium, an association of universities in the metropolitan area
whose members include the graduate arts and science divisions of the
City University of New York Graduate Center; Columbia University;
Fordham University; New School University; Princeton University;
Rutgers University; Stony Brook University; and Teachers College,
Columbia University.
As a member of the doctoral consortium, the Graduate School can
provide fully matriculated doctoral-level students the opportunity to
take courses that are not otherwise available to them at NYU.
Participation is not open to students at the master's level. With the
approval of the student's program adviser, the course instructor, the
vice dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Science, and the dean's
office of the host institution, students may register for courses
within the graduate schools at any of the above member institutions.
Access to such courses is provided on a space-available basis and is
not available during the summer.
For registration procedures, go to www.nyu.edu/gsas/Programs/IUDC.html or call the Office of the Vice Dean, 212-998-8030.
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SUMMER SESSIONS
The Graduate School of Arts and Science offers a wide variety of
courses in its two summer sessions. The first summer session begins in
the third week of May; the second summer session starts in the last
week of June. Consult the summer bulletin or the Web site at www.nyu.edu/summer for
a full list of departments and their course offerings. The Faculty of
Arts and Science also offers opportunities for summer graduate study
abroad, allowing graduate students to explore international
opportunities while studying languages, politics, and cultures.
Graduate courses are available through New York University in Athens
(Greece), Dublin (Ireland), London (England), Paris (France), Prague
(Czech Republic), and Rostov (Russia). For further information
regarding summer sessions and study abroad, visit the Web site at www.nyu.edu/summer/abroad.
Students admitted to the Graduate School of Arts and Science may, in
most cases, elect to enroll in the summer. These students should
consult a departmental adviser about registration procedures. Students
needing additional information should consult Graduate Enrollment
Services at the Graduate School, 212-998-8050.
Visiting students interested in taking courses in the summer
sessions should be aware that not all graduate courses are open to
visiting students. They should therefore contact the relevant
department and ask about specific courses that interest them.
(Department contact information is listed for each course on the Web
site at www.nyu.edu/summer.)
Once they have determined that they can enroll in a course, visiting
students must complete and submit the brief application form available
on the Web site. They must also submit an official transcript from
their home institution. For additional information, call the department
or call the Office of Summer Sessions, 212-998-2292.
NYU GUEST ACCOMMODATIONS
Prospective students and their families visiting New York are
invited to stay in Club Quarters, a private hotel convenient to the
University. Located in a renovated turn-of-the-19th-century building in
New York's historic Financial District, the hotel offers concierge
services, a health club, and room service, among other amenities. If
space is available, weekend University guests may also stay at the
midtown Club Quarters, located in a landmark building that is close to
shopping, Broadway theatres, and Rockefeller Center. For information
and reservations, call 212-443-4700.
Registration
CONTINUOUS REGISTRATION
GSAS requires continuous enrollment of its students each fall and
spring semester until the degree sought is granted. This can be
accomplished by (1) registering for at least 1 point each fall and
spring until the degree is conferred; (2) taking an approved leave of
absence, except in the semester of graduation; or (3) registering for
Maintenance of Matriculation (G47.4747) during semesters when no course
work is being taken until the degree is conferred.
MAINTAINING MATRICULATION BY FEE
Students who have completed their course work may register for
G47.4747 and pay the matriculation fee (in 2005-2006, $425 per
semester) and the registration and services fee (in 2005-2006,
approximately $500 for U.S. students and $630 for international
students) through the semester of their graduation. Payment of the fees
entitles students to use the libraries and other research facilities,
consult faculty members, and participate in University activities.
Waivers of the maintenance of matriculation and registration and
services fees may be available for up to six semesters for students who
have received full financial aid for three or more years. A waiver of
maintenance of matriculation fees may also be available for students
whose graduate program requires a period of absence from the campus or
who have a well-documented financial hardship.
HEALTH INSURANCE
For students who do not have their own health insurance,
participation in a University health insurance plan is mandatory.
Optional forms of coverage range from approximately $600 to $2,166 in
2005-2006. Students must provide proof of coverage to be exempt from
participation in a University health insurance plan. For complete
information regarding the deadlines for participation and exemption as
well as detailed information about the health plans available, call
212-443-1020 or visit the Web site at www.nyu.edu/nyuhc/insurance.html.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
A student in good standing who is obliged to withdraw temporarily
for national service, serious illness, or compelling personal reasons
may request a leave of absence for up to one calendar year. If granted,
the leave maintains the student's place in the Graduate School and
assures readmission at the end of the leave. Time on leave counts as
time to degree and students on leave do not have access to GSAS or
department facilities. For complete rules governing leaves of absence,
refer to the GSAS Policies and Procedures Manual.
ACADEMIC STANDING
Students must maintain an average grade of B (3.0) or better and
must have successfully completed 66 percent of credits attempted while
at NYU, not including the current semester. Courses with grades of IP,
IF, N, W, and F are not considered successfully completed. Departments
may impose additional and stricter standards for good standing;
however, departmental standards cannot be lower than those of GSAS.
FULL-TIME STATUS
For students receiving certain kinds of loans or fellowships, as
well as international students on F-1 or J-1 visas, certification of
full-time status is usually necessary. During the fall and spring
semesters, a minimum full-time program consists of 12 points of course
work or the equivalent as defined by departmental criteria. During the
summer session, full-time status requires 12 points of course work
within 12 weeks. For complete rules governing full-time status, refer
to the GSAS Policies and Procedures Manual.
TRANSCRIPTS OF RECORD
Requests for official transcripts require the signature of
the student requesting the transcript. Currently, we are not accepting
requests for a transcript by e-mail. A transcript may be requested in
writing by either faxing or mailing a signed letter to the
Office of the University Registrar, New York University, P.O. Box 910,
New York, NY 10276-0910; fax: 212-995-4154. A request for a transcript
must include all of the following information: University ID
number; current name and any name under which you attended NYU; current
address; date of birth; school of the University attended and for which
you are requesting the transcript; dates of attendance; date of
graduation; and full name and address of the person or institution to
which the transcript is to be sent. Allow seven business days from the
time the Office of the University Registrar is in receipt of your
request.
Note: There is no charge for academic transcripts; however, the limit for official transcripts issued to the student is three.
A request for more than three transcripts requires the full name and
address of the college, university, prospective employer, or
scholarship agency to which the transcripts will be sent. You can
indicate in your request if you would like us to forward the
transcripts to your home address, but we still require the name and
address of each institution.
Once the final examination period has begun, no transcript will be
forwarded for any student who is currently enrolled in courses until
all the student's final grades have been received and recorded. Notify
the Office of the University Registrar immediately of any change of
address.
Students are able to access their grades at the end of each semester
via Albert, NYU's Web-based registration and information system. Albert
can be accessed via NYUHome at http://home.nyu.edu.
INFORMATION ON HOW TO REQUEST ENROLLMENT VERIFICATION
Verification of enrollment or graduation may be requested by
submitting a signed letter with the following information: University
ID number, current name and any name under which you attended NYU,
current address, date of birth, school of the University attended,
dates attended, date of graduation, and the full name and address of
the person or institution to which the verification is to be sent.
Please address your request to Office of the University Registrar,
Transcript and Certification Department, New York University, P.O. Box
910, New York, NY 10276-0910. Or you can fax your signed request to
212-995-4154. Allow seven business days from the time the Office of the
University Registrar is in receipt of your request. Currently, we are
not accepting requests for certification by e-mail.
Degree Requirements
MASTER OF ARTS AND MASTER OF SCIENCE
Graduate School Requirements:
- Completion of at least 32 points of graduate credit (at least 24 in
residence at the Graduate School, 16 points in one department or
program) and a cumulative GPA of B (3.0) or better.
- Successful completion of (a) a comprehensive examination, (b) a thesis, and/or (c) an appropriate special project.
Programs may have more stringent standards, including a higher grade
point average, a foreign language proficiency examination, and
additional course work.
Time Limit for the Master's Degree: All requirements must be
completed no later than five years from the date of initial
matriculation.
MASTER OF FINE ARTS
The Master of Fine Arts degree is granted only to students in the Creative Writing Program.
Creative Writing Program
Requirements:
- At least one year of full-time study beyond the baccalaureate degree.
- Completion of at least 32 points of graduate credit (at least 24 in
residence at the Graduate School, 16 points in the program) and a
cumulative GPA of B (3.0) or better.
- Four graduate creative writing workshops in either poetry or fiction (16 points).
- One to four craft courses. Craft courses may be repeated provided they are not taught by the same instructor (4 to 16 points).
- Remaining courses may be chosen from any department with the
permission of the other departments and the creative writing adviser.
- There is no foreign language requirement.
- All requirements must be completed no later than five years from the initial date of matriculation.
MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY
The Master of Philosophy degree is granted only to students who have
been accepted as candidates in a doctoral program and who have
fulfilled all requirements for the doctorate except the dissertation
and its defense.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
Graduate School Requirements:
- Completion of 72 points of graduate credit (at least 32 in
residence at the Graduate School) and a cumulative GPA of B (3.0) or
better.
- Successful completion of comprehensive or qualifying examinations or their equivalent.
- Proficiency in at least one language besides English. Individual departments may have more stringent requirements.
- Presentation and defense of a dissertation. The dissertation topic
must receive formal departmental approval before being undertaken. The
dissertation must demonstrate a sound methodology and evidence of
exhaustive study of a special field and make an original contribution
to that field. When the dissertation is completed and approved by the
adviser and two other readers, an oral defense is scheduled before a
committee of at least five members. Of the five committee members, a
minimum of three, including two of the dissertation readers, must be
full-time members of the faculty of GSAS. Dissertation readers who are
not full-time GSAS faculty members must be approved by the vice dean at
least four months prior to the defense. A successful defense requires
that four of the five members of the committee vote to approve it.
Time Limit for the Ph.D. Degree: All requirements for the doctoral
degree must be completed no later than ten years from the initial date
of matriculation or seven years from the time of matriculation if the
student enters the Ph.D. program having been given transfer credit for
more than 23 points. For rules concerning time to degree, refer to the GSAS Policies and Procedures Manual.
GRADING SYSTEM
Departments in the Graduate School assign the following grades:
| Grade |
Meaning |
GPA Equivalent |
| A |
Excellent |
4.0 |
| B |
Good |
3.0 |
| C |
Passing |
2.0 |
| F |
Failure |
0.0 |
| P |
Pass (reading and research courses) |
|
| IP |
Incomplete Pass |
|
| IF |
Incomplete Fail |
|
| N |
No Credit |
|
| R |
Auditor (no credit) |
|
| W |
Withdrawal |
|
The grade of A may be suffixed with a minus. The grades of B and C may be suffixed with a plus or a minus.
INCOMPLETE GRADES (IP, IF, AND W)
The assignment of the grade Incomplete Pass (IP) or Incomplete Fail
(IF) is at the discretion of the instructor. If an incomplete grade is
not changed to a permanent grade by the instructor within one year of
the beginning of the course, Incomplete Pass (IP) lapses to No Credit
(N), and Incomplete Fail (IF) lapses to Failure (F). Permanent grades
may not be changed unless the original grade resulted from clerical
error.
A grade of W represents official withdrawal from the course. A
student may withdraw from a course up to 24 hours prior to the
scheduled final examination. Any tuition refund will be in accordance
with the refund schedule for that semester. For complete rules
regarding incomplete grades, refer to the GSAS Policies and Procedures Manual.
ADVANCED STANDING (TRANSFER CREDIT)
Consideration for advanced standing must be determined by the
department within the first calendar year of attendance. Courses for
which a master's degree has been awarded may be considered for transfer
credit toward the Ph.D. but not toward a second master's degree. Only
courses with a grade of B (3.0) or better will be considered. A grade
of P or S is considered for transfer credit only if received for a
research or reading course culminating in the conferral of a master's
degree or with the submission of a written statement from the school
issuing the grade that the grade is equivalent to the grade of B or
better. Courses considered for transfer credit must have been taken at
a graduate institution and must be substantially equivalent to those
offered by the Graduate School of Arts and Science. Transfer credit
will be awarded point for point unless the institution from which
credit is being sought requires that students take the same number of
courses for a given degree as GSAS but uses a different credit system,
thereby requiring a different number of points for the degree. Transfer
credit may not exceed the difference between the number of points
needed for a degree in GSAS and the minimum number of points that must
be earned within GSAS. For the Master of Arts and the Master of Science
degrees, a minimum of 24 points must be earned in GSAS. For the Master
of Philosophy and the Doctor of Philosophy degrees, a minimum of 32
points must be earned in GSAS. For detailed rules regarding the
transfer of credit, refer to the GSAS Policies and Procedures Manual.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
Some departments and programs in the Graduate School of Arts and
Science require graduate students to demonstrate proficiency in at
least one foreign language integral to their academic research.
English, as the language of record at New York University, cannot be
used to satisfy this requirement. Individual departments may have more
stringent language proficiency requirements or may waive this
requirement for individual students.
Language proficiency may be demonstrated by any of the following:
(1) passing the foreign language proficiency examination given by the
Graduate School of Arts and Science; (2) passing a departmental
examination, if one is regularly scheduled by the department in which
the student is registered; or (3) completing, or having completed, not
more than two years before matriculation, a full or final
intermediate-level college course in the language with a grade of B or
better.
Students who have met the language requirement in another graduate
school not more than two years before matriculation in the Graduate
School of Arts and Science may request that such credentials be
accepted, with the approval of the vice dean.
CONFERRAL OF DEGREES
Degrees are conferred in September, January, and May of each
academic year. Degree candidates must apply for graduation through
TorchTone, NYU's telephone registration and information system, at
212-995-4747, approximately four months prior to the date of conferral.
Please consult the Academic Calendar at www.nyu.edu/gsas/calendar for the appropriate deadlines.
Diplomas are sent by certified mail to the recipient's address on
file in the Office of the University Registrar. On request, the
registrar will issue a statement certifying that a student who has
satisfactorily completed all the requirements for an advanced degree
has been recommended by the faculty for award of the degree at the next
conferral. No degree is conferred honoris causa or for studies
undertaken entirely in absentia. One year must lapse between conferral
of the B.A., M.A. (M.S.), M.Phil., and Ph.D. degrees.
GRADUATE SCHOOL CONVOCATION
In May of each year, at Convocation, the Graduate School of Arts and
Science honors all master's and doctoral degree recipients whose
degrees were granted in September, January, or May of that academic
year. In keeping with tradition, each degree recipient is hooded by a
member of the faculty, and each Ph.D. recipient keeps her or his
doctoral hood as a gift from the Graduate School. Special Graduate
School awards and prizes are also presented during the ceremony.
COMMENCEMENT
Each May, Washington Square Park is transformed into a magnificent
setting for Commencement. All graduate and undergraduate degrees are
officially conferred by the president of New York University during
Commencement exercises. The president also confers honorary degrees to
outstanding women and men who have made distinguished contributions to
society.
University Policies
The following are selected policies of New York University. For more
information about the University's policies and procedures, refer to
the NYU Student's Guide, available online at www.nyu.edu/students.guide.
For information about the policies and procedures of the Graduate
School of Arts and Science, refer to the GSAS Policies and Procedures
Manual, available online at www.nyu.edu/gsas/OASL.
DIPLOMA ARREARS POLICY
Diplomas of students in arrears will be held until their financial
obligations to the University are fulfilled and they have been cleared
by the Bursar. Graduates with a diploma hold may contact the Office of
the Bursar at 212-998-2806 to clear arrears or to discuss their
financial status at the University.
DISCIPLINE
Students are expected to familiarize themselves and comply with the
rules of conduct, academic regulations, and established practices of
the University and the Graduate School of Arts and Science. To view the
University regulations, visit www.nyu.edu/students.guide. To view the Graduate School of Arts and Science regulations, visit www.nyu.edu/gsas/OASL.
If, pursuant to such rules, regulations, or practices, the withdrawal
of a student is required before the end of the term for which tuition
has been paid, a refund will be made according to the standard schedule
for refunds.
UNIVERSITY POLICY ON PATENTS
Students offered research opportunities are reminded that inventions
arising from participation in such research are governed by the
"University's Statement of Policy on Patents," a copy of which may be
found in the Faculty Handbook.
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY WEAPONS POLICY
New York University strictly prohibits the possession of all
weapons, as described in local, state, and federal statutes, that
includes, but is not limited to, firearms, knives, explosives, etc., in
and/or around any and all University facilities—academic, residential,
or others. This prohibition extends to all buildings—whether owned,
leased, or controlled by the University, regardless of whether the
bearer or possessor is licensed to carry that weapon. The possession of
any weapon has the potential of creating a dangerous situation for the
bearer and others.
The only exceptions to this policy are duly authorized law
enforcement personnel who are performing official federal, state, or
local business and instances in which the bearer of the weapon is
licensed by an appropriate licensing authority and has received written
permission from the executive vice president of the University.
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SIMULATED FIREARMS POLICY
New York University strictly prohibits simulated firearms in and/or
around any and all University facilities—academic, residential, or
other. This prohibition extends to all buildings—whether owned, leased,
or controlled by the University. The possession of a simulated firearm
has the potential of creating a dangerous situation for the bearer and
others.
The only exceptions to this policy are instances in which (1) the bearer is in possession of written permission
from a dean, associate dean, assistant dean, or department head and (2)
such possession or use of simulated firearms is directly connected to a
University- or school-related event (e.g., play, film production).
Whenever an approved simulated firearm is transported from one location
to another, it must be placed in a secure container in such a manner
that it cannot be observed. Storage of approved simulated firearms
shall be the responsibility of the Department of Public Safety in a
location designated by the vice president for public safety. Under no
circumstances, other than at a public safety storage area, may approved
simulated firearms be stored in any University owned, leased, or
controlled facilities.
Academic Experience
JOINT AND DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS
Students may pursue joint and dual degrees between GSAS programs and
between GSAS programs and programs in many of the professional schools
of New York University. Joint degree programs offer a single degree for
the satisfaction of the requirements of a single curriculum that is
drawn from the curricula of two departments or programs. Dual degree
programs allow students to pursue two degrees simultaneously by
completing the curricular requirements of separate degrees in a
coordinated fashion. Participating Graduate School of Arts and Science
programs and departments include biology, economics, French studies,
history, journalism, Latin American and Caribbean studies, law and
society, philosophy, politics, and sociology. Participating schools
include the Leonard N. Stern School of Business, the School of Law, the
School of Medicine, and the Wagner Graduate School of Public Service.
Refer to the individual department and program listings for specific joint and dual degree programs and their requirements.
INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS
A key component of the University's global commitment to education
is the Graduate School's international exchange program. In the New
York University Institutes for Advanced Study, distinguished visiting
faculty from throughout the world join specialists from NYU to research
topics of increasing importance to all nations of the world. Together
with graduate students, the visitors form an active core of
intellectuals engaged in studying global issues.
Graduate students may study at New York University's Italian
research center, La Pietra, a Tuscan estate of five magnificent villas
on the outskirts of Florence. Other exchange programs support research
at the Charles University of Prague and the Universities of Amsterdam,
Bonn, Cape Town, Copenhagen, Ghana, Singapore, Stockholm, and Vienna,
among others. These unique programs give New York University students
access to international university laboratories, archives, and
libraries and encourage them to participate in international city and
regional life.
GRADUATE FORUMS
The Graduate Forum is an innovative program for graduate students
across New York University. Launched in January 2001, the Graduate
Forum was established to encourage interdisciplinary inquiry into
intellectual and moral problems, to question the foundations of the
disciplines, and to experiment in translating basic research into a
language accessible to a variety of audiences without
oversimplification.
The ten members of the forum are graduate students drawn from
master's and doctoral programs throughout New York University. Graduate
students may either nominate themselves or be nominated by the chair of
their department. Criteria for selection include a promising academic
record, the capacity for innovative thinking, the ability to contribute
to interdisciplinary inquiry, and an interest in the new technologies
of education. Student membership in the forum is for a term of two
academic years (unless a student graduates earlier).
The Graduate Forum usually meets on the last Wednesday evening of
each month during the academic year. Student members are expected to
make formal presentations of their work to each other in ways that
further the aims of the forum, including the circulation of their
papers or other materials prior to discussion at meetings and the
posting of edited forum proceedings and related resources on the Web.
The members of the forum also contribute to the regular evaluation and
redesign of the forum's format.
Starting in 2005, a second group, the IFA-GSAS Forum, was
established by the Institute of Fine Arts and the Graduate School to
enable interdisciplinary inquiry into "forms of seeing." With support
from the Provost's Office and the IFA Alumni Association, this forum
also has ten members, five from the IFA and five from other graduate
programs throughout New York University, and meets monthly. The
IFA-GSAS Forum culminates in a year-end symposium at which all student
participants present their research to the wider University community
and public.
The great public servant John W. Gardner contrasts two forms of
institutional behavior, the nurturing of "seedbeds" versus the
intolerance of "dead wood." The Graduate School hopes its Graduate
Forums will establish, nurture, and cultivate a seedbed that will in
turn foster innovative and creative thinkers.
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