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Submit your final and official transcript

You must submit a final and official transcript prior to your first term of registration. Please see the Final Transcripts page for more details and instructions.

Contact your Academic department

As a graduate student, your main connection to the University will be your department — they should be your first point of contact for degree-specific information and events. If they have not contacted you yet, feel free to reach out. 

Your department's Graduate Administrator will connect you with an academic advisor, and help you familiarize yourself with relevant policies and procedures. After you consult with your academic advisor, a department representative will approve you for registration.

 

 

Activate your NetID and NYU email

All admitted students are required to have a NetID, a password, and a University ID number. Applicants are assigned a University ID number, commonly called an "N number," at the time of application.

Your NYU email address is your NetID@nyu.edu.

Instructions to activate your NetID

Learn about NYU email

Instructions to activate your NYU email, calendar and other NYU Google apps

If you prefer to use an email program on your desktop computer or mobile device to access NYU email, you will need to set a separate Google Apps password. Instructions for setting up a separate Google Apps password.

 

 

Obtain your NYU ID Card

Your NYU student ID — known around campus as your NYU Card — is your key to all campus buildings and services, including transportation, technology centers, vending machines, and more. Learn more about how to set up your NYU Card.

 

Familiarize yourself with NYUHome and Albert

NYUHome is your main portal at NYU. Once authenticated with your NetID and password, the site provides you with access to a variety of academic, work, and university life services — including Albert, NYU's student information system. Make sure to familiarize yourself with both before classes start; you can learn about these and other NYU technology through the Student Tech Guide.

 

 

Verify contact information

Review and update (if needed) all fields of your personal and contact information under the "Personal Info" section of Albert. Please note that all students will be required to have an "NYU Emergency Alert" cellular phone number and emergency contact information on record in order to be eligible to register for classes.

 

 

Review Health Requirements

NYU Health Requirements

In order to create a safer, healthier student body, there are mandatory health and immunization requirements you must complete. These requirements are mandatory under NYU policy or New York State Public Health Law 2165 and 2167.

  • All students must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with an FDA-authorized or WHO-listed vaccine. 
  • All students taking six or more credits must provide:
    • Proof of immunity to measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR); and 
    • Proof of meningococcal vaccine or acknowledgement of receipt of information regarding meningococcal disease.
    • You are exempt from the MMR and meningococcal vaccine requirements if you are taking less than six credits, if you are only taking online courses and you do not come to campus, or if you were born before January 1, 1957.

To complete the requirements, visit the Health Requirements website and select your campus location to get started.

Failure to complete all the requirements could result in you being withdrawn from classes. If you are not in full compliance, New York State requires that the University exclude you from attending classes 30 days after the first day of class for New York State residents and 45 days after the first day of class for out-of-state and international students.

“Think About It”: Sexual Misconduct Training

In an effort to maintain a safe and aware community, all incoming graduate and undergraduate students are required to complete this online education course on sexual misconduct prevention and response at NYU. Failure to complete the training will prevent students from registering for classes. 

You will receive an email invitation to complete the course a few weeks before the deadline. For more information, please see the Health Requirements website.

 

 

Evaluate Health insurance options

Student Health Insurance

New York University requires students in degree-granting programs and international students with F-1/J-1 visas to have health insurance. GSAS students are enrolled automatically in an NYU Health Insurance Plan. GSAS domestic students will be automatically enrolled in the Basic Student Health Insurance Plan; international students with F-1 and J-1 visas will be automatically enrolled in the Comprehensive Student Health Insurance Plan.

Please visit the Student Health Insurance page to learn about Student Health Insurance options, including changing plans and waiving coverage.

You can learn more details about the differences between the Basic and Comprehensive Plans and related information in the Student Health Insurance Brochure. Be sure to check back once the brochure for 2022-2023 has been released.

Enrollment/Waiver Deadlines

  • Fall Term: September 30
  • Spring Term: February 10
  • Summer Term: June 5

Effective Dates of Coverage

  • Fall 2021: August 21 – January 8
  • Spring 2022: January 9 – August 20
  • Summer 2022: May 14 – August 20

Fully-Funded Fellows

If you are a specifically designated fully-funded graduate student for whom the University has agreed to pay your student health insurance fee (this would have been stated in your admission letter), you will be automatically enrolled in the Comprehensive Plan. An insurance fee may initially appear on your Bursar's Statement of Account, but will be canceled upon notification of your eligibility to Student Health Insurance Services by GSAS.

For more information about the NYU-sponsored Student Health Insurance Program, you may contact the Student Health Insurance Services Office at (212) 443-1020, via email at health.insurance@nyu.edu, or visit the Student Health Center website.

 

 

Students who wish to be considered for federal or state financial aid, including loans, should complete all required sections of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The federal school code number for NYU is 002785. This process is for US citizens and eligible non-citizens only.

After the FAFSA has been filed, reviewed and processed, which can take a few weeks, you will receive an email notification that directs you to log into Albert and view your suggested financial aid offer. This will include information about federal loans and work study (if eligible). If you were offered funding through your academic department, this will be included in your admission letter from GSAS, but may not immediately appear on Albert. Please keep in mind that:

  • If you were offered a GSAS scholarship, it will be posted on Albert over the summer — you will receive an email letting you know your financial aid has been revised. NYU's Office of Financial Aid may reduce your suggested loan eligibility by the amount of your GSAS scholarship to stay within your estimated cost of attendance as reflected in your Financial Aid Summary. Please allow time for processing of these adjustments.

  • If you have accepted federal loans, please review the federal loans checklist.

  •  If the receipt of a student loan results in a credit balance, a refund check in your name will automatically be mailed to you. You are encouraged to sign up for direct deposit to have your refund sent directly to your bank account.

  • Your total financial aid, including any institutional or federal aid you may be eligible for, cannot exceed the standard cost of attendance. If you later receive additional financial assistance in the form of institutional scholarship, outside scholarship, or student loans, it may impact the amount of federal aid you are eligible to receive. In this case, refunds issued before the inclusion of the new financial aid may need to be adjusted.

 

 

Pay your bill

NYU Office of the Bursar

The Office of the Bursar is responsible for managing University billing, collecting and refunding. They assist students and parents with various activities related to paying bills and financial services.

View Your Bill

Students can view their bill by going to the NYU Electronic Suite (eSuite). eSuite is a one-stop shop for Student Financial Services.

Each time a bill is generated, students are notified at their NYUHome e-mail address; the eBill notification will only be sent to this address.

Students can also invite parents/authorized users to create an eSuite account with a login name and password. Once the parents/authorized users log in, they can view a student’s eBill statement. Parents or any other authorized user must be invited to create an eSuite account in order to make electronic payments towards your balance. Learn how to set up an authorized user.

Tuition and Fees

2021-2022 tuition rates and fees are available online. Please note that tuition and fees are calculated per credit. Rates for 2022-23 will be announced in the spring.

Billing Date and Payment Due Dates

See billing dates and payment due dates. Be sure to look at the dates under the Graduate section.

Payment Information

Students have a number of options when it comes to paying their bill. Students can pay their tuition bill in full or enroll in one of NYU’s payment plans. There are also different payment methods, including international payments available for students to use. Learn about making payments, payment methods, payment plans and international payments.

Refund Information

A refundable credit balance may result on your student account because of financial aid disbursements, over-payments and/or account adjustments. Refunds caused by financial aid and loan payments are issued after the initial disbursement of financial aid, which generally occurs 10 days prior to the start of the semester. Refunds are processed continually during the semester as aid is credited to the student account.

The fastest way to receive your refund is to enroll in the direct deposit of student refunds. Students who do not enroll in the direct deposit of student refunds will have their refund issued by check.

Refund checks for graduate students who have not enrolled in direct deposit will be mailed to the student’s mailing address. To ensure receipt of your refund check, it is important to maintain your address in Albert Student Center.

If you have not paid your fees in full, any credit balance you are eligible to receive will be applied to your unpaid balance. If you withdraw from the University or lose eligibility for financial aid due to a change in enrollment, your refund will be returned to the financial aid programs.

Refunds Resulting from Dropping Courses or Complete Semester Withdrawal

If you drop a course or withdraw from the University completely, your tuition and registration fee charges are subject to the university Refund Schedule policy. If you are a financial aid recipient, your refund will not be processed until a calculation is performed to determine the amount of financial aid, if any, you are still eligible to receive.

For the fall and spring semesters, refunds are automatically generated at the beginning the fifth week of classes, unless otherwise noted. You may request your refund before the fifth week of classes by contacting the Office of the Bursar.

Parents/Authorized Users

Information related to Bursar issues for parents

Third Party Sponsors

Information for third party sponsors regarding the billing process

Contact

How to contact the Office of the Bursar

 

 

Apply for transfer credit

Students interested in transferring previous graduate level coursework towards their degree at NYU must apply for transfer credit within the first academic year of study. The amount allowed is as follows: 

  • Master’s: 24 points must be earned at GSAS. The maximum transfer credit allowed may not exceed the difference between the number of credits required for the degree and the 24-point residency requirement. (e.g., in a 32 point required program, the maximum you may transfer is 32 – 24 = 8 credits). An absolute maximum of 12 points may be transferred.

  • Ph.D.: 32 points must be earned at GSAS. The maximum transfer credit allowed is 40 points.

Students must fill out the Transfer Credit Request Form and submit it to the Director of Graduate Studies of their department. The application must be accompanied by an official transcript, including English translations when necessary. Please allow four to six weeks for credit evaluation and processing — the department will notify you of their decision. You can find the full rules and procedures in the GSAS Policies and Procedures Manual.

 

 

Experience Our Campus

Get a taste of NYU's one-of-a-kind energy through in-person and virtual visit options — all brimming with opportunities to connect with current students and preview your future here at NYU. Check out our interactive campus map, stop by for a self-guided tour, or visit Graduate Admissions for a campus tour. Guided tours will also be offered during NYU Welcome.

 

Academic Integrity Pledge

All students must read the GSAS Statement on Academic Integrity and the Academic Statement for NYU Students, as well as complete the required academic integrity pledge by logging into the online application. After reading both policies, click “Yes” and type your name to acknowledge that you have read both policies and pledge to adhere to the policies, then click "Submit".

Feel free to contact the Office of Academic and Student Affairs at gsas.studentaffairs@nyu.edu if you have any questions.