New Student Checklist for Online Programs

The Graduate School has put together a checklist to help you get started here at NYU.

  1. Submit your final and official transcript(s) with degree conferral
  2. Contact your academic department
  3. Orientation
  4. Activate your NetID and NYU email
  5. Technology Requirements
  6. Getting your NYU ID card
  7. Familiarize yourself with NYUHome and ALBERT
  8. Update your contact information
  9. Health insurance options
  10. Learn about financial aid options
  11. Register for classes
  12. Pay your bill
  13. Apply for transfer credit
  14. Sexual Misconduct Training for students
  15. Academic Integrity Pledge

 

1.Submit your final and official trancripts(s) with degree conferral

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

2. 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. 

You should consult with your department regarding course selection and degree requirements before registering.

 

3. Orientation

Please check with your department regarding orientation plans. 

4. 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.

 

 

 

6. Getting your NYU ID card

Your NYU student ID, known as your NYUCard, entitles you to various privileges and potential uses on and off campus, including discounts to the NYU Bookstore and free museum access.

The first step in obtaining an NYU ID card is to visit photoid.nyu.edu and to submit a photo online. This must be done by the start of your first semester. You can get more details and learn about the photo submission guidelines at photoid.nyu.edu.

Please note that the name printed on your NYUCard will be your Preferred Name. Before submitting your photo, check your account in the Albert Student Center, to ensure your preferred name matches what you want to appear on the NYUCard.

Your NYUCard will be mailed directly to you by your academic department. 

 

 

 

7. Familiarize yourself with your NYUHome and ALBERT account

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.

 

8. Update 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.

 

9. Health insurance options

Student Health Insurance

New York University offers two student health insurance plans: the Basic Student Health Insurance Plan and the Comprehensive Student Health Insurance Plan.

Online students are not required to enroll in one of NYU’s student health insurance plans, and hence are not automatically enrolled. However, if an online student would like to, one can enroll in the Basic Plan or the Comprehensive Plan. Online enrollment is available on the Student Health Insurance website. Be sure to enroll by the appropriate semester deadlines shown below. Please note: if you select a plan for the fall, you will not be able to change the plan that you are enrolled in for the spring/summer. You must maintain your enrollment in the same plan. The only exception is if you are going to apply to waive the insurance for spring/summer because you have new alternative coverage.

Both the Basic and Comprehensive Plans provide worldwide coverage for medically necessary medical and mental health treatment including hospitalization, laboratory tests, prescriptions, radiology services, physician visits, and medical evacuation and repatriation. Students seeking services in Manhattan must first seek treatment at the Student Health Center.

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 2023-2024 has been released.

Enrollment/Waiver Deadlines

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

Effective Dates of Coverage

  • Fall 2022: August 21 – January 8
  • Spring 2023: January 9 – August 20
  • Summer 2023: May 14 – August 20

 

 

10. Learn about financial aid options

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 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.

 

 

 

12. 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

Current tuition rates and fees are available online. Please note that tuition and fees are calculated per credit. Rates for 2023-2024 will be announced in the summer. 

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

 

 

13. Apply for transfer credit

GSAS Policies and Procedures Manual and Forms 

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. Students in master's programs requiring 30 or 32 points for graduation may transfer up to 6 or 8 points respectively, while those in master's programs requiring 36 or more points may transfer up to 12 points; doctoral students may transfer up to 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 students of the approval or denial of transfer credit requests. The rules and procedures governing transfer credit in the graduate school are contained in the GSAS Policies and Procedures Manual.

 

14. Sexual Misconduct Training for students

In an effort to maintain a safe and aware campus community, all NYU students must complete an online training program called "Think About It." Not completing this program will block students from registering for future semesters.

 

15. 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. This is done at the time you accept your offer of admission and is a requirement for all new students to complete. Feel free to contact the Office of Academic and Student Affairs at gsas.academicaffairs@nyu.edu if you have any questions.