NYU for Everyone: This Summer, Join NYU as a Visiting Student

There are a lot of great things about being a visiting student at NYU. You can earn college credit, learn from NYU’s world-class faculty, broaden your academic experience, explore a new career, immerse yourself in New York City, and so much more. But one of the best aspects of the program is that it’s for everyone. Whether you’re a current student at another institution, college graduate interested in pursuing a new degree, or future graduate student looking to complete requirements, being a visiting student gives you access to everything NYU has to offer.

This year, the visiting student Summer Session runs from May 19 to August 13, 2025. Summer sessions include courses offered for twelve, six, and three weeks. Visiting students attend classes just like full-time NYU students, with options for both online and in-person learning. In-person courses take place on NYU’s Brooklyn or Washington Square campuses. At the same time, online courses use the latest technologies to keep you connected to the classroom and the campus.

“Overall, this program is for anyone interested in immersing themselves in the academic rigor and student experience at NYU,” says Kristin Balicki, Director of University Programs. “Students should expect to be engaged and challenged. You are the master of your NYU experience, and you will get out of your time here what you put into it.”

As a visiting student, you can choose from hundreds of undergraduate courses, as well as dozens of immersive programs, to meet your individual goals. If you’re looking to meet degree requirements, you can take an introductory course in almost any subject. Furthermore, if you want to broaden your horizons, NYU offers a range of unique classes including Writers in New York: Fiction, Principles of Financial Accounting, and Sight and Sound Filmmaking. You can explore all our summer courses here.

Beyond individual courses, visiting students can attend specialized summer programs and get involved outside the classroom. For example, aspiring filmmakers can earn a non-credit certificate in producing from Tisch School of the Arts. Likewise, would-be authors can live the writer’s life through the Writers in New York program. Additionally, you’ll have access to the same resources and services as full-time students. “There is a vibrant community students can tap into through events and activities offered online and off. These include student engagement activities via the Center for Student Life,” adds Balicki.