Spring Start at NYU: What to Expect

For spring starts admitted through early decision 1 or 2, their journey begins early. After they receive their acceptance letter, they are invited to a number of virtual events aimed at helping them learn more about NYU’s resources. Through their Homebase portal, they can sign up for virtual info sessions offered by the Office of Financial Aid. These sessions offer information about their financial aid package, budgeting as a college student, and more. They’ll also get answers to their most burning spring start questions directly to their inbox through our “Now What?” email series.

In March, our virtual offerings expand and spring starts have the opportunity to attend sessions led by admissions counselors and current students. They also have the chance to join us on campus for our Meet Us on the Square event, a special admitted student offering. At Meet Us on the Square, they can connect with other admitted students (including spring starts), learn more about student resources, and meet NYU staff and current students. 

Once April rolls around, the excitement continues to build with our admitted student weekend. By now spring starts who applied regular decision have been admitted. And at Weekend on the Square, spring starts from all admissions cycles can attend a session geared specially designed for them to learn more about what they can expect and how other students spent their gap semester. 

Over the summer, spring starts get connected with their academic advisor. They’ll help plan the fall gap semester and talk about how they’ll provide support through your time at the university. If the plan is to take classes at another institution as a non-degree/visiting student in the fall, your advisor will be able to pre-approve you to make sure you’re staying on the right track.

After discussing Fall plans with an advisor, the gap semester begins. Spring starts have a whole semester to explore, learn, and grow. If you’re what the gap semester possibilities are, you can read about how these spring start students spent their fall.

Students should be sure to check their NYU email regularly because spring starts will begin to receive more messages from their school, the NYU Welcome team, and other departments across the University. They also register for spring classes with help from their advisor in the Fall. 

The time has finally come for spring starts to make their way to campus and physically join the NYU community. In January, they’re invited to a specially-curated NYU Welcome and orientation experience. They also live with fellow Spring Violets and take classes with students who started in the fall and spring. 

Spring starts take classes during the summer after their first semester with fellow Spring Violets from their school. That way, they can graduate with their cohort. 

Starting at NYU in the spring is a unique pathway that can give you a little more time to ease into college life and start your journey with confidence. Spring starts have more time to prepare and explore their interests. And the best part is that they still graduate at the same time as their fall start peers. When they arrive on campus, they’re ready to make the most of the NYU experience from day one. We look forward to welcoming them in the spring!