First Year Experience

First-Generation College Student? NYU Has Resources for You
Nearly 20 percent of NYU students are first-generation college students. Youʼre in good company.

First Year Away: The Student Perspective
Are you interested in studying abroad? NYU students describe their experiences in the Liberal Studies First Year Away Program.

Caitlin Marshall Makes a Splash Swimming and Studying
Caitlin Marshall wanted a college where she could pursue varsity swimming and have an exceptional academic experience. At NYU, she found a perfect fit.

First Year Away: NYU Madrid Edition
Start your NYU education off with a global perspective by studying away in Madrid, Spain.

What to Know About Your Financial Aid Package
An NYU financial aid officer breaks down the differences between scholarships, grants, Federal Work-Study, and loans and explains how they add up to create the full picture of your financial aid package.

You Belong Here: How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome
Doubting your abilities in college is a part of imposter syndrome. Here are ways to overcome it as you achieve great things in a new chapter of your life!

Thriving at NYU Through the Opportunity Program
The Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program has supported thousands of students at NYU like Sofia Elhusseini—and it could support you, too!

181 Mercer: The Future of NYU Is Now
NYU’s new 181 Mercer Street building merges state-of-the-art learning facilities and opportunities for connection. It’s also a showcase for sustainable design.