First Year Experience

Your Ultimate Guide To NYU Move-in
Wondering what it's like to move on to campus as a first year student at NYU? This article has everything you need for NYU move-in.

Project OutReach: Connect with NYU Shanghai Through Service
Through the Dean’s Service Corps’ Project OutReach, first-year students at NYU Shanghai form bonds and help others.

First-Semester, College Advice: Mastering the NYU Experience
Advice for first-year students, from managing your money to studying effectively.

The College Transition from West Coast to East Coast
Are you moving from the West Coast to the East Coast for college? Here’s some advice from an NYU student who has experienced it before.

Food For The Soul: Local Bagels and Coffee Locations
A current NYU student shares her favorite list of local bagel and coffee shops to help make NYC feel more like home during your first year.

We Have Spirit, Yes We Do! NYU Violet 100
NYU Violet 100 is our spirit week. The school gets together for fun marquee events to celebrate 100 days until graduation!

A Letter to Incoming NYU First-Generation Students
Are you the first in the family to attend college? It may seem terrifying, but believe me, you’re going to get through it! Signed, a First Gen Student at NYU

The First-Year Seminar Program: A Launchpad to the Liberal Arts
The First-Year Seminar Program is a great introduction for the rest of your College of Arts and Science experience.

The First Year Dialogue Program at NYU Shanghai Eases the College Transition
Through peer-led conversations, first-year students tackle critical topics and gain the skills to thrive as they transition to college life.

An Introvert’s Declassified College Survival Guide: NYU Edition
An introverted student shares her advice on how to navigate college life on NYU's NYC campus.

A European (Society) Student Takes New York City
How moving 4,000 miles away from home allowed an NYU Admissions Ambassador connect with her culture on a deeper level.

Meet NYU Liberal Studies
NYU Liberal Studies can be a great environment for you if exploring various academic possibilities and gaining an extensive knowledge base excites you.