First Year Experience

NYU Step Team celebrates movement and creativity.

You belong here.

Nearly 20 percent of NYU students are first-generation college students. Youʼre in good company.

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

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

Start your NYU education off with a global perspective by studying away in Madrid, Spain.

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.

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!

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

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.