First Year Experience

They’re Not Called Dorms? Navigating NYU Residence Halls
NYU offers a wide variety of residence hall experiences that help students make a home on the campus without walls.

As Rebecca Brett Changed, So Did Global Liberal Studies
Rebecca Brett has evolved during her time at NYU, and in Global Liberal Studies, she found a degree program that is supportive and flexible enough to evolve with her.

Washington Square Park: NYU’s Campus Quad in Every Season
Whether there’s snow on the ground or the temperature hits 95, you’ll always have a reason to spend time at the heart of NYU’s campus in New York City.

NYU Campus Traditions Abound
Become part of NYU’s incredible community by taking part in a full slate of annual campus-wide events. NYU campus traditions are anything but traditional.

“It’s Not a Phase, Mom!” Justifying Your Artistic Degree
Are you sure of your decision to pursue the arts but are surrounded by people who are concerned for you? Here are some tips to help you strengthen your resolve.

Living in NYC: Guide to First Year Residence Halls
Excited to call NYU home? Check this out to get more details about some of our first-year residence halls and where you may be staying when you arrive on campus.

Not in Kansas Anymore: Finding Home in the Big Apple
Moving from a small town to the big city can be challenging, especially if that city is New York. This article has some tips for adapting to your new home.

What to Look Forward to in Your First Year as a Studio Art Major
See all of the exciting things you may encounter as a studio art student during your first year.

Nursing Student Gavin Is Focused on Community
Gavin Arneson wanted cutting-edge research, art, and culture—without giving up a strong sense of community. He found it at NYU.

Mixing Business and Politics: Why Avni Chose NYU Stern
A degree in Business and Political Economy landed Avni Bodwadkar right where she needed to be—and with people who made the journey just as important as the destination.

NYU Residence Halls Have Hidden Histories
Palatial hotels. Speakeasies. Record label headquarters. Our residence halls have had many past lives.