First Year Students

Living on Campus VS Commuting to NYU: From a Resident of New Jersey
As a student originally from New Jersey, I believe there are benefits to living on campus—but also plenty of resources for students who choose to commute!

Lessons I Learned As a First-Year at NYU
If you are nervous about your first year at NYU, that's completely normal. Remember that you are not alone. Here are a few lessons I learned.

A Midwest Student at NYU: From Cornfields to the Concrete Jungle
Coming to NYU as a Midwest student was an experience in and of itself, but gave me an entirely new perspective.

Master International Travel and New Campus Life
Learn tips for international travel and how to adapt to new campus life with this guide for study away and international students at NYU.

Welcome to Tandon: Tips for a Successful First Year
Read on for these tips from a Tandon student, and you’ll set yourself up for success in your first year at NYU!

Packing for NYU: The Essentials!
Are you a first year student moving to NYU's NYC campus this fall? Here's what you need to know about packing for NYU!

Dear NYU First-Year Students (and Eshika)
As a senior, I've learned alot about NYU and myself. Here's advice I would give to my younger self after she was admitted!

International Students: Prepare for a New Home at NYU
Moving to a new country can be scary! A current NYU international student shares her checklist for moving to the United States and living in New York City.

Academics at NYU: Choose Your Own Adventure
With 10 undergraduate schools, programs, and colleges, NYU offers its students many ways to explore their academic interests.

Time Management 101: Guide to Reclaim Your Time
Your guide to practical tips, tools, and best practices for time management as an NYU student, as told by a current Violet.

Your Guide To Course Registration at NYU
Current NYU students offer up resources, opportunities and a few tips for a seamless course registration at NYU.