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Experience College this Summer

NYU Precollege offers rising high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to experience academic and student life at New York University. The NYU Precollege program is academically rigorous. It places high school students in six-week, intensive, college-level courses for academic credit, which may be applied to a future degree.

Participants take credit-bearing courses with current college students. Courses are available in more than 30 subjects. Students can explore the archeological history of New York City, visit major New York sports facilities and learn the business of sports management, begin to master a foreign language, practice the art of journalism, or delve into business while going behind-the-scenes at Manhattan hotels and restaurants.

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Noncredit College Writing Workshop

NYU Precollege students who are enrolled in at least one credit-bearing course have the opportunity to participate in a free, five-week noncredit workshop taught by NYU's distinguished writing experts (required for residential students). The College Writing Workshop (EXPOS-UA 30) is found in the course catalog under the College of Arts and Science's Expository Writing program.

In addition to the general sections of the course, there are several designated sections tailored for students who are interested in science. Course readings in these sections will focus on current issues in the worlds of science and medicine. The science sections of the course are numbered 061, 064, 067, and 070.

Events & Activities

Precollege hosts a wide number of social events and activities for both Residential and Non-Residential students. These events create a sense of community and help students get to know one another while exploring the city around them. Participation in activities is optional but highly encouraged.

Students are notified of upcoming events via email and are encouraged to RSVP, as space may be limited. Event costs are covered by the program fee, not including transportation to and from campus or any additional personal expense, such as souvenirs or food.

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While activities may change each summer, below is an example of activities offered in the past. An up-to-date schedule of events will be provided at orientation.

  • NYC Scavenger Hunt
  • Broadway Shows
  • Yankee and Mets Games
  • Trips to NYC Sights: Empire State Building, Central Park, Times Square at Night, Bronx Zoo, Governors Island
  • Museum Trips: Metropolitan Museum of Art, MoMA, American Museum of Natural History, the Natural History Museum
  • World Trade Center Memorial
  • Trip to Coney Island

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For students who choose to live on campus, your residence hall floor will have its own team of Program Assistants (PAs) made up of current NYU students who will be your main resource and guide during the program.

Non-residential students will also be assigned to a floor and will have the opportunity to participate in hall and floor events along with all other Precollege students.

PAs will host events for your floor, and your floor community will be an important part of your college experience.

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