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Weekend on the Square

Congratulations, and welcome to NYU! Weekend on the Square is our signature celebration for newly admitted students, and you're invited.

From our concert-esque University Welcome, to performances, behind-the-scenes campus tours, and personal conversations with faculty, staff, and current students, Weekend on the Square is a great way to celebrate with your future classmates and experience the excitement of NYU firsthand.

This year, Weekend on the Square will be held on April 20th and 21st. If you are unable to attend, we also offer admitted student welcome days and events in your city. We hope to see you on campus!

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Weekend on the Square 2012 5-minute recap

Schedule of Events

Your schedule of events will be determined by the school to which you were offered admission, however you should plan to be on campus from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You will recieve an official invitation in the coming weeks with more information and registration instructions. Registration begins April 1, 2013.

Saturday, April 20th

  • College of Arts and Sciences (students can choose between April 20 or April 21)
  • College of Nursing
  • Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development
  • Preston Robert Tisch Center for Hospitality, Tourism and Sports Management
  • Tisch School of the Arts

Sunday, April 21st

  • College of Arts and Sciences (students can choose between April 20 or April 21)
  • Gallatin School of Individualized Study
  • Liberal Studies (the Core Program or Global Liberal Studies)
  • Silver School of Social Work
  • Stern School of Business

Example Schedule I

Your check-in location will be specified in your event confirmation email, and a detailed events schedule for your school will be available at check-in.

9:15 a.m. Check-In with Complimentary Breakfast
9:30 a.m. University Welcome
An exciting opening celebration with performances by talented NYU students and greetings from Shawn Abbott, Assistant Vice President for Admissions.
10:30 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.
 Campus Tours
Our student ambassadors will show you around the beautiful and historic NYU campus.
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m.
 Individual Financial Aid Information Sessions
Representatives from the Office of Financial Aid will be available to review your individual financial aid package.
11 a.m.-6 p.m. NYU Bookstore Open
Weekend on the Square guests recieve a 10% discount coupon.
11:30 a.m. Your School's Academic Presentation
1-3 p.m. Lunch at NYU or in Greenwich Village
Enjoy lunch at the Kimmel Center MarketPlace, various residential dining halls, or one of our local neighborhood restaurants.
1-2:30 p.m. NYU "Beyond the Classroom" Resource Fair
Join university representatives and current students to learn more about opportunities and life at NYU.
1-4:30 p.m. Residence Hall Open Houses
Visit our freshman residence halls, led by a student ambassador.
1:30-3 p.m. NYU Multicultural Reception
This reception will help you learn more about NYU's diverse student communities.
2:30 p.m. Presentation: An Overview of NYU Financial Aid

Example Schedule II

Your check-in location will be specified in your event confirmation email, and a detailed events schedule for your school will be available at check-in.

9 a.m. Check-In with Complimentary Breakfast
9:15 a.m. Your School's Academic Presentation
11:30 a.m. University Welcome
An exciting opening celebration with performances by talented NYU students and greetings from Shawn Abbott, Assistant Vice President for Admissions.
11 a.m.-6 p.m. NYU Bookstore Open
Weekend on the Square guests recieve a 10% discount coupon.
12:30-3 p.m. Lunch at NYU or in Greenwich Village
Enjoy lunch at the Kimmel Center MarketPlace, various residential dining halls, or one of our local neighborhood restaurants.
12:30-3:30 p.m. Individual Financial Aid Information Session
Representatives from the Office of Financial Aid will be available to review your individual financial aid package.
12:30-4 p.m. Campus Tours
Our student ambassadors will show you around the beautiful and historic NYU campus.
1-2:30 p.m. NYU "Beyond the Classroom" Resource Fair
Join university representatives and current students to learn more about opportunities and life at NYU.
1-4:30 p.m. Residence Hall Open Houses
Visit our freshman residence halls, led by a student ambassador.
1:30-3 p.m. NYU Multicultural Reception
This reception will help you learn more about NYU's diverse student communities.
2:30 p.m. Presentation: An Overview of NYU Financial Aid
weekend on the square

Where to stay?
Exclusive hotel & travel discounts

RSVP Today

To register for an admitted student event at NYU, you will need to visit our NYUHome website and use your NYU NetID and Password. If you have not yet activated your NYU NetID and created a password follow the steps listed on the Critical Instructions Page for admitted students.

Once you have activated your NYU NetID and Password, please follow these quick steps to RSVP:

  1. Log onto NYUHome, using your NetID and your NetID password.
  2. Click the “Academics” tab and then NYUAlbert.
  3. Click “View/Register for Events” under the Events heading on the left.
  4. Your personal calendar will list all sessions that you are eligible to attend. You may need to change the event type, in the upper right, depending on what event you are interested in attending (e.g. Weekend on the Square, Off-Campus Reception, etc.). You can also view more information on the events by changing the calendar to list view. Click “View Sessions by List” on the upper right. Select a session and follow the on-screen instructions.

If you are having trouble registering for Weekend on the Square, please email us at admissions.events@nyu.edu.

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Staying for the Weekend?
Join us for The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea Explorer

NYU Skirball presents this award-winning show that combines puppetry, animation, and live ukulele music in a whimsical and thought-provoking exploration of the depths one man will dive for love. Be transported underseas in this delightfully apocalyptic production, from renowned Australian performer Tim Watts, at NYU's premier venue for the presentation of cultural and performing arts events in lower Manhattan.  

Look out for a discount code in your RSVP email!

Show Times:

  • Saturday, April 20 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, April 21 at 4:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, April 21 at 7:00 p.m.

Meet & Greet
Weekend On the Square visitors - come meet your new fellow classmates at 6:30 p.m. in the NYU Skirball cafe in the lower lobby before the 7:00 p.m. Saturday or Sunday show!

Click here for more information and tickets.

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