Types of Advisement Help
Academic advisement at NYU is broadly defined to include virtually anything that can affect a student's ability to participate fully and succeed within our community of scholars. Students should consult their school and/or department website for specific information based on individual circumstances. If you are wondering what types of advice and assistance are available, consider the list below as a launching point for the ways in which various advisement resources can be helpful to you. This is a general guide and not intended as an exhaustive list. In other words, when in doubt, know you can always ask your advisor!
ACCLAMATING TO & NAVIGATING NYU
- School and University policies and procedures
- Academic adjustment and orientation to the college environment
- Liaison/linkage with academic departments, faculty advisors, and relevant administrative areas (e.g. University Registrar's Office, Bursar, Financial Aid)
- Preparing for graduation
- Help in identifying and using University-wide, New York City, and national resources to complement and further academic interests or studies
- Study skills, time management, and other techniques for academic success
- Help/guidance in securing tutorial and other academic support
- Involvement in co-curricular educational opportunities and activities
- Help and support in solving personal problems that can impede academic work
ACADEMIC PLANNING
- Help in exploring and articulating educational and career-related interests and goals, and related academic planning
- Choosing a major, minor, double major, or double minor
- Course selection and sequencing
- Dropping or adding courses
- Help in tracking and maintaining progress within the Morse Academic Plan (MAP) and toward degree requirements
- Combined/joint degree, accelerated, and other specialized programs
- Study abroad planning and preparation
PROFESSIONAL PLANNING
- Integrating non-classroom learning options (independent study, research, internships, community service) into an educational plan
- Preparation for graduate study and advanced professional training (e.g. pre-law, pre-med)
COURSE REGISTRATION
- Cross-school and cross-department registration
- Help in preparing for and successfully completing registration each semester
- Clearance to register
- Grades, advanced standing, transfer credit, and related issues