GLOBAL SITES
Prospective FYA Students
NYU in Florence
NYU in London
NYU in Paris
Admitted and Current FYA Students
NYU in Florence
NYU in London
NYU in Paris
Academic Year Study Abroad for Upperclassmen
NYU in Berlin
NYU in Buenos Aires
NYU in Florence
NYU in Madrid
NYU in Paris
NYU in Shanghai
NYU in TelAviv
Summer Study
NYU Summer
Contact:
Liberal Studies
Office of Global Programs
726 Broadway, 6th floor
Emails: ls.abroad@nyu.edu
Tel: 212-992-6597
Fax: 212-995-4217
Hours:
Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Beth Haymaker
Director of Global Programs
Global Academic Advisor
Global Academic Advisor
Erik Grivalsky
Administrative Aide
The Freshmen Year Away
As an NYU Global Liberal Studies freshman abroad, you will have the unique opportunity of completing your first-year degree requirements at one of NYU's exciting centers in Florence, London, or Paris.
Students take pre-approved courses that allow for them to stay on track with their GLS degree requirements and graduate on time. Programs are uniquely designed for GLS Freshmen students and run for the full academic year.
Students will follow the same rigorous Liberal Arts curriculum as NYU’s Washington Square Campus and make a seamless transition to their sophomore year in New York.
Prospective and incoming students can educate themselves on making the decision to start their freshmen year away by visiting the Admissions website. They can also refer to the sites in the left-hand column for information about making the selection.
Admitted and current students should refer to their respective Freshmen Year Abroad blogs (links to the left) for more information on current deadlines and advising issues.
The Junior Year Global Study Experience
In the Junior Year, students will spend both fall and spring semester at one of NYU’s select GLS global campuses. GLS freshmen are matched with their Junior Year site in the spring semester of their freshman year. The deadline for indicating your preference is February 15 of the freshman year through an online form. Prior to this deadline, you will have various opportunities to meet with upperclassmen who have already studied away. But before that, start your research now by following the advice below.
Step One: Look Far and Wide
- Consider all of your options (see column on left for upperclassmen)
- Research the academic strengths, housing options, and character of the city and site at www.nyu.edu/studyabroad
Step Two: Build on your Strengths
- Choose a site where you already have some proficiency in the language. This will:
- Open up more opportunities for immersion during your junior year
- Offer you more responsible and immersive placement opportunities
Step Three: Familiarize Yourself with the Local Cultural Centers
- NYU has cultural centers for each of the sites.
- Get on their mailing list; start attending cultural events
Helpful Tips: Know Your Requirements, Attend the Pre-Departure Meetings
- Stay on Top of Your Degree Requirements: Make sure to consult with your Academic Advisor in Liberal Studies to ensure that you are on track for completing all the GLS degree requirements in four years.
- Pre-Departure Meetings: GLS offers a series of pre-departure meetings in your sophomore year that focus on important aspects of studying overseas. Meetings are mandatory, and in the past addressed topics such as, culture shock and acculturation, planning for the senior thesis, experiential learning, practical matters, visas and deadlines.
Summer Study
GLS students may also explore summer study overseas at other global sites of interest. Study at any of these 25 locations may inform junior and senior year research, as well as future academic and professional plans.