Skip to Navigation | Skip to Content

NYU Advantages

Faculty members at NYU have access to a host of benefits and supports on and off campus, from discounted tickets to confidential counseling and family care, from wellness programming to campus performances and events. Additionally, as a member of the NYU community, you can take advantage of a variety of discounts with local stores, travel service providers, and more.

Benefits, Discounts, and Perks

The Benefits Office
manages the set of competitive benefits that NYU offers to the working members of the University. Benefits include medical and dental coverage, tuition remission for dependents, mortgage assistance program, life insurance, retirement, and more. For the Benefits Office of the NYU School of Medicine, click here.

The Computer Store
at NYU offers computer-related services to faculty and staff, including deferred payment options on purchases and repair service. Additionally, Laptop Insurance is provided through the NYU Insurance and Risk Management Department to members of the community who utilize NYU-provided laptops for work.

Discounts are available at many on-campus and off-campus service providers with the NYU ID Card, including the following:

The Faculty Housing Office
manages housing and residential services for new and current faculty. Resources are also available for families considering moving out of NYU housing. Click here for the Provost's Statement of Policy on Faculty Housing.

Family Care
at NYU provides information and supports for faculty and administrators with needs relating to child care and elder care.

Financial Resources

  • Live Smart Money Matters
    offers financial education seminars and individual appointments for employees to sit down with TIAA-CREF and Vanguard.
  • NYU Federal Credit Union
    is a not-for-profit financial cooperative serving only the NYU community.
  • Savings Bonds
    are available for faculty members to purchase via payroll deduction.

Health and Wellness

  • Fitness Centers at NYU include Coles Sports and Recreation Center and Palladium both of which offer memberships for faculty at discounted rates.
  • Live Smart
    offers a variety of wellness and education programs each month. Programs are generally free, or have a minimal charge, and are scheduled during the lunch hour on campus for easy access.
  • NYU's Employee Assistance Program
    offered through Carebridge Life Resources, provides guidance and resources on a wide variety of issues, such as family concerns, marital and relationship problems, psychological and emotional stress, alcohol and substance abuse, work-related issues, and legal and financial matters.
  • Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic
    (212)998-5230 offers free communications screenings for members of the NYU community and their families. The clinic, run by NYU's Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, diagnoses and treats a wide range of communications diffiulties and disorders.
Campus Life

Arts and Culture

Safety and Security

  • The Office of Public Safety
    posts news, policies, tips, and events related to safety and security on campus. The office can be reached 24/7 at 212-998-2222.
  • NYU Alerts Hotline
    available online and by phone (212-998-1220), will keep you up to date on University closures and schedule changes due to weather or other emergencies.
  • NYU Safe Havens
    In case of emergencies, NYU has worked with the NYPD to establish safe locations where members of the NYU community can go for shelter. Follow the link to see the complete list of Safe Havens.
  • Transportation Services
    at NYU provide shuttle buses for faculty, staff, and students. An interactive map of NYU's campus can be accessed here.

Spiritual Life