Apply for University Admission! If you have not already done so, apply for University admission to be eligible for on-campus housing. Whether an undergraduate or a graduate student the opportunity is here for you! Visit: http://admissions.nyu.edu for more information.

Apply for Housing! To live on campus you must apply and agree to a Housing License. This license, all applicable costs and fees can be found on the Department of Housing’s website at: http://www.nyu.edu/housing.

You too can be a part of a Specialized Community in your Residence Hall! Residential Education believes in balancing the in- and out-of-classroom learning experience in all of our halls, but we also provide specialized themed living communities to help connect people who have similar interests or needs.

Check out our unique communities for incoming first-year and transition students:

The Residential College is a unique environment with faculty and intellectual streams

Explorations Communities themed living-learning communities

CHOICES housing provided to students committed to a substance-free lifestyle

Mixed-Sex Housing pilot program to offer diverse housing opportunities for returning students (first-year/in-coming students are currently not eligible)

If you are a First-Year Undergraduate Student we would like to introduce to FYRE. The First-Year Residential Experience is a one in which incoming first-year students are clustered together in the residence halls closest to Washington Square Park and most of the academic classrooms. Within FYRE there are specially trained Hall Staff that are dedicated to serving the unique needs of first-year students. Check out the FYRE portion of our site to see what traditions exist and much more!

Connect on your own terms. We’d also like to highlight the Student Resource Center. The Division of Student Affairs has created an office that serves as a “hub” to direct and aid all NYU students to the services and information that anyone might need. If they don’t have an answer for you they’ll get it! Whether you’re a commuter, transfer, on-campus, or off-campus student, the Student Resource Center is here to help. Check out their website: http://www.nyu.edu/src

Meeting your Roommate and What to Bring to Campus. The Department of Housing coordinates the assignment of roommates for first-time on-campus residents at NYU. Shortly before the beginning of school they will send you information about your future roommate so that you can contact them and begin building your relationship. Housing can also advise you on what you should be bringing to campus and what not to bring. Check out their website for answers to all of your questions: http://www.nyu.edu/housing. Resident Assistant Emmy Frank has created a guide for new students about what to bring for moving in to the residence halls! Check it out right here: Move-In List.

Living in New York City and your Safety. Living in the heart of one of the United States’ largest cities is highly engaging and presents some challenges. Because we don’t have a “traditional” closed campus everyone needs to be aware of their surroundings and their own safety. We provide support for this through our Department of Public Safety who works closely with all departments on campus and with local New York City Police. For more information and ways to keep safe visit the Public Safety website at: http://www.nyu.edu/public.safety.

When you get to campus? If your Resident Assistant doesn’t get a chance to greet you first, feel free to look them up and say, “hello!” They are your trained peer there to help you out with many concerns and issues that you have ranging from Study Tips to concerns about the wellness of a friend or roommate.

Go to programs in your hall and campus-wide, and don’t forget to visit this website to see programs listed for your hall! Studies show that the best way to become a successful student at any university is to get involved and to connect with faculty and staff.

You’ve got questions? We’ve got answers! So you get to your new home in New York City and you realize you have questions or are just not having fun. We are here to help YOU! Please do not hesitate to stop by your Hall Office and chat with your Community Development Educator. CDEs manage the hall staff and all have Masters Degrees in fields related to the work we do. If you let them know you need help they will make sure you find what you need here at NYU!