Register for Classes
You can register for classes using ALBERT, the online student information services website, which you access through NYUHome web portal (http://home.nyu.edu). More information is also available in the New Student Registration section of this Web site.
Access NYUHome & NYU Email
NYUHome (http://home.nyu.edu) is an easy-to-use portal to many web-based services and tools, including e-mail, registering for classes, ALBERT, Blackboard, web forums, free computer security software, NYU Libraries resources and more.
Turn in your Field Learning Forms
If you have not already done so, please download the First Year Field Placement Questionnaire on the Field Learning website. Fill it out and email it to the Field Learning office with your resume.
http://www.nyu.edu/socialwork/field.learning/manuals.forms.html
Take Care of Immunizations
You must submit immunization records to University Health Services or be vaccinated by the beginning of the fall semester. For more information:
http://www.nyu.edu/shc/about/health.requirements.html
Confirm Your Health Insurance Plans
Students who wish to change their automatic insurance enrollment or wish to waive the NYU-sponsored insurance entirely, must complete the online selection/waiver process via the Student Health Insurance website.
http://www.nyu.edu/shc/about/insurance.html
Arrange Your Housing
NYU provides housing assistance for both on-campus and off-campus housing to graduate students through the Department of Housing.
Update Local Address and Email
Throughout the year you will receive important communications, including billing statements, department and program updates, deadline information, course updates, and much more. You can update your address on ALBERT, which you access through NYUHome web portal home.nyu.edu.
Financial Aid
Students who wish to be considered for federal, state or private financial aid, including loans, should complete the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The federal school code number for NYU is 002785.
http://www.nyu.edu/financial.aid/fafsaontheweb.html
Review Your Bill with the Bursar
After your financial aid has been awarded, you will receive an electronic bill for the remaining tuition and fees. You can view your bill online.
http://www.nyu.edu/bursar/viewebill
Apply for Advance or Waiver Credit
If you have taken a graduate level social work course at another institution, you may be eligible to receive credit towards the Master of Social Work degree. Please consult the form below for further details.
http://www.nyu.edu/socialwork/pdf/advanced.waiver.pdf
Pick Up an ID Card
An NYU Card serves as your student identification, your access to NYU buildings, your Campus Cash card and also will get you a discount at many local businesses. In addition, you will find your student ID number and your NetID on the back of the card. For instructions on how to get a card, visit the website.
Get an APA Manual
You will be required to write all of your papers using APA style. It.s best to familiarize yourself with it sooner rather than later. You can find the current edition in the NYU Bookstore or at the library.
