MAY
2012 ISSUE
Where
has the year gone! This will be our last Newsletter until
August; however staff will be available throughout the summer to
answer questions. For those parents who have been with us the
past four years, congratulations on your student's graduation.
We wish both you and the Class of 2012 graduates much success in
the future to come. Lastly, thanks to everyone for all your
questions and calls throughout the year. For our new parents who
have made their way to the listserve - Welcome! We look forward
to hearing from you during the summer and meeting you in the
fall.
RESIDENCE
HALL MOVE-OUT
Move-out
will come quickly. If you and your student have not yet made
plans for move out, please see our
April newsletter, which includes tips and information for
residence hall check out. Note that many students underestimate
the time it will take to clear out their rooms, so you may want
to encourage your student to begin packing their belongings at
least a few days in advance of moving out.
Partnering with Goodwill Industries and City Harvest, NYU is holding its annual Green Apple Move Out (GAMO) collection drive for NYU residence halls. Collection areas will contain designated bins for students to leave gently used books, clothing, shoes, food, linens, techno-scrap, bicycles, furniture, and small appliances. Why store or pack belongings no longer needed? Have your student check their residence hall front desk or consult their RA for more details on how to donate.
FINALS
AND GRADES
The last day of Spring classes
will take place on Monday, May 7, followed by a one day break
("Reading Day") before the official exam period, May 9 - 15.
Exam times are scheduled by class meeting time, however, some
professors may hold exams during regular class hours or require
a final paper or take home exam instead.
Final grades will be posted to Albert, the online student
information system, as soon as they are received from
professors. Students can also use Albert to print a copy of
their grades or to request that a paper grade report be mailed
to their permanent address on file. Please be patient with
professors, who may have many dozens of final projects to grade.
If a grade has still not posted 2 weeks after the end of the
exam period, your student should follow up with his or her
professor.
NYU
SUMMER CLASSES
A wide range of classes (including
more than 20 programs abroad) are offered from May to
August for students who want to fulfill degree
requirements, explore new areas of interest, or
accelerate their degree program. Summer Housing is also
available for students taking classes. For more
information visit www.nyu.edu/summer.
FUNDING
FOR SUMMER INTERNSHIPS
The NYU Wasserman Center has launched the Summer Funded Internship Award! Students who have secured unpaid internships at non-profit organizations or within industries that do not traditionally pay their interns can apply for this $1,000 award through NYU CareerNet. To be eligible, applicants must be a member of the Class of 2013, 2014, or 2015 and intern a minimum of 20 hours per week for at least 8 weeks during the summer. Click here for additional details, requirements, and application instructions.
GRADUATING
SENIORS
By now, seniors should have
reserved tickets for Commencement,
ordered academic attire and scheduled a portrait sitting (if
interested). They should also make plans for other important
tasks that can be easily overlooked during this busy time, such
as returning library books and
closing campus cash accounts. New graduates should also
update their permanent address (by signing into Albert) to
ensure they receive their
diplomas. Note that diplomas are mailed to the permanent
address on file about eight weeks after the degrees have been
awarded - so for May graduates, that should be in early July. Other helpful reminders include:
- Transitioning your student's health care needs from the NYU Student Health Center and understanding their insurance options as they prepare to leave NYU. Click for more>>
- For students looking to stay in the city, Off-Campus Housing at the Student Resource Center can provide you and your graduate with helpful information and advice for navigating the NYC housing market.
- And of course, we hope students will join the ranks of the thousands who graduated before them as a member of the NYU Alumni Association and all of its benefits.
A
Ceremony of Transition, Thankfulness and
Reflection | Sunday, May 13, 2012, 4pm
As a part of the series of
events that mark the end of the academic year and the graduation
of our students, the NYU Chaplain's Circle invites graduating
students and their families to this ceremony, providing an
opportunity to meditate on the achievements of our graduates and
their transition to a life beyond the University community. Click
here to RSVP
EARLY MEAL PLAN SIGN-UP April 30th-May16th
When your returning student signs-up early for their Fall
2012 meal plan they will received a $50 gift-card to the NYU
Book Store. Students must sign-up for a meal plan by May
16th; the meal plan charge will be billed to the student’s
bursar account in August. Your student can change their meal
plan type but cannot drop-out of the meal plan program for
the gift card to become active. Get more information at NYUDining.com
LOOKING
AHEAD TO FALL RESIDENCE HALL MOVE-IN
For
parents of returning students (Sophomore to Senior), the most
common question we receive is "when can students move back
into the residence halls?" For Fall 2012, the residence
halls open on Sunday, August 26, 2012. Unlike the
freshman year, students do not need to make an appointment and
can move-in at any time beginning August 26th. There really is
no reason for a returning student to move-in early, unless they
will be working on campus, volunteering for events such as
Welcome Week, helping out on Move-In Day, or starting an
internship. Classes do not begin until Tuesday, September 4th,
so many students choose to move in closer to the Labor Day
weekend.
PARENTS
OF NEW STUDENTS - Next Stop NYU!
Congratulations
and Welcome! Preparing for your student’s first days at
NYU is an exciting process, which can at times feel
overwhelming. Throughout the summer, students will receive a
variety of mailings from their school or department, the
university, housing (if living on campus), commuter services (if
living off campus or at home), and the health center. These will
include important dates and information on school orientations,
registration, advisement, health information forms, Welcome Week
programs, commuter and residential programming, and a variety of
other details to help your student prepare for their arrival in
August. Look for Next
Stop NYU communications to begin arriving in early May.
Removing
Your Email from the Parent's Listserve: If your son or daughter has graduated or no longer attends NYU, you can remove your email address by clicking here. If you have changed your email address or want to add another address, click here to be taken to the the online form. |
STUDENT
SERVICES
Bursar (bill
pay, deadlines, tuition insurance)
Campus
Cash (deposits, balances)
Campus
Transportation
Dining
Services (meal plans, hours)
Financial
Aid
Registrar
(enrollment verification)
Student
Property Insurance
Study
Away
Summer
Session
STUDENT
AFFAIRS
Commuter
& Off Campus Students
Intramurals
and Recreation
International
Students & Scholars
Multicultural
Education & Programs
Residential
Life and Housing
Student
Activities, Leadership & Service
Student Health
Center
Spiritual
Life
Wasserman
Center for Career Development
Wellness
Exchange
SPRING / SUMMER
2012
Last Day of Classes: May 7
Spring Exams: May 9-15
Last Day of Meal Plans: May 16 (8pm)
Graduation Week Activities: May 14-18
Summer Session I: May 21- June 29
Memorial Day: May 28 (university closed)
Summer Session II: July 2 -August 10
Independence Day: July 4 (university
closed)
Fall Residence Halls Open: August 26
Labor Day: Sept 3 (university closed)
First Day of Fall Classes Begin : Sept
4
Parent
Resources:
212-998-4219 (M-F, 9am-5pm)
parents@nyu.edu
www.nyu.edu/parents
EMERGENCY
INFORMATION
For emergencies throughout the year, the NYU
Department of Public Safety and the Wellness
Exchange, are available 24/7. Contact information
is located on the back of Student IDs and below:
Public
Safety:
212-998-2222
Wellness
Exchange:
212-443-9999
