Dear NYU Parents,
After two months of settling in, November is the time for
looking ahead--to final exams, to winter break, and to
a new semester. In this newsletter, we offer you some information
and resources particularly appropriate to the season. As
always, feel free to contact us at the Parents Helpline
(212.998.4219) or via email at parents@nyu.edu about
these or any other issues.
ACADEMIC
RESOURCES
Now
that we have reached the mid point of the semester,
some students may be struggling to meet their academic
goals or experiencing stress over their workload. This
is especially true for first-year students who can
have trouble adjusting to the more independent, work-intensive
environment of college level courses. This is a good
time to check in with your student with open ended
questions about his academic experience. What is her
favorite class? What is one new thing he has learned?
If your student needs assistance, you can point him
to NYU's many academic support resources:
- The
College Learning Center offers free tutoring and
group review sessions in many core courses.
- Students can work closely with a professional writing consultant
on any piece of writing except for exams at The
Writing Center, or meet with a Reference
Librarian to develop a research strategy for term papers.
- The
Student Health Center offers workshops and support groups
on Stress Management, Time Management and other skills for
college success.
- Encourage your student to meet with academic
advisors and take advantage of professors's office hours
to discuss academic goals, explore career paths, and pursue
new interests.
- If a student is having trouble managing stress or other emotions,
the Wellness
Exchange is available 24 hours a day at (212) 443-9999.
PLANNING
FOR BREAKS
Special scheduling notes for the end of the semester:
- Wednesday
November 26th is a "Legislative Day," meaning
that classes run on a Monday schedule. (This makes up
for the Mondays lost to other holidays earlier in the
semester.)
- The university closes for Thanksgiving break from Thursday
November 27- Sunday 30th.
- The official university finals period runs December 15th
- 19th, but individual schedules vary. Some students may have
only one (or no) in class exams, so students should check the
University Finals Schedule and consult with their professors
now to determine when their true last day of the semester will
be.
- Winter break runs from December 20-January 17; Spring Semester
begins January 20. Register now for Winter
Session classes, January 5 - 17.
- Is your
student staying
in the city over Thanksgiving or Winter break? Residence
halls (but not dining halls) are open, and there will be
plenty of activities to keep students busy. Check the SRC website
for guides to events on and off campus during the breaks.
