We hope you
found the August issue informative. We will continue to provide
you with helpful information throughout the semester that is
relative and important to parents. Note that because this newsletter
is distributed to parents of students from freshman to senior
year, not all information will be relative to everyone. As
you read this newsletter, if you have ideas for future newsletters
or suggestions, please let us know.
FREE
SEASONAL FLU SHOTS for Students
The
Student
Health Center will be offering NYU students
free seasonal flu shots beginning October 1st. Locations,
dates, and times are available here.
Note that mid to late October, students will also
be able to obtain immunization for H1N1 influenza. Click
for the latest details. .
HEALTH
PROMOTION Workshops for Students
Did you know that the NYU Health Promotion Office (HPO) at the Student
Health Center produces dynamic educational workshops, health information,
peer training and campus events to enhance the personal, academic and career
success of students? Workshops by an accessible team of professional and student
health educators provides programming, health consultations and serve as referral
sources for vital student health issues. Click
here for current events and programs . . .
GETTING
INVOLVED on Campus
Developing new relationships can be one of the more difficult
responsibilities a student has when they are new to NYU.
Encouraging your student to join a student organization is
one of the best ways help your student feel a sense of community
and connectedness. NYU has over 400 student clubs and organizations
ranging from arts to politics, recreation to religion, and
academic to social. Additionally, there are club sports,
student government associations, community
service opportunities, and musical ensembles to choose from.
For links to the various involvement opportunities,
click
here.
LEARNING
and TUTORING CENTERS
As we get closer to the mid point of the semester, some
students may be struggling to meet their academic goals or
are experiencing stress over their courseload. 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/her academic experience.
What is their favorite class? What is one new thing he/she has
learned? If your student needs assistance, you can point your
student to NYU's academic support resources:
ROOMMATE
ISSUES
Living in a residence hall can be one of the most exciting, rewarding and frustrating
experiences your student will have during his/her college years. During move-in,
students are asked to complete a Roommate
Agreement form with their new roommate(s). This is an opportunity for students
to talk about their habits, interests and needs, as well as to establish expectations
about living together (like cleaning responsibilities, guests, and sharing things).
We hope that by using this form, students will be able to resolve many of the
issues that arise in the residence hall on their own. However, know that students
can always seek assistance from their Resident Assistant (RA) or Resident Hall
Director (RHD) should the need arise. For additional information on assisting
your student with roommate issues, click
here.
PLANNING
for BREAKS
With a population
of students that is more and more global, we understand the importance
of advance planning for travel during break periods. Although we
are providing you with dates below, students should also check
their course syllabus or consult with their faculty member
to reconfirm class meeting and exam schedules. The following are
upcoming break periods:
- There is no break for Fall 2009 until
the Thanksgiving Break.
- The university
closes for Thanksgiving from Thursday November 26th
- Sunday 29th. Although classes are scheduled to
be held on Wednesday, November 25th, students should check
with their professors to see if their class will be held
on that day.
- For exam
periods and future breaks, click
here. For
a printable PDF version of important dates and deadlines, click
here.
Class
Specific News
PARENT'S
DAY: Saturday, October 17, 2009
Held annually for the parents of new freshmen and transfer students, Parent's
Day features a variety of academic and informational programs
designed to introduce parents to academic and student life at NYU. It is also
a great opportunity to visit with your son or daughter and explore the city.
If you prefer, we also invite you to make the day your own, participating in
what your schedule will allow. Registration, as well as information on parking,
hotels, maps and local directions are available at www.nyu.edu/parentsday.
NYU
GRADUATION
For those of you who are eager to plan for the graduation
ceremonies in May 2010, the Commencement website will be
up in early November. The site will include dates, times,
and location of the All University Commencement ceremony,
school specific ceremonies, tickets and other
relative information. http://www.nyu.edu/commencement/.
Note that only the College of Arts and Science holds a December
ceremony for those completing their coursework
in the Fall. For
more information...
