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Elmer Holmes Bobst Library
70 Washington Square South •
212-998-2520 • http://library.nyu.edu
Library Stacks hours: Monday-Sunday, 7 am-midnight
LL1 and LL2 study areas: open 24 hours
The Elmer Holmes Bobst Library, designed by Philip Johnson and Richard Foster, opened in 1973. It is part of an eight-library system and serves as the primary research facility for New York University, housing over 3 million of the University’s 4.6 million volumes. In addition to books, journals, and other print materials, the library provides access to many nonprint resources. These include thousands of electronic journals and databases that you can connect to from your home or residence hall; extensive video and audio collections; and microforms. The library is visited by over 6,000 users daily and checks out almost one million books each year. The library has more than 2,000 seats for study, and a wireless Internet connection is available on all floors.
Faculty
The members of New York University’s distinguished faculty are known not only for their excellence in teaching but also for research and leadership in their respective fields.
Faculty Office Hours
Most faculty members have office hours. This is an excellent time to meet with your professor to ask questions regarding course work and class lectures and to receive help on papers and assignments. By taking advantage of office hours, you are giving your professor a chance to get to know you, in addition to gaining important insight and direction concerning your studies.
Faculty in the Residence Halls
Most residence halls have at least one member of the faculty connected to the hall community. Faculty fellows and faculty affiliates work closely with your residence hall staff to foster an intellectual environment that encourages the exchange of ideas. Interaction with faculty and participation in a wide range of programmatic opportunities offers you the benefits of “small college” life within the larger contexts of both the University and the city of New York.
Student Advisement
Academic advisement is crucial when choosing your major, academic program, and required courses. Advisement is given either through a central school office or through your department. Your academic adviser will ensure that you’re on the right track and will help you to make important academic decisions. Check the advisement Web site for detailed information concerning policies and procedures for your area. Graduate students should go to their departments for advisement and registration assistance.
Student Affairs and Advisement in Schools and Colleges
Anytime you have questions about academics, your department, or degree requirements, the student affairs or advisement office of your school or college is an excellent resource. In addition, these offices offer orientation programs to familiarize you with your school and other activities throughout the year.
Writing Center
269 Mercer Street, 2nd Floor • 212-998-8866
Writing consultants will work with you on your writing assignments on a one-to-one basis, providing feedback, information, advice, and encouragement. Any student enrolled in NYU is eligible to use the Writing Center although undergraduates have priority for appointments in advance. Students can make same-day or in-advance appointments by phone or in person.
Directory of Student Affairs Offices for Individual Schools and Colleges
College of Arts and Science, Student Advisement Center
Silver Center
100 Washington Square East
Room 905
212-998-8130
College of Dentistry
345 East 24th Street (at First Avenue)
212-998-9800
College of Nursing
246 Greene Street, 4th Floor
212-998-5311
Gallatin School of Individualized Study
715 Broadway, 6th Floor
212-998-7370
Graduate School of Arts and Science
1/2 Fifth Avenue, Garden Level
212-998-8060
School of Continuing and Professional Studies
Graduate Division
Midtown Center, Room 428
11 West 42nd Street
212-992-3208
Undergraduate Division
25 West Fourth Street, Room 205
212-998-7002
School of Law
Vanderbilt Hall
40 Washington Square South
Room 409
212-998-6658
School of Medicine
401 East 30th Street, Room 424GN
212-263-6088
School of Social Work
1 Washington Square North
1st Floor
212-998-5900
Steinhardt School of Education
Pless Hall
82 Washington Square East
2nd Floor
212-998-5025
Leonard N. Stern School of Business Graduate Division
Henry Kaufman Management Center
44 West Fourth Street, Room 10-150
212-998-0585
Leonard N. Stern School of Business Undergraduate College
Tisch Hall
40 West Fourth Street, 2nd Floor
212-998-0921
Tisch School of the Arts
721 Broadway, 8th Floor
212-998-1900
Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
Puck Building
295 Lafayette Street, 2nd Floor
212-998-7415
College Learning Center (Tutoring)
Weinstein Residence Hall
11 University Place, 1st Floor
www.nyu.edu/cas/clc • 212-998-8085
The College Learning Center (CLC) offers peer tutoring, group study sessions and academic skills workshops for all University students. At the College Learning Center, students can get help with classes, exam reviews, paper writing, study skills, and much more. All sessions are offered on a walk-in basis and feature tutoring by experienced upper-level students. Visit the College Learning Center Web site for more details and a complete schedule of review sessions and workshops.
Speaking Freely
The NYU Speaking Freely program provides free, noncredit language coaching in the residence halls and at other on-campus sites. Small, informal groups meet weekly to learn language basics, discuss relevant topics, and enjoy a related activity - a movie, a concert, or a visit to an ethnic neighborhood. Ten-week sessions are offered each semester in Arabic, Cantonese, Czech, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swahili, and Twi. This program encourages students to explore other cultures and to think seriously about studying abroad. For information and registration, please visit our website or email us at speaking.freely@nyu.edu.
American Language Institute (English as a Second Language)
48 Cooper Square, Room 200
212-998-7040, 212-995-4135 (fax)
The American Language Institute (ALI) of the NYU School of Continuing and Professional Studies offers a university preparatory Advanced Workshop Program in English for students whose English proficiency is insufficient for undertaking a full academic program but sufficient for a part-time academic program in combination with part-time English study. The institute also offers advanced, special-purpose courses in speech and writing that can be helpful for students, scholars, and faculty. Individuals wishing more information should telephone, write, or visit the ALI office.
NYU Bookstore
NYU Main Bookstore
18 Washington Place
212-998-4667 • www.bookstores.nyu.edu
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 10am-7pm; Friday-Saturday, 10am-6pm
During the first three weeks of the fall and spring semesters, the NYU Main Bookstore opens its doors early and stays open late to help ease the crush of the “rush.” For summer sessions, it is open longer hours for the first few days of classes.
Registered students can visit the Information Desk located on the lower level of the bookstore and use their NYUCard to print out a list of their required and recommended course books. The printout contains the title, price, quantity in stock, ISBN, and location of each book in the bookstore. Visit www.bookstores.nyu.edu and click on “Textbook Inquiry & Ordering” to find out which books are required, which are optional, the total cost, and whether they are in stock. Textbook information is made available two weeks prior to the start of a new semester. Books purchased online using a credit card can be shipped to you within two business days.
NYU Computer Store
242 Greene Street • 212-998-4672
E-mail: computer.store@nyu.edu or computer.service@nyu.edu
www.bookstores.nyu.edu/computer
Hours: Monday-Wednesday, 10am-7pm; Thursday-Saturday, 10am-6pm
The NYU Computer Store offers computer software and hardware at excellent student discounts. It is the place to go for economical and informed computer purchases and repair service as well as electronic equipment and professional film supplies. The knowledgeable sales staff offer pre- and postsale consultations on any of the items they sell. Price lists for current products are available online or at the Computer Store.
In addition to the Main Bookstore and the Computer Store, NYU operates the following branch stores serving individual schools (call for hours or check www.bookstores.nyu.edu):
NYU Professional Bookstore (530 La Guardia Place, 212-998-4681, serving the Leonard N. Stern Graduate School of Business, the School of Law, and the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service) and the NYU Health Sciences Bookstore (333 East 29th Street, 212-998-9990, serving the NYU School of Medicine, the NYU College of Dentistry, and the NYU Medical Center).
Study Abroad and International Exchange Programs
Office of Global Programs
110 East 14th Street, Lower Level
212-998-4433
www.nyu.edu/studyabroad/undergraduate
www.nyu.edu/global/exchange
Office of Summer Sessions
110 East 14th Street, Lower Level
212-998-2292
www.nyu.edu/summer
NYU offers study abroad programs in Berlin, Florence, Ghana, London, Madrid, Paris, Prague, Shanghai, and beginning Spring ’09, Tel Aviv. The courses at our sites are taught by NYU faculty and by prominent scholars and experts from the host country. In addition to the NYU-hosted programs abroad, students can enroll directly in one of 18 prestigious universities overseas through NYU’s International Exchange Program. Summer study abroad opportunities are even more extensive, with many locations around the world. In the coming years, additional sites and programs may become available. |
