Apply for or Renew Your Passport

U.S. citizens, please visit the Department of State’s travel website for more information on getting or renewing your passport. Please note that the Italian government requires that your passport be valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned return from study abroad. The government retains the right to deny you entry into Italy if your passport is not valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned return (August 2010), so make sure to renew it now.

Return Your Liberal Studies in Florence Form

Please be sure to fill out and return the Liberal Studies in Florence information form that you will receive via e-mail. Keep in mind that the information included on this form is very important so the sooner you return it to our office, the better.

• Liberal Studies in Florence Information Form (updated for Academic Year '09-'10 students)

Get Your Student Visa

Unfortunately, NYU does not have the ability to change visa requirements, nor does it help if we call consulates or embassies on your behalf. Though we're happy to help you in whatever way we can, the decision to issue you a visa rests solely with the consulate or embassy. Below you'll find instructions for getting your visa, along with sample visa applications and supporting materials.

Update NYUHome

NYUHome is an excellent resource which provides you with an NYU email address, information on your bursar account and access to Blackboard where you’ll be able to access a bunch of information we’ve put together on Florence for you to read before you leave. Once you have access to NYUHome, please make sure to update your addresses and phone numbers in our system—that ensures that we’re able to contact you with important information, including essential mailings as we’ll use the contact information you provide there. You can find instructions on how to start using NYUHome's basic functions here. Please note that you will not use NYU Home to register for classes and will instead fill out a Course Registration Form that you will receive during the summer.

Note: If you reside at an international address, you will be unable to update your current location through NYUHome.  Instead, you should contact the Registrar’s Office directly at registrar@nyu.edu or 1-212-998-4800 to have your address updated.

Book Your Flight

You are responsible for scheduling your own flight to and from Florence according to the program dates. You should plan to arrive on the morning of arrival day, participation in orientation is mandatory.

Fall Semester 2009
Arrival Day: August 24th, 2009
Winter break begins: December 11th, 2009

First Date to Re-enter Housing for spring semester: TBA, January 2010

Please note that housing is not provided over winter break.

Complete the Course Registration Form

A course registration form will be emailed to you in mid-May. Any additional questions about submitting the Academic Profile Form may be directed to Beth Haymaker, Coordinator of International Programs at beth.haymaker@nyu.edu.

Submit All Required Forms

Our new online forms system--where you'll submit information on your flights, passport, health insurance, and emergency contacts--is now available.  However, we also require two paper forms.  These are simple to complete, but will require your time and may require a visit to your physician, so please plan ahead.

Paper Forms to Mail In

• Travel Release (please print, sign, and return)
• Medical History (paper form—you will receive this in your acceptance packet) Please plan to schedule an appointment with your physician to ensure that you are prepared to return the form to the Health Center by the August 15th deadline.

Online Forms System

• Click here to log into the online forms system.