Apply for or Renew Your Passport

For more information on getting or renewing your passport, please visit the Department of State’s travel website. Please note that the British government requires that your passport be valid for at least 4 months beyond your planned return from study abroad. The government retains the right to deny you entry into the UK if your passport is not valid for at least 4 months beyond your planned return (September 2009), so make sure to renew it now.

Return Your GSP in London Form

Please be sure to fill out and return the GSP in London information form ASAP. Keep in mind that the information included on this form is very important so the sooner you return it to our office, the better.

• GSP in London Information Form (revised for fall 2008 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.

Instructions

• How to Apply for Your Student Visa (revised for fall 2008 students)
• Information for EU and EEA Citizens (revised for fall 2008 students)
• Sample Visa Form (revised for fall 2008 students)

Consulates

• Consulate Information

**If you are not an American citizen, please contact your local British consulate or embassy for information on applying for your entry documentation.**

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 London 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 included in your acceptance packet.

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

We will provide you with information on discount flights in your acceptance packet. That said, feel free to research and book your own flights instead. The option to go through NYU’s discount flight or make arrangements independently is yours.

Arrival: August 27th, 2008
Winter break: December 13th, 2008
First Day Students Can Re-enter Housing: January 14th, 2009

Please note that housing is not provided over winter break, from December 13th, 2008 to January 14th, 2009 .

Complete the Course Registration Form

A course registration form will be emailed to you on May 18th. You should complete the form, indicating your choice of courses by the above deadline.

• Course Registration Form (revised for fall 2008 students)

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 (paper form—please download, print, and return)
• Medical History (paper form—please download, print, and return)

Online Forms System

• Click here to log into the online forms system.