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Welcome to NYU Study Abroad! We’re delighted that you’ll be spending a semester or year with us and can’t wait to greet you in London. In the meantime, this page will guide you through everything you need to get ready for your term abroad. We’ve mirrored the acceptance letter very closely, so please be sure to use that as an additional reference.

By the time you've visited this site, we're assuming that you've already been admitted to and confirmed your place in the Liberal Studies Freshmen in London program. If you haven't, please check your acceptance materials for details on this important preliminary step. What follows may seem a bit overwhelming at first glance, but we've broken it down into these easy-to-follow instructions.

Here’s what’s next:

Apply for or Renew Your Passport

ASAP

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 Liberal Studies in London Form

Deadline June 1st.

Please be sure to fill out and return the Liberal Studies 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.

Get Your Student Visa

Ongoing, but the earlier the better. Start the process now!

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 (updated for fall 2009 students)
  • Sample Online Visa Application (updated for fall 2009 students)
  • Sample Paper Application (updated for fall 2009 students)

    • Consulates

    As a condition of the UK student visa, students may not enter the UK more than seven (7) days prior to the start of the NYU in London semester. Additionally, students must leave the UK within seven (7) days after the semester ends.

    **If you are not at US citizen, please first visit www.ukvisas.gov.uk and find the section "Do I need a UK visa." Then, contact your local British consulate or embassy for additional information about applying for entry to the UK from your country.**

Update NYUHome

ASAP to ensure that all materials get to you promptly

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

Submit your flight information online by June 30th

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: September 2nd, 2009
Winter break: December 19th, 2009
First Day Students Can Re-enter Housing: January 13th, 2009

Please note that housing is not provided over winter break, from December 19th, 2009 to January 13th, 2009 .

As a condition of the UK student visa, students may not enter the UK more than seven (7) days prior to the start of the NYU in London semester. Additionally, students must leave the UK within seven (7) days after the semester ends.

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

June 30th for all 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.