Apply for or Renew Your Passport

For more information on getting or renewing your passport, U.S. citizens please visit the Department of State’s travel website. Please note that the French 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 France if your passport is not valid for at least 4 months beyond your planned return (September 2009), so make sure to renew it now. Non-U.S. citizens should contact their local consulate for information on obtaining a visa.

Return Your GSP in Paris Form

Please be sure to fill out and return the GSP in Paris information form which 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.

• GSP in Paris 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 (for American Citizens)

• How to Apply for Your Student Visa (revised for students beginnig fall 2008)

Consulates and Applications

• Consulate Information
• NYC Consulate Visa Application
• NYC Consulate SAMPLE Visa Application (shows you how to fill it out)

Supporting Documentation

• Financial Guarantee

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 the information we’ve put together about Paris for you to read before you depart. Once you have access to NYUHome, please make sure to update your addresses and phone numbers in our system—to ensure 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.

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

Please do not arrange your flight until the calendar has been confirmed.

Arrival: September 8th, 2008
Winter break: December 19, 2008 to February 1, 2009 (to be confirmed)

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. 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

You'll use our online forms system--where you'll submit information on your flight, passport, health insurance, and emergency contacts.  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. (Access will be available in mid-May.)