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 Ghana. 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 reserved your place in NYU Study Abroad and
received (or renewed) your passport. If you haven't, please check your acceptance materials for details on those two very important preliminary steps.
Here’s what’s next:
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 Ongoing,
but get started ASAP!
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.
Instructions
Consulates and Applications
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Begin the
process at least 6-8 weeks before departure. We strongly
advise you to begin the vaccination process immediately--in some cases, the
human body requires six to eight weeks from the time of a vaccination to build
immunity. Please be aware that the Ghanaian government requires everyone
entering the country to be vaccinated against Yellow Fever. NYU also requires students to be vaccinated
against Typhoid and to take anti-malarial medication. If you plan to visit
Northern Ghana--on your own or with NYU--you must also have proof on file of
vaccination against Cerebrospinal Meningitis due to the high levels of
infection in the area. Based upon the recommendations of the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health
Organization (WHO), we also encourage students to have the following additional
vaccinations: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and doses of Tetanus-Diphtheria,
Measles, and Polio. You can access more information on vaccinations and health
in the region at the WHO
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ASAP to ensure that all materials get to you promptly. NYU Students: We'll send all e-mail communication to your NYU e-mail address (not your personal or Stern address), so
check that account regularly or activate mail forwarding. In addition,
make sure that your addresses and phone numbers in NYUHome
are updated so that we're able to contact you with important information throughout the semester.
Visiting Students: You'll create an NYUHome account prior to
registering for classes (see #4). At that point, be sure to keep your contact information current and check your NYUHome e-mail account regularly.
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The
housing form is available through the online forms system
(see #8). NYU Students: Remember to cancel NYU Housing for next semester. Bring your original acceptance letter (plus a copy) to the Housing office at 383 Lafayette Street along with the housing cancellation form as soon as possible. The housing cancellation form will be available shortly. Questions? E-mail housing@nyu.edu. |
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NYU
Courses: registration begins the week of April 20th.
Registration for Courses at the University of Ghana, Legon:
All students attending NYU in Ghana must fill out the University of Ghana,
Legon visiting student application and return it to us by May 15th. For
additional advice and instructions on how to fill out the application, follow
the links below.
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NYU Students: Attending a Pre-Departure Orientation is required for all students. At the PDO, you will meet staff from the site, learn about courses, student life, excursions, and much more. For a calendar of these mandatory sessions, please click here.
Visiting Students: If you’re nearby and able to attend any on-campus events, we’d love to have you. However, we’re also committed to making sure that those of you who don’t live near New York City are kept in the loop. Here are a few ways we ensure that you’re just as well-informed as NYU students:
- We will send you weekly e-mails with comprehensive “what to do” lists and details.
- Our staff is always available to provide prompt assistance to any questions you have by e-mail or phone.
- We can put you in contact with students who attend our programs so that you can get inside information on what to expect. To speak with a former student from your program, please email global.ambassadors@nyu.edu.
All Students: Click here to view the PowerPoint presentation from our latest pre-departure session.
We also host online chats for all students where you can meet other students you’ll be studying with in the upcoming semester. For a schedule of online chats, please click here.
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Submit
your Flight Information by June 30th
We provide you with
information on discount flights in your acceptance packet or
via a subsequent e-mail. You can research
your own flights as well, but we hope it gives you a sense
of what's available.
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June 30th
Our online forms system is where you'll submit
information on your flights, passport, housing preferences 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.For detailed information on how to use the Webforms system, please click here.
Paper Forms to Mail In
- Travel Release (paper form—please download, fill out & return)
- Medical History (paper form—NYU students will receive their medical history form at the pre-departure orientation sessions. Visiting students will receive the form in their acceptance packet.)
Online Forms System
- To access the online forms system, please click here.
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