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 by April 1st in order to have your deposit
credited to your fall bill. We'll notify you via e-mail when the link from this page to the cancellation form becomes available. Questions?
E-mail
housing@nyu.edu.
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NYU
Courses: registration begins the week of April 14th.
Registration for Courses at the NYU Academic Center:
You'll find the comprehensive list of classes here.
Pick out the courses you like, keeping in mind that some classes may fill before you're able to register. For registration instructions, click either NYU Student or Visiting Student
(this version also includes Blackboard instructions).
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 the Office of Global Education by May 5th. For additional advice and instructions on how to fill out the application, follow the links below
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All Students: Click here
to view the PowerPoint presentation from our fall 2008 pre-departure session.
You'll be able to ask your questions to former students
of the program and meet other students you'll be studying
with in one of our online chats scheduled throughout the
semester and over the summer. For a schedule of online chats, please click here.
NYU Students: We'll host a number of events throughout the semester, including student-run information sessions, movie nights, and pre-departure orientations to give you more information on your term abroad. For a calendar of events, please click here.
Visiting Students: If you're able to attend any on-campus events, we'd love to have you. However, we're also committed to
those of you who don't live near New York City. Here are a few ways we ensure that you're well-informed:
- We'll send you regular 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 attended our programs so that you can get inside information on what to expect.
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Submit
your Flight Information by May 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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May 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
Online Forms System
- The online forms system is now available! Click here to log in.
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