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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 Madrid. 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:

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 and supporting documentation.

NOTE: It has come to our attention that the Spanish consulate in New York, like many of the others, is now accepting visa applications by appoinment only. Please be sure to review the appointment instructions on your consulate's website before applying.

Instructions

Consulates and Applications

Supporting Documentation

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.

The housing form is available through the online forms system (see #7).

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.

Registration begins the week of April 14th.

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).

All Students: Click here to view the PowerPoint presentation that we used at our pre-departure session for fall 2008 students.

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.

Submit your Flight Information by May 30th.

Depending on when you were admitted, 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--you're under no obligation to use the information we provide--but we hope it gives you a sense of what's available.

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.