Orientation

The NYU in Tel Aviv staff will greet arriving students at the airport and transport them to their housing assignments upon arrival. Over the next few days, an in-depth orientation will cover all topics pertinent to everyday life in Tel Aviv, from banking and cell phones to local customs, security, navigating the city, the academic facilities, and the role of the student life staff. Students interested in conducting an internship will have the opportunity to review organizations and interview for placement. A survival Hebrew course, neighborhood tour, and welcome reception will conclude the orientation.

By the time you arrive, you will already have registered for classes. Advisers will assist you with changing your schedule if needed. You will buy your books at local bookstores, and many required readings will be available at the Academic Center.

Housing and Meals

All students live in NYU-arranged housing located in a residential neighborhood near Yarkon Park (often compared to New York’s Central Park) with its sports facilities, botanical gardens, aviary, water park, concert venues, and lakes. The student residence provides 24-hour doorman/security service and features an open-air courtyard, auditorium, laundry facilities, and (kosher) dining hall. All students participate in a meal plan that provides two meals per day. Students are housed in double rooms, each with its own bathroom and shower. The rooms are equipped with refrigerator, television, and a desk. Besides security personnel, the NYU residence hall also provides a live-in Community Resource Assistant (CRA) who helps orient students to local culture and helps them navigate the many worlds of Tel Aviv.

Health and Safety

The NYU Student Health Center and the Department of Public Safety work closely with program staff to plan for safe, healthy, and enriching opportunities long before you arrive. You will be introduced to many of these services in the months leading up to your program abroad while others will be explained in detail during the mandatory on-site orientation such as meetings with local health care providers, presentations of local laws and crime prevention techniques, and examples of cultural differences.

While an issue is unlikely to surface, should an emergency situation arise, there is a contact person designated for wellness issues on call 24 hours a day located locally; as well, the Department of Public Safety in New York will assist with international emergencies (212-998-2222). For medical situations, the University provides coverage by HTH Worldwide, an international insurance company, to ensure that treatment is available to you by qualified professionals when needed with no out of pocket expense. Students are also required to maintain insurance with their home policy. For assistance in extremely rare situations, the University has contracted with International SOS, the world's leading provider of international customer care, which includes evacuation services.

The Department of Public Safety in conjunction with the Office of Global Programs works to create a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors to pursue their educational and professional goals and aspirations.

Before you depart for the semester you will be instructed on how to use NYU Traveler, a Web-based information collection tool where flight and travel details, local and U.S. telephone numbers, and emergency contact information can be stored so that NYU staff can assist you if needed.

Student Life Services

A professional student services staff member assists students with their adjustment to life outside of class. This NYU employee assigns housing, maintains the residence hall, plans activities and sees to the general well-being of the student body. Being away from home and familiar surroundings can sometimes be disorienting, and the student life staff is prepared to respond to any questions or concerns which may arise throughout the semester. Our full-time professional staff is always available 24 hours a day, seven days a week on an emergency cell phone to respond to any unexpected events that may present themselves in off hours. As with all of NYU’s Study Abroad Centers, NYU in Tel Aviv is fully integrated into the University’s Security, Emergency Response, and Health & Wellness systems.