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University Policies

Academic Changes

The policies, requirements, course offerings, schedules, activities, tuition, fees, and calendar of the schools and their departments and programs set forth herein are subject to change without notice at any time at the sole discretion of the administration. Such changes may be of any nature, including, but not limited to, the elimination of a school or college, programs, classes, or activities; the relocation of or modification of the content of any of the foregoing; and the cancellation of scheduled classes or other academic activities.

Payment of tuition or attendance at any classes shall constitute a student's acceptance of the administration's rights as set forth in the above paragraph.

Arrears Policy

The University reserves the right to deny registration and withhold all information regarding the record of any student who is in arrears in the payment of tuition, fees, loans, or other charges (including charges for housing, dining, or other activities or services) for as long as any arrears remain.

Discipline

Students are expected to familiarize themselves and to comply with the rules of conduct, academic regulations, and established practices of the University and of the school in which they are enrolled. If, pursuant to such rules, regulations, or practices, the withdrawal of a student is required before the end of the term for which tuition has been paid, a refund will be made according to the standard schedule for refunds.

Grading

Questions regarding grading practices, including “withdrawal” or “incomplete” schedules, should be addressed to the individual department.

Accreditation

New York University is a member of the Association of American Universities and is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104; 215-662-5606). Individual undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs and schools are accredited by the appropriate specialized accrediting agencies.

Campus Safety

In accordance with federal regulations, New York University annually publishes its Campus Security Report, which contains campus security policies and procedures as well as campus crime statistics. Copies are mailed annually to current students and are available on request from the Office of Student Life, New York University, Kimmel Center for University Life, 60 Washington Square South, Suite 601, New York, N.Y. 10012-1097.

Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action

New York University is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its relations with its faculty, students, and staff members, without regard to age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Inquiries regarding the application of the federal laws and regulations concerning equal employment and educational opportunity at New York University may be referred to Sharon Weinberg, Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs and Director for Equal Opportunity/Section 504 Coordinator, New York University, Elmer Holmes Bobst Library, 70 Washington Square South, Room 1202, New York, N.Y. 10012-1091; (212) 998-2370. Inquiries may also be referred to the director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance, Department of Labor.

University Policy on Patents

Students offered research opportunities are reminded that inventions arising from participation in such research are governed by the University's Statement of Policy on Patents, a copy of which may be found in the Faculty Handbook or obtained from the dean's office of your school.