How to Enroll - International Students

Please read carefully through the information below. Students may enroll for only one class during January Term.

Visa Requirements

If you are CURRENTLY studying in the United States (at NYU or at another university) and have a F-1 or J-1 visa you meet our visa requirements. January Term registration is now closed.

If you are NOT CURRENTLY studying in the United States and plan to take classes during NYU January Term, then you may be eligible for an F-1 visa based on the registration requirements below.

In order to apply for a F-1 visa, you must be a full time student. To be considered a full time student you must meet the requirements below:

• You will need a minimum of 4 units/credits (most of our courses are 3 or 4 units/credits) OR
• You will need to enroll in a course that meets for a minimum of 18 hours per week

AND

• You must demonstrate English Language Proficiency. If your native language is not English, and if your primary language of instruction has not been English, you are required to submit scores electronically (NYU’s institution code is 2562) from one of the following tests:
  • TOEFL: a minimum score of 600 on the paper-based test, 250 on the computer-based test, or 100 on the internet-based test
  • IELTS (International English Language Testing System): with a minimum overall score of 7.

Registration and Course Selection Procedures

All items should be combined into a single PDF document and e-mailed to newinternationalstudents@nyu.edu by November 15, 2011. Be sure to submit the following items in order to complete your registration and get ready to select courses.

Required materials include: the January Term I-20 application and supporting documents.

Costs and Payments

Tuition costs and course fees can be found with course descriptions by clicking here. There is a $100 mandatory non-refundable application fee.

Living Expenses (room and board, books, supplies, transportation, personal expenses) are estimated to be $1,800. Information regarding housing options can be found here.

There are additional charges associated with applying as an international student. They are as follows:

Health Insurance for January Term - The University strongly recommends that students enrolled in NYU January Term purchase their own health insurance policies that meet their needs while they are in New York City.

Once the Office of University Programs receives your COMPLETED registration materials you will recieve an e-bill, sent to your NYU email account, with payment instructions. Payment is due 2 business days after you receive the e-bill. Accepted forms of payment can be found by clicking here.

Non-NYU Student 2012 Registration Calendar:

Visiting Student Add/Drop/Cancellation Process and Refund Schedule

All January Term add/drop requests must be made in person at the Office of University Programs, 18 Washington Place, Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm EST, phone 212-998-2292.

When dropping a class, be sure to check the refund schedule. A grade of "W" will be issued beginning on the 4th calendar day (1/6/12) of the session.

Visiting Student 2012 Payment Calendar: