Academic Support

PRE-FRESHMEN SUMMER NCCs

During the 6-week Pre-Freshmen Summer program, incoming freshmen students are enrolled in five NCCs, including their Freshmen Colloquium.

Enrollment in NCCs for the Pre-Freshmen Summer program is determined by a student’s intended major as well as performance on OP and/or University-wide placement exams.

FALL AND SPRING NCCs

During the Fall and Spring terms, students are able to enroll in NCCs that support their credit-bearing courses during their concurrent credit-bearing courses. Fall and Spring term NCC offerings are determined by student need. Enrollment and attendance for freshman students in NCCs are mandatory for the Fall and Spring terms. In general, NCC are not required upper-division students*, although if offered for a credit-bearing course, NCC enrollment is highly encouraged for all upper division students.

JANUARY TERM NCCs

The Opportunity Programs offer a 3-week intensive course of study during the January term to prepare upper-division students for advanced courses occurring in the Spring term. Students must submit an application to be considered for enrollment in January term NCCs. Students enrolled in these NCCs meet 3 times each week over 3 weeks for 2 hours each class session.

January term NCC offerings are determined by student need.

SUMMER TERM NCCs

The Opportunity Programs offer a 6-week intensive course of study during the summer term to prepare upper-division students for advanced courses occurring in the Fall term. Students must submit an application to be considered for enrollment in Summer term NCCs. Students enrolled in these NCCs meet 3 times each week over 6 weeks for 90 minutes each class session. OP typically holds NCCs in the evening to allow students to pursue internships/externships during normal business hours.

Summer NCC offerings are determined by student need 

OP PROFESSIONAL AND PEER TUTORING

When university tutoring services are not offered for a particular subject and/or in instances when students need additional levels of support above university tutoring services, the Opportunity Programs provide students with access to OP Peer and Professional tutors.

OP Professional tutors' credentials can range from graduate-degree candidacy to master's degrees and above.

OP Peer tutors are often fellow OP students who have received at least a B+ in the credit-bearing course for which they are providing tutoring.

OP WRITING-ACROSS-THE-CURRICULA RESOURCE CENTER (WAC)

The Writing-Across-the-Curricula Resource Center assists OP students with critical reading, essay, writing, exam preparation, personal essays for internships and/or graduate school applications, and resume cover letters. Students can access services through drop-in coaching sessions, on-line coaching, or scheduled appointments.

OP WAC Professional tutors credentials can range from graduate students to people with masters degrees and above.

UNIVERSITY LEARNING CENTER (ULC)

The ULC’s mission is to assist students in developing the knowledge base, skills, and strategies that will help them to become confident, independent, and active learners. Its various academic support services are intended to help students meet the challenge of NYU's rigorous academic standards. The ULC provides tutoring services in two locations. The Academic Resource Center, located in 18 Washington Place, specializes in the sciences whereas the UHALL center, located at 110 East 14th Street, specializes in humanities, social sciences, and math.

POLYTECHNIC TUTORING CENTER (PTC)

The PTC is dedicated to giving students the personalized attention they need to help them achieve their academic goals at the School of Engineering. Tutoring is offered in computer science, physics, chemistry and biology for first- and second-year undergraduate courses during the academic year. In addition, the Writing Center offers tutoring in writing, reading, and English language. The PTC is located at 373 Jacobs Academic Building on the Tandon campus.