Visiting Students

Study At NYU: Every Season, For Any Reason

NYU welcomes visiting students to New York City all year round. Are you ready for the NYU experience? As a visiting student, you get the best of all that NYU has to offer: You can choose from thousands of courses and explore the city like only an NYU student can. You can take intensive courses during our Summer and January sessions, or come for a full semester in the Fall or Spring.

See the dates below to start planning your time as an NYU student.

Dates

Dates indicate the first and last day of each term and includes the exam period. 
Summer sessions include courses offered for twelve, six, and three weeks. 

January 2026 Term January 5 - January 16, 2026
Spring 2026 Semester January 20 - May 13, 2026
Summer 2026 Session May 18 - August 12, 2026
Fall 2026 Semester September 2 - December 22, 2026

Courses at NYU

As a visiting student, you will study with NYU faculty who are leaders in their fields. NYU offers flexible schedules with in-person and remote options to fit your life and connect you to rigorous academic experiences.

New York City Is Your Campus

Outside of class, you’ll have the whole city to discover, and being an NYU student comes with benefits: steep discounts to Broadway shows, sporting events, and concerts, and free or discounted access to dozens of the city’s finest museums.

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