Students
Since spring 2020, NYU faculty, administrators, and staff have been focused intently and working on plans for academic year 2020-2021: developing new safety and health protocols, aligning courses and classes with health guidelines, upgrading technology, and enhancing professional support for faculty. We are committed to you, our students, receiving the excellent education you expect from NYU. There will be challenges, but we will carry on together. We hope you find the information and links below helpful in navigating this unpredictable period and in understanding the expectations we have for you as members of the NYU community.
Latest Messages
11/21: Students: Reconsidering Your Thanksgiving Plans - Don't Travel
An update from President Hamilton regarding Thanksgiving travel.
NYU Returns: Quick Answer
An email series to answer COVID-19-related questions.
Graduate Students
Across NYU's schools and colleges, graduate education is highly diverse and program-specific. While many aspects of the coming year will be common to everyone in the NYU community, especially those having to do with observing health and safety protocols, some features of your experience, and particularly of your academic life, may be unique to your graduate program.
Undergraduate Students
While NYU's commitment to the excellence of your education and your academic progress will remain the same in 2020-2021, daily life on campus will be different than you have seen before.
Key Habits to Keep each other Safe
There are eight daily things you can do to keep yourself and our community safe.
Daily COVID-19 Screener
Members of the NYU community will be required to regularly complete a brief questionnaire, called the Daily COVID-19 Screener for Campus Access, via NYU’s smartphone app or an accessible computer to be authorized to enter NYU facilities.
Coronavirus Testing
NYU is conducting ongoing testing of individuals studying or working on site so we can help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Protective Equipment
All NYUers must wear face coverings when on NYU property or in NYU facilities, and are encouraged to wear them at all times when outside of home. While you should use your own face coverings, NYU also has PPE supplies you can access if needed.
Classrooms and Classes
NYU is committed to providing our students with the excellent education you expect.
Student Advising
Students and faculty are encouraged to meet in-person in one-on-one meetings, as long as 6 ft physical distancing is maintained and masks are worn. If these public health measures cannot be followed, the University encourages virtual meetings.
Libraries
NYU's libraries are adjusting practices and procedures to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Study and Remote Learning Spaces
NYU is providing students with quieter shared spaces to study and actively participate in remote online classes. Reservations are for student use only.
Building Basics
Making your way around campus may require a bit more effort and attention, but it is part of our effort to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Building Access
Every member of the NYU community planning to enter an NYU building this fall semester will need to follow several steps before gaining access.
Dining
NYU Eats is fully committed to fostering a safe, efficient dining environment while providing a wide variety of delicious, healthy and nutritious meal options to the NYU community.
Athletics, Recreation, and Fitness
Due to COVID-19, intercollegiate and intramural competitions are cancelled through the winter season and intramural and club sports are canceled through the spring semester. Select NYU athletics facilities have been reopened at a reduced capacity.
Student Housing
NYU reopened its student residence halls in 2020-2021. But in keeping with our plans to reduce density—one of the tenets of our safety and health planning—there are fewer students per floor.
Isolating or Quarantining
Protecting our collective health during a pandemic requires that we quarantine or isolate those who have been exposed to or tested positive for COVID-19, and we have developed specific protocols to monitor and care for students.
Laundry
For students living in a residence hall, laundry facilities will continue to be available.
Meet-Up Rooms
Need space for a small get together? Meet-up rooms can now be booked in advance for up to four people at various locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Financial Support
Providing support to students has been a principal priority since COVID-19 first struck. NYU has spent $31 million on special emergency support since March 2020 – a mix of CARES Act Funding, University funds, and private donations.
Additional Student Resources
Reporting Non-Compliance
What do you do when you observe somebody disregarding COVID-19 health and safety protocols? NYU has developed a multi-stage system for students to encourage compliance and report violations.
Remote Learning Support
Remote learning tools organized to help you get set up and be successful
We encourage you to connect with your faculty and academic advisors to find tailored support. The Office of Student Success will also help explore the various services available with you.
Student Employment and Career Services
On-Campus Student Employment Remote Work Update
Virtual and specialized support for students and alumni to manage their careers during COVID-19
We recognize that COVID-19's effects have been disparate, and its impacts on poor communities and communities of color have been especially painful. In our response to the coronavius, NYU is committed to mitigating those impacts as well as ensuring no one in our community is ostracized, bullied, or mistreated due to ignorance about this disease.
If any member of our community believes they have experienced harassment or discrimination, we encourage them to report concerns to the Bias Response Line.
Bias Response Line
(212) 998-2277
Questions?
Students, email StudentLink
Faculty and Employees, email PeopleLink
Urgent after-hours inquiries, call (212) 998-1155
Support
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