Note: This information applies to NYU Abu Dhabi and NYU Shanghai students considering a semester in New York. Students from other colleges and universities who are interested in enrolling as a visiting student at NYU's campus in New York should consider programs hosted by NYU's Office of University Programs.
Fall 2021
Calendar Subject to Change
- August 27-29: Arrival window
- August 27: On-campus housing opens
- September 2: Fall 2021 Classes Begin
- September 15: Last day to add/drop NYU courses. Last day to drop courses and not receive a grade of “W”. Last day of active waitlists.
- October 11: Fall Recess (no class)
- October 12: Legislative Day (classes will meet according to a Monday schedule)
- November 25-26: Thanksgiving Recess (no classes scheduled)
- December 14: Last day of Fall 2021 classes
- December 15: Reading Days
- December 16-22: Fall semester exams
Spring 2022
Calendar Subject to Change
- January 23: Student Arrival
- January 24: Spring 2022 classes begin
- February 6: Last day to add/drop NYU courses. Last day to drop courses and not receive a grade of “W”. Last day of active waitlists.
- February 21: Presidents' Day (no classes scheduled/ university holiday)
- March 14-20: Spring Recess (no classes scheduled)
- May 2: Last day to withdraw from a course
- May 9: Last day of Spring 2022 classes
- May 10: Reading day
- May 11-17: Spring semester exams
- May 18: Student Departure