As you navigate through NYU, you may come across some unfamiliar terms or acronyms. This glossary can help you demystify some of those terms, connect you to more information, and get you or your student on their way to success.

Glossary Terms 'A' to 'H'
Glossary Terms 'I' to 'P'
Glossary Terms 'Q' to 'Z'

Featured Terms

Asynchronus Course

A course that is taught online and has self-paced content available during a set time frame.
First-Generation (First-Gen) Students

Students who are the first in their immediate family to attend college or an American institution of higher education.
NYU Engage

An online community where NYU students can create and join clubs and organizations.
Swap

During the add/drop period, students may join the waitlist for a course they want to take by setting up a “swap."
Wellness Exchange

A 24/7 mental health resource for NYU students.

Financial Education

An office at NYU that provides students with the education and resources to effectively manage their short and long term financial goals.
NYU Connect

An online platform where students, faculty, advisors, and staff can communicate and collaborate efforts to ensure a student’s success.
Registration

The process of signing up for classes.
Synchronus Course

A course that is taught online with real-time virtual sessions where all course participants log in simultaneously.

Note: These are not official NYU definitions, but are rather designed to be a helpful clarifying guide for students and their families. This glossary is meant to be a living resource, and we welcome thoughts and feedback on definitions and terms presented. Please email us at studentsuccess@nyu.edu with your suggestions.