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NYU Washington, DC Pre-Departure Orientation, Fall 2012
NYU Washington – Quick Facts One of NYU’s 13 Global Academic Centers.
Students attend for one semester or full
academic year.
Courses taught in NYU’s own academic
facilities, by locally-hired faculty.
Classroom learning supplemented by field
trips, excursions, internships, and community
service.
For Fall 2012: Currently 20 students, with
growth potential up to 50-60 students
Eventually, the Center will house 120+
students each semester:
Mostly upperclassmen (sophomores-
seniors), from all of the NYU schools,
representing many different majors
Visiting Students from other US Colleges
and Universities
Full-time professional staff provides high
quality student support services.
NYU Washington – Location
NYU Washington – Academics
Register for 12-18 credits, not including waitlisted courses!
Required Course: Policy, Power, Politics: Washington, DC
Must be taken for 2 credits
Must be taken Pass/Fail
We will register you in this course
Internship Course (optional)
4 credits
Must be taken for a letter grade
May be paid or unpaid
NO UNAUTHORIZED ABSENCES. Any unauthorized absences will
result in a 3% grade reduction.
Wait for syllabi before planning personal travel! Site visits &
field trips (often on Fridays) are considered required class time.
Exams may NOT be taken early/late.
Unless otherwise notified, ALL of your books will be
purchasable during your orientation in DC.
NYU Washington – Internships ALL students should complete the online
Internship Survey (posted on the blog)
Even if you do NOT plan on interning!
Survey results are sent to Tom McIntyre
NYU Washington – Leadership Office of LGBTQ Student Services: Global Peer Ambassador
Outreach to NYU Washington and local LGBTQ community
Develop programming on campus and within the city
Model peer education abroad, and represent the Center
abroad
Student Senator’s Council: International Ambassador [?]
Hold office hours and communicate with student constituency,
faculty, and staff
Create and lead a mid-semester student feedback session
Collaborate with and stay connected to the NY-based
council and Ambassadors at other sites
Volunteering Opportunities
Student Life staff will work with local organizations to
identify charitable volunteering and community service
opportunities.
NYU Washington – Fall 2012 Calendar*
*Note: All dates are subject to change.
NYU Washington – Arrival ARRIVAL
You must arrange for your own transportation from the
airport to NYU Washington
Arrival instructions will be provided prior to departure
CHECK-IN
All students MUST check-in ON arrival day (August 28th),
ideally between 9am and 5pm.
Housing is only available for dates of the program:
9am on August 28th – December 21st @ 12 noon.
If you arrive early or depart late, you must find your own
accommodations.
ORIENTATION
Orientation is MANDATORY, and begins on the morning of
August 29th through September 2nd.
September 3rd is a holiday (Labor Day).
Classes begin September 4th.
NYU Washington – Housing Housing is mandatory and guaranteed for all students
Six floors of the new Academic Center will be residences.
Most students will share four-person suites.
Each suite will have two bedrooms (two students per bedroom),
a full bathroom, a furnished kitchen, and a living/dining area.
Housing assignments are NOT first-come, first-serve; they are
based on an Online Housing Survey (to be sent out in June)
All bedrooms/apartments are single-sex
We will attempt to honor all mutual roommate requests
Assignments will be emailed about 2 weeks before arrival
A limited number of single-occupancy studios are available.
Priority for these rooms will go to students with a documented
need (through the Moses Center) for a single space.
Singles are small, efficiency-style studios a private
kitchen and bathroom.
The academic center is a non-smoking building.
There is NOT a meal plan or dining hall at NYU Washington.
NYU Washington – Security
NYU’s center is monitored by security guards 24 hours a day,
7 days a week.
There is ALWAYS an NYU staff member on duty, in New York
and Washington, DC.
You will be given a phone number to call in emergencies
during on-site Orientation.
Help us keep you safe. Follow all staff recommendations:
Don’t invite strangers into the residence. Your guests
should always be in your company.
Always lock your doors.
Don’t ever hitchhike.
Don’t leave your street smarts in NYC!
Additional safety/security information will be covered
during your on-site orientation in DC.
NYU Washington – Packing
Packing
Suggested packing lists will be posted on the blog during
the summer
You’re only going to be in DC for one semester/year!
Only bring what’s absolutely necessary
Check baggage allowances with your travel provider
Don’t bring anything you’d hate to lose
Remember: you’ll want to bring extra things back!
Shipping
YES, you may ship items, within ONE WEEK of arrival:
NYU Washington, DC
ATTN: [YOUR NAME]
1307 L Street NW
Washington, DC 20005
(*this will be your mailing address all semester/year)
Clothes to pack
DC winters are a bit milder than New York, but be
prepared for some lingering hot summer days at the end
of August, followed by cold weather (including snow!)
Be sure to pack plenty of business-appropriate clothing
for your internship!
NYU Washington – Excursions
NYU Washington staff will arrange a variety of
activities for all students
Planned trips to explore various parts of DC and the
surrounding area
Generally included in the cost of your program!
Examples of some potential trips:
Arlington National Cemetery
The Kennedy Center
Mount Vernon
National Monuments and Parks
The Phillips Collection
The Smithsonian Institution
The US Capitol Building
The White House
Destinations vary by semester, and are not
guaranteed to repeat each semester.
NYU Washington – Billing
Just like a semester at NYU in New York
eBills ONLY - sent to your NYU email address
You must register for at least 12 credits, NOT including
waitlisted courses, for your bill/financial aid to be correct!
Fall 2012 bills will be generated in mid-July
You can authorize a parent or other individual to have
access to your eBill
Payment is made directly to the NYU Bursar
Estimated Housing Charge: All students are charged the
same housing charge on your first bill – the cost of a double
room.
This is NOT an indication of your actual housing
assignment
For students assigned to a single studio apartment, a
new eBill for the remaining balance will be sent 2-3
weeks into the semester
Questions about payments? Visit the NYU Bursar’s Website
General Inquiries
Justin Williams
NYU Office of Global Programs
110 East 14th Street, Lower Level
New York, NY 10003
V: (212) 998-4435 or (212) 998-4433
F: (212) 995-4103
Tom McIntyre (for all internship placement inquiries)
24-hour EMERGENCY Line
NYU Public Safety
(212) 998-2222
NYU Washington – Contacts
NYU Washington – Things to Do Confirm your spot in the program
($500 deposit and Confirmation Form)
Read all What’s Next blog posts!
Submit all required forms by the deadlines
listed on the blog
Register for courses through Albert
Notify NYU Housing to cancel housing in NYC
Book your travel
Enjoy your time in Washington, DC!
Join the Global Ambassadors when you return!
Thank you!
Questions?
