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Arts & ScienceNEW YORK UNIVERSITY BULLETIN

Liberal StudiesGlobal Liberal Studies

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N E W Y O R K U N I V E R S I T Y B U L L E T I N2 0 0 9 – 2 0 1 1

L I B E R A L S T U D I E S P R O G R A M

Liberal StudiesANNOUNCEMENT FOR

THE 38TH AND 39TH SESSIONS

Global Liberal StudiesANNOUNCEMENT FOR

THE 1ST AND 2ND SESSIONS

NEW YORK UNIVERSITYWASHINGTON SQUARE, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10003

Notice: The policies, requirements, course offerings, schedules, activities, tuition, fees, and calendar of the school and its departments andprograms set forth in this bulletin are subject to change without notice at any time at the sole discretion of the administration. Suchchanges may be of any nature, including, but not limited to, the elimination of the school or college, programs, classes, or activities; therelocation of or modification of the content of any of the foregoing; and the cancellation of scheduled classes or other academic activities.

Payment of tuition or attendance at any classes shall constitute a student’s acceptance of the administration’s rights as set forth in theabove paragraph.

TA B L E O F

Contents

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An Introduction to New York University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5An Introduction to Liberal Studies andthe Global Liberal Studies B.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Directory for Liberal Studies and Global Liberal StudiesAdministration and New York University Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Liberal Studies (LS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15LS Academic Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16LS Curriculum Overview and Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16LS Required Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16LS Degree Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

LS International Programs and Study Abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23LS Academic Advisement and Transition Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24LS Student Awards and Honors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Global Liberal Studies Bachelor of Arts (GLS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27GLS Academic Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28GLS Curriculum Overview and Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28GLS Required Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30GLS Degree Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

GLS International Programs and Study Abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37GLS Academic Advisement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39GLS Additional Academic Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Cross-School Minors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Accelerated B.A./M.A. Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Professional Edge Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

GLS Student Awards and Honors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Student Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43Academic Policies and Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Student Life Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52Counseling and Health Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54Admission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55Liberal Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55Global Liberal Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61Liberal Studies and Global Liberal StudiesAdministration and Faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..67

Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70Washington Square Campus Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72Travel Directions to the Washington Square Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74Frequently Called Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

The founding of New York University in 1831 by agroup of eminent private citizens was a historicevent in American education. In the early 19th

century, a major emphasis in higher education was on themastery of Greek and Latin, with little attention given tomodern or contemporary subjects. The founders of NewYork University intended to enlarge the scope of highereducation to meet the needs of persons aspiring to careers inbusiness, industry, science, and the arts, as well as in law,medicine, and the ministry. The opening of the Universityof London in 1828 convinced New Yorkers that New York,too, should have a university.

The first president of New York University’s govern-ing council was Albert Gallatin, former adviser toThomas Jefferson and secretary of the treasury inJefferson’s cabinet. Gallatin and his cofounders said thatthe new university was to be a “national university” thatwould provide a “rational and practical education for all.”

The result of the founders’ foresight is today a univer-sity that is recognized both nationally and international-ly as a leader in scholarship. Of the more than 3,000colleges and universities in America, only 60 institutionsare members of the distinguished Association ofAmerican Universities. New York University is one ofthe 60. Students come to the University from all 50states and over 130 foreign countries.

The University includes 14 schools and colleges at fivemajor centers in Manhattan. In addition, the Universityoperates a branch campus program in Rockland County atSt. Thomas Aquinas College. Certain of the University’sresearch facilities, notably the Nelson Institute ofEnvironmental Medicine, are located in Sterling Forest, nearTuxedo, New York. Although overall the University islarge, the divisions are small- to moderate-sized units—each with its own traditions, programs, and faculty.

A N I N T RODU C T I ON TO

NewYork University

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1832College of Artsand Science

1835School of Law

1841School of Medicine

1865College of Dentistry

1886Graduate School of Arts

and Science

1890Steinhardt

School of Culture,Education, and Human

Development

1900Leonard N. SternSchool of Business

1934School of Continuingand Professional Studies

1938Robert F. WagnerGraduate School ofPublic Service

1948Post-GraduateMedical School

1960Silver School of Social Work

1965Tisch School of the Arts

1972Gallatin School ofIndividualized Study

1963Mount Sinai School

of Medicine(affiliated July 1, 1999)


The Schoolsand Collegesof the University

The College of Arts and Scienceoffers the Bachelor of Arts degreein a wide range of programs in thehumanities, science, social sci-ences, and foreign languages andliteratures and, in some depart-ments, the Bachelor of Sciencedegree. Joint programs of studycurrently involve NYU’s Robert F.Wagner Graduate School of PublicService; Graduate School of Artsand Science; Steinhardt School ofCulture, Education, and HumanDevelopment; Silver School ofSocial Work; School of Medicine;College of Dentistry; and thePolytechnic Institute of NYU.

The School of Law is one of theoldest law schools in the UnitedStates. It offers a comprehensivefirst professional program leadingto the degree of Juris Doctor and agraduate curriculum leading to thedegrees of Master of Laws andDoctor of Juridical Science. Thelaw school is a leader in providingscholarships to promising students,recruiting top faculty, and improv-ing tuition subsidies and loan for-giveness programs. The School ofLaw regularly posts recent gradu-ates to the U.S. Supreme Court forthe highly coveted clerkships. TheRoot-Tilden-Kern scholarship pro-gram has produced more than 800of the finest public service leadersin the country. Each year, some ofthe world’s top foreign lawyersvisit to teach at the Hauser GlobalLaw School, founded in 1995. Anextraordinarily wide range ofcourse offerings, research centers,colloquia, and special programs ismade available to students. Policymakers and practitioners regularlyconverge on Washington SquareSouth to explore critical issues inthe law.

The School of Medicine andPost-Graduate Medical School offerthe Doctor of Medicine degree and,through the Graduate School of Artsand Science, the Doctor ofPhilosophy degree as well as andcourses for accreditation designed tomeet the needs of physician-scien-tists and physicians in practice.Much of the clinical teaching takes

place at the 809-bed BellevueHospital Center, where the School ofMedicine supervises care. Medicalstudents and residents also gainimportant clinical experiencethrough the NYU Hospitals Center,which includes the 705-bed TischHospital and the 174-bed RuskInstitute of Rehabilitation Medicine.The School also maintains affilia-tions with select institutions for avariety of joint academic and clinicalprograms. Affiliated hospitalsinclude the NYU Hospital for JointDiseases Orthopaedic Institute; theDepartment of Veterans Affairs NewYork Harbor Healthcare System;Jamaica Hospital Medical Center;North Shore-Long Island JewishHealth System; Manhattan Eye, Ear,and Throat Hospital; GouverneurHospital; and Lenox Hill Hospital.The School is renowned for theexcellence of its basic and clinicalscience enterprises as well as its clin-ical care through its faculty grouppractices.

The School’s Helen L. andMartin S. Kimmel Center forBiology and Medicine at theSkirball Institute of BiomolecularMedicine is one of the world’s lead-ing medical research centers, withinterdisciplinary research emphasiz-ing the biomolecular roots of dis-ease. Specific areas of focus includedevelopmental genetics, molecularpathogenesis, molecular neurobiol-ogy, and structural biology.

The School’s Skirball Institute ofBiomolecular Medicine is one of theworld’s leading medical researchcenters, with interdisciplinaryresearch emphasizing the biomolec-ular roots of disease. Specific areas offocus include developmental genet-ics, molecular pathogenesis, molec-ular neurobiology, and structuralbiology.

The College of Dentistry is thethird oldest and the largest privatedental school in the United States.It offers a predoctoral programleading to the Doctor of DentalSurgery degree, as well as advancededucation programs in the dentalspecialties and an allied health pro-gram in dental hygiene. The

patient care clinics, laboratories,and other teaching facilities thatcomprise the College of Dentistryare housed within several buildings,including the Arnold and MarieSchwartz Hall of Dental Sciencesand the K. B. Weissman ClinicalScience Building. The center islocated on First Avenue, from East24th Street to East 25th Street, inthe midst of one of the nation’smost renowned health sciencescomplexes, which extends fromEast 14th Street to East 34thStreet. Located within the Collegeof Dentistry is the College ofNursing, one of the top programsin the country. Graduates assumepositions in leading health careinstitutions and universities andpractice in areas including acutecare, community health care, pedi-atrics, geriatrics, mental health, andemergency care. The College offersB.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degree pro-grams. A B.S./M.S. dual degreeprogram and an M.S./M.S. jointdegree program with the Robert F.Wagner Graduate School of PublicService are also available.

The Graduate School of Artsand Science offers the degrees ofMaster of Arts, Master of Science,Master of Fine Arts, and Doctor ofPhilosophy in most areas of thehumanities, social sciences, andnatural sciences. Several certificateprograms are also offered. TheNYU in Paris and NYU in MadridM.A. programs are based in centersin Paris and Madrid. Dual degreeprograms of study currentlyinvolve the School of Law, theSchool of Medicine, the Leonard N.Stern School of Business, and theRobert F. Wagner Graduate Schoolof Public Service. Courses areoffered in the late afternoon andevening as well as during the day.

The Steinhardt School ofCulture, Education, and HumanDevelopment offers a broad rangeof innovative undergraduate pre-professional and professional pro-grams and advanced graduatestudy in applied psychology, art,education, health, media, andmusic. Undergraduate programs

Enrollment in the undergradu-ate divisions of the Universityranges between 130 and 7,672.

While some introductory classes insome programs have large numbersof students, many classes are small.

More than 2,500 courses areoffered, leading to more than 25different degrees.


lead to the Bachelor of Science,Bachelor of Music, or Bachelor ofFine Arts degree and combine asolid foundation in the liberal artswith specialized course work andfieldwork, clinical practice, orinternships in a wide variety of set-tings throughout New York City.Graduate students may enroll inmaster’s, advanced certificate, anddoctoral programs in a wide varietyof disciplines. Courses are givenweekdays, evenings, and summersto full-time, part-time, and specialstudents. Study abroad is availablefor undergraduates during thesummer and academic year and forgraduate students during the sum-mer and January intersession.Applied research opportunitiesabound for all students.

The Leonard N. Stern School ofBusiness is located in a three-building complex that comprisesTisch and Shimkin Halls and theHenry Kaufman ManagementCenter. The Washington Squarecomplex is adjacent to theUniversity’s renowned ElmerHolmes Bobst Library. The SternSchool offers B.S., M.B.A., andPh.D. degrees. Students may spe-cialize in accounting, economics,finance, information systems, inter-national business, management,marketing, operations manage-ment, statistics, and actuarial sci-ence. Joint graduate-level programsare offered with the School of Law,the Wagner Graduate School ofPublic Service, and the GraduateSchool of Arts and Science.Enrollment in the graduate pro-gram may be full or part time.

The Undergraduate College ofthe Stern School of Businessadministers the undergraduatebusiness program. This programoffers an innovative curriculum thatintegrates liberal arts studies withbusiness studies. Through thiscourse of study, students areexposed to the international dimen-sions of business, develop stronginterpersonal and team-buildingskills, gain a sense of professionalresponsibility, and undertake cross-disciplinary course work whileretaining a strong individualizedcomponent through elective coursework. The undergraduate curricu-lum is a full-time course of study.

The School of Continuing andProfessional Studies (SCPS) hasfor over 70 years provided courses

and professional credentials to meetthe cultural and career needs oftoday’s adult population. SCPSoffers approximately 2,000 non-credit classes each semester in busi-ness and marketing; entertainment,technology, and digital arts; inter-national studies; real estate andconstruction; hospitality; philan-thropy; the creative arts; and more.SCPS also offers credit-bearing pro-grams, including associate’s andbachelor’s degrees geared towardadults returning to college. Forprofessionals seeking careeradvancement in specific industries,SCPS offers 13 Master of Sciencedegree programs. Flexible schedul-ing, convenient class locations, andonline offerings through the VirtualCollege™ draw thousands of adultstudents to SCPS every semester.

The Robert F. WagnerGraduate School of Public Serviceoffers advanced programs leading tothe professional degrees of Masterof Public Administration, Master ofUrban Planning, Executive Masterof Public Administration, andDoctor of Philosophy. Throughthese rigorous programs, NYUWagner educates the future leadersof public, nonprofit, and healthinstitutions as well as privateorganizations serving the publicsector. Dual degree programs arealso available with the College ofArts and Science, the GraduateSchool of Arts and Science, theSchool of Law, the School ofMedicine, the College of Nursing,the Silver School of Social Work,and the Leonard N. Stern School ofBusiness. NYU Wagner takes abroad-based, interdisciplinaryapproach to public service educa-tion that recognizes the importanceof a cross-sector perspective andvalues both theory and practice.Courses for full-time and part-timestudents are offered in the lateafternoon and evening and onSaturdays.

The Silver School of SocialWork offers Bachelor of Science,Master of Social Work, and Doctorof Philosophy degrees. The bache-lor’s program prepares students forbeginning social work practiceimmediately on graduation and foradmission to graduate programswith advanced standing. The mas-ter’s program prepares students forthe core mission of social work andprovides an advanced concentration

in clinical social work. The doctoralprogram offers a concentration inclinical social work. It preparesgraduates to assume leadershippositions as researchers, advancedpractitioners, and educators. Theschool also offers a Post-Master’sCertificate Program in theTreatment of Alcohol- and Drug-Abusing Clients.

The Tisch School of the Arts,founded in 1965, provides under-graduate and graduate training inaspects of the performing and visualarts. Departments and programsoffering professional training areacting, arts politics, dance, design,drama, performance studies, filmand television, cinema studies,photography and imaging, dramaticwriting, musical theatre writing,recorded music, and interactivetelecommunications. Degreesoffered are the B.A., B.F.A.,M.F.A., M.P.S., M.A. (movingimage archiving and preservation),and, through the Graduate Schoolof Arts and Science, the M.A. (per-formance studies or cinema studies)and Ph.D.

The Gallatin School ofIndividualized Study offersBachelor of Arts and Master ofArts degrees in individualized pro-grams of study. Gallatin providesan innovative and student-centeredliberal arts education in which stu-dents create and hone their ownplans of study under the mentor-ship of faculty advisers. TheGallatin model encourages stu-dents to integrate their studies intraditional disciplines and profes-sions by combining Gallatincourse work with independentstudies, internships, and courses atother schools within NYU.Gallatin’s interdisciplinary coursesfocus on significant texts fromaround the world and engage stu-dents with major historical andphilosophical traditions. Programsin the arts, writing, and communi-ty learning offer students opportu-nities to utilize New York City astheir extended classroom and toexplore the relationship betweentheory and practice as they developtheir capacity for critical thinking,effective communication, and cre-ative work.

The Mount Sinai School ofMedicine offers the M.D. andPh.D. degrees in addition to acombined M.D.-Ph.D. program in


New YorkUniversity andNew York

NEW YORK UNIVERSITYLIBRARIESThe Elmer Holmes Bobst Library,designed by Philip Johnson andRichard Foster, is the flagship ofan eight-library system that pro-vides access to the world’s scholar-ship and serves as a center for theNYU community’s intellectuallife. Bobst Library houses 3.8 mil-lion volumes and provides accessto thousands of electronicresources, both on site and aroundthe world via the Internet. TheLibrary received more than 2.6million visits in 2008-2009 andcirculated over 800,000 items.

Bobst Library offers three spe-cialized reference centers, 45 milesof open stacks, and approximately2,500 seats for student study. TheAvery Fisher Center for Music andMedia, one of the world’s largestacademic media centers, has 134carrels for audio listening and videoviewing and three multimedia class-rooms. Last year, the center fillednearly 100,000 research requests foraudio and video items. The Studiofor Digital Projects and Researchoffers a constantly evolving, lead-ing-edge resource for faculty andstudent projects and promotes andsupports access to digital resourcesfor teaching, learning, research, andarts events.

The Fales Library, a special col-lection within Bobst Library, ishome to the unparalleled FalesCollection of English and AmericanLiterature; the Food StudiesCollection, a rich and growing troveof cookbooks, food writing, pam-phlets, papers, and archives datingfrom the 1790s; and the DowntownCollection, an extraordinary multi-media archive documenting theavant-garde New York art worldsince 1975. Bobst Library also hous-es the Tamiment Library, the coun-try’s leading repository of researchmaterials in the history of left poli-tics and labor. Two fellowship pro-grams bring scholars from aroundthe world to Tamiment to explorethe history of the Cold War and itswide-ranging impact on American

institutions and to research academ-ic freedom and promote public dis-cussion of its history and role in oursociety. Tamiment’s Robert F.Wagner Labor Archives contain,among other resources, the archivesof the Jewish Labor Committee andof more than 200 New York Citylabor organizations.

The Barbara GoldsmithPreservation and ConservationDepartment in Bobst Library com-prises laboratories for book, film,and audio/video conservation. In agroundbreaking initiative fundedby the Andrew W. MellonFoundation, the Division ofLibraries in 2008 completed devel-opment of rationales and strategiesfor all aspects of moving image andaudio preservation, consulting witha variety of other institutions toidentify and test best practices anddisseminating them throughout thearchival community. The depart-ment also provides training for stu-dents in many aspects of book,paper, and media preservation.

Beyond Bobst, the library of therenowned Courant Institute ofMathematical Sciences focuses onresearch-level material in mathe-matics, computer science, and relat-ed fields. The Stephen Chan Libraryof Fine Arts at the Institute of FineArts (IFA) houses the rich collec-tions that support the research andcurricular needs of the institute’sgraduate programs in art historyand archaeology. The Jack BrauseReal Estate Library at the RealEstate Institute, the most compre-hensive facility of its kind, servesthe information needs of every sec-tor of the real estate community.The newest member of the Divisionof Libraries is the Library of theInstitute for the Study of theAncient World (ISAW). The insti-tute, on East 84th Street, is a centerfor advanced research and graduateeducation in ancient civilizationsfrom the western Mediterranean toChina. Complementing the collec-tions of the Division of Libraries arethe Frederick L. Ehrman MedicalLibrary of NYU’s School of

Medicine, the Dental Center’s Johnand Bertha E. Waldmann MemorialLibrary, and the Library of theSchool of Law.

The NYU Division of Librariescontinually enhances its studentand faculty services and expandsits research collections, respondingto the extraordinary growth of theUniversity’s academic programs inrecent years and to the rapidexpansion of electronic informa-tion resources. Bobst Library’s pro-fessional staff includes more than30 subject specialists who selectmaterials and work with facultyand graduate students in everyfield of study at NYU. The staffalso includes specialists in under-graduate outreach, instructionalservices, preservation, electronicinformation, and digital libraries.

FINE ARTSThe Grey Art Gallery, theUniversity’s fine arts museum,presents three to four innovativeexhibitions each year that encom-pass all aspects of the visual arts:painting and sculpture, prints anddrawings, photography, architec-ture and decorative arts, video,film, and performance. The galleryalso sponsors lectures, seminars,symposia, and film series in con-junction with its exhibitions.Admission to the gallery is free forNYU staff, faculty, and students.

The New York UniversityArt Collection, founded in 1958,consists of more than 5,000 worksin a wide range of media. The col-lection comprises primarily late-19th-century and 20th-centuryworks; its particular strengths areAmerican painting from the 1940sto the present and 20th-centuryEuropean prints. A unique segmentof the NYU Art Collection is theAbby Weed Grey Collection ofContemporary Asian and MiddleEastern Art, which totals some1,000 works in various media repre-senting countries from Turkey toJapan.

a rigorous intellectual environ-ment focused on collaborationbetween faculty and students. Theschool is committed to training

students to be not only outstand-ing clinicians and scientists butalso compassionate individualswho serve science and society. The

school, founded in 1963, becameaffiliated with New YorkUniversity on July 1, 1999.


THE LARGER CAMPUSNew York University is an inte-gral part of the metropolitan com-munity of New York City—thebusiness, cultural, artistic, andfinancial center of the nation andthe home of the United Nations.The city’s extraordinary resourcesenrich both the academic pro-grams and the experience of livingat New York University.

Professors whose extracurricu-lar activities include service as edi-tors for publishing houses andmagazines; as advisers to city gov-ernment, banks, school systems,and social agencies; and as consult-ants for museums and industrialcorporations bring to teaching anexperience of the world and a pro-fessional sophistication that aredifficult to match.

Students also, either throughcourse work or in outside activities,tend to be involved in the vigorousand varied life of the city. Researchfor term papers in the humanitiesand social sciences may take them tosuch diverse places as the AmericanMuseum of Natural History, theMuseum of Modern Art, a garmentfactory, a deteriorating neighbor-hood, or a foreign consulate.

Students in science work withtheir professors on such problems ofimmediate importance for urbansociety as the pollution of water-ways and the congestion of citystreets. Business majors attend sem-inars in corporation boardroomsand intern as executive assistants inbusiness and financial houses. Theschools, courts, hospitals, settle-ment houses, theatres, playgrounds,and prisons of the greatest city inthe world form a regular part of theeducational scene for students of

medicine, dentistry, education,social work, law, business and pub-lic administration, and the creativeand performing arts.

The chief center for undergrad-uate and graduate study is atWashington Square in GreenwichVillage, long famous for its contri-butions to the fine arts, literature,and drama and its personalized,smaller-scale, European style ofliving. New York University itselfmakes a significant contribution tothe creative activity of the Villagethrough the high concentration offaculty and students who residewithin a few blocks of theUniversity.

University apartment buildingsprovide housing for more than2,000 members of the faculty andadministration, and University stu-dent residence halls accommodateover 11,500 men and women. Manymore faculty and students reside inprivate housing in the area.

A PRIVATE UNIVERSITYSince its founding, New YorkUniversity has been a private uni-versity. It operates under a boardof trustees and derives its incomefrom tuition, endowment, grantsfrom private foundations and gov-ernment, and gifts from friends,alumni, corporations, and otherprivate philanthropic sources.

The University is committed toa policy of equal treatment andopportunity in every aspect of itsrelations with its faculty, students,and staff members, without regardto race, color, religion, sex, sexualorientation, gender and/or genderidentity or expression, marital orparental status, national origin, eth-nicity, citizenship status, veteran or

military status, age, disability, andany other legally protected basis.

Inquiries regarding the applica-tion of the federal laws and regula-tions concerning affirmative actionand antidiscrimination policies andprocedures at New York Universitymay be referred to e. FrancesWhite, Vice Provost for FacultyDevelopment, New YorkUniversity, Elmer Holmes BobstLibrary, 70 Washington SquareSouth, New York, NY 10012-1091, telephone 212-998-2370, forfaculty; to Josephine Katcher, SeniorDirector of the Office of EmployeeRelations, New York University, 7East 12th Street, New York, NY10003-4475, telephone 212-998-1242, for employees; and toThomas Grace, Director of JudicialAffairs and Title IX and VI Officerand Section 504 Coordinator, Officeof the Vice President for StudentAffairs, New York University, 60Washington Square South, Suite601, New York, NY 10012-1019,telephone 212-998-4403, for stu-dents. Inquiries may also be referredto the director of the Office ofFederal Contract Compliance, U.S.Department of Labor.

New York University is a mem-ber of the Association of AmericanUniversities and is accredited by theMiddle States Association ofColleges and Schools (Commissionon Higher Education of the MiddleStates Association of Colleges andSchools, 3624 Market Street,Philadelphia, PA 19104; 215-662-5606). Individual undergraduate,graduate, and professional programsand schools are accredited by theappropriate specialized accreditingagencies.

SeniorUniversityAdministration

John Sexton, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.,J.D., President

David W. McLaughlin, B.S.,M.S., Ph.D., Provost

Michael C. Alfano, D.M.D.,Ph.D., Executive Vice President

Robert Berne, B.S., M.B.A.,Ph.D., Senior Vice President forHealth

Richard Foley, B.A., M.A.,Ph.D., Vice Chancellor of StrategicPlanning; Chair, Faculty AdvisoryCommittee on Academic Priorities

Diane C. Yu, B.A., J.D., Chief ofStaff and Deputy to the President

Bonnie S. Brier, B.A., J.D., SeniorVice President, General Counsel, andSecretary of the University

Lynne P. Brown, B.A., M.A.,Ph.D., Senior Vice President forUniversity Relations and PublicAffairs

Martin S. Dorph, B.S., M.B.A.,J.D., Senior Vice President for Financeand Budget

Norman Dorsen, B.A., LL.B.,Counselor to the President

Pierre C. Hohenberg, B.A.,M.A., Ph.D., Senior Vice Provost forAcademic Policies

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Paul M. Horn, B.S., Ph.D., SeniorVice Provost for Research

Debra A. LaMorte, B.A., J.D.,Senior Vice President for Developmentand Alumni Relations

Alison Leary, B.S., Senior VicePresident for Operations

Linda G. Mills, B.A., J.D.,M.S.W., Ph.D., Senior Vice Provostfor Undergraduate Education andUniversity Life; Associate ViceChancellor for Admissions andFinancial Aid, Abu Dhabi

Dianne Rekow, B.S., B.S.M.E.,M.B.A., M.S.M.E., D.D.S., Ph.D.,Senior Vice Provost for Engineeringand Technology; Provost, PolytechnicInstitute of NYU

Ron Robin, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.,Senior Vice Provost for Planning;Senior Vice Provost of New YorkUniversity in Abu Dhabi

K. R. Sreenivasan, B.E., M.E.,M.A., Ph.D.; hon.: D.Sc., SeniorVice Provost; Special Adviser forScience and Technology to the ViceChancellor of New York UniversityAbu Dhabi

DEANS AND DIRECTORS

Roger Bagnall, B.A., M.A.,Ph.D., Director, Institute for theStudy of the Ancient World

Gérard Ben Arous, Maitrise[Paris VII], DEA [Orsay], DEA[Paris VI], Ph.D. [Paris VII],Acting Director, Courant Institute ofMathematical Sciences (academic year,2009-2010)

Jess Benhabib, B.A., M.Phil.,Ph.D., Interim Dean, Faculty of Artsand Science

Lauren Benton, B.A., Ph.D.,Acting Dean for Humanities

Charles N. Bertolami, D.D.S.,D.Med.Sc., Herman Robert FoxDean, College of Dentistry

Alfred H. Bloom, B.A., Ph.D.;hon.: LL.D., Vice Chancellor, NewYork University Abu Dhabi

Sally E. Blount, B.S.E., M.S.,Ph.D., Dean, Undergraduate College;Vice Dean, Leonard N. Stern School ofBusiness

Mary M. Brabeck, B.A., M.S.,Ph.D., Dean, Steinhardt School ofCulture, Education, and HumanDevelopment

Mary Schmidt Campbell, B.A.,M.A., Ph.D.; hon.: D.F.A.,D.H.L., Ph.D., Dean, Tisch Schoolof the Arts

Dennis S. Charney, B.A., M.D.,Dean, Mount Sinai School ofMedicine (affiliated)

Dalton Conley, B.A., M.P.A.,Ph.D., Dean for Social Sciences,Faculty of Arts and Science

Leslie Greengard, B.A.,M.D./Ph.D., Director, CourantInstitute of Mathematical Sciences (onsabbatical, academic year, 2009-2010)

Robert I. Grossman, B.S., M.D.,Saul J. Farber Dean, NYU School ofMedicine; Chief Executive Officer,NYU Hospitals Center

Peter Blair Henry, B.A.; B.A.[Oxon.], Ph.D., Dean, Leonard N.Stern School of Business

Jerry M. Hultin, B.A., J.D.,President, Polytechnic Institute ofNYU

Robert S. Lapiner, B.A., M.A.,Ph.D., Dean, School of Continuingand Professional Studies

Carol A. Mandel, B.A., M.A.,M.S.L.S., Dean of Libraries

Richard L. Revesz, B.S.E., M.S.,J.D., Dean, School of Law

Patricia Rubin, B.A., M.A.,Ph.D., Judy and Michael SteinhardtDirector, Institute of Fine Arts

Matthew S. Santirocco, B.A.;M.A. [Cantab.], M.Phil., Ph.D.,Seryl Kushner Dean, College of Artsand Science; Associate Provost forUndergraduate Academic Affairs

Ellen Schall, B.A., J.D., Dean,Robert F. Wagner Graduate School ofPublic Service

Fred S. Schwarzbach, B.A.,M.A., Ph.D., Dean, Liberal StudiesProgram

Daniel L. Stein, B.S., M.S.,Ph.D., Dean for Science, Faculty ofArts and Science

Catharine R. Stimpson, B.A.;B.A., M.A. [Cantab.], Ph.D.; hon.:D.H.L., Hum.D., Litt.D., LL.D.,Dean, Graduate School of Arts andScience

Lynn Videka, B.S.N., M.A.,Ph.D., Dean, Silver School of SocialWork

Susanne L. Wofford, B.A.;B.Phil. [Oxon.], Ph.D., Dean,Gallatin School of IndividualizedStudy

Board ofTrustees

Martin Lipton, B.S. in Econ.,LL.B., Chair

Ronald D. Abramson, B.A.,J.D.; hon.: D.F.A.

Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak

Phyllis Putter Barasch, B.S.,M.A., M.B.A.

Maria Bartiromo, B.A.

Marc H. Bell, B.S., M.S.

William R. Berkley, B.S., M.B.A.

Daniel J. Brodsky, B.A., M.U.P.

Heather L. Cannady, B.A., J.D.

Arthur L. Carter, B.A., M.B.A.

Evan R. Chesler, B.A., J.D.

Michael R. Cunningham,B.B.A., M.A., Ph.D.

Florence A. Davis, B.A., J.D.

Barry Diller

Joel S. Ehrenkranz, B.S., M.B.A.,LL.B., LL.M.

Laurence D. Fink, B.A., M.B.A.

Jay M. Furman, B.S., J.D.

H. Dale Hemmerdinger, B.A.

Jonathan M. Herman, B.A., J.D.

Charles J. Hinkaty, B.S., M.S.

Mitchell Jacobson, B.A., J.D.

Richard D. Katcher, B.A., LL.B.

Richard Jay Kogan, B.A.,M.B.A.

Jerry H. Labowitz, B.A.

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Kenneth G. Langone, B.A.,M.B.A.

Jeffrey H. Lynford, B.A., M.P.A.,J.D.

Donald B. Marron

Constance J. Milstein, B.A., J.D.

David C. Oxman, B.A., LL.B.

Lester Pollack, B.S., LL.B.

Catherine B. Reynolds, B.A.

Courtney Sale Ross, B.A.

William C. Rudin, B.S.

Suresh Sani, B.A., J.D.

John Sexton, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.,J.D.

Constance Silver, B.S., M.S.W.,Ph.D.

Lisa Silverstein, B.A.

Jay Stein

Joseph S. Steinberg, B.A.,M.B.A.

Judy Steinhardt, B.A., Ed.M.

Michael H. Steinhardt, B.S.

Daniel R. Tisch

John L. Vogelstein

Casey Wasserman, B.S.

Anthony Welters, B.A., J.D.

Shelby White, B.A., M.A.

Leonard A. Wilf, B.A., J.D.,LL.M. (in Taxation)

William D. Zabel, B.A., LL.B.

LIFE TRUSTEES

Diane Belfer

Mamdouha Bobst, B.A., M.A.,M.P.H.; hon.: L.H.D.

John Brademas (PresidentEmeritus), B.A.; D.Phil. [Oxon.];hon.: D.C.L., L.H.D., Litt.D.,LL.D.

Geraldine H. Coles

John J. Creedon, B.S., LL.B.,LL.M.

Maurice R. Greenberg, LL.B.;hon.: J.D., LL.D.

Henry Kaufman, B.A., M.S.,Ph.D.; hon.: L.H.D., LL.D.

Helen L. Kimmel, B.A.

Thomas S. Murphy, B.S.M.E.,M.B.A.

L. Jay Oliva (President Emeritus),B.A., M.A., Ph.D.; hon.: D.H.L.,Litt.D., LL.D., Ph.D.

Herbert M. Paul, B.B.A.,M.B.A., J.D., LL.M.

E. John Rosenwald, Jr., B.A.,M.B.A.

William R. Salomon

Marie Schwartz

Larry A. Silverstein, B.A., LL.B.

Joel E. Smilow, B.A., M.B.A.

Sheldon H. Solow

Henry Taub, B.S.

Lillian Vernon

Robert F. Wright, B.A., M.B.A.

Baroness MariucciaZerilli-Marimò

TRUSTEE ASSOCIATES

Bruce Berger, B.S.

Leonard Boxer, B.S., LL.B.

Jane Eisner Bram, B.A., M.S.W.,Ph.D.

Betty Weinberg Ellerin, B.A.,J.D.

Norman Goodman, B.A., J.D.

Marvin Leffler, B.S., M.B.A.

Liberal StudiesProgramAdministration

Fred Schwarzbach, B.A., M.A.,Ph.D.Dean; Master Teacher

Lucile Appert, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.Associate Director of EducationalTechnology

Josiane Grégoire, B.A., J.D.Assistant Dean for Student Affairsand Enrollment Services

Leah Guarino-Ramirez, B.A.,M.A.Academic Adviser

Wilnelia Gutierrez, B.A., M.P.A.Executive Assistant to the Dean

Beth Haymaker, B.A., M.F.A.Associate Director of InternationalPrograms

Billy Helton, B.A., M.S.Director of Administration

Pamela Jefferson, B.A.Student Activities Administrator

Paul Naour, B.S., M.A., Ph.D.Assistant Dean for AcademicAdvising

Claudie Priva-Deshommes, B.S.Academic Adviser

Joanne Rizzi, B.A., M.A., M.S.W.Associate Director of Student Affairs

Yenifer Romero-Badia, B.S.,Academic Adviser

Jen SanMiguel, B.A., M.A.Academic Administrator

Robert Squillace, B.A., M.A.,M.Phil., Ph.D.Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs;Master Teacher

Jeff Walker-Sherson, B.A.,M.Ed.Academic Adviser

The Liberal Studies Program houses two programs: a two-year core curriculum pro-gram (HEGIS Code 5699*) from which students transition to other NYUschools to complete their bachelor’s degree and the Global Liberal Studies

Bachelor of Arts (HEGIS Code 4901*).Liberal Studies (LS) is a full-time, two-year liberal arts program. LS offers a comprehensive

liberal arts background that serves as a strong foundation for further study. At the end of theirLS studies, LS students who successfully complete the program requirements with a minimumGPA of 3.0 and who meet the transfer criteria of the NYU school or college to which theyoriginally applied for their baccalaureate will enroll as juniors in that school.

The LS academic experience is based on an interdisciplinary core curriculum that ful-fills the liberal arts requirements of all the undergraduate programs at NYU. LS is distin-guished by small classes and an environment in which faculty and students work closelytogether to develop a community dedicated to learning. LS functions like a small liberalarts college within the framework of a major research university.

LS was founded in 1972. Its faculty are actively engaged in their scholarly, creative,and professional fields, and they bring enormous enthusiasm and dedication to theirteaching. The program fosters close contact between faculty and students in and out ofthe classroom, and all students are assigned a faculty adviser from the beginning oftheir studies. The hallmarks of LS—small classes, an outstanding teaching faculty,individual advisement, and an integrated program of study—create an ideal learningenvironment. Over 13,000 students have successfully completed the program andgraduated from one of NYU’s baccalaureate programs.

The Global Liberal Studies Bachelor of Arts (GLS) is an innovative program thatfeatures core course work in the liberal arts with a focus on great works in a globalcontext and that brings the traditional liberal arts into the 21st century.

GLS offers a rigorous course of study that emphasizes the great works and combinesideas, materials, and methodologies from multiple fields of inquiry, including literature,history, philosophy, political science, physical and biological sciences, mathematics, for-eign language, music, and art. Sophomore seminars reinforce the global perspectiveinfused throughout the core curriculum and prepare students to spend their junior yearabroad at one of NYU’s many international campuses in Africa, Asia, Europe, and LatinAmerica. The senior year in New York combines advanced course work with a guidedresearch project that integrates the four years of study.

Graduates of GLS will be world citizens, proficient in a foreign language, engagedin international cultures, and well prepared to begin their careers or for admission toprofessional and graduate schools.

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Liberal Studies and theGlobal Liberal Studies B.A.

*HEGIS: Higher EducationGeneral Information Survey.Program as registered by theNew York State Department ofEducation, Office of HigherEducation, State EducationBuilding, 89 WashingtonAvenue, 2nd Floor, WestMezzanine, Albany, NY 12234.

www.highered.nysed.govTelephone: 518-474-5851

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D I R E C T O RY F O R

Liberal Studies andGlobal Liberal StudiesAdministration andNewYork University Services

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LS and GLSAdministration

Fred S. Schwarzbach, Ph.D.University of LondonDeanMaster Teacher212-998-7175E-mail: [email protected]

Lucile Appert, Ph.D.Tulane UniversityAssociate Director of EducationalTechnology212-998-7168E-mail: [email protected]

Josiane Grégoire, J.D.Harvard UniversityAssistant Dean for Student Affairsand Enrollment Services212-998-7127E-mail: [email protected]

Leah Guarino-Ramirez,M.A.New York UniversityAcademic AdviserE-mail: [email protected]

Wilnelia Gutierrez, M.P.A.New York UniversityExecutive Assistant to the Dean212-998-7290E-mail: [email protected]

Beth Haymaker, M.F.A.Indiana University (Bloomington)Associate Director of InternationalPrograms212-998-7146E-mail: [email protected]

Billy Helton, M.S.New Jersey Institute ofTechnologyDirector of Administration212-998-3760E-mail: [email protected]

Pamela Jefferson, B.A.New York UniversityStudent Activities Administrator212-998-9149E-mail: [email protected]

Paul Naour, Ph.D.Ohio State UniversityAssistant Dean for AcademicAdvising212-998-7122E-mail: [email protected]

Claudie Priva-Deshommes, B.S.New York UniversityAcademic Adviser212-998-7172E-mail: [email protected]

Joanne Rizzi, M.S.W.New York UniversityAssociate Director of Student Affairs212-998-7096E-mail: [email protected]

Yenifer Romero-Badia, B.S.,Cornell UniversityAcademic AdviserE-mail:[email protected]

Jen SanMiguel, M.A.University of the Arts LondonAcademic Administrator212-998-7121E-mail: [email protected]

Robert Squillace, Ph.D.Columbia UniversityAssistant Dean for Academic AffairsMaster Teacher212-992-8735E-mail: [email protected]

Jeff Walker-Sherson, M.Ed.University of FloridaAcademic Adviser212-998-7183E-mail: [email protected]

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New YorkUniversityServices

Undergraduate AdmissionsProcessing Center665 Broadway, 11th Floor212-998-4500

Office of the UniversityRegistrarStudent Services Center25 West Fourth Street, 1st Floor212-998-4800

Office of the BursarStudent Services Center25 West Fourth Street, 1st Floor212-998-2800

Office of Financial AidStudent Services Center25 West Fourth Street, 1st Floor212-998-4444

Department of Housing383 Lafayette Street, 1st Floor212-998-4600

Office of Off-Campus Housing4 Washington Square Village (cor-ner of Mercer and Bleecker streets)212-998-4620

Office of Student Activities(OSA)Kimmel Center for University Life60 Washington Square South,Suite 704212-998-4700

Student Resource CenterKimmel Center for University Life60 Washington Square South,Suite 210212-998-4411

Student Health Center (SHC)726 Broadway, 3rd and 4th Floors212-443-1000

Counseling and BehavioralHealth Services (CBH)Main Office726 Broadway, Suite 471212-998-4780

Wellness Exchange726 Broadway, Suite 402212-443-9999

Henry and Lucy Moses Centerfor Students with Disabilities719 Broadway, 2nd FloorTelephone: 212-998-4980 (voiceand TTY)Web site: www.nyu.edu/csd

NYU Office of GlobalPrograms (Study AbroadAdmissions)110 East 14th Street, Lower Level212-998-4433E-mail: [email protected]

Center for MulticulturalEducation and Programs(CMEP)Kimmel Center for University Life60 Washington Square South,Suite 806212-998-4343

Office for InternationalStudents and Scholars (OISS)561 La Guardia Place212-998-4720

Wasserman Center for CareerDevelopment133 East 13th Street, 2nd Floor212-998-4730


Liberal Studies (LS)

LS Academic Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-22LS Curriculum Overview and Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16LS Required Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-22LS Degree Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

LS International Programs and Study Abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23LS Academic Advisement and Transition Requirements . . . . . . . . .24-25LS Student Awards and Honors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Liberal StudiesAcademic Program

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Liberal StudiesCurriculumOverview andRequirements

Liberal Studies (LS) is composed ofa core liberal education curriculumthat is based on the reading ofgreat works and includes coursesdrawn from NYU’s eight under-graduate schools and colleges,allowing students to begin theirmajor during their first two years.LS offers a comprehensive liberalarts background that serves as astrong foundation for further study.At the end of two years*, LS stu-dents who successfully completeprogram requirements and meetthe transfer criteria of the NYUschool or college to which theyoriginally applied for their bac-calaureate will enroll as juniors inthat school or college.

The LS academic experience isbased on an interdisciplinary corecurriculum that fulfills the liberalarts requirements of all the under-graduate programs at NYU. LS isdistinguished by small classes andan environment in which facultyand students work closely togetherto develop a community dedicatedto learning.

FRESHMAN CURRICULUMREQUIREMENTSAll freshmen are required to com-plete a two-semester freshman writ-ing sequence focusing on expositorywriting, the presentation of argu-ment, and the elements of research.The freshman core courses CulturalFoundations I and II and SocialFoundations I and II are based onthe study of great works fromantiquity to the beginning of themodern era. In the CulturalFoundations sequence, studentsstudy literature, the visual and per-forming arts, and music. In theSocial Foundations sequence, stu-dents focus on philosophy, religion,political and social theory, and his-tory. Taken together, the twosequences can be seen as a large-scale cultural history. The sequencesalso provide an introduction toskills in critical analysis and syn-thetic thinking that students needfor successful study in all academicdisciplines. Depending on therequirements of their baccalaureateprogram, students may also take acourse in the natural sciences† andmathematics.

SOPHOMORECURRICULUMREQUIREMENTSDuring the sophomore year, stu-dents are required to completeCultural Foundations III and SocialFoundations III, which bring thesequence begun in the first year upto the present. In the sophomoreyear, students also complete a sec-ond science† (if required by theschool to which they will transi-tion), explore possible majors, andbegin the course work towardthose majors in the appropriateacademic departments. LS studentsare expected to schedule meetingswith their faculty adviser duringwhich they receive advice aboutchoosing additional courses fromNYU’s extensive offerings. By theend of the sophomore year, a stu-dent should be able to declare amajor.

* LS is a four-semester program.† Students pursuing a prehealth trackshould take physics, chemistry, and biologycourses in the College of Arts and Science.Please see the LS Web site at ls.nyu.edufor the prehealth guidelines.

Liberal StudiesRequiredCourses

WRITINGWriting I and IIWriting is an integral part of theLiberal Studies Program. Everycourse in the program requiresthat students write to demonstratetheir mastery of material. Writingprovides students with an impor-tant method for organizing andexpressing their thoughts, and ithelps them develop and enhancetheir critical, analytical, and inter-pretive skills. Writing proficiencyis required for the NYU bachelor’sdegree. Taking the Writing IIcourse and receiving a minimumgrade of C will fulfill the writing

proficiency requirement. AWriting II grade that is below Crequires that the student repeatthe course.

In Writing I, students developboth fluency and confidence aswriters and thinkers, as well as anunderstanding of their own writingprocesses. Instructors emphasizethe importance of students devel-oping their own ideas and becom-ing conscious of their own voicesand ideas in relation to other voicesand texts. Intellectually rigorousand challenging exercises andassignments require students toapproach both reading and writingas processes characterized by con-

tinual questioning, rethinking,revising, and making connectionsbetween texts, disciplines, andideas. Essays require students todemonstrate both intellectual andaesthetic sophistication. Studentswork on textual citation and inter-pretation, the use of sustainedmetaphor or complex imagery inthe service of their ideas, rhetoricalor “writerly” moves and aptness oflanguage and word choice, anddeveloping a consciousness of therelationship of the writer to theaudience. To situate writing inEnglish in its increasingly globalcontext, students read, analyze,and interpret challenging and


complex English language worksfrom around the world (primarilyAfrica, Australia, Canada, theCaribbean, Ireland, South Asia,the United Kingdom, and theUnited States), with attention tothe ways writing reflects place,history, and mobility. Subjects ofanalysis are not limited to writtentexts; they also come from othermedia and the arts (e.g., visual ormusical) and derive from experi-ence or observation.

In Writing II, students contin-ue to work on the reading andwriting skills they began develop-ing in Writing I. Although stu-dents’ voices and ideas continue tobe valued and encouraged,Writing II places increasedemphasis on how the student’sideas are situated in a larger con-versation with “outside” voices,ideas and texts—in the academy,the arts, and the larger world orculture. Students produce workbased on research, usually in theform of one or more research proj-ects. The concept of “research” isnot limited to library or onlineresearch but is thought of in thebroadest and most creative sense ofthe term. In performing thisresearch, students incorporate thevoices of others into the generalcontext of their own argument oridea, helping them engage in“critical exchanges” with othervoices and sources of evidence.Students are expected to under-stand all the formal requirements ofresearch writing (proper citation,constructing a bibliography, etc).More importantly, the goal of thework in Writing II is largelyfocused on the importance of hav-ing students place themselves insophisticated and critical dialoguewith other writers and thinkers,thereby connecting them to theacademic community and its con-versations, and to critical discus-sions happening outside of theUniversity in the world at large.Students learn to write essays thatare informed by and responsive tothe insights of others withoutbeing dominated by them. WritingII essays are usually longer thanthose generated in Writing I, andthe drafting process is facilitated byproviding a variety of exercises orbenchmarks to help student negoti-ate the complex research process.

In addition to the standard sec-tions of Writing II describedabove, LS offers two specializedWriting II sections. These sectionsare designed for students pursuinga major in visual and performingarts, teaching, or social work or foranyone interested in combiningthe Writing II class experiencewith a community service project.

Writing II: The Artist and theCritic in New YorkStudents pursuing degrees in thevisual and performing arts take TheWorld Through Art, a writingcourse that fulfills the Writing IIrequirement. The course focuses onartistic and ethical issues concerningthe artist and his or her relationshipto the University, the community,and the world. The format of thecourse incorporates guest lecturersand talks by local artists, writers,and performers. Students read textsand write papers connected to thethematic work of the class. Thereadings include classic and moderntexts about aesthetic theory and the

cultural and ethical implications ofartistic production and performance.

This course is designed for stu-dents who are interested in think-ing and writing about visualart—film, video, painting, pho-tography, sculpture, theatre, anddance. The class focuses on a num-ber of questions: What is the rela-tionship between the critic and theartist? How do critics write aboutthe art they see? In what ways isthe critic also an artist? How doesthe city alter and shape the workof artists and critics? What expert-ise, research, and ways of seeingcan we bring to visual texts? Howdo artists and critics influence oneanother? What does it mean tolook and look again, especially inone’s own writing and art? Inorder to engage these questionsthe class works with theoreticaltexts, visual texts, primaryresearch, secondary research, and ofcourse, students’ own writing.Students also take advantage of thecity’s art offerings through fieldtrips to museums and galleries.

LS COURSES AND COURSE NUMBERS

Freshman Core CoursesWriting I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T01.1001Writing II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T01.2002

Cultural Foundations I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T02.0101Cultural Foundations II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T02.0102

Social Foundations I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T03.0101Social Foundations II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .… T03.0102

Sophomore Core CoursesCultural Foundations III … . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T02.0103Social Foundations III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T03.0103

Natural Sciences Core CoursesEnvironmental Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T07.5005History of the Universe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T07.6020Life Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T07.5010

LS Elective CoursesGlobal CulturesAfrican Cultures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T04.4001East Asian Cultures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T04.2001Latin American Cultures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T04.5001Middle Eastern Cultures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T04.3001South Asian Cultures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T04.1001

Economics I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T08.1001Economics II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T08.1002

Creative Writing I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T06.2001Creative Writing II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T06.2002

Internship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T09.7001


CULTURAL AND SOCIALFOUNDATIONSCultural Foundations IThe first semester introduces thearts from their origins to the endof antiquity, as defined for thesepurposes by the roughly coinci-dent dissolutions of the Gupta,Han, and Western Romanempires, focusing on how individ-uals and social relations are shapedin literature and the visual, plastic,and performing arts, as well asthrough music. Conceptions of thedivine, the heroic, power and dis-enfranchisement, beauty, and loveare examined within the context ofthe art and literature of East andSouth Asia, the Mediterraneanworld, and contiguous regions(such as Germania, Nubia, andMesopotamia). Instructors preparethe way for Cultural FoundationsII by giving some attention to themodels by which cultural trans-mission occurred across theseregions prior to the rise of Islam.

Cultural Foundations IIThe second semester examines thearts produced within diverse cul-tural traditions across the globefrom the rise of Islam at the begin-ning of the 7th century to theglobal empire building of the late17th/early 18th century. Thecourse explores the distinctive con-ventions and traditions of differentmedia and the development of cul-tural traditions from their ancientfoundations to the early modernperiod through successive influ-ences and assimilations, both localand external. Diverse cultural tra-ditions are also considered in rela-tion to one another: by directcomparisons of works even in theabsence of historical cultural con-tact; by consideration of mutualinteractions, exchanges, and con-testations; by the assertion of cul-tural dominance; and by resistanceto such assertions.

Cultural Foundations IIIThe third semester explores thearts form the late 17th/early 18thcentury to the post-World War IIera, examining how they defineand reflect both local culturalviews and rapidly shifting globalunderstandings of the world. Thecourse considers how the diverseconceptions and conditions ofmodernity both shaped and were

shaped by the arts around theworld. Many of the issues perti-nent to the course—industrializa-tion/urbanization; the dislocations,disasters, and opportunities thatfollowed cross-cultural contact;colonialism, decolonization, con-flicts of political ideology, and lib-eration struggles; fundamentalredefinitions of mind, language,gender, and sexual identity—havehad very different effects in variousparts of the world. Instructorsencourage students to explorewhat it means to study the artsfrom global perspectives and toexamine what “globalization” itselfhas meant and means in the con-text of the arts.

Social Foundations IThe first semester introduces stu-dents to the ancient world andends with the dissolution of theWestern Roman Empire, theGupta Empire in India, and theHan Dynasty in China. Thiscourse takes a global perspectiveand uses an interdisciplinaryapproach, and part of its aim is toexplore enduring questions such asthe relation between the individ-ual and society, between justiceand power, and between humanityand the divine. The ancientsocieties from which the textsemerged are as much objects ofstudy as the ancient texts them-selves. Students are expected toconsider many ideas with whichthey might not agree. They askhow these earlier conceptionsspeak to their own lives and howthese earlier ideas connect to theworld today. Students are encour-aged to distinguish betweenunderstanding a text in its histori-cal settings and engaging in broadhistorical criticism. Accordingly,writing assignments strive tostrike a balance between closereading and comparative assess-ment. In addition to drawing sem-inal texts from the Mediterraneanworld and the Middle East,instructors give extended attentionto at least one Mediterranean/non-European culture.

Social Foundations IIThe second semester spans a thou-sand years, from the rise of Islamand the reunification of Chinaunder the Tang Dynasty (in the7th century CE) through the

Scientific Revolution and thedecline of the Mogul Empire inIndia. This course invites studentsto consider great ideas that haveoften helped earlier peoples organ-ize their lives—but which havealso set them in conflict some-times with other communities andsometimes among themselves.Such ideas have sparked move-ments for ethical and socialreform, conquest, recovery of lostclassics, and religious renewal.Vast new empires appear duringthis period, but so do challengesto their rule. Religious conflictslead to civil war, and modern sci-ence emerges as a challenge to tra-ditional beliefs. Throughout,different conceptions of humannature emerge and collide.Oppression gives rise to newmovements for greater equalityand individual rights, and bitterstruggles for power lead to the cre-ation of large new colonialempires, whose effects linger tothe present day. In addition, theworld’s different civilizations comeinto increasing contact throughexploration and trade. Students areexpected to consider these ideasand developments critically, withan eye to their philosophical,political, and historical signifi-cance; and they are encouraged toexplore the ways in which textsthat have often been read in exclu-sively Western contexts yield newmeaning when placed in non-Western settings.

Social Foundations IIIThe last semester examines majorintellectual and historical eventsfrom the Enlightenment and theQing Dynasty (around 1700) tothe contemporary world. Thisperiod has seen some of the mostrapid and significant changes inhuman society and scientificunderstanding. At the same time,many of the enduring questions ofhumanity have become even morecritical as disparate cultures inter-act in a new global arena. Thiscourse is a capstone to the founda-tions sequence; accordingly,authors and themes come from arange of texts both interdiscipli-nary and international. Among thethemes the course explores are thephilosophical and political debatesthat followed the creation of glob-al colonial empires, as societies


from around the world confrontedimperial polices and institutions.The course also considers the riseof vast, new international markets;the spread of revolutionary andnational liberation movements inthe 19th and 20th centuries; newchallenges to established property;and the social effects of industrial-ization. In addition, instructorsdiscuss postmodern attempts toquestion and undermine the insti-tutions and practices that structurecontemporary societies. In thispart of the sequence, students con-sider criticisms of Western prac-tices that form both within theWest and from other regions ofthe world, giving special attentionto the reception of Western textsby other traditions and, conversely,the influence of these other tradi-tions on the West.

LS SCIENCECURRICULUM*The Liberal Studies Program sci-ence curriculum is designed tohelp meet the goal of giving ourstudents the best possible founda-tion in the liberal arts and science.LS offers three science courses.History of the Universe examinesthe development of the universeand of life on Earth together withan examination of the growth ofour scientific understanding ofthat development. Life Scienceintroduces students to evolution,genetics, molecular biology, andbiotechnology. EnvironmentalStudies examines the science of ourenvironment and its role in themaking of environmental policy.

LS students who plan to trans-fer to the College of Arts andScience are required to take twoscience courses in different branch-es of science. In addition to pre-senting scientific subject matter,each course works to develop stu-dents’ understanding of the meth-ods of science and the role ofscience in each student’s life. Inkeeping with the integrated, inter-disciplinary nature of the LiberalStudies Program, historical scienceis related to the context in whichit developed, and contemporaryscience is related to the issues ofthe day. Readings from appropri-ate original scientific literature areincluded. The courses include lec-tures and laboratory sections. Thelaboratory components include

some hands-on experimentation,but they also include computer-based simulations and scientificinquiry using online databases.Students are introduced to a rangeof scientific concepts includingsome, using worldwide databases,that would not be practical in atraditional laboratory setting.The LS science program bringsstudents to a level of scientific lit-eracy that enables them to under-stand and evaluate the science theywill meet throughout their lives.

History of the UniverseStudents examine the nature of sci-ence as a way of looking at theworld and study that world asrevealed through the work of scien-tists over the years. They learnabout the nature of matter andenergy and how the universe haschanged over billons of years.Topics include the origin anddevelopments of the stars, galaxies,planetary systems, and the universeitself, as well as study of the Earthand the development of life onEarth and its potential to exist else-where in the universe. The coursebegins with the development of sci-entific thought at multiple loca-tions around the premodern worldby reference to Babylonian andChinese astronomy, Indian numeri-cal systems, and the work of suchscientists as Aristotle, Ptolemy, Al-Sufi, Copernicus, Kepler, andGalileo. It continues with discover-ies by the likes of Newton, Darwin,Curie, Einstein, and Hubble duringthe period of Western scientifichegemony and ends with themultinational world of present-dayscience. Students acquire an under-standing not only of modern sci-ence but also of its developmentand of the methods, strengths, andlimitations of the scientific method.

Environmental StudiesEnvironmental decisions are fre-quent and important in daily lifeat the levels of both personalbehavior and governmental policy.Students learn about modern envi-ronmental science in the context ofcontemporary global issues,exploring the impact that thedecisions of nations and individu-als have on local and world ecolo-gies. The course emphasizes thescience involved in environmentaldecisions while also examining the

role of ethics, politics, and eco-nomics in all real-life environmen-tal decisions. Students examinesuch topics as ecology and biodi-versity, including the nature andeffects of succession, evolution,and invasion species; the atmos-phere, including air pollution,ozone depletion, and climatechange; sources, use, and misuse ofwater resources; human populationand feeding the world’s people,including developments in agri-culture and genetic modificationsof organisms; and the nature ofEarth’s energy resources and theiruse by humankind.

Life ScienceThis course examines some ofthe fundamental principles andprocesses of biological science.The theme of evolution is woventhroughout the course. Topicsinclude genetics, cancer, cell biolo-gy, biochemistry, biotechnology,and bioethics, with special empha-sis on the human species. Many ofthe topics are discussed within asocial and historical context,demonstrating the global nature ofscientific problems and scientificprocess. Selected readings fromscience journals, newspaper arti-cles, and recent books expose stu-dent to the relevance andapplication of scientific work totheir everyday lives, focusing par-ticularly on genetic disease, thefunction and treatment of HIVinfection, and other currentimportant frontiers and ethicalissues in the discipline. The coursealso acquaints students with thehistorical development of life sci-ence by reference to key figuresfrom Galen to Averroës to Mendeland Darwin.

MATHEMATICSLS students must fulfill mathemat-ics and/or science requirements forboth the A.A. degree conferred byLS and the bachelor’s degree to beconferred by an undergraduateschool or college of NYU. LSrequires only one mathematics orone science course for the A.A.

* Students pursuing a prehealth track donot take the science courses listed here butwill be advised to take appropriate requiredcourses at the College of Arts and Science.


degree. Students are encouraged topostpone taking math until aftertransfer since the choice of majoroften determines what math class isrequired. LS does not offer mathe-

matics courses; students take themath courses offered at the Collegeof Arts and Science Department ofMathematics (in the CourantInstitute of Mathematical Sciences).

Students should consult the LS AdvisingCenter staff and refer to the specificdepartmental Web sites and bulletins forinformation about the math requirementsfor their bachelor’s degree program.

LS ElectiveCourses

• Global Cultures• Economics I and II• Creative Writing I and II• Internships

While enrolled in LS, studentstake courses at the NYU school orcollege where they will earn theirbachelor’s degree. While thesecourses are considered electives inLS, they should be selected so thatthey fulfill either school, major, orminor requirements in the schoolto which students intend to trans-fer. LS also offers a limited numberof eletive courses that are notrequired for the core program.These are listed below.

GLOBAL CULTURESStudents may choose as electivesfrom one of five courses featuringthe regions of Africa, East Asia,Latin America, the Middle East,and South Asia. Given the ever-increasing complexity of today’sworld, Global Cultures is designedto help students understand soci-eties that have long histories andenormous diversity within them-selves—societies and cultures thatintersect across the globe. Thesecourses introduce students toaspects of one particular region’scultural development. “Culture” isbroadly defined as including, butnot limited to, such disciplines ashistory, philosophy, the arts, poli-tics, and social institutions. Coursematerials stress primary over sec-ondary sources and may includemultimedia ones. Following arethe LS global cultures courses.

African CulturesThis course offers a broad interdis-ciplinary introduction to the greatdiversity of peoples, places, andcultures in the African continent.Students use a variety of historicalsources, literature, and film toexplore the paradigms of tradition-al cultures of precolonial societiesand the disruptions of those struc-tures by the incursions of Islamand European colonialism. The

course also explores the decolonial-ization of the continent, the atten-dant struggles for independence,and post-liberation problems. Theimpact of modernity on culturalroles and the transformation ofAfrican cultures in the diasporaalso receive attention.

East Asian CulturesThis course offers a broad interdis-ciplinary introduction to China,Japan, and Korea, generally con-centrating on one of these regions.Students study aspects of the tradi-tional and/or modern cultures ofone or more of these countries,such as the foundational texts ofmajor schools of thought, as well asliterary, political, philosophical,religious, and artistic works. Topicsmay include the roots and growthof East Asian culture, national orcultural identity in relation toimperialism and colonialism, East-West tensions, modernism’s clashwith tradition, the persistence ofthe traditional within the modern,the East Asian diaspora, and ques-tions of East Asian “modernities.”

Latin American CulturesThis course offers a broad, interdis-ciplinary introduction to the diver-sity in the Caribbean and theAmericas beyond the United Statesand Canada. Given the European,American, African, Asian, andindigenous Indian influences onthe region’s varied cultures andsocieties, the course focuses on oneor more of such topics as the social,political, artistic, economic, andethnological issues of the pre-Columbian, colonial, independ-ence, and contemporary periods. Ittraces both cultural communitiesand differences within LatinAmerica. The course also exploresLatin American ideas about theplace that the region occupies inthe Americas and the world.

Middle Eastern CulturesThis course offers a broad interdis-ciplinary introduction to the soci-

eties, cultures, politics, and historyof the contemporary Near East andIslamic North Africa. Sociological,historical, and political texts, aswell as achievements in the fineand performing arts, films, and lit-erary works, are employed toexamine the region’s rich historicallegacy and current complexity.Topics include the historical-cul-tural relations between the MiddleEast and the West; the impact ofhistorical, economic, and politicalchange in the region’s cultures andsocieties; and the contemporarystate of the region.

South Asian CulturesThis course offers a broad interdis-ciplinary introduction to thesociety and culture of the Indiansubcontinent, concentrating on oneor more of the nations of India,Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, andSri Lanka. Students study aspectsof the traditional and/or moderncultures of one or more of thesecountries, such as the foundationaltexts of major schools of thought,as well as literary, political, philo-sophical, religious, and artisticworks. The course explores theinteractions of historical traditionand change and illuminates suchissues as colonialism, sectarianism,and modernization.

ECONOMICSLS offers two economics courses aselectives for students. Economics Iis a prerequisite for Economics II.

Economics IThis course introduces basic con-cepts of macroeconomic theory.Topics include unemployment;inflation; aggregate demand;income determination and stabi-lization policies; fiscal and mone-tary policies; and the Keynesianmonetarist debate over stabiliza-tion policy.

Economics IIThis course introduces basic con-cepts of microeconomic theory by


examining price theory and itsapplications. Topics include con-sumer demand and choice; indif-ference curve analysis; big businessand public policy; and factor mar-kets and the distribution ofincome.

CREATIVE WRITINGTwo-credit courses in creative writ-ing are offered as electives in LS forstudents with strong creative writ-ing interest. These courses offer LSstudents the opportunity to devel-op their creative writing in an inti-mate workshop setting. CreativeWriting I is not a prerequisite forCreative Writing II.

Creative Writing IThis course is designed for stu-dents who have mastered basicwriting skills but seek guidance inthe fine points of literary crafts-manship. Although students arefree to work in any medium, theyare encouraged to experiment withprofessional creative writing tech-niques such as exposition, narra-tion, description, characterization,monologue, stream of conscious-ness, dialogue, and dramatization.

Creative Writing IIThis course focuses on in-class dis-cussion of student manuscripts.Attention is given to point ofview, structure as a means ofarousing and satisfying curiosity,and effective use of analogy, irony,metaphor, and symbol. In individ-ual conferences, students discusstheir personal writing problemsand learn how to edit their ownwork for syntactical precision.Underlying all work—at home, inclass, and in conference—is con-cern for individual style.

INTERNSHIPSMany internships are paid intern-ships or volunteer internships thatdo not involve or require or allowacademic credit. Students do notneed permission from LiberalStudies to take such internships. LSstudents who have completed fresh-man year may only receive academ-ic credit for internships.• May include governmental,corporate, or nonprofitorganizations

• Will be structured as an appren-ticeship (that is, skills andresponsibilities graduate over thecourse of the internship)

• Incorporate a research component• Provide opportunities to use aca-demic skills (e.g., writing,analysis, computer literacy, pub-lic speaking)

• Require a variety of assignments• Include progressively challeng-ing tasks/assignments

• Engage intern in a culture ofteamwork and collaboration

• Encourage autonomous decisionmaking and production

• Give intern opportunities forsynthesizing knowledge andinformationAs part of an intensive liberal

arts curriculum, it is importantthat internships in the LiberalStudies Program situate the stu-dent in an interdisciplinary, chal-lenging, and flexible environment.During the course of the intern-ships, students should developtheir communication abilities,knowledge of the field, and analyt-ical and critical thinking. Ideally,internships will train students in avariety of methodologies and pro-mote self-confidence as the studentmoves forward. Internships shouldalso familiarize students with ethi-cal procedures and restrictionswithin the organization.

Internships characterized bythe following are not acceptablewithin Liberal Studies criteria:• Involve an excessive amount ofclerical or non-field-related work

• Do not provide for frequent con-tact between intern and supervi-sors/colleagues

• Limit intern’s work to a narrowand repetitive activity

• Restrict the exercise of inde-pendent judgment

• Do not articulate clear objectivesand methods for internshiptraining

• Have unrealistic expectations forthe student’s performance andoutcomesApplications will be reviewed

by the Office of the AssistantDean for Academic Affairs; com-pleted applications should be filedwith the Liberal Studies AdvisingCenter, which will then registerthe students whose proposals havebeen approved and inform stu-dents of its decisions.

The student must complete a

final project whose precise natureis to be determined in consultationwith the faculty director (forexample, a 10-page academic/professional paper, a portfolio, orother work appropriate to thenature of the internship) and sub-mitted by the end of the term.The faculty director will providewritten comment on the work.Upon completion of the intern-ship, the onsite supervisor willprovide a performance evaluationof the student. The internship willbe graded on a pass/fail basis.

Liberal Studies DepartmentalInternshipsStudents may also be invited bythe appropriate faculty member tofile applications for the followinginternships conducted withinLiberal Studies. In these cases,decisions will be based purely onthe merit of the student’s proposal,the value of the internship itselfbeing assumed; consequently, thestudent needs to file only anInternship Proposal Form if a fac-ulty member has invited him orher to do one of these internships.

Academic Computing: The stu-dent gains practical experience inthe field of preparing, deploying,and maintaining digital education-al support materials by working inthe office of the Liberal Studiesassociate director of educationaltechnology for approximately 10hours per week. The student maywork with imaging and streamingsoftware, learning managementsystems, Internet video and tele-conferencing equipment, and pro-gramming languages like HTML,SMIL, and Flash—all in the con-text of an interdisciplinary liberalarts program making innovativeuse of technology across the rangeof its course offerings. The studentassembles a portfolio of his or herelectronic work as well as writes areflective essay on the relationsbetween technology, pedagogy,and the humanities. Assignedreadings may range from GeorgeLandow’s Hypertext 3.0 to PierreLevy’s Becoming Virtual.

Advanced ResearchTechniques: The student gainspractical experience in a variety ofadvanced research methods byworking 10 hours per week with a


faculty member engaged in ascholarly project with a complexresearch element. Students in aparticular term might work withspecialized databases and indexes,conduct archival research, gain agrounding in paleographic analy-sis, do onsite archaeological work,or otherwise practice advancedresearch skills; in any case, the

internship involves more thanfinding materials in standardlibrary catalogs. The student keepsa log of the skills he or she devel-ops and writes a reflective essay onthe intricate relation of informa-tion and analysis. Readings mightrange from Edward Tufte to JohnCreswell, as well as more special-ized material in the particular field

of research undertaken. (Only fac-ulty members who have received aLiberal Studies Faculty ResearchChallenge Award [or the equiva-lent] for the year in question areeligible to direct AdvancedResearch Techniques internships.)

Students who complete the follow-ing requirements may apply toreceive an Associate in Arts (A.A.)degree.

The student must complete atleast 64 points with a minimumGPA of 2.0. The student mustcomplete successfully the followingrequired courses: Writing I and II;Cultural Foundations I, II, and III;Social Foundations I, II, and III;and one semester of either mathe-matics or science.

The student’s transcript mustalso indicate that the UndergraduateAdmissions Processing Center hasreceived an official final high schooltranscript indicating the date of thestudent’s high school graduation. Ifthis transcript has not been received,the student will be notified by theOffice of the University Registrar,and it will be the responsibility ofthe student to have such a transcriptsent to the admissions office bywhatever deadline established forgraduation by the registrar.

Note: Students must apply forthe A.A. degree.

Degrees are awarded threetimes each year (in January, May,and September). Students withincompletes on their transcriptsmust satisfy those incompletes bycertain deadlines in order toreceive their A.A. degree on time.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTLS is a four-semester program. LSstudents planning to earn theAssociate in Arts degree and trans-fer to one of the baccalaureateprograms at NYU normally must

complete four semesters of full-time enrollment in LS. Full-timeenrollment is defined as the com-pletion of a minimum of 12 credithours in each of the four semes-ters. Summer session enrollmentwill not be counted toward theresidency requirement.

Note: Other NYU schools andcolleges have specific residencyrequirements. Students shouldconsult the Web sites and bul-letins of those schools and collegesfor up-to-date information aboutthese requirements.

WRITING PROFICIENCYREQUIREMENTWriting proficiency is required forthe NYU bachelor’s degree. Thewriting proficiency requirement isfulfilled by completing theWriting II course with a mini-mum grade of C. A Writing IIgrade that is below grade Crequires that the student repeatthe course.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE A.A. DEGREE*

PointsFreshman Year

Writing I and II 8Cultural FoundationsI and II 8

Social Foundations I and II 8Science or Mathematics† 6, 4

PointsSophomore Year

Cultural Foundations III 4Social Foundations III 4Electives 26-28

Total for A.A. degree: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64(36-38 core points; 26-28 elective points = 64 points)

* LS students studying in Florence, London, and Paris take equivalent LS and NYUcourses and credit hours. For more information, go toFlorence: www.nyu.edu/studyabroad/freshmen.programs/florence;London: www.nyu.edu/studyabroad/freshmen.programs/london; andParis: www.nyu.edu/studyabroad/freshmen.programs/paris.

† Some students take these courses during the sophomore year. Course descriptions can befound on pages 19-20. Note: The LS curriculum requirements for students transfer-ring to the Tisch School of the Arts and the College of Arts and Science for prehealthare posted at ls.nyu.edu.For more information about NYU study abroad programs, go to

www.nyu.edu/studyabroad.

LS DegreeRequirements

Liberal Studies InternationalPrograms and Study Abroad

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Liberal StudiesInternationalPrograms forFreshmen

Liberal Studies offers first-yearprograms in Florence, London, andParis.* Students in the interna-tional programs enroll in threefull-year core courses (CulturalFoundations, Social Foundations,and Writing) and elective coursesdesigned to enhance their interna-tional experience (for example,Italian language in Florence). EachLS study abroad site has uniqueadvantages in addition to its loca-tion. LS in Florence students enjoya spectacular setting, Villa LaPietra, a complex of Renaissancebuildings on a hill about a milefrom the center of the city. LS inLondon allows students access tocertain introductory College of

Arts and Science laboratory sciencecourses, making it particularlyappropriate for prehealth profes-sions students and those majoringin science. The Paris program atthe NYU in Paris Center offersstudents convenient access to thecity’s cultural monuments andlandmarks.

At the completion of theirfreshman year abroad, studentsmatriculate as LS sophomores inNew York. Students who meet theminimum GPA of 3.0 (B) or bet-ter, and who meet other programrequirements, transition as juniorsto the NYU school or college towhich they originally applied fortheir baccalaureate.

For more information about LS’sinternational programs for fresh-men, go to the following Web sites:

• Florence: www.nyu.edu/studyabroad/freshmen.programs/florence

• London: www.nyu.edu/studyabroad/freshmen.programs/london

• Paris: www.nyu.edu/studyabroad/freshmen.programs/paris

*Note: Liberal Studies studentswho wish to enroll in the freshmanprogram at a global site must be 18years of age on or before the dateof their travel to the site for pur-poses of study.

Liberal StudiesInternationalPrograms forSophomores

NYU encourages every under-graduate to have an internationalexperience. LS offers 100 of itssophomores an extraordinary arrayof opportunities to study abroad

for one semester at NYU interna-tional sites in Florence, Paris, orLondon. Students interested insophomore study abroad shouldconsult with the LS adviser during

the spring semester of freshmanyear to ensure that they plan theiracademic program to make thebest use of their internationalexperience.

Other StudyAbroadOpportunities

LS students also may participate inNYU Summer Study Abroad pro-grams. In addition, after theirtransfer from LS, juniors and sen-iors may study at one of several

NYU Study Abroad sites, includ-ing Abu Dhabi, Berlin, BuenosAires, Florence, Ghana, London,Madrid, Paris, Prague, or Shanghai.LS students who are members of

the Dean’s Circle UniversityScholars program also have aninternational travel experience.

Liberal Studies AcademicAdvisement and TransitionRequirements

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The LS academic advisement system is designed to help students navigate a com-plex university, identify students’ academic goals, and provide advice and infor-mation about how best to achieve those goals. LS is a student-oriented liberal arts

program. Class size is kept small to ensure substantial faculty-student interaction, the fac-ulty know their students by name, and the academic advisement system provides academicsupport and problem-solving services.

LIBERAL STUDIESADVISING CENTERThe LS Advising Center, located at726 Broadway, 6th Floor, is openMondays through Fridays from 9a.m. to 5 p.m. The assistant deanfor academic advising and LS’s aca-demic advising staff are available forindividual meetings with studentsor via e-mail for students studyingabroad ([email protected]). Theacademic advising staff serves as aresource for students about require-ments transitioning to their bac-calaureate program. All LS studentsare required to meet with theiradviser during the semester andhave at least one meeting scheduledin anticipation of the followingsemester’s preregistration period.Students can register via Albert(NYU’s online registration system)only after being cleared to register,and LS students are cleared eachsemester by their adviser. Advisersremind students of the degree andtransfer requirements yet to be sat-isfied, give advice about choosingelectives, and answer students’ ques-tions about majors, requirements,and deadlines. The LS AdvisingCenter also provides information tostudents about meeting deadlinesfor registering for courses, makingschedule changes, withdrawingfrom courses, satisfying incom-pletes, applying for internal transfer,and applying for study abroad.

E-mail announcements are sent toflag these deadlines and toannounce the schedule of preregis-tration information sessions eachsemester. Note: All students areadvised to visit the LS Web siteperiodically (www.ls.nyu.edu) to getanswers to preliminary questionsabout majors, courses, registration,policies, deadlines, and resources.

FACULTY ADVISERSIn addition to the services offeredby the LS Advising Center, all LSstudents are assigned a facultyadviser. Normally, students will beadvised by the same faculty adviserfor the two years that they spendin LS. (After transitioning to thebaccalaureate program from whichthey expect to earn their bachelor’sdegree, students are assigned anew faculty adviser in the depart-ment in which they declare theirmajor.) Faculty advisers in LS areprepared to give academic adviceto their students: advice to fresh-men about college adjustmentissues (such as time management,juggling extracurricular activitieswith academic responsibilities, andbeginning the search for a majorand a minor) and to sophomoresabout meeting academic goals(making plans for transitioning toone of the baccalaureate programs,finding out the details about thedepartment in which they are

interested in the respective bul-letins and online Web sites, andmaking use of the vast resources ofNew York University). Facultyadvisers often refer students to theLS Advising Center to have an aca-demic problem solved or a regis-tration problem rectified; to theNYU Student Health Center formedical treatment or psychologicalcounseling; to the WassermanCenter for Career Development toget expert advice about finding aninternship, developing a résumé,or beginning a job search; or tospecific NYU departments,resources, or Web sites to obtainadditional information. Studentshave a responsibility to be proac-tive in arranging and keepingappointments with their adviser.

LIBERAL STUDIESELECTRONICNEWSLETTERLS publishes an electronic newslet-ter that is sent to all current LSstudents via e-mail on a monthlybasis. Therefore, it is absolutelyessential that all LS students acti-vate their NYU e-mail account andregularly check their NYU e-mail.The LS electronic newsletter listsall upcoming extracurricular eventsand includes special announce-ments about key deadlines, impor-tant events, and activities.

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Liberal StudiesTransitionRequirementsand Procedures

LIBERAL STUDIESTRANSITIONREQUIREMENTSLS students who meet establishedtransfer criteria will transition asjuniors to the NYU school or col-lege to which they originallyapplied. Note: Students who arenot certain about the school or col-lege to which they originallyapplied should visit the LSAdvising Center to have the mat-ter clarified before choosing elec-tives. There is some leeway forchanging tracks (i.e., applying fora transfer to an NYU school orcollege to which the student didnot originally apply), but off-tracktransfers are not guaranteed andthe competitiveness of off-tracktransfers varies from school toschool. Students with queriesabout the possibility of an off-track transfer should meet with anadviser in the LS Advising Center.

LIBERAL STUDIESTRANSITION PROCEDURESIn the spring semester of theirsophomore year, LS students beginthe seamless process of transition-ing to their baccalaureate division.The process is done via e-mail.The student notifies the admis-

sions office that he or she intendsto enroll in the NYU school orcollege to which the student origi-nally applied. Students are notifiedvia e-mail when the process iscomplete.

Each school or college requiresa minimum GPA for guaranteedtransition. The minimum GPA forguaranteed transition from LS toan undergraduate school or collegeat NYU is 3.0; students are alsorequired to have earned an averageof 3.0 or better in electives takenin the school or college to whichthey are transferring. The mini-mum GPA for transfer to theTisch School of the Arts is 3.0;also required is a successfuldemonstration of talent, througheither an audition (for drama ordance students) or a portfolio (forfilm, photography, or dramaticwriting students). Students inter-ested in transferring internally to aschool or college other than that towhich they originally appliedmust consult the staff of the LSAdvising Center no later than fallsemester of their sophomore year.

Some schools require specificcourse work on the transcript beforea student is eligible to transition tothat school. LS students must usetheir elective space while in LS to

satisfy these requirements. Forexample: Students transferring tothe Gallatin School of IndividualizedStudy are encouraged to have oneGallatin interdisciplinary seminaron their transcript before transfer;students transferring to the Collegeof Arts and Science are encouraged,but not required, to sample at leastone course in the department towhich they plan to transfer; andprehealth students have particularcourse requirements that must betaken in sequence and finishedwithin a certain time period. LSstudents should visit www.ls.nyu.edufor curriculum guidelines for pre-health students, as well as meetwith their LS prehealth adviser.

Liberal Studies is a four-semes-ter program. Exceptions: somedepartments in the SteinhardtSchool of Culture, Education, andHuman Development and theTisch School of the Arts requireearly transfer, and students whoexpress interest in these depart-ments will be advised accordingly.LS students who complete the corecourse requirements will have metmost or all of the liberal educationrequirements of NYU’s schoolsand colleges.

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Liberal Studies StudentAwards and Honors

WALLACE GOEBETZMEMORIAL PRIZEThe Wallace Goebetz MemorialPrize is awarded to one graduatingLS sophomore. This prize serves torecognize academic scholarship,and it is awarded on the basis ofhighest academic average. Theprize was established in memory ofProfessor Wallace Goebetz, a long-standing member of the School ofContinuing and ProfessionalStudies faculty who actively par-ticipated in the development ofthe degree program.

ELAINE KUNTZ MEMORIALWRITING PRIZEThe Elaine Kuntz MemorialWriting Prize was established in1988 in memory of Dr. Kuntz,who was the program’s first associ-ate director and a member of thefaculty. The prize is awarded to anLS freshman each year for an out-standing essay produced in a writ-ing course. The Writing facultynominates students for this prize.

DEAN’S HONORS LISTAt the end of each academic year,a Dean’s Honors List is compiled.This is an honors roll of matricu-lated students who have achievedan average of 3.650 or higher forthat academic year (September-May) in at least 28 graded points.In order to be listed, a studentmust not have any grades of

Incomplete or N at the time thelist is compiled. Note that gradepoint averages are not rounded off.

DEAN’S CIRCLEStudents who complete the fresh-man year with a cumulative gradepoint average of 3.65 or better andwho have earned at least 30 credithours will be invited to apply forthe Dean’s Circle UniversityScholars program, LS’s honor socie-ty. Dean’s Circle scholars participatein a range of activities with faculty,including visits to cultural events(e.g., performances, museumexhibits, and concerts) and an inter-national travel experience. Membersare also expected to engage in com-munity service and to work over thecourse of the year on a majorresearch project on a topic related toDean’s Circle travel. In recent years,the Dean’s Circle scholars have trav-eled to the Brazil, Czech Republic,Cuba, England, Germany, Spain andTurkey. Dean’s Circle members ingood standing also receive favorableconsideration for the UniversityScholars program in the school towhich they enroll in as juniors.

MICHAEL L. PROBSTSCHOLARSHIPSLS students are encouraged toapply for the Michael L. ProbstScholarships. The scholarship wasendowed by a former distinguishedNYU administrator. The awards

are based solely on merit and areopen to LS students at the end ofthe freshman year. Students do notneed to be eligible for financial aidto receive the award. Scholarshipswill be applied to tuition chargesfor the fall semester of the sopho-more year. The awards are for oneyear only and are not renewable. Tobe eligible to apply, students musthave a cumulative NYU GPA of3.75 or better with no outstandingincomplete grades, must haveearned at least 32 credit hourstoward the degree, must not havebeen subject to any disciplinarysanctions, and must enroll fulltime in for the fall semester.Eligible students must submit anapplication that includes an essayand a letter of support from an LSfaculty member.

STEVE CURRYSCHOLARSHIPSCurry awards, in honor of the pro-gram’s first associate dean, providestudents who study abroad andreceive financial aid with funds foracademic research travel duringtheir international experience.


Global Liberal StudiesBachelor of Arts (GLS)

GLS Academic Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-36GLS Curriculum Overview and Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29GLS Required Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-36GLS Degree Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

GLS International Programs and Study Abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . .37-38GLS Academic Advisement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39GLS Additional Academic Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-41Cross-School Minors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Accelerated B.A./M.A. Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-41Professional Edge Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

GLS Student Awards and Honors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Global Liberal StudiesAcademic Program

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Global LiberalStudiesCurriculumOverview andRequirements

The Global Liberal StudiesBachelor of Arts (GLS) is a rigor-ous course of study in the liberalarts that emphasizes the greatworks and combines ideas, materi-als, and methodologies from multi-ple fields of inquiry, includingliterature, history, philosophy,political science, physical and bio-logical sciences, mathematics, for-eign language, music, and art.Sophomore seminars reinforce theglobal perspective infused through-out the core curriculum and pre-pare students to spend their junioryear abroad at one of NYU’s manyinternational campuses in Africa,Asia, Europe, and Latin America.The senior year in New York com-bines advanced course work with aguided research project that inte-grates the four years of study.

Students in GLS complete anintegrated, interdisciplinary cur-riculum that emphasizes directengagement with the ideas of thepast as well as the challenges of thecontemporary world. Core coursework in the liberal arts, with afocus on the great works, is infusedwith global content and involvesstudents in the study of not onlyWestern tradition but also other ofcultures around the world. GLSfosters close collaboration betweenfaculty and students in and out ofthe classroom, and all students areadvised by faculty and professionaladvisers. Working closely with fac-ulty, students study the originalworks of philosophers, scientists,social scientists, historians, musi-cians, artists, writers, and othergreat thinkers as they become moreactive critical thinkers themselves.Faculty design classes that combineideas, materials, and methodologiesfrom multiple fields of inquiry,encouraging conversations acrossthe disciplines through discussionand intensive writing embedded inall classes. Classes are taught insmall class settings that facilitatestudents’ participation.

Global Liberal Studies is aleader in the use of instructionaltechnology to support the goals ofliberal education. The Simonidesportfolio of electronic tools pro-vides students with a flexible elec-tronic palette for storing andannotating digital materials fromtheir course work, building andsharing their own multimedia doc-uments created with these materi-als, and networking with studentswho share common academicinterests. By recentering instruc-tional technology on the educa-tional experience of the individualstudent, Simonides allows the waya student understands his or herwork in relation to off-campus lifeand across courses to become apedagogical focus. Students inGLS begin using Simonides intheir first semester, build theirportfolios and make new connec-tions with other students and fac-ulty members over their entiretime in GLS (including the junioryear at an international site), anddraw upon its resources to com-pose their senior thesis.

FRESHMAN ANDSOPHOMORE CURRICULUMREQUIREMENTSIn the first- and second-year corecourses, all students read the foun-dational works of many world cul-tures in their material andintellectual contexts, and theybegin to make critical and imagi-native connections that fosterindependent intellectual inquiry.Students are prepared by theirsophomore courses for integratingthe experiences of their junior yearof study at an international siteinto their developing sense of howthe global and the local connectand intersect. In the junior year,students immerse themselves inthe life and language of one ofNYU’s global sites throughfocused course offerings, language

study, and experiential learning.At each site, students draw uponcultural resources that transformtheir chosen city into a learninglaboratory.

The Freshman YearStudents begin Global LiberalStudies in New York or at NYUin Florence, London, or Paris.*The Global Liberal Studies pro-grams abroad fit in seamlesslywith the academic program atWashington Square so that courserequirements are met on time forgraduation in four years. Duringthe freshman year, students exam-ine the world’s major cultural tra-ditions and the ways in which theyare connected through eight corecourses: Writing I and II, CulturalFoundations I and II, SocialFoundations I and II, GlobalCultures, and a laboratory sciencecourse. Students participate insmall, in-class discussions thatencourage them to think in newand different ways. Studentsadvance their communication andwriting skills, which are empha-sized in all courses.

The Sophomore YearIn the sophomore year, studentspursue the study of world culture.In Cultural and Social FoundationsIII, students continue their foun-dation courses and advance to20th-century great works. In theirsophomore seminars, studentslearn sophisticated methods of cul-tural analysis and explore issues oftransnational importance. Theseminars are discussion-based,writing intensive, and interdisci-plinary, and they require the com-pletion of a significant research

*Global Liberal Studies students who wishto enroll in the freshman program at aglobal site must be 18 years of age on orbefore the date of their arrival to the site forpurposes of study.


project. In addition to theseminars, sophomores also take asecond science course, an adviser-approved elective, an intensivelanguage course in preparation forthe junior year of internationalstudy, and a QuantitativeReasoning course.

JUNIOR AND SENIORCURRICULUMREQUIREMENTSThroughout the junior and senioryears, faculty and staff mentor stu-dents as writers and scholars asthey engage in extended study andindependent projects. The seniorthesis draws upon all the studenthas accomplished, capping thedegree with a fully realized indi-vidual statement on a topic thatrelates the student’s internationalexperience and interests to thewider web of global connectionstraced over the four years in theprogram. Students complete GLSwith a richer understanding of theworld and the tools to contributeto its future.

The junior year of internationalstudy is the centerpiece of theGlobal Liberal Studies B.A. In thefirst three semesters, studentsacquire a broad understanding ofthe interconnections betweenworld cultures. In the fourthsemester, students begin to explorein depth the cultural context andlanguage of the site at which theywill study as juniors. The sitesavailable in a given year are care-fully selected to coordinate withevery aspect of students’ four-yearcourses of study.

All GLS juniors spend a yearstudying at an NYU internationalsite. GLS will select junior-yearglobal study sites from amongNYU’s international programs.The sites are selected to ensurethat all courses and cocurricularprograms are available. The sitesin a typical year will be located inAfrica, Asia, Europe, and LatinAmerica.

The senior year serves as thecapstone of each student’s educa-tion. Students return to New Yorkfor a year of course work and guid-ed research that integrates thework they undertook during theirjunior year of international studywith the foundation established infreshman and sophomore year.Careful, individual advising

ensures that each student selectscourses that relate coherently toeach other and to the student’sthesis. In effect, the senior year istailored to meet the goals andaspirations of each student.

The Junior YearThe junior year of internationalstudy is a unique feature of theGlobal Liberal Studies B.A. In thefirst three semesters, studentsacquire a broad understanding ofthe interconnections between worldcultures. In their fourth semester,students begin to explore in depththe cultural context and languageof the site at which they will studyas juniors. The sites available in agiven year are carefully selected tocoordinate with every aspect of astudent’s four-year course of study.Students don’t just study at aninternational site—the site itselfbecomes an important subject ofstudy. Experiential learning, specialtopics, and language coursesimmerse students in the historyand contemporary culture of thesite. As part of their junior year,students complete a substantialresearch essay in preparartion forthe senior thesis. Upon return,students join a senior colloquiumkeyed to their international experi-ence while they use advancedresearch techniques to complete asenior thesis that grows out of thejunior-year experience.

The junior year experience isintegrated closely into students’academic careers. At their globalsites, students take courses eachsemester in Advanced GlobalCultures (which provides studentswith a closer geographical focus onthe country in which they resideand which is supplemented bycocurricular programming, includ-ing museum trips, architecturaltours, and lectures by local artistsand scholars); a service learningsequence (engaging in appropriatecommunity-based projectsdesigned by staff and faculty andcombining guided research in anappropriate field of study withsupervised practical work); a for-eign language course; and electivesgeared toward the particular aca-demic emphases and geographicadvantages of the site. Studentsthus attain a thorough workingknowledge of the historical andcontemporary culture and societyof the site at which they study.

The Senior YearThe senior year provides studentswith both appropriate course workand opportunities for guided inde-pendent research and writing aspart of the thesis project. Thesenior year consists of four majorelements: the senior thesis; thesenior colloquia, which develops atheme broadly related to the thesistopic; capstone seminars that use aselection of works drawn fromboth traditional and modern glob-al canons to provide a coherentoverview of the four years of theprogram; and electives speciallychosen to complement each stu-dent’s individual program andcareer goals. Students will alsohave the chance to represent theireducational achievements in aninnovative and reflective electronicformat that they can maintainthroughout their four years in theGlobal Liberal Studies programand then take with them whenthey graduate.

Throughout each student’s aca-demic career, a distinct thread willemerge based largely on where andwhat the student has chosen tostudy abroad. The senior year the-sis requires in-depth exploration ofa subject that is related to bothinternational study and to thebody of work already completed inthe program. Faculty work closelywith each student to integrate allthe major elements of the senioryear, ensuring an educational expe-rience uniquely tailored to theindividual student’s needs andinterests. Senior electives mayinclude upper-level courses in theCollege of Arts and Science,including courses that are cross-listed with the Graduate School ofArts and Science.

ACCELERATED B.A./M.A.PROGRAMThe Liberal Studies Program andthe Graduate School of Arts andScience (GSAS) offer GlobalLiberal Studies (GLS) students theopportunity to earn both the bach-elor’s degree and the master’sdegree in a number of departmentsin a shorter period of time. Formore information, see pages 40-41of this bulletin.


Global LiberalStudiesRequiredCourses

Writing I and IIWriting is an essential part of theGlobal Liberal Studies Program.Every course requires that studentswrite to demonstrate their masteryof material. Writing courses alsoprovide students with an impor-tant method for organizing andexpressing their thoughts whileenhancing their critical, analytical,and interpretive skills.

In Writing I, students developboth fluency and confidence aswriters and thinkers, as well as anunderstanding of their own writ-ing processes. Instructors empha-size the importance of studentsdeveloping their own ideas andbecoming conscious of their ownvoices and ideas in relation toother voices and texts.

Intellectually rigorous andchallenging exercises and assign-ments require students toapproach both reading and writingas processes characterized by con-tinual questioning, rethinking,revising, and making connectionsbetween texts, disciplines, andideas. Essays require students todemonstrate both intellectual andaesthetic sophistication. Studentswork on textual citation and inter-pretation, the use of sustainedmetaphor or complex imagery inthe service of their ideas, rhetoricalor “writerly” moves and aptness oflanguage and word choice, anddeveloping a consciousness of therelationship of the writer to theaudience. To situate writing inEnglish in its increasingly globalcontext, students read, analyze,and interpret challenging andcomplex English language worksfrom around the world (primarilyAfrica, Australia, Canada, theCaribbean, Ireland, South Asia,the United Kingdom, and theUnited States), with attention tothe ways writing reflects place,history, and mobility. Subjects ofanalysis are not limited to writtentexts; they also come from othermedia and the arts (e.g., visual ormusical) and derive from experi-ence or observation.

In Writing II, students contin-ue to work on the reading andwriting skills they began develop-ing in Writing I. Although stu-dents’ voices and ideas continue tobe valued and encouraged, WritingII places increased emphasis on

how the student’s ideas are situatedin a larger conversation with “out-side” voices, ideas, and texts—inthe academy, the arts, and the larg-er world or culture. Students pro-duce work based on research,usually in the form of one or moreresearch projects. The concept of“research” is not limited to libraryor online research but is thought ofin the broadest and most creativesense of the term. In performingthis research, students incorporatethe voices of others into the gener-al context of their own argumentor idea, helping them engage in“critical exchanges” with othervoices and sources of evidence.Students are expected to under-stand all the formal requirementsof research writing (proper citation,constructing a bibliography, etc.).More important, the goal of thework in Writing II is largelyfocused on the importance of hav-ing students place themselves insophisticated and critical dialoguewith other writers and thinkers,thereby connecting them to theacademic community and its con-versations, and to critical discus-sions happening outside of theUniversity in the world at large.Students learn to write essays thatare informed by and responsive tothe insights of others withoutbeing dominated by them.Writing II essays are usually longerthan those generated in Writing I,and the drafting process is facilitat-ed by providing a variety of exer-cises or benchmarks to helpstudents negotiate the complexresearch process.

Cultural Foundations IThe first semester introduces thearts from their origins to the endof antiquity, as defined for thesepurposes by the roughly coinci-dent dissolutions of the Gupta,Han, and Western Romanempires, focusing on how individ-uals and social relations are shapedin literature and the visual, plastic,and performing arts, as well asthrough music. Conceptions of thedivine, the heroic, power and dis-enfranchisement, beauty, and loveare examined within the context ofthe art and literature of East andSouth Asia, the Mediterraneanworld, and contiguous regions(such as Germania, Nubia, and

Mesopotamia). Instructors preparethe way for Cultural FoundationsII by giving some attention to themodels by which cultural trans-mission occurred across theseregions prior to the rise of Islam.

Cultural Foundations IIThe second semester examines thearts produced within diverse cul-tural traditions across the globefrom the rise of Islam at thebeginning of the 7th century tothe global empire building of thelate 17th/early 18th century. Thecourse explores the distinctive con-ventions and traditions of differentmedia and the development of cul-tural traditions from their ancientfoundations to the early modernperiod through successive influ-ences and assimilations, both localand external. Diverse cultural tra-ditions are also considered in rela-tion to one another: by directcomparisons of works even in theabsence of historical cultural con-tact; by consideration of mutualinteractions, exchanges, and con-testations; by the assertion of cul-tural dominance; and by resistanceto such assertions.

Cultural Foundations IIIThe third semester explores thearts form the late 17th/early 18thcentury to the post-World War IIera, examining how they defineand reflect both local culturalviews and rapidly shifting globalunderstandings of the world. Thecourse considers how the diverseconceptions and conditions ofmodernity both shaped and wereshaped by the arts around theworld. Many of the issues perti-nent to the course—industrializa-tion/urbanization; the dislocations,disasters, and opportunities thatfollowed cross-cultural contact;colonialism, decolonization, con-flicts of political ideology, and lib-eration struggles; fundamentalredefinitions of mind, language,gender, and sexual identity—havehad very different effects in variousparts of the world. Instructorsencourage students to explorewhat it means to study the artsfrom global perspectives and toexamine what “globalization” itselfhas meant and means in the con-text of the arts.


Social Foundations IThe first semester introduces stu-dents to the ancient world andends with the dissolution of theWestern Roman Empire, theGupta Empire in India, and theHan Dynasty in China. Thiscourse takes a global perspectiveand uses an interdisciplinaryapproach, and part of its aim is toexplore enduring questions such asthe relation between the individ-ual and society, between justiceand power, and between humanityand the divine. The ancient soci-eties from which the textsemerged are as much objects ofstudy as the ancient texts them-selves. Students are expected toconsider many ideas with whichthey might not agree. They askhow these earlier conceptionsspeak to their own lives and howthese earlier ideas connect to theworld today. Students are encour-aged to distinguish betweenunderstanding a text in its histori-cal settings and engaging in broadhistorical criticism. Accordingly,writing assignments strive tostrike a balance between closereading and comparative assess-ment. In addition to drawing sem-inal texts from the Mediterraneanworld and the Middle East,instructors give extended attentionto at least one Mediterranean/non-European culture.

Social Foundations IIThe second semester spans a thou-sand years, from the rise of Islamand the reunification of Chinaunder the Tang Dynasty (in the7th century CE) through theScientific Revolution and thedecline of the Mogul Empire inIndia. This course invites studentsto consider great ideas that haveoften helped earlier peoples organ-ize their lives—but which havealso set them in conflict some-times with other communities,sometimes among themselves.Such ideas have sparked move-ments for ethical and socialreform, conquest, recovery of lostclassics, and religious renewal.Vast new empires appear duringthis period, but so do challengesto their rule. Religious conflictslead to civil war, and modern sci-ence emerges as a challenge to tra-ditional beliefs. Throughout,different conceptions of human

nature emerge and collide.Oppression gives rise to newmovements for greater equalityand individual rights, and bitterstruggles for power lead to thecreation of large new colonialempires, whose effects linger tothe present day. In addition, theworld’s different civilizations comeinto increasing contact throughexploration and trade. Students areexpected to consider these ideasand developments critically, withan eye to their philosophical,political, and historical signifi-cance; and they are encouraged toexplore the ways in which textsthat have often been read in exclu-sively Western contexts yield newmeaning when placed in non-Western settings.

Social Foundations IIIThe last semester examines majorintellectual and historical eventsfrom the Enlightenment and theQing Dynasty (around 1700) tothe contemporary world. Thisperiod has seen some of the mostrapid and significant changes inhuman society and scientificunderstanding. At the same time,many of the enduring questions ofhumanity have become even morecritical as disparate cultures inter-act in a new global arena. Thiscourse is a capstone to the founda-tions sequence; accordingly,authors and themes come from arange of texts both interdiscipli-nary and international. Among thethemes the course explores are thephilosophical and political debatesthat followed the creation of glob-al colonial empires, as societiesfrom around the world confrontedimperial polices and institutions.The course also considers the riseof vast, new international markets;the spread of revolutionary andnational liberation movements inthe 19th and 20th centuries; newchallenges to established property;and the social effects of industrial-ization. In addition, instructorsdiscuss postmodern attempts toquestion and undermine the insti-tutions and practices that structurecontemporary societies. In thispart of the sequence, students con-sider criticisms of Western prac-tices that form both within theWest and from other regions ofthe world, giving special attentionto the reception of Western texts

by other traditions and, conversely,the influence of these other tradi-tions on the West.

GLOBAL CULTURESStudents choose from one of fiveLiberal Studies courses featuringthe regions of Africa, East Asia,the Middle East, Latin America,and South Asia. Given the ever-increasing complexity of today’sworld, this component of the cur-riculum is designed to help stu-dents understand societies thathave long histories and enormousdiversity within themselves—soci-eties and cultures that intersectacross the globe. These coursesintroduce aspects of one particularregion’s cultural development.“Culture” is broadly defined asincluding, but not being limitedto, disciplines such as history, phi-losophy, the arts, politics, andsocial institutions. Course materi-als stress primary over secondarysources and may include multime-dia. In their first year, studentschoose from one of the GlobalCultures courses described below.

African CulturesThis course offers a broad interdis-ciplinary introduction to the greatdiversity of peoples, places, andcultures in the African continent.Students use a variety of historicalsources, literature, and film toexplore the paradigms of tradition-al cultures of precolonial societiesand the disruptions of those struc-tures by the incursions of Islamand European colonialism. Thecourse also explores the decolonial-ization of the continent, the atten-dant struggles for independence,and post-liberation problems. Theimpact of modernity on culturalroles and the transformation ofAfrican cultures in the diasporaalso receive attention.

East Asian CulturesThis course offers a broad interdis-ciplinary introduction to China,Japan, and Korea, generally con-centrating on one of these regions.Students study aspects of the tra-ditional and/or modern cultures ofone or more of these countries,such as the foundational texts ofmajor schools of thought, as wellas literary, political, philosophical,religious, and artistic works.Topics may include the roots and


growth of East Asian culture,national or cultural identity inrelation to imperialism and colo-nialism, East-West tensions, mod-ernism’s clash with tradition, thepersistence of the traditional with-in the modern, the East Asiandiaspora, and questions of EastAsian “modernities.”

Latin American CulturesThis course offers a broad interdis-ciplinary introduction to the diver-sity in the Caribbean and theAmericas beyond the United Statesand Canada. Given the European,American, African, Asian, andindigenous Indian influences onthe region’s varied cultures andsocieties, the course focuses on oneor more of such topics as the social,political, artistic, economic, andethnological issues of the pre-Columbian, colonial, independ-ence, and contemporary periods. Ittraces both cultural communitiesand differences within LatinAmerica. The course also exploresLatin American ideas about theplace that the region occupies inthe Americas and in the world.

Middle Eastern CulturesThis course offers a broad interdis-ciplinary introduction to the soci-eties, cultures, politics, and historyof the contemporary Near East andIslamic North Africa. Sociological,historical, and political texts, aswell as achievements in the fineand performing arts, films, and lit-erary works, are employed toexamine the region’s rich historicallegacy and current complexity.Topics include the historical-cul-tural relations between the MiddleEast and the West; the impact ofhistorical, economic, and politicalchange in the region’s cultures andsocieties; and the contemporarystate of the region.

South Asian CulturesThis course offers a broad interdis-ciplinary introduction to the socie-ty and culture of the Indiansubcontinent, concentrating on oneor more of the nations of India,Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, andSri Lanka. Students study aspectsof the traditional and/or moderncultures of one or more of thesecountries, such as the foundationaltexts of major schools of thought,as well as literary, political, philo-sophical, religious, and artistic

works. The course explores theinteractions of historical traditionand change and illuminates suchissues as colonialism, sectarianism,and modernization.

SCIENCE*The science curriculum in theGlobal Liberal Studies Programgives our students the best possiblefoundation in the liberal arts andscience by introducing them to sci-entific principles analysis applica-ble to many world issues andproblems. GLS offers three sciencecourses. All students take Historyof the Universe, which examinesthe development of the universeand of life on Earth together withthe growth of our scientific under-standing of that development.Students must take a second sci-ence course; they have a choicebetween Life Science, which intro-duces students to evolution, genet-ics, molecular biology, andbiotechnology; and EnvironmentalStudies, which examines the sci-ence of our environment and itsrole in the making of environmen-tal policy.

In addition to presenting scien-tific subject matter, each courseworks to develop students’ under-standing of the methods of scienceand the role of science in each stu-dent’s life. In keeping with theintegrated, interdisciplinary natureof Global Liberal Studies, histori-cal science is related to the contextin which it developed, and con-temporary science is related to theissues of the day. Readings fromappropriate original scientific lit-erature are included. Each coursehonors the GLS commitment tosmall classes. The laboratory com-ponent of each course emphasizescomputer-based simulations andscientific inquiry using onlinedatabases, introducing students toa range of scientific concepts,including some using worldwidedatabases that would not be prac-tical in a traditional laboratory set-ting. The GLS science curriculumbrings students to a level of scien-tific literacy that will enable themto understand and evaluate the sci-ence they will meet throughouttheir lives. Note: GLS acceptsAP credit toward the program’sScience requirement.

History of the UniverseStudents examine the nature of sci-ence as a way of looking at theworld and study that world asrevealed through the work of scien-tists over the years. They learnabout the nature of matter andenergy and how the universe haschanged over billons of years.Topics include the origin anddevelopments of the stars, galaxies,planetary systems, and the universeitself, as well as study of the Earthand the development of life onEarth and its potential to exist else-where in the universe. The coursebegins with the development of sci-entific thought at multiple loca-tions around the premodern worldby reference to Babylonian andChinese astronomy, Indian numeri-cal systems, and the work of suchscientists as Aristotle, Ptolemy,Al-Sufi, Copernicus, Kepler, andGalileo. It continues with discover-ies by the likes of Newton, Darwin,Curie, Einstein, and Hubble duringthe period of Western scientifichegemony and ends with themultinational world of present-dayscience. Students acquire an under-standing not only of modern sci-ence but also of its developmentand of the methods, strengths, andlimitations of the scientific method.

Environmental StudiesEnvironmental decisions are fre-quent and important in daily lifeat the levels of both personalbehavior and governmental policy.Students learn about modern envi-ronmental science in the context ofcontemporary global issues, explor-ing the impact that the decisionsof nations and individuals have onlocal and world ecologies. Thecourse emphasizes the scienceinvolved in environmental deci-sions while also examining the roleof ethics, politics, and economicsin all real-life environmental deci-sions. Students examine such top-ics as ecology and biodiversity,including the nature and effects ofsuccession, evolution, and invasionspecies; the atmosphere, includingair pollution, ozone depletion, andclimate change; sources, use, and

* Students pursuing a prehealth track donot take the science courses listed here butwill be advised to take appropriate requiredcourses at the College of Arts and Science.


misuse of water resources; humanpopulation and feeding the world’speople, including developments inagriculture and genetic modifica-tions of organisms; and the natureof Earth’s energy resources andtheir use by humankind.

Life ScienceThis course examines some of thefundamental principles andprocesses of biological science. Thetheme of evolution is woventhroughout the course. Topicsinclude genetics, cancer, cell biolo-gy, biochemistry, biotechnology,and bioethics, with special empha-sis on the human species. Many ofthe topics are discussed within asocial and historical context,demonstrating the global nature ofscientific problems and scientificprocess. Selected readings from sci-ence journals, newspaper articles,and recent books expose student tothe relevance and application ofscientific work to their everydaylives, focusing particularly ongenetic disease, the function andtreatment of HIV infection, andother current important frontiersand ethical issues in the discipline.The course also acquaints studentswith the historical development oflife science by reference to key fig-ures from Galen to Averroës toMendel and Darwin. Note: GLSaccepts certain AP credit in fulfill-ment of the program’s Sciencerequirements.

SOPHOMORE SEMINARSWhile the freshman coursesencourage students to comprehendthe possibilities for broad interdis-ciplinary understandings, thesophomore seminars form a verydifferent experience. These semi-nars emphasize writing-intensiveresearch on specific topics as wellas activities such as student pre-sentations, student-moderated dis-cussions, and peer feedback.Students read and respond to theseminal great works in each field.

Sophomore Seminar: ApproachesThis course introduces students tothe most influential recent intellec-tual movements across a range offields. Emphasis falls on the ideasand methods of analysis that havecreated the various intellectual cli-mates of the late 20th and early21st centuries, with some reference

to their immediate antecedents—for instance, discussion of contem-porary psychoanalytic approachesmight be grounded in Freud andLacan, while recent theories of thegaze might be studies in the con-text of earlier theoretical texts fromthe Futurist or Dadaist move-ments. Special attention is paid tomovements that influence bothacademic thinking and life outsidethe academy. Theoretical modelsare examined both for the waysthey illuminate the interpretationof specific texts and as importanttexts in their own rights.

Sophomore Seminar: GlobalTopicsThis course introduces students to amajor facet of the social, intellectual,and/or cultural context of the regionin which they will study as juniors.Rather than focusing narrowly onthe city that houses the internationalsite, Global Topics provides a largerregional frame into which studentscan fit their individual experiencesof living outside the United States.Interdisciplinary in scope, the coursefocuses on how, in the context of aparticular social and culturalmoment, cultures transform (orattempt transformation) in relationto each other. A section might, forinstance, focus on a region-specifictheme involving cultural transfor-mation, such as Marxism in Asia,with a particular emphasis on theCultural Revolution in China.Alternatively, a section mightaddress a more broadly defined phe-nomenon of transformation, such asworld feminism or the changingpolitics of agriculture. A sectionmight focus either on the contempo-rary world or on a moment or periodbefore the 20th century, but regard-less of the era it chiefly concerns,significant attention is paid to howhistory informs the present.

QUANTITATIVEREASONINGIn consultation with their adviser,students choose one of severalQuantitative Reasoning courses.Each of them aims at acquaintingstudents with elementary princi-ples of mathematical inquiry; eachstresses the use of mathematicalmeans to address real-world mat-ters ranging from the numericalsubstrata of natural phenomena topolling data and probability in

poker. Note: GLS accepts certainAP credit in fulfillment of theprogram’s Quantitative Reasoningrequirements.

JUNIOR SERVICELEARNING I AND II(Experiential Learning)Students come into close contactwith the daily life of the site atwhich they are studying throughexperiential learning, engaging ingroup projects designed and super-vised by local site staff. In consulta-tion with a faculty director,students conduct research in theappropriate field of study as well asperform practical work. They com-plete a substantial individual proj-ect (to be submitted in installmentsover the course of each term) in con-sultation with the faculty director.

ADVANCED GLOBALTOPICSThis course concentrates in an inter-disciplinary fashion on issues of spe-cial interest in the context of theparticular international site wherethe course is taught. It includescomponents that take full advantageof the specific site—e.g., museumtrips and architectural tours, explo-rations of neighborhoods, lecturesby or conversations with membersof the community (scholarly andotherwise), and the like. The courseilluminates aspects of the cultureand history of the host country inrelation to regional and local issues.

SITE-SPECIFIC ELECTIVESThe electives students take at thesite are guided by careful advisingto ensure a coherent program,including (when appropriate)progress toward a minor in an arearelevant to the student’s globalfocus. In addition, advisers help stu-dents select electives that are gearedtoward the particular academicemphases and geographic advan-tages of the site so that studentshave an educational experienceunique to the site at which they arestudying and revelatory of its cul-ture. The goal is that students notsimply have a “study abroad” expe-rience, but that they immerse them-selves in the site’s culture.


SENIOR CAPSTONESEMINARS I AND II*The senior capstone seminarsaddress a focused interdisciplinarytopic of international scope, refiningthe liberal studies work of a stu-dent’s previous years by exploring aclosely defined theme in greatdepth. The theme might concern aparticular form of content, such asAmericans abroad, or an intellectualconstruct, such as irony in theancient and modern worlds. Textsare drawn from numerous disci-plines, forms, and media; approach-es to those texts also include avariety of disciplinary perspectives.

SENIOR COLLOQUIUM(FULL-YEAR COURSE)The senior colloquium pursues atheme intimately connected to thesite and themes students encoun-tered during their junior year. Forexample, students who studied atBerlin in junior year might take acolloquium on emerging defini-tions of European identity in the20th and 21st centuries, with aspecial focus on changing conceptsof what it means to be German. Inaddition to exploring materialrelated to the theme, the courseconstitutes an advanced educationin a broad range of intellectualmethods. The colloquium instruc-tor also serves as the first reader ofthe student’s thesis. In addition toresearch and writing skills, stu-dents receive substantial instruc-tion aimed at refining theirabilities in practical areas, such asconceiving and delivering oral pre-sentations, incorporating visualmaterial into verbal arguments,leading discussions, and craftingsuccessful group projects.

SENIOR THESISThe senior thesis (or an equivalentbody of creative work) concerns atopic related both to the student’sinternational study experience andwork in the program as a whole.The thesis, interdisciplinary in itsscope and methodology, involvesboth primary and secondaryresearch and is normally global orcomparative in approach. It epito-mizes the student’s undergraduatecareer, relating in a significant andsubstantive manner to earlier aca-demic experiences, including thoseat an NYU international site (or

GLOBAL LIBERAL STUDIES COURSES ANDCOURSE NUMBERS

Freshman YearWriting I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T01.1001Writing II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T01.2002

Cultural Foundations I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T02.0101Cultural Foundations II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T02.0102

Social Foundations I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T03.0101Social Foundations II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T03.0102

Science IEnvironmental Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T07.5005Life Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T07.5010History of the Universe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T07.6020

Global CulturesSouth Asian Cultures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T04.1001East Asian Cultures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T04.2001Middle Eastern Cultures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T04.3001African Cultures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T04.4001Latin American Cultures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T04.5001

Sophomore YearSophomore Seminar: Approaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T05.1001Sophomore Seminar: Global Topics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T05.2003Intensive Language I*

Quantitative Reasoning*

Cultural Foundations III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T02.0103

Social Foundations III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T03.0103

Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Science IIEnvironmental Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T07.5005Life Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T07.5010History of the Universe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T07.6020

Junior Year at an NYU Global SiteIntensive Language II*

Advanced Global Topics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T10.3001 (Fall). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T10.3002 (Spring)

Junior Service Learning I and II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T10.3051 (Fall). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T10.3052 (Spring)

Advanced Language Course*

Site-Specific Electives

Senior YearSenior Thesis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T11.4001(Fall)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T11.4002 (Spring)

Senior Colloquium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T11.5001 (Fall). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T11.5002 (Spring)

Senior Capstone Seminar I and II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T11.6001 (Fall). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T11.6002 (Spring)

Electives

*Offered at the NYU College of Arts and Science.

*An upper-level College of Arts and Sciencecourse, including those cross-listed with theGraduate School of Arts and Science, may

(with permission) be substituted for onesemester of the senior capstone seminar.


sites), and treating a significantnumber of primary texts; it willalso engage the current critical lit-erature in its field of study.

INTENSIVE LANGUAGESTUDYLanguage study is a keystone ofGLS, as one cannot begin to under-stand global history and issueswithout extended study of a lan-guage besides English. That allstudents engage in advanced lan-guage study, regardless of their ini-tial level of proficiency, is one ofGlobal Liberal Studies’ distin-guishing features. The GLS lan-guage requirement is not aproficiency requirement that maybe satisfied on the basis of priorstudy or fluency. Rather, it is a lan-guage study requirement; even stu-dents with considerable proficiencyin the language will improve onthat proficiency, normally by atleast three semesters of study.

Students prepare for their inter-national experience by taking onesemester of intensive work in thelanguage spoken at the site, usuallyin the spring of sophomore year. Forinstance, a student with little or noprior education in French whowants to spend junior year in Paris(assuming that site was offered in aparticular year) would takeIntensive Elementary French.

During the junior year at one ofNYU’s international sites, studentsenroll in one class each semester inthe target language, usually a sec-ond semester of intensive language(to continue the example above, thestudent would take IntensiveIntermediate French) followed by asemester of more advanced study ofthe language. If a student candemonstrate appropriate proficiency,however, he or she takes coursestaught in the language itself. Atsome sites, this includes coursework at NYU’s local partner univer-sities. Students may, in consultationwith their adviser, decide to contin-ue their language study in order tocomplete a minor in the language.

ELECTIVESStudents complement their GLScourse work with a wide array of elec-tives in GLS and in other NYUschools chosen in careful consultationwith their adviser. These may includeGLS Economics I (macroeconomics),

GLS Economics II (microeconomics),and GLS Creative Writing, as well asadvanced language instruction in theNYU College of Arts and Science(CAS). Students also may pursue over40 all-University minors, includingseveral languages and economics inCAS, business studies in CAS andNYU Stern School of Business, andcommunication studies in the NYUSteinhardt School of Culture,Education, and Human Development.

EconomicsGLS offers two economics courses aselectives for students. Economics Iis a prerequisite for Economics II.

Economics IThis course introduces basic con-cepts of macroeconomic theory.Topics include unemployment;inflation; aggregate demand;income determination and stabi-lization policies; fiscal and mone-tary policies; and the Keynesianmonetarist debate over stabiliza-tion policy.

Economics IIThis course introduces basic con-cepts of microeconomic theory byexamining price theory and its

applications. Topics include con-sumer demand and choice; indiffer-ence curve analysis; big businessand public policy; and factor mar-kets and the distribution of income.

Creative WritingTwo-credit courses in creative writ-ing are offered as electives in GLSfor students with strong creativewriting interest. These coursesoffer GLS students the opportunityto develop their creative writing inan intimate workshop setting.Creative Writing I is not a prereq-uisite for Creative Writing II.

Creative Writing IThis course is designed for stu-dents who have mastered basicwriting skills but seek guidance inthe fine points of literary crafts-manship. Although students arefree to work in any medium, theyare encouraged to experiment withprofessional creative writing tech-niques such as exposition, narra-tion, description, characterization,monologue, stream of conscious-ness, dialogue, and dramatization.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE B.A. DEGREE*

PointsFreshman YearWriting I and II 8Social Foundations I 4Social Foundations II 4Cultural Foundations I 4Cultural Foundations II 4Science I 6Global Cultures 4

PointsSophomore YearSophomore Seminar:

Approaches 4Sophomore Seminar:

Global Topics 4Intensive Language I 4Quantitative Reasoning 4Cultural Foundations III 4Social Foundations III 4Electives 4Science II 6

PointsJunior Year at anNYU Global SiteIntensive Language II 4Advanced Global Topics 8Junior Service Learning

I and II 8Advanced Language Course 4Site-Specific Electives 8

PointsSenior YearSenior Thesis 8Senior Colloquium 8Senior Capstone

Seminars I and II 8Electives 8

Total for B.A. degree: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

* GLS course descriptions can be found on pages 30-36.


Creative Writing IIThis course focuses on in-class dis-cussion of student manuscripts.Attention is given to point ofview, structure as a means ofarousing and satisfying curiosity,and effective use of analogy, irony,metaphor, and symbol. In individ-ual conferences, students discusstheir personal writing problemsand learn how to edit their ownwork for syntactical precision.Underlying all work—at home, inclass, and in conference—is con-cern for individual style.

INTERNSHIPSMany internships are paid intern-ships or volunteer internships thatdo not involve or require or allowacademic credit. Students do notneed permission from LiberalStudies to take such internships.GLS students who have completedfreshman year may only receive aca-demic credit for internships.• May include governmental,corporate, or nonprofitorganizations

• Will be structured as an appren-ticeship (that is, skills andresponsibilities graduate over thecourse of the internship)

• Incorporate a research component• Provide opportunities to use aca-demic skills (e.g., writing,analysis, computer literacy, pub-lic speaking)

• Require a variety of assignments• Include progressively challeng-ing tasks/assignments

• Engage intern in a culture ofteamwork and collaboration

• Encourage autonomous decisionmaking and production

• Give intern opportunities forsynthesizing knowledge andinformationAs part of an intensive liberal

arts curriculum, it is importantthat internships in Liberal Studiessituate the student in an interdis-ciplinary, challenging, and flexibleenvironment. During the course ofthe internships, students shoulddevelop their communication abil-ities, knowledge of the field, andanalytical and critical thinking.Ideally, internships will train stu-dents in a variety of methodologiesand promote self-confidence as thestudent moves forward. Internshipsshould also familiarize studentswith ethical procedures and restric-

tions within the organization.Internships characterized by

the following are not acceptablewithin Liberal Studies criteria:• Involve an excessive amount ofclerical or non-field-related work

• Do not provide for frequent con-tact between intern and supervi-sors/colleagues

• Limit intern’s work to a narrowand repetitive activity

• Restrict the exercise of inde-pendent judgment

• Do not articulate clear objectivesand methods for internshiptraining

• Have unrealistic expectations forthe student’s performance andoutcomesApplications will be reviewed

by the Office of the AssistantDean for Academic Affairs; com-pleted applications should be filedwith the Liberal Studies AdvisingCenter, which will then registerthe students whose proposals havebeen approved and inform stu-dents of its decisions.

The student must complete afinal project whose precise natureis to be determined in consultationwith the faculty director (forexample, a 10-page academic/professional paper, a portfolio, orother work appropriate to thenature of the internship) and sub-mitted by the end of the term.The faculty director will providewritten comment on the work.Upon completion of the intern-ship, the onsite supervisor willprovide a performance evaluationof the student. The internship willbe graded on a pass/fail basis.

Liberal Studies DepartmentalInternshipsStudents may also be invited bythe appropriate faculty member tofile applications for the followinginternships conducted withinLiberal Studies. In these cases,decisions will be based purely onthe merit of the student’s proposal,the value of the internship itselfbeing assumed; consequently, thestudent needs to file only anInternship Proposal Form if a fac-ulty member has invited him orher to do one of these internships.

Academic Computing: The stu-dent gains practical experience inthe field of preparing, deploying,and maintaining digital education-

al support materials by working inthe office of the Liberal Studiesassociate director of educationaltechnology for approximately 10hours per week. The student maywork with imaging and streamingsoftware, learning managementsystems, Internet video and tele-conferencing equipment, and pro-gramming languages like HTML,SMIL, and Flash—all in the con-text of an interdisciplinary liberalarts program making innovativeuse of technology across the rangeof its course offerings. The studentassembles a portfolio of his or herelectronic work as well as writes areflective essay on the relationsbetween technology, pedagogy,and the humanities. Assignedreadings may range from GeorgeLandow’s Hypertext 3.0 to PierreLevy’s Becoming Virtual.

Advanced ResearchTechniques: The student gainspractical experience in a variety ofadvanced research methods byworking 10 hours per week with afaculty member engaged in ascholarly project with a complexresearch element. Students in aparticular term might work withspecialized databases and indexes,conduct archival research, gain agrounding in paleographic analy-sis, do onsite archaeological work,or otherwise practice advancedresearch skills; in any case, theinternship involves more thanfinding materials in standardlibrary catalogs. The student keepsa log of the skills he or she devel-ops and writes a reflective essay onthe intricate relation of informa-tion and analysis. Readings mightrange from Edward Tufte to JohnCreswell, as well as more special-ized material in the particular fieldof research undertaken. (Only fac-ulty members who have received aLiberal Studies Faculty ResearchChallenge Award [or the equiva-lent] for the year in question areeligible to direct AdvancedResearch Techniques internships.)

Global Liberal StudiesInternational Programs andStudy Abroad

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InternationalStudy

Global Liberal Studies studentshave two opportunities to studyabroad, either in their freshmanyear or junior year in the program.Freshmen can study in Florence,London, or Paris. The specificNYU international sites availableto GLS students in their junioryear will differ by year but willnormally include at least one sitein Asia, Europe, and LatinAmerica. Study at an internationalsite during the junior year isrequired regardless of the site atwhich the student has spent fresh-man year. For a complete list ofNYU study abroad sites, go towww.nyu.edu/studyabroad.

THE FRESHMAN YEARMost Global Liberal Studies stu-dents choose to begin their pro-gram in New York. Some chooseto begin at NYU in Florence,London, or Paris.* During thefreshman year, GLS studentsexamine the world’s major culturaltraditions and the ways in whichthey are connected through eightcore courses: Writing I and II;Cultural Foundations I and II;Social Foundations I and II;Global Cultures; and a laboratoryscience course. Students partici-pate in small in-class discussionsthat encourage them to think innew and different ways. Theyadvance their communication andwriting skills, which are empha-sized in all courses. Students whochoose to begin in Florence,London, or Paris† often take accel-erated language courses or otherapproved electives in place ofGlobal Cultures or Science.

Global Liberal StudiesFreshman Year in FlorenceGLS freshmen may choose tospend a year living and studyingat La Pietra, NYU’s 57-acre estatein Florence, Italy. In 1994, SirHarold Acton, a patron of the arts,bequeathed to the University thisproperty, which overlooks the cityfrom a hillside. On the groundsare five villas containing residencesfor students and faculty, class-rooms, computer labs, studylounges, and dining and exercisefacilities. Florence, the birthplaceof the Renaissance, is a uniqueplace in which to begin a human-istic education. La Pietra is thehome of a major international stu-dent community. Students from allover the world and from NYU’scampus in New York are engagedin learning at all levels. The aca-demic program in Florenceincludes visits to many importantmuseums and historic sites in theregion.

Global Liberal StudiesFreshman Year in LondonAs a world capital of banking,insurance, commerce, design, andtheatre, London is a cosmopolitancity and home to institutions ofglobal importance, including theLondon Stock Exchange, the TateModern, and the British Museum.GLS freshmen who select theLondon program have the opportu-nity to begin their liberal arts edu-cation while exploring the city’scenturies-old historic landmarksand its contemporary wonders.

Global Liberal StudiesFreshman Year in ParisIncoming freshmen to the GlobalLiberal Studies Program havethe opportunity to study at NYUin Paris. Known as the City ofLights, Paris is one of the mostcaptivating cities in Europe. TheEiffel Tower, the symbol of thecity, dominates the skyline. TheRight Bank (Rive Droite) is hometo monumental buildings, grandboulevards, and major museums,including the Louvre and theCentre Georges Pompidou. TheLeft Bank (Rive Gauche) evokes abohemian and intellectual atmos-phere with its artist communities,cafés, restaurants, jazz clubs, andhip boutiques.

THE JUNIOR YEARThe junior year of required inter-national study is a unique featureof the Global Liberal Studies B.A.In the first three semesters, stu-dents acquire a broad understand-

*The Global Liberal Studies programsabroad fit in seamlessly with the academicprogram at Washington Square so thatcourse requirements are met in time forgraduation in four years. GLS studentswho choose to begin their freshman yearabroad must complete an academic question-naire and review it with an adviser toensure that the freshman year abroad meetstheir long-term academic goals in GLS.

†Note: Global Liberal Studies studentswho wish to enroll in the freshman programat a global site must be 18 years of age onor before the date of their travel to the sitefor purposes of study.

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ing of the interconnectionsbetween world cultures. In theirfourth semester, students begin toexplore in depth the cultural con-text and language of the site atwhich they will study as juniors.The sites available in a given yearare carefully selected to coordinatewith every aspect of a student’sfour-year course of study. Studentsdon’t just study at an internationalsite—the site itself becomes animportant subject of study.Experiential learning, special top-ics, and language courses immersestudents in the history and con-temporary culture of the site.Upon return, students join a sen-ior colloquium keyed to theirinternational experience, while

they develop and use advancedresearch techniques to complete asenior thesis that grows out of thejunior year experience.

The junior year experience isintegrated closely into students’academic careers. At their globalsite, students take courses eachsemester in Advanced GlobalCultures (which provide themwith a closer geographical focus onthe region in which they resideand which are supplemented bycocurricular programming, includ-ing museum trips, architecturaltours, and lectures by local artistsand scholars); an experientiallearning sequence (engaging inappropriate community-basedprojects designed by staff and fac-

ulty and combining guidedresearch in an appropriate field ofstudy with supervised practicalwork); a foreign language course;and electives geared toward theparticular academic emphases andgeographic advantages of the site.Students thus attain a thoroughworking knowledge of the histori-cal and contemporary culture andsociety of the site at which theystudy. The junior year abroadrequires a full immersion year at thespecific site. Students are expectedto spend both semesters of junioryear at one site, given that thesophomore year courses and senioryear course work are connected tothe junior year site selected.

Global Liberal StudiesAcademic Advisement

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LS ADVISING CENTERThe LS Advising Center, located at726 Broadway, 6th Floor, is openMondays through Fridays from 9a.m. to 5 p.m. The assistant deanfor academic advising and the aca-demic advising staff are available forindividual meetings with studentsor via e-mail for students studyingabroad ([email protected]). Theacademic advising staff serves as aresource to assist students with mat-ters such as registration deadlines,degree requirements, selecting elec-tives, choosing majors and minors,study abroad options, makingschedule changes, satisfying incom-pletes, withdrawing from courses,etc. Important advising informationis available on the GLS Web site(see www.gls.nyu.edu). Note: All stu-dents are advised to visit the GLSWeb site periodically to get answersto preliminary questions aboutmajors, courses, registration, poli-cies, deadlines, and resources.

FACULTY ADVISERSAcademic advisement is a vitalpart of the GLS undergraduateexperience. During the first weekof freshman year, students areassigned a GLS faculty member astheir academic adviser. Studentsmeet with their faculty adviser todiscuss educational and profession-al objectives and techniques forsucceeding in college. Students areencouraged to meet with theiradviser regularly, beginning in thefirst year. Together, students andtheir adviser establish workingrelationships that foster academicexcellence and personal growth.Academic advisers also assist stu-dents in preparing for registrationeach semester by making sure stu-dents are on track for meetingrequirements and by providingadvice about choosing electives.Students maintain close contactwith their faculty adviser duringtheir junior year, and in the senioryear, students also work closelywith their thesis supervisor.

Faculty advisers may also referstudents to the LS AdvisingCenter to have an academic or reg-istration issue solved; to the NYUStudent Health Center for medicaltreatment or psychological coun-seling; to the Wasserman Centerfor Career Development to getexpert advice about finding aninternship, developing a résumé,or beginning a job search; or tospecific NYU departments,resources, or Web sites to obtainadditional information.

All GLS students are requiredto meet with their faculty adviserduring the semester and have atleast one meeting scheduled inanticipation of the followingsemester’s preregistration period.Students can register via Albert(NYU’s online registration system)only after being cleared to register,and GLS students are cleared eachsemester by their adviser.

Global Liberal StudiesAdditional AcademicOpportunities

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GLS students are eligible to takeadvantage of the academic pro-grams listed below. Each programoffers GLS students the opportuni-ty to add an area of expertise orhigher learning to their GLS edu-cational experience by earningcredits for a minor in a specificfield, a combined bache-lor’s/master’s degree, or a profes-sional certificate. Each programhas specific requirements, and stu-dents should refer to the Web siteslisted below for additional infor-mation. Students are also advisedto confer with an academic adviserin the Liberal Studies AdvisingCenter, who can help studentsconsider available options for tak-ing courses in other NYU schoolsand help them choose those thatbest fit their academic goals. Theopportunity to pursue and com-plete any of these academic pro-grams depends on a variety offactors including academic record,academic goals, course schedulingand sequencing, program require-ments, and advance planning.Note: These optional programssupplement the GLS bachelor’sdegree and do not replace GLSrequirements.

CROSS-SCHOOL MINORS(ALL-UNIVERSITY MINORS)Web site: www.nyu.edu/advisement/majors.minors and click “CrossSchool Minors.”

The cross-school minors programallows students to complete thecourse requirements for certainminors in specific fields, in anNYU school in which they are notenrolled. The specific minor desig-nation will appear on the student’sNYU transcript. A number ofNYU academic departments inseveral NYU schools offer cross-

school minors in a range of disci-plines. The Web site also listsnames and e-mails of the schooland departmental contacts for eachcross-school minor.

ACCELERATED B.A./M.A.PROGRAMWeb site: www.gls.nyu.edu/page/bama

The Liberal Studies Program andthe Graduate School of Arts andScience (GSAS) offer GlobalLiberal Studies (GLS) students theopportunity to earn both the bach-elor’s degree and the master’sdegree in numerous departmentsin a shorter period of time and atless cost than is normally the case.

Qualifying students are typical-ly accepted into a program towardthe end of the sophomore year orthe beginning of the junior year. Intheir remaining undergraduatesemesters, they can then accelerateby taking some graduate coursesduring regular terms and/or duringthe summer. In the graduate por-tion of the program, students canqualify for a scholarship coveringup to 50 percent of the tuition forthe master’s degree. The scholar-ship is only for one year.

The program is intended forstudents whose career goals will befurthered by graduate-level train-ing but do not plan—at least notimmediately—to go on for doctor-al work in the field of their M.A.degree.

CurriculumStudents in the program must sat-isfy all of the requirements of boththe bachelor’s degree and the mas-ter’s degree; there is no double-counting of courses. The maindifference between the B.A./M.A.program and the typical process of

taking two degrees without over-lap is that students are allowed totake M.A. courses before theycomplete the B.A. degree.

In order to complete the pro-gram in five years, students areadvised to complete a fourth of theM.A. requirements before thebeginning of the fifth year. Studentscan accelerate more rapidly by tak-ing additional graduate coursesbefore they complete the B.A.

Admission and EligibilityCriteriaApplicants must have completed aminimum of 48 credits toward thebachelor’s degree but not morethan 96 credits or six semesters,whichever comes first (advancedstanding credits may be countedfor this purpose). The studentmust have a minimum 3.5 GPAfor admission to, and continuationin, the B.A./M.A. program.

GSAS requires the submissionof a formal graduate school appli-cation for admission to theB.A./M.A. program, but the usualGRE requirement and the applica-tion fee will be waived. Studentswill be officially admitted toGSAS when they have completedtheir undergraduate requirements,which must be no later than theireighth semester.

Scholarships and Financial AidThe accelerated B.A./M.A. pro-gram features a tuition scholarshipensuring that students pay for nomore than 50 percent of the creditsrequired for the master’s portion ofthe program. The scholarship isprovided on completion of thebachelor’s degree. It is calculatedon the basis of the remaining cred-its needed for the master’s degreeand the additional payments thestudent made in order to accelerate

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study while matriculated for thebachelor’s degree (tuition for morethan 18 points during a regularsemester or for any summer gradu-ate courses). The tuition scholar-ship will remain available for 12months after the completion of theundergraduate degree.

Once students matriculatein GSAS, they become eligiblefor services available only to grad-uate students, including specialstudent loans.

Application ProceduresGLS students apply for admissionto the B.A./M.A. program throughthe Liberal Studies AdvisingCenter (726 Broadway, 6th Floor).They do not submit an applicationfor admission to GSAS. All admis-sions advising and processing arehandled by the Liberal StudiesAdvising Center.

To apply, a student completes aspecial version of the GSAS admis-sions application available from theLiberal Studies Advising Center,two letters of recommendation, anda statement of purpose. After thestudent has successfully completedthe undergraduate requirements,the Liberal Studies Advising Centernotifies GSAS Graduate EnrollmentServices (GES) that the studentmay be admitted to the master’sprogram. Liberal Studies Advisingforwards the original applicationmaterials to GES. GSAS mails thestudent an official letter of admis-sion to the master’s program and

information about the scholarshipprogram.

The GSAS admissions require-ment to take the GRE is waivedfor students in the B.A./M.A. pro-gram. However, students muststill provide GES with an officialand final copies of their academictranscript showing proof of receiptof the bachelor’s degree.

Advisement and QuestionsGeneral information and advise-ment about the acceleratedB.A./M.A. program is available inthe Liberal Studies AdvisingCenter, 726 Broadway, 6th Floor.As early as possible, studentsshould discuss with an adviser howthe program might fit into boththeir curricular program and theirlonger-range plans. Questionsabout eligibility for, or applicationto, the B.A./M.A. program shouldbe directed to the Liberal StudiesAdvising Center. Students are alsoencouraged to discuss their planswith their faculty adviser and withthe assistant dean for academicadvising.

PROFESSIONAL EDGECERTIFICATES AT THE NYUSCHOOL OF CONTINUINGAND PROFESSIONALSTUDIES (SCPS)http://cas.nyu.edu/page/ug.professional/edge

At the end of their sophomoreyear, GLS students who have com-

pleted 64 credits with a GPA of3.5 or higher, have the opportuni-ty to apply to earn (at no addition-al tuition cost) a noncreditcertificate at NYU’s School ofContinuing and ProfessionalStudies. These Professional EdgeCertificates are designed for high-achieving and highly motivatedfull-time juniors and seniors pur-suing a liberal arts degree who alsowant additional professional train-ing in a particular field. Most cer-tificates require five courses, whichvary in length from a weekend to awhole term. Certificates are offeredin several fields including foreignlanguage translation and interpre-tation; design, digital arts, andvideo production; fine arts apprais-al; publishing; law and paralegalstudies; marketing and advertis-ing; finance and accounting; andreal estate and architecture.Interested students should refer tothe Web site above for programrequirements, certificate descrip-tions, and application deadlinesand procedures. Students shouldalso meet with an adviser in theLiberal Studies Advising Center at726 Broadway, 6th Floor.

Global Liberal StudiesStudent Awards and Honors

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DEAN’S HONORS LISTAt the end of each academic year,a Dean’s Honors List is compiled.This is an honors roll of matricu-lated students who have achievedan average of 3.650 or higher forthat academic year (September-May) in at least 28 graded points.In order to be listed, a studentmust not have any grades ofIncomplete or N at the time thelist is compiled. Note that gradepoint averages are not rounded off.

LATIN HONORSTo graduate with Latin honors, astudent must have completed atleast 64 points in the GlobalLiberal Studies B.A. in courses inwhich the letter grades A throughD were received. All graded

courses taken while enrolled inGLS, and V- and G-level gradedcourses taken while enrolled inother divisions of the University,will be used in computing thehonors average. Pass grades are notcounted; grades received in coursestaken at other institutions are alsonot counted. The student mustalso have a clean record of conduct.

Latin honors will be deter-mined on the basis of cumulativeGPA so that summa cum laude islimited to the top 5 percent of thegraduating class, magna cumlaude to the next 10 percent of thegraduating class, and cum laude tothe next 15 percent of the gradu-ating class.

STEVE CURRYSCHOLARSHIPSCurry awards, in honor of the pro-gram’s first associate dean, providestudents who study abroad andreceive financial aid with funds foracademic research travel duringtheir international experience.

For additional information onscholarships and awards, go towww.gls.nyu.edu.


Student Information

Academic Policies and Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44-51Student Life Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52-53Counseling and Health Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54Admission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55-60Liberal Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55-56Global Liberal Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56-57Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57-58

Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61-66Liberal Studies and Global Liberal StudiesAdministration and Faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67-69

Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70-71Washington Square Campus Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72-73Travel Directions to the Washington Square Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . .74Frequently Called Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76-77

Academic Policies andProcedures*

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WRITING PROFICIENCYREQUIREMENTWriting proficiency is required forthe NYU bachelor’s degree. Thewriting proficiency requirement isfulfilled by completing the WritingII course with a minimum grade ofC. A Writing II grade that is belowthe grade of C requires that thestudent repeat the course.

ONLINE COURSEREGISTRATION (ALBERT)Albert is the NYU student infor-mation services Web site. Studentscan use Albert to register for cours-es, change addresses, and reviewtranscripts and financial aid infor-mation. Albert can be accessed viaNYUHome at http://home.nyu.edu.

GRADESTo receive a final grade for a course,a student must be in regular atten-dance and satisfactorily completeall examinations and other assign-ments prescribed by the instructor.A student will not receive a gradefor any course for which she or he isnot officially registered.

Students who request faculty toreview the calculation of a finalgrade must do so within one monthafter the course ends. The reviewmust normally be completed with-in one month but may be extendedin the case of a formal grade appealto the dean.

The following grades are award-ed and are computed in the gradepoint average: A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+,C, C-, D+, D, and F. In general, Aindicates excellent work; B indicatesgood work; C indicates satisfactorywork; D indicates passable work andis the lowest passing grade; and Findicates failure. The weightsassigned to the grades in computingthe grade point average are as follows:A = 4.0, A- = 3.7, B+ = 3.3,B = 3.0, B- = 2.7, C+ = 2.3,C = 2.0, C- = 1.7, D+ = 1.3,D = 1.0, and F = 0.0.

Computing the Grade PointAverageThe grade point average (GPA)can be obtained by determiningthe total of all grade points earnedand dividing that figure by thetotal number of credits completed.For example, if an LS student hascompleted an 18-credit scheduleand receives grades of A, A-, B,and C+, respectively, in four 4-credit courses and a B+ in a 2-credit course, the student’ssemester GPA would be computedas follows:

4.0 (A) x 4 credits = 16.03.7 (A-) x 4 credits = 14.83.0 (B) x 4 credits = 12.02.3 (C+) x 4 credits = 9.23.3 (B+) x 2 credits = 6.6

Total grade points 58.6

GPA=58.6 divided by 18=3.255

The total grade points (58.6) isdivided by the number of creditsearned (18) to obtain the GPA(3.255). Note: There are no A+,D-, or F+ grades. See Pass/FailOption, below, for informationabout pass/fail policies, includingthose that apply specifically to LSstudents.

I Grade (Incomplete)The grade of I (Incomplete) is atemporary grade that indicatesthat the student has, for goodreason, not completed all of thecourse work but that there is thepossibility that the student willeventually pass the course when allof the requirements have beencompleted. A student must askthe instructor for a grade of I,present documented evidence ofillness or the equivalent, and clari-fy the remaining course require-ments with the instructor.

The incomplete grade is notawarded automatically. It is notused when there is no possibilitythat the student will eventuallypass the course. In general, stu-

dents have one semester to finishthe work for a course in which anincomplete grade was received. Ifthe course work is not completedafter the statutory time for makingup incompletes has elapsed, thetemporary grade of I shall becomean F and will be computed in thestudent’s grade point average.

W GradeThe grade of W indicates an offi-cial withdrawal from a course.

Pass/Fail OptionApplies to both Liberal Studiesand Global Liberal Studies stu-dents: Students may elect no morethan one pass/fail option each term,including the summer sessions, for atotal of no more than 16 pointswhile they are degree candidates inLS and GLS. The pass/fail option isnot available for courses completedat other institutions.

The choice to elect pass/failgrading in any course must bemade before the completion of theninth week of the term (or thethird week of a six-week summersession); after that time, the grad-ing option cannot be changed.Note that once elected, the choiceof pass/fail grading cannot bechanged back to the letter gradeoption. No grade other than P or Fwill be recorded for students choos-ing the pass/fail option. P includesall passing grades and is not count-ed in the grade point average. F iscounted in the grade point average.

The pass/fail option is not per-mitted for any required course.

A Note for Liberal StudiesStudents (only) about Pass/Fail:Students should note that in otherschools of NYU, the pass/fail option

*Note: The following policies (pages 44-51) apply to students enrolled in either theLiberal Studies Program or the GlobalLiberal Studies Program. Exception-Page46 applies to GLS students only.


generally is not permitted for anyMorse Academic Plan courses, forany degree requirements, for coursesin the major and the minor, or forrequired preprofessional courses.Students who change majors maynot be able to use courses takenunder the pass/fail option to satisfyrequirements of the new major.Students contemplating the pass/failoption should consult with a LSstaff adviser about the likely effectof such grades on their academicand career plans.

The form for declaring the LSpass/fail option may be obtained inthe LS Advising Center, 726Broadway, 6th Floor.

CHANGE OF PROGRAMStudents may access Albert onlineto adjust their schedule by drop-ping and adding courses until theend of the third week of classes; allschedule changes made after thethird week of the semester must beapproved by the LS AdvisingCenter. Ultimately, the courses thatstudents sign up for are theirresponsibility. When not certainabout changes they want to make,students should check with the LSAdvising Center. Students maywithdraw from a course up until theninth week of the semester. Coursesdropped during the first threeweeks of classes will not appear onthe transcript. After the third weekof classes, students can no longeradd a course, and a W will berecorded on their transcript if theywithdraw from a course. This gradewill not be included in the calcula-tion of their grade point average.

Note: LS students are stronglycautioned that they should notadd courses or change sections ofcourses after the second week of thesemester. Students who wish to adda course in the third week mustsecure permission from the instruc-tor in advance. Students who add acourse or change a section at anytime are fully responsible for allwork previously assigned.

After the ninth week of classes,students can withdraw from acourse only in case of severe emer-gency. Late withdrawals must beapproved by the dean. Undergrad-uates are not allowed to completelywithdraw from all courses throughAlbert. For complete withdrawal,students must see a member of theLS advising staff.

ADVANCED STANDINGCREDITSLS accepts a maximum of 32 cred-its of advanced standing. WhileGLS accepts up to 32 advancedstanding credits, the structure ofthe program does not normallyallow for early graduation.Advanced standing credits are col-lege credits earned before enteringNYU. Advanced standing creditsare submitted to the NYUUndergraduate AdmissionsProcessing Center and evaluated bythe LS Academic Advising Center.

Examples of advanced standingcredits are credits earned at othercolleges and universities beforeadmission to NYU in which thegrades earned were B or better andfor which scores of 4 or 5 wereobtained on the Advanced Placementexaminations. InternationalBaccalaureate, French Baccalaureate,A-levels, and Abitur credits may alsoresult in advanced standing credit.Some courses taken at other collegesmay not be honored by NYU.

In order to receive evaluationof advanced standing credits, stu-dents should request that officialAP results, college transcripts, andother documentation be sent tothe Undergraduate AdmissionsProcessing Center, New YorkUniversity, 665 Broadway, 11thFloor, New York, NY 10012-2339

While LS accepts advancedstanding credits, the work reflect-ed by these credits will not substi-tute for any of the LS core courses.The only LS requirements forwhich advanced standing creditsmay substitute are mathematicsand science. Students should alsonote that the several undergradu-ate schools and colleges of NYUhave different policies on whetherAP or other advanced standingcredit will be accepted in fulfill-ment of major and other require-ments. Students should consultwith the LS Advisement Centerabout advanced standing creditsand how they will be counted.

See also pages 46-47, 59-60.

REFUNDSEach semester, the Office of theBursar establishes a refund sched-ule that applies to withdrawals.The first calendar week consists ofthe first seven calendar days begin-ning with the official opening dateof the term. Students who receive

financial aid should consult theOffice of Financial Aid immediate-ly if they register for, or drop to,fewer points than they indicatedthey would take on the applicationfor financial aid. A change inenrollment status may affect thefinancial aid students receive. Itmay also affect their financial obli-gation to the University by mak-ing them immediately responsiblefor any charges incurred up to thepoint of withdrawal. The refundschedule is not applicable to stu-dents whose registration remains inthe flat-fee range (12-18 points).

The refund schedule is basedon the total applicable tuition,excluding nonrefundable fees anddeposits. Students who are due arefund can speed the process bygoing to the Office of the Bursarat 25 West Fourth Street and fil-ing a refund request form.

For more information aboutNYU tuition policies, go towww.nyu.edu/bursar.

AUDITING A COURSEStudents may audit a designatedcourse with the consent of the LSassistant dean for academic advis-ing and the permission of theinstructor. Auditors may not pre-empt space required for registeredstudents. Audited courses will notappear on students’ official tran-script, nor will credit or a grade beawarded. Students should not auditcourses required by their curricu-lum. Audited courses will not beconsidered to satisfy prerequisiterequirements for advanced courses.Auditors are allowed to attendclasses but not to participate inother ways. Auditors may not sub-mit papers or take exams. Studentswho wish to audit should fill outthe approval form no later than thefirst day on which the class meets.Forms are available in the LiberalStudies Advising Center.

STUDENT GRIEVANCESStudents who have complaintsabout grades or other academicmatters should attempt in the firstinstance to resolve them by con-tacting the instructor of thecourse. If the matter cannot beresolved in this way, studentsshould consult with the assistantdean for academic affairs, who mayattempt to bring about an infor-mal resolution.


ADDITIONALINFORMATION ABOUTADVANCED STANDINGCREDIT POLICIES FOR THEGLOBAL LIBERAL STUDIESPROGRAMGlobal Liberal Studies participatesin the Advanced Placement (AP)Program of the College EntranceExamination Board. Global LiberalStudies students who present APtest scores with the appropriategrade (usually 4 or 5) may receivecollege credit toward the degree.Students who receive AP credit maynot take the corresponding NYUcourse for credit. If they do so, theywill lose the AP credit.

AP credit in chemistry orphysics may be used to substitutefor History of the Universe. APcredit in biology may be used tosubstitute for Life Science, andAP credit in environmental sciencemay be used to substitute forEnvironmental Studies. AP creditin any mathematics examination orin statistics may be used to fulfillthe Quantitative Reasoningrequirement. Students may notpresent AP credit (or any form ofadvanced standing) for courses inthe core curriculum (the CulturalFoundations, Social Foundations,and Writing sequences).

Note that the AP equivalencieslisted below are for students inGlobal Liberal Studies only andapply to requirements and electivesin the GLS program of study.However, students who declare cer-tain cross-school minors may needto consult the Liberal StudiesAdvising Center about credits thatmay apply to particular minors orthat may satisfy certain departmen-tal prerequisites.Note also that examinations

marked (*) with the indicatedscore will satisfy the GLSQuantitative Reasoning require-ment; examinations marked (†)with the indicated score will sat-isfy one of the GLS Sciencerequirements.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT EQUIVALENCIES1

COURSEEXAMINATION GRADE POINTS EQUIVALENCIESArt History 4,5 4 V43.0001 or V43.0002Biology† 4,5 6 T07.5010Calculus AB* 4,5 4 V63.0121Calculus BC* 4,5 4 V63.0121Chemistry† 4,5 6 T07.6020Chinese Languageand Culture 4,5 4 V33.02042

Computer Science A 4,5 4 V22.0101Computer Science AB 4,5 4 V22.0101English Language - - No credit awardedEnglish Literature 4,5 4 No course equivalentEnvironmental Science† 4,5 6 T07.5005European History 4,5 4 V57.0001 or V57.0002French Language 4,5 4 V45.0101French Literature 4,5 4 V45.0115German Language 4,5 4 Any 100-level language courseItalian Language 4 No course equivalentand Culture 4,5 4 V59.0012Japanese Languageand Culture 4,5 4 V33.02502

Latin Literature 4,5 4 No course equivalentLatin: Vergil 4,5 4 V27.0006Macroeconomics 4,5 4 T08.1001Microeconomics 4,5 4 T08.1002Music Theory - - No credit awardedPhysics B† 4,5 6 T07.6020Physics C† 4,5 6 T07.6020Politics (U.S. Govt.and Politics) 4,5 4 No course equivalent

Politics (Comp.Govt. and Politics) 4,5 4 No course equivalent

Psychology 4,5 4 V89.0001Spanish Language 4,5 4 V95.0004Spanish Literature 4,5 4 V95.0200Statistics* 4,5 4 V89.0009Studio Art - - No credit awardedU.S. History 4,5 4 V57.0009 or V57.0010World History 4,5 4 No course equivalent

ADVANCED PLACEMENT CREDIT AND GLOBAL LIBERALSTUDIES REQUIREMENTS

AP EXAMINATION GRADE REQUIREMENT SATISFIEDBiology 4,5 Life ScienceCalculus AB 4,5 Quantitative ReasoningCalculus BC 4,5 Quantitative ReasoningChemistry 4,5 History of the UniverseEnvironmental Science 4,5 Environmental StudiesPhysics B 4,5 History of the UniversePhysics C 4,5 History of the UniverseStatistics 4,5 Quantitative Reasoning

1 The AP examinations in computer science AB, French literature, Latin literature, andItalian language were administered for the last time in May 2009.2 In order to receive credit for a score of 4 or 5 on Chinese language and culture and/orJapanese language and culture, students must successfully place above Intermediate II on lan-guage placement exams administered by the Department of East Asian Studies. Creditsawarded in this manner count as elective credit and cannot be applied to the East Asianstudies minor.


Students may, if they wish,petition the Committee on StudentGrievances. The committee willseek information from the com-plainant and the instructor andthen hold a hearing on the matter.The committee’s judgments maybe appealed to the dean.

ACADEMIC PROGRESSThe Committee on AcademicProgress monitors the academicperformance of students and placesstudents on academic warning andacademic probation. It also makesrecommendations on terminatingstudents who have not made suffi-cient progress. Its decisions maybe appealed to the dean.

Students are expected toprogress toward the degree and toremain in good standing. Goodstanding is defined as maintaininga GPA of 2.0 or above.

Students whose GPA falls below2.0 in any semester will be placedon academic probation. Normally,these students will be expected toraise their GPA above 2.0 in thefollowing semester, or they will beplaced on terminal probation.Students on terminal probation whodo not make academic progress asstipulated in their notice of proba-tion may be dismissed. Studentswhose GPA falls between 2.0 and2.5 in any semester will receive anotice of academic warning fromthe committee.

Students who receive a notice ofacademic dismissal after they haveregistered for the next semester arerequired to discontinue attendanceand will receive a full refund oftheir current semester tuition.

Students who wish to contesttheir academic dismissal mustappeal, in writing, to the deanwithin 20 days of the notificationof academic dismissal. After areview of the appeal, a decisionwill be rendered in writing.

Note: Students receiving federalor state financial aid or other formsof external financial aid arerequired to make “satisfactoryprogress.” It is the responsibility ofthe student to determine whateffect any academic action takenagainst him or her may have on thestudent’s financial aid entitlements.

Note: Students receiving finan-cial aid should note that theUniversity’s Office of FinancialAid defines “satisfactory progress”

for full-time students as maintain-ing a grade point average of 2.0 orbetter and completing 32 credithours per year (exclusive of sum-mer sessions).

Such progress is essential forstudents to remain eligible for stu-dent aid. Therefore, while I and Wgrades are not computed in a stu-dent’s grade point average, theywill affect the student’s eligibilityfor financial aid. Students whohave any questions about this cancall the Office of Financial Aid at212-998-4444 to determine iftheir financial aid is in jeopardy.

INDEPENDENT STUDYIn special circumstances (such aswhen a student is working on apreapproved research paper with afaculty member), a student may beable to take a 2-credit independentstudy course.

RELIGIOUS POLICIESNew York University, as a nonsec-tarian institution, adheres to thegeneral policy of including in itsofficial calendar only certain legalholidays. However, it has also longbeen University policy that mem-bers of any religious group may,without penalty, absent themselvesfrom classes when compliance withtheir religious obligations requiresit. In 1988, the University Senateaffirmed this policy and passed aresolution that elaborated on it asfollows:

1. Students who anticipate beingabsent because of any religiousobservance should, whenever pos-sible, notify faculty in advance ofsuch anticipated absence.2.Whenever feasible, examina-tions and assignment deadlinesshould not be scheduled on reli-gious holidays. Any student absentfrom class because of religiousbeliefs shall not be penalized forany class, examination, or assign-ment deadline missed on that dayor days.3. If examinations or assignmentdeadlines are scheduled, any stu-dent who is unable to attend classbecause of religious beliefs shall begiven the opportunity to make upthat day or days.4. No adverse or prejudicial effectsshall result to any student whoavails him/herself of the aboveprovisions.

ATTENDANCEAlthough the administration doesnot supervise attendance of classes,it supports the standards imposedby instructors. Students who, inthe judgment of the instructor,have not substantially met therequirements of the course or whohave been excessively absent maybe considered to have withdrawnunofficially and may be given afinal grade of F. See Change ofProgram, above.

EXAMINATIONSStudents are required to be presentfor all scheduled examinations.Makeup examinations are at thediscretion of an instructor. Thesemester calendar indicates a weekat the end of each semester duringwhich examinations are to begiven. The syllabus for each courseshould indicate the date of thefinal examination; if a syllabusdoes not indicate the date of thefinal examination, this should bebrought to the attention of theassistant dean for academic affairs.Students should make their travelplans with scheduled examinationdates in mind. Early departurefrom New York at the end of asemester is no excuse for missingan examination, nor should stu-dents expect that instructors willchange the date of the examinationto accommodate their travel plans.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITYIn the process of learning, studentsacquire ideas from many sourcesand exchange ideas and opinionswith classmates, professors, andothers. This occurs in reading,writing, and discussion. Studentsare expected—often required—tobuild their own work on that ofother people, just as professionalresearchers and writers do. Givingcredit to someone whose work hashelped one is courteous and hon-est. Plagiarism, on the other hand,is a form of fraud. Proper acknowl-edgment marks the difference.

A hallmark of the educatedstudent is the ability to acknowl-edge information derived fromothers. LS expects that a studentwill be scrupulous in creditingthose sources that have con-tributed to the development of hisor her ideas. In particular, it is theresponsibility of the student to


learn the proper forms of citation.Refer to the LS “AcademicIntegrity Guide” posted on theLS Web site at www.ls.nyu.edu.

Plagiarism is presenting some-one else’s work as though it wereone’s own. More specifically, pla-giarism is to present as one’s own asequence of words quoted withoutquotation marks from anotherwriter, a paraphrased passage fromanother writer’s work, or facts orideas gathered, organized, andreported by someone else, orallyand/or in writing. Since plagiarismis a matter of fact, not of the stu-dent’s intention, it is crucial thatacknowledgment of the sources beaccurate and complete. Even wherethere is no conscious intention todeceive, the failure to make appro-priate acknowledgment constitutesplagiarism. Penalties for plagia-rism range from a failing grade fora paper or a course to dismissalfrom the University.

When an instructor finds thata student has violated the policyon academic integrity, the instruc-tor will impose an appropriatesanction and also notify the assis-tant dean for academic affairs.Sanctions may range from a failinggrade for the assignment to a fail-ing grade for the course. Therecord of the finding will be kepton file while the student is in LS.

In the event of a second viola-tion of the policy, the matter will bereferred to the Committee onAcademic Standards. The commit-tee treats all such violations serious-ly, and they may result in theimposition of sanctions such as aca-demic probation, suspension, orexpulsion. Decisions of the commit-tee may be appealed to the dean.

ACADEMIC SUPPORTSERVICESThe academic support servicesavailable to LS and GLS studentsinclude the following:• The Writing Center, part of theExpository Writing Program atthe College of Arts and Science,offers tutorial help in writing forthe University community. Thecenter is located at 411 LafayetteStreet, 3rd Floor. See alsowww.nyu.edu/cas/ewp and click on“Writing Center.”

• Math tutoring is availablethrough the College LearningCenter (www.nyu.edu/cas/clc) andalso at the College of Arts andScience Department ofMathematics, in the CourantInstitute of MathematicalSciences (http://math.nyu.edu).

• The College Learning Center, atthe College of Arts and Science,offers tutoring services andworkshops (see below for moreinformation).

The College Learning CenterThe College of Arts and Scienceoperates the College LearningCenter at three locations: WeinsteinHall, University Hall, and ThirdAvenue North Residence Hall. Thecenter provides extensive academicsupport services to students in alldivisions of the University whotake courses in the College. Thecenter offers various free services,including the following:• Individual and group tutoringsessions

• Examination review sessions• Residence hall group studysessions

• Study skills assessment• Academic Success Workshops• Computer-assisted tutoring

For more information, go towww.nyu.edu/cas/clc.

STUDENT CONDUCT ANDDISCIPLINEStudents are expected to familiarizethemselves and to comply with therules of conduct, academic regula-tions, and established practices ofthe University and the LiberalStudies Program. If, pursuant tosuch rules, regulations, and prac-tices, the withdrawal of a studentis required before the end of theterm for which tuition has beenpaid, a refund will be made accord-ing to the standard schedule forrefunds. The University’s “Policyon Student Conduct” can be foundat www.nyu.edu/students.guide.

The following are examples ofthe offenses for which studentsmay be subject to disciplinaryaction: cheating, plagiarism, orforgery of academic documents orform of identification; deliberatedestruction, theft, or unauthorizeduse of laboratory data, researchmaterials, computer resources, orUniversity property; disruption of

an academic event, program, orclass; actual or threatened violenceor harassment; use, possession, orstorage of any weapon, dangerouschemicals, fireworks, or explosives;hazing; and violations of any local,state, and federal laws.

The NYU Code of Conductprohibits the above violations.Students who violate the policiesmay be subject to disciplinarycharges by the Committee onStudent Discipline. Decisions ofthe committee may be appealed tothe dean. The committee mayimpose the following sanctions:

1. Warning: Notice to the stu-dent, orally or in writing, thatcontinuation or repetition of theconduct found wrongful, or par-ticipation in similar conduct,within a period of time statedin the warning, shall be causefor disciplinary action.

2. Censure:Written reprimand forviolation of specified regulation,including the possibility ofmore severe disciplinary sanc-tion in the event of convictionfor the violation of a school reg-ulation within a period of timestated in the letter of reprimand.

3. Disciplinary Probation:Exclusion from participation inprivileges or extracurricularschool activities as set forth inthe notice of disciplinary proba-tion for a specified period oftime.

4. Restitution: Reimbursement fordamage to or misappropriationof property. Reimbursementmay take the form of appropri-ate service to repair or otherwisecompensate for damages.

5. Suspension: Exclusion fromclasses and other privileges orextracurricular activities as setforth in the notice of suspensionfor a definite period of time.Students may not make academ-ic progress at another institu-tion and then transfer thosecredits back to NYU during theterm of suspension. A studentwho has been suspended andwho is not found to be responsi-ble for the violation of schoolpolicy shall be allowed fullopportunity to make up what-ever work was missed due to thesuspension.


6. Dismissal: Termination ofstudent status for an indefiniteperiod. The conditions for read-mission, if any are permitted,shall be stated by the panel inthe order of dismissal. Studentsmay not make academic progressat another institution andthen transfer those credits backto NYU during the term ofdismissal.

LEAVE OF ABSENCEStudents who wish to take asemester off must obtain an officialleave of absence from the associatedirector of student affairs beforethe beginning of the semester.Those who do not obtain an offi-cial leave of absence must applyfor readmission. A leave may berequested for one semester or forthe entire academic year. Leave ofabsence applications may beobtained from, and should be sub-mitted to, the LS Advising Centerat 726 Broadway, 6th Floor.

Students may apply for a med-ical leave of absence at any time.This will be granted upon the rec-ommendation of a physician ortherapist, the NYU StudentHealth Center, or the NYUCounseling and Behavioral HealthServices office. Program changesmay also be requested based onmedical conditions.

Students who leave for medicalor psychological reasons will berequired to show medical docu-mentation stating that the studentis able physically and/or emotion-ally to continue school. In addi-tion, students who take a leave ofabsence for psychological reasonsmust be evaluated by NYU’sCounseling and Behavioral HealthServices office before returning toschool.

OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTSOfficial copies of your Universitytranscript can be requested when astamped and sealed copy of yourUniversity records is required.Requests for official transcriptsrequire the signature of the studentrequesting the transcript. Currently,NYU is not accepting requests for atranscript by e-mail.

A transcript may be requestedby either (1) completing the onlinerequest form at www.nyu.edu/registrar/transcript-form.html andmailing/faxing the signature page

(recommended method) or (2) writ-ing a request letter (see below) andmailing/faxing the completed andsigned letter. The fax number is212-995-4154; the mailing addressis New York University, Officeof the University Registrar,Transcripts Department, P.O. Box910, New York, NY 10276-0910.There is no charge for academictranscripts.

Writing a Request Letter: Arequest letter must include all ofthe following information:• University ID number• Current name and any othername under which youattend/attended NYU

• Current address• Date of birth• School of the University youattend/attended and for whichyou are requesting the transcript

• Dates of attendance• Date of graduation• Full name and address of theperson or institution to whichthe transcript is to be sentThere is no limit for the num-

ber of official transcripts that canbe issued to a student. You canindicate in your request if youwould like us to forward the tran-scripts to your home address, butwe still require the name andaddress of each institution.

Unofficial transcripts are avail-able on Albert.

If you initiate your transcriptrequest through the online requestform, you will receive e-mail con-firmation when the Office of theUniversity Registrar has receivedyour signed request form. If youhave any questions or concerns,please contact the office at 212-998-4280, and a representativewill assist you.

Once a final examination peri-od has begun, no transcript will beforwarded for any student who iscurrently enrolled in courses untilall the student’s final grades havebeen received and recorded. Pleasenotify the Office of the UniversityRegistrar immediately of anychange of address.

Students are able to access theirgrades at the end of each semestervia Albert, NYU’s Web-based reg-istration and information system.Albert can be accessed viaNYUHome at http://home.nyu.edu.

INFORMATION ON HOWTO REQUEST ENROLL-MENT VERIFICATIONStudents can view/print their ownenrollment certification directlyfrom Albert using the integratedNational Student Clearinghousestudent portal. This feature can beaccessed from the “EnrollmentCertification” link on the Alberthomepage. Eligible students arealso able to view/print a GoodStudent Discount Certificate,which can be mailed to an autoinsurer or any other company thatrequests proof of a student’s statusas a good student (based on the stu-dent’s cumulative GPA). This fea-ture is available for students in allschools except the School of Law.

Verification of enrollment orgraduation may also be requestedby submitting a signed letter withthe following information:University ID number, currentname and any name under whichthe student attended NYU, cur-rent address, date of birth, schoolof the University attended, datesattended, date of graduation, andthe full name and address of theperson or institution to which theverification is being sent. Studentsshould address their request toOffice of the University Registrar,Transcript and CertificationDepartment, New York University,P.O. Box 910, New York, NY10267-0910. Signed requests mayalso be faxed to 212-995-4154.Please allow seven business daysfrom the time the Office of theUniversity Registrar is in receipt ofthe request. Students who wish toconfirm receipt of their requestshould contact the office at 212-998-4280, and a representativewill assist them. Currently, theoffice is not accepting requests forcertification by e-mail.

FAMILY EDUCATIONALRIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT(FERPA)The Family Educational Rights andPrivacy Act (FERPA) establishesrequirements for the protection ofthe privacy of students. FERPA andits attendant regulations govern therelease of information from studenteducational records, provide for stu-dent access to their records, andestablish a means for students torequest the amendment of records


that they believe are inaccurate,misleading, or otherwise in viola-tion of their rights of privacy. NewYork University’s “Guidelines forCompliance with the FamilyEducational Rights and PrivacyAct” summarizes the rights of theUniversity’s students under FERPAand its attendant regulations, aswell as the corresponding obliga-tions of the University, and may beviewed at www.nyu.edu/apr/ferpa.htm.

Disclosure: Generally, person-ally identifiable informationregarding a student cannot be dis-closed without his or her writtenconsent, although there are excep-tions to this rule, which areexplained in the Guidelines.Information is personally identifi-able if it would make a student’sidentity easily traceable. Thisincludes the student’s name,address, Social Security number orother such identifying number,photograph, or parent’s nameand/or address.

Education Records CoveredUnder FERPA: The Guidelinesdescribe those education recordsthat are covered by FERPA andthat are available for studentreview. “Education records” refersto any record or document con-taining information directly relat-ed to a student and is not limitedto a file with the student’s nameon it.

Student Access: Requests bystudents for access to their educa-tion records should be referred toAssistant Provost Barnett W.Hamberger, 194 Mercer Street,4th Floor, 212-998-2310.

SUMMER SESSIONNYU does not normally acceptsummer school transfer creditstaken at another university. In rarecircumstances, and only with priorapproval, students may take suchsummer courses. Students whowish to apply for approval must doso by filing a petition (forms areavailable at the LS AdvisingCenter) no later than the first ofMay preceding the summer inwhich work is to be taken. Nolate applications are considered.Students are also advised thatcourses taken during the summerat other universities may not fulfillrequirements toward degrees andmajors in the other undergraduate

schools and colleges of NYU.Students who wish to have sum-mer work at another universitysubstitute for courses or require-ments at NYU will requireapproval from the appropriateNYU school or college as well asfrom the LS Department. Toreceive NYU credit once permis-sion is granted, a student mustearn a grade of B or better andthen arrange for all official tran-scripts and scores to be forwardedto the LS Advising Center and tothe Undergraduate AdmissionsProcessing Center, New YorkUniversity, 665 Broadway, 11thFloor, New York, NY 10012-2339

ARREARS POLICYThe University reserves the right todeny registration and withhold allinformation regarding the record ofany student who is in arrears in thepayment of tuition, fees, loans, or othercharges (including charges for housing,dining, or other activities or services)for as long as any arrears remain.

DIPLOMA ARREARS POLICYDiplomas of students in arrears willbe held until their financial obliga-tions to the University are fulfilledand they have been cleared by theBursar. Graduates with a diplomahold may contact the Office of theBursar at 212-998-2806 to cleararrears or to discuss their financialstatus at the University.

NEW YORK UNIVERSITYWEAPONS POLICYNew York University strictly pro-hibits the possession of allweapons, as described in local,state, and federal statutes, thatincludes, but is not limited to,firearms, knives, explosives, etc.,in and/or around any and allUniversity facilities—academic,residential, or others. This prohi-bition extends to all buildings—whether owned, leased, orcontrolled by the University,regardless of whether the bearer orpossessor is licensed to carry thatweapon. The possession of anyweapon has the potential of creat-ing a dangerous situation for thebearer and others.

The only exceptions to thispolicy are duly authorized lawenforcement personnel who areperforming official federal, state,

or local business and instances inwhich the bearer of the weapon islicensed by an appropriate licens-ing authority and has receivedwritten permission from theexecutive vice president of theUniversity.

NEW YORK UNIVERSITYSIMULATED FIREARMPOLICYNew York University strictly pro-hibits simulated firearms in and/oraround any and all Universityfacilities—academic, residential, orother. This prohibition extends toall buildings—whether owned,leased, or controlled by theUniversity. The possession of asimulated firearm has the potentialof creating a dangerous situationfor the bearer and others.The only exceptions to this policyare instances in which (1) the bear-er is in possession of written per-mission from a dean, associatedean, assistant dean, or depart-ment head and (2) such possessionor use of simulated firearms isdirectly connected to a University-or school-related event (e.g., play,film production). Whenever anapproved simulated firearm istransported from one location toanother, it must be placed in asecure container in such a mannerthat it cannot be observed. Storageof approved simulated firearmsshall be the responsibility of theDepartment of Public Safety in alocation designated by the vicepresident for public safety. Underno circumstances, other than at apublic safety storage area, mayapproved simulated firearms bestored in any University owned,leased, or controlled facilities.

IMMUNIZATIONREQUIREMENTSNew York State Public Health Law(NYS PHL) 2165 requires all stu-dents registering for 6 or more cred-its in a degree-granting program toprovide immunization documenta-tion for measles (rubeola), mumps,and rubella (German measles) priorto registration. Students born beforeJanuary 1, 1957, are exempt. Newstudents should complete the MMRsection of the Student HealthHistory form. Continuing studentsshould complete and submit aStudent Immunization Record Form


(PDF), available at www.nyu.edu/shc/pdfs/student_immunization_record.pdf.

New York State Public HealthLaw (NYS PHL) 2167 requiresthat all students registered for 6 ormore credits submit a MeningitisResponse Form as formal confir-mation of their decision as towhether or not to be immunizedwith the meningococcal (meningi-tis) vaccine. New students shouldcomplete the Meningitis Responsesection of the Student HealthHistory form. Continuing studentsshould complete and submit aMeningitis Response Form (PDF),available at www.nyu.edu/shc/pdfs/meningitis_response.pdf.

Failure to comply with stateimmunization laws will preventNYU students from registering forclasses. In addition to theserequirements, the NYU StudentHealth Center recommends thatstudents also consider hepatitis Band varicella immunizations.Students should discuss immu-nization options with their pri-mary care provider.

VETERANS BENEFITSVarious Department of VeteransAffairs programs provide educa-tional benefits for spouses, sons,and daughters of deceased or per-manently disabled veterans as wellas for veterans and in-service per-sonnel, subject to certain restric-tions. Under most programs, thestudent pays tuition and fees atthe time of registration but willreceive a monthly allowance fromVeterans Affairs.

Veterans with service-connect-ed disabilities may be qualified foreducational benefits under Chapter31. Applicants for this programare required to submit to theDepartment of Veterans Affairs aletter of acceptance from the col-lege they wish to attend. Onmeeting the requirements for theDepartment of Veterans Affairs,the applicant will be given anAuthorization for Education (VAForm 22-1905), which must bepresented to the Office of theUniversity Registrar, 25 WestFourth Street, 1st Floor, beforeregistering for course work.

All Veterans. Allowancechecks are usually sent directly toveterans by the Department ofVeterans Affairs. Veterans and eli-gible dependents should contactthe Office of the UniversityRegistrar each term for which theydesire Veterans Affairs certificationof enrollment.

All veterans are expected toreach the objective (bachelor’s ormaster’s degree, doctorate, or certifi-cate) authorized by Veterans Affairswith the minimum number of cred-its required. The Department ofVeterans Affairs may not authorizeallowance payments for credits thatare in excess of scholastic require-ments, that are taken for audit pur-poses only, or for which nonpunitivegrades are received.

Applications and more infor-mation may be obtained from thestudent’s regional office of theDepartment of Veterans Affairs.Additional guidance may beobtained from the Office of theUniversity Registrar, 25 WestFourth Street, 1st Floor.

Since interpretation of regula-tions governing veterans’ benefitsis subject to change, veteransshould keep in touch with theDepartment of Veterans Affairs orNYU’s Office of the UniversityRegistrar.

YELLOW RIBBONGI EDUCATIONENHANCEMENT PROGRAMNYU is pleased to be participat-ing in the Yellow Ribbon GIEducation Enhancement Program(Yellow Ribbon Program), a provi-sion of the Post-9/11 VeteransEducational Assistance Act of2008. The program is designed tohelp students finance, throughscholarship assistance, up to 100percent of their out-of-pockettuition and fees associated witheducation programs that mayexceed the Post 9/11 GI Billtuition benefit, which will onlypay up to the highest public in-state undergraduate tuition.

Beginning in the 2009-2010academic year, NYU will providefunds toward the tuition of eachqualifying veteran who has beenadmitted as a full-time undergrad-

uate, with the VA matchingNYU’s tuition contribution foreach student.

To be eligible for the YellowRibbon benefits, an individualmust be entitled to the maximumpost-9/11 benefit. An individualmay be eligible for the YellowRibbon Enhancement if:• He/She served an aggregate peri-od of active duty after September10, 2001, of at least 36 months.

• He/She was honorably dis-charged from active duty for aservice connected disability andhad served 30 continuous daysafter September 10, 2001.

• He/She is a dependent eligiblefor Transfer of Entitlement underthe Post-9/11 GI Bill based on aveteran’s service under the eligi-bility criteria, as described on theU.S. Department of VeteransAffairs Web site.The Department of Veterans

Affairs is currently acceptingapplications for the Post-9/11 GIBill. To qualify for the YellowRibbon Enhancement, studentsmust apply to the VA. The VAwill then determine a student’s eli-gibility for the Post-9/11 GI Billand issue the student a Certificateof Eligibility. Note: Students canapply using the VA Form 22-1990(PDF), and the form includes theinstructions needed to begin theprocess.

After a student is issued aCertificate of Eligibility from theDepartment of Veterans Affairs,indicating that the student quali-fies for the Yellow RibbonProgram, please contact ClaraFonteboa, at [email protected] or 212-998-4823.

The Office of the UniversityRegistrar must certify to theDepartment of Veterans Affairsthat the eligible person is enrolledas a full-time undergraduate stu-dent in order for the funds to bepaid under the Yellow RibbonProgram.

Student Life Resources

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LIBERAL STUDIES ANDGLOBAL LIBERAL STUDIESELECTRONICNEWSLETTERThe Liberal Studies Programpublishes a monthly electronicnewsletter that is sent to all LS andGLS students via e-mail. Therefore,it is essential that students activatetheir NYU e-mail account and reg-ularly check their NYU e-mail.The electronic newsletter listscocurricular events and includesspecial announcements aboutimportant deadlines, special events,and student activities.

Listed below are some Universityresources for students.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES ANDSERVICESStudent Resource CenterKimmel Center for University Life60 Washington Square South,Suite 210Telephone: 212-998-4411E-mail: [email protected] site: www.nyu.edu/src

Office of Student Activities(OSA)Kimmel Center for University Life60 Washington Square South,Suite 704Telephone: 212-998-4700E-mail: [email protected] site: www.osa.nyu.edu

Program BoardKimmel Center for University Life60 Washington Square South,Suite 707Telephone: 212-998-4984E-mail: [email protected]

Fraternity and Sorority LifeKimmel Center for University Life60 Washington Square South,Suite 704Telephone: 212-998-4710E-mail: [email protected]

Ticket Central Box OfficeKimmel Center for University Life60 Washington Square South,Suite 206Telephone: 212-998-4949Web site: www.nyu.edu/ticketcentral

Commuter and Off-CampusStudent Services60 Washington Square South,Suite 210Telephone: 212-998-4418E-mail: [email protected] site: www.nyu.edu/src/commuters

Center for MulticulturalEducation and ProgramsKimmel Center for University Life60 Washington Square South,Suite 806Telephone: 212-998-4343Web site: www.cmep.nyu.edu

Office of Lesbian, Gay,Bisexual, and TransgenderStudent ServicesKimmel Center for University Life60 Washington Square South,Suite 602Telephone: 212-998-4424E-mail: [email protected] site: www.nyu.edu/lgbt

ALUMNI ACTIVITIESOffice for UniversityDevelopment and AlumniRelations25 West Fourth Street, 4th FloorTelephone: 212-998-6912E-mail: [email protected] site: alumni.nyu.edu

ATHLETICSDepartment of Athletics,Intramurals, and RecreationJerome S. Coles Sports andRecreation Center181 Mercer StreetTelephone: 212-998-2020E-mail: [email protected] site: www.nyu.edu/athletics

Palladium Athletic Facility140 East 14th StreetTelephone: 212-992-8500Web site: www.nyu.edu/palladiumathleticfacility

AtNYU, there are extraordinary opportunities to participate in student life.Students participate in a wide variety of University activities, including hundredsof student clubs, volunteer programs, and intercollegiate sports. To learn more

about NYU student activities, go to www.nyu.edu/community and click on “Student Life.”To learn more about student activities and cocurricular activities for Liberal Studiesand Global Liberal Studies, go to www.liberalstudies.nyu.edu.

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BOOKSTORESMain Bookstore18 Washington PlaceTelephone: 212-998-4667Web site: www.bookstores.nyu.edu

Computer Store242 Greene StreetTelephone: 212-998-4672E-mail: [email protected] site: www.bookstores.nyu.edu

Professional Bookstore530 La Guardia PlaceTelephone: 212-998-4680E-mail: [email protected] site: www.bookstores.nyu.edu(Serves the Leonard N. SternSchool of Business [GraduateDivision], the School of Law, andthe Robert F. Wagner GraduateSchool of Public Service.)

CAREER SERVICESWasserman Center for CareerDevelopment133 East 13th Street, 2nd FloorTelephone: 212-998-4730Fax: 212-995-3827Web site: www.nyu.edu/careerdevelopment

COMPUTER SERVICES ANDINTERNET RESOURCESInformation TechnologyServices (ITS)10 Astor Place, 4th Floor (ClientServices Center)Telephone Help Line: 212-998-3333Web site: www.nyu.edu/its

DININGNYU Campus Dining ServicesTelephone: 212-995-3030Web site: www.nyudining.com

HOUSINGDepartment of HousingServices383 Lafayette Street, 1st FloorTelephone: 212-998-4600Fax: 212-995-4099E-mail: [email protected] site: www.nyu.edu/housing

Office of Off-Campus Housing4 Washington Square Village(corner of Mercer and Bleeckerstreets)Telephone: 212-998-4620Web site: www.nyu.edu/housing/offcampus

Department of Residential Life75 Third Avenue, Level C2Telephone: 212-998-4311Web site: www.nyu.edu/residential.education

Office of Summer Housing14A Washington PlaceTelephone: 212-998-4621Web site: www.nyu.edu/summer/housing

INTERNATIONALSTUDENTS AND SCHOLARSOffice for InternationalStudents and Scholars (OISS)561 La Guardia PlaceTelephone: 212-998-4720E-mail: [email protected] site: www.nyu.edu/oiss

RELIGIOUS AND SPIRITUALRESOURCESCatholic Center371 Sixth Avenue/Avenue of theAmericasTelephone: 212-998-1065Web site: washingtonsquarecatholic.org

Edgar M. Bronfman Center forJewish Student Life–Hillel atNYU7 East 10th StreetTelephone: 212-998-4114Web site: www.nyu.edu/bronfman

Hindu Students CouncilWeb site: www.nyu.edu/clubs/hsc

The Islamic Center371 Sixth Avenue/Avenue of theAmericasTelephone: 212-998-4712Web site: www.icnyu.org

Protestant Campus MinistriesKimmel Center for University Life60 Washington Square South,Room 207Telephone: 212-998-4711Web site:www.protestantministrynyu.com

Spiritual Diversity NetworkTelephone: 212-998-4956E-mail: [email protected]

For a complete list of student reli-gious and spiritual clubs andorganizations at NYU, visitwww.osa.nyu.edu/clubdocs/website.php.

SAFETY ON CAMPUSDepartment of Public Safety14 Washington PlaceTelephone: 212-998-2222;212-998-2220 (TTY)E-mail: [email protected] site: www.nyu.edu/public.safety

New York University’s annualCampus Security Report includes sta-tistics for the previous three yearsconcerning reported crimes thatoccurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings or propertyowned or controlled by NYU, andon public property within orimmediately adjacent to the cam-pus. The report also includes insti-tutional policies concerning campussecurity, such as policies concerningsexual assault, drugs, and alcohol.You can obtain a copy of the cur-rent report by visiting the follow-ing Web site: www.nyu.edu/public.safety/policies.

SERVICES FOR STUDENTSWITH DISABILITIESHenry and Lucy Moses Centerfor Students with Disabilities719 Broadway, 2nd FloorTelephone: 212-998-4980 (voiceand TTY)Web site: www.nyu.edu/csd

Counseling andHealth Services

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COUNSELING SERVICESStudents experiencing personalproblems or who need some addi-tional support to get through astressful time can get assistancethrough free, voluntary, and confi-dential individual and groupcounseling. For more informationor to make an appointment,students should call NYU’sCounseling and Behavioral HealthServices at 212-998-4780. Formental health emergencies, stu-dents should call the Departmentof Public Safety at 212-998-2222(24 hours, seven days a week) orthe NYU Wellness Exchangehotline at 212-443-9999(www.nyu.edu/999).

Counseling and BehavioralHealth Services (CBH)726 Broadway, Suite 471Telephone: 212-998-4780Web site: www.nyu.edu/counseling

Wellness Exchange726 Broadway, Suite 402Telephone: 212-443-9999Web site: www.nyu.edu/999

Emergencies and After-HoursCrisis ResponseFor a life- or limb-threateningemergency, call 911.

For a non-life-threateningemergency, call Urgent CareServices at the Student HealthCenter (SHC), 212-443-1111.When the SHC is closed, call theNYU Department of PublicSafety, 212-998-2222.

For mental health emergencies,call the Wellness Exchange hotlineat 212-443-9999 or the NYUDepartment of Public Safety at212-998-2222 to be connected toa crisis response coordinator.

NYU STUDENT HEALTHCENTERStudent Health Center726 Broadway, 3rd and 4th FloorsTelephone: 212-443-1000E-mail: [email protected] site: www.nyu.edu/nyuhcThe University Student HealthCenter provides a walk-in clinicstaffed by physicians, nurse practi-tioners, physician assistants, andnurses. Also available are special-ists, by appointment only, in theareas of dermatology, gynecology,medical consultation, nutrition,dentistry, and orthopedics.

Student Health InsuranceServices726 Broadway, Suite 346Telephone: 212-443-1020E-mail: [email protected] site: www.nyu.edu/health/insuranceNYU students in degree-grantingprograms are required to maintainhealth insurance. Most studentsare automatically enrolled in anNYU-sponsored student healthinsurance plan as part of NYU’sregistration process. For moreinformation, the StudentHealth Insurance Services officecan be reached via e-mail [email protected].

Immunization Clinic726 Broadway, Suite 347Telephone: 212-443-1199E-mail: [email protected] appointments only:212-443-1188For more information about stu-dent immunization requirements,see pages 50-51.

Men’s Health Service726 Broadway, 3rd and 4th FloorsTelephone: 212-443-1111 or212-443-1122Appointments are encouraged.

Pharmacy Services726 Broadway, 4th FloorTelephone: 212-443-1050Web site www.nyu.edu/shc/medservices/pharmacy.html

Women’s Health Services726 Broadway, Suite 404Telephone: 212-443-1166Appointments are required.

Admission: Liberal Studiesand Global Liberal Studies

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Liberal StudiesAdmission

Applicants are selected for LS fromthe pool of freshman applicants toNYU’s undergraduate schools andcolleges. The AdmissionsCommittee offers only to a selectgroup of freshman applicants theopportunity to enroll in theLiberal Studies (LS) Program atour New York City campus or atour site in Florence, London, orParis. Transfer applicants are noteligible for admission to LS.

The Admissions Committeecarefully considers each candidate’sapplication and gives weight to anumber of factors: academic record,standardized test scores, recom-mendations from counselors andteachers, and essays. The commit-tee also seeks a class that is diversein all respects and carefully consid-ers the applicant’s special talents,alumni affiliation, socioeconomicbackground, geographic location,and race and ethnicity. The com-mittee is also interested in appli-cants who have an active andsustained level of involvement inschool and/or community activitiesand who have taken on the respon-sibility of leadership.

LIBERAL STUDIESADMISSIONS PROCESSAdmission to the Liberal StudiesProgram is based on the quality ofthe applicant’s secondary schoolrecord. Sound preparation, howev-er, should include English, withheavy emphasis on writing; socialstudies; foreign language; mathe-matics; and laboratory sciences.The Admissions Committee paysparticular attention to the numberof honors, Advanced Placement(AP), and InternationalBaccalaureate (IB) courses theapplicant has completed in highschool. The students most compet-itive for admission will exceedthese minimums.

The minimum requirementsfor consideration are as follows:• 4 years of English• 3-4 years of academicmathematics

• 2-3 years of foreign language• 3-4 years of laboratory sciences• 3-4 years of social studies

It is strongly recommendedthat students continue mathemat-ics and language courses in theirsenior year of high school.

Freshman candidates shouldsubmit official score reports forstandardized tests:• The SAT Reasoning Test andtwo SAT Subject Tests or

• The ACT (with Writing Test) or• The SAT Reasoning Test andtwo Advanced Placement (AP)Exam scores or

• Three SAT Subject Test scores(one in literature or the humani-ties, one in math or science, andone nonlanguage of the student’schoice) or

• Three AP Exam scores (one inliterature or the humanities, onein math or science, and one non-language of the student’s choice)Students who can demonstrate

evidence of an extraordinary accom-plishment outside of normal class-room or scholastic activity, such as amajor publication in a national orinternational journal, a publishedbook, a film or other outstandingvisual or performing artistic accom-plishment, a scientific or otherremarkable discovery, winning anational competition, or the equiva-lent will be required to provide onlyan SAT score, or two SAT SubjectTest scores, or two AP Exam scores.The AP Exams must be taken priorto the senior year to be applicableduring the admissions cycle.

If you have taken the SAT orACT more than once, or if youhave SAT Subject Test or APExam scores that you wish to sub-

mit in support of your application,we recommend that you send usall of your scores. Using ourrequirement options above, wewill use the combination of scoresthat best presents your candidacy.

APPLICANTS WITHINTERNATIONALCREDENTIALSApplicants to New YorkUniversity who are neither U.S.citizens nor permanent residents ofthe United States must completethe application for admission toundergraduate study availableonline at admissions.nyu.edu. Pleaseindicate on the application foradmission your country of citizen-ship and, if you’re currently resid-ing in the United States, yourcurrent visa status.

Freshman applicants (thosewho are currently attending orwho previously completed second-ary school only) seeking to beginstudies in the fall (September)semester must submit applicationsand all required credentials on orbefore January 1.

All freshman applicants arerequired to submit official scorereports for standardized tests asstated in the Liberal Studiesadmissions process guidelines (seeabove).

If the applicant’s secondaryeducation culminates in a maturitycertificate examination, he or she isrequired to submit an official copyof the grades received in each sub-ject. All documents submitted forreview must be official; that is,they must be either originals orcopies certified by authorized per-sons. A “certified” photocopy orother copy is one that bears eitheran original signature of the regis-trar or other designated school offi-cials or an original impression of

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the institution’s seal. Uncertifiedphotocopies are not acceptable. Ifthese official documents are in aforeign language, they must beaccompanied by an official Englishtranslation.

In addition, every freshmanapplicant whose native language isnot English must take the TOEFL(Test of English as a ForeignLanguage). Information concern-ing this examination may beobtained by writing directly toTOEFL/ETS, P.O. Box 6151,Princeton, NJ 08541, U.S.A., orby visiting the Web site atwww.toefl.org. Each student mustrequest that his or her score onthis examination be sent to theUndergraduate AdmissionsProcessing Center, code 2562. In

lieu of the TOEFL, acceptableresults on the IELTS (InternationalEnglish Language Testing System)examination administered by theBritish Council will be considered.For information on this test, visittheir Web site at www.ielts.org.

Applicants residing in the NewYork area may elect to take, in lieuof the TOEFL or IELTS, theEnglish proficiency test of theUniversity’s American LanguageInstitute, located at 48 CooperSquare, Room 200, New York, NY10003-7154, U.S.A. An appoint-ment to take the test may be madeby telephoning 212-998-7040.

Financial documentation is notrequired when filing an applica-tion. If the student is accepted,instructions for completing the

Application for Certificate ofEligibility (AFCOE) online will beincluded in the acceptance packet.Appropriate evidence of financialability must be submitted with theAFCOE to the Office for Inter-national Students and Scholars inorder for the appropriate visa docu-ment to be issued. If the appli-cant’s studies are being financed bymeans of his or her own savings,parental support, outside private orgovernment scholarships, or anycombination of these, he or shemust arrange to send official lettersor similar certification as proof ofsuch support. New students maywish to view the multimedia tuto-rial for international students atwww.nyu.edu/oiss.

Global LiberalStudiesAdmission

GLOBAL LIBERAL STUDIESADMISSIONS PROCESSAdmission to the Global LiberalStudies (GLS) Program is highlyselective. When reviewing applica-tions, the Admissions Committeeweighs a number of factors: academ-ic record, standardized test scores,recommendations, and essays. TheAdmissions Committee activelyseeks students who have a variety ofinterests, talents, and goals. Thecommittee carefully considers theapplicant’s special talents, alumniaffiliation, socioeconomic back-ground, geographic location, andrace and ethnicity. The AdmissionsCommittee is also interested inapplicants who have an active andsustained level of involvement inschool and/or community activitiesand who have taken on the responsi-bility of leadership.

Transfer applicants are not eli-gible for admission to the GlobalLiberal Studies Program.

Applicants are urged to filetheir application by the stateddeadlines in order to be given fullconsideration.

The quality of an applicant’ssecondary school record is moreimportant than a prescribed pat-tern of courses. Sound preparation,however, should include English,with heavy emphasis on writing;social studies; foreign language;mathematics; and laboratory sci-ences. The Admissions Committeepays particular attention to the

number of honors, AdvancedPlacement (AP), and InternationalBaccalaureate (IB) courses theapplicant has completed in highschool. The students most compet-itive for admission will exceedthese minimums.

The minimum requirementsfor consideration are as follows:• 4 years of English• 3-4 years of academicmathematics

• 2-3 years of foreign language• 3-4 years of laboratory sciences• 3-4 years of social studies

It is strongly recommended thatstudents continue mathematics andlanguage courses in their senioryear of high school.

Freshman candidates shouldsubmit official score reports forstandardized tests:• The SAT Reasoning Test andtwo SAT Subject Tests or



• Three AP Exam scores (one inliterature or the humanities, onein math or science, and one non-language of the student’s choice)Students who can demonstrate

evidence of an extraordinaryaccomplishment outside of normal

classroom or scholastic activity,such as a major publication in anational or international journal, apublished book, a film or otheroutstanding visual or performingartistic accomplishment, a scientif-ic or other remarkable discovery,winning a national competition, orthe equivalent will be required toprovide only an SAT score, or twoSAT Subject Test scores, or twoAP Exam scores. The AP Examsmust be taken prior to the senioryear to be applicable during theadmissions cycle.

If you have taken the SAT orACT more than once, or if youhave SAT Subject Test or APExam scores that you wish to sub-mit in support of your application,we recommend that you send usall of your scores. Using ourrequirement options above, wewill use the combination of scoresthat best presents your candidacy.

The Global Liberal StudiesProgram application also requiresapplicants to submit an additionalessay describing why their talents,interests, backgrounds, and goalsmake them strong candidates forthe program.

The admission application—including all supporting creden-tials—must be received by January1for regular decision admission.Applications received after thisdate will be considered only ifspace remains. If NYU is yourfirst-choice college, we encourage

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you to apply under the EarlyDecision Plan. Early Decision can-didates should submit the applica-tion and all supporting credentialsby November 1. Our obligationunder this arrangement is to pro-vide you with an admission deci-sion beginning in mid-December,while your obligation is to attendNYU if admitted.

To send your scores to NewYork University, enter the appro-priate code number in the testbooklet. For all SATs, AdvancedPlacement Exams, and theTOEFL, the University’s codenumber is 2562. For the ACT, thecode number is 2838. Detailedinformation on these examinationsmay be obtained from the CollegeBoard, 45 Columbus Avenue, NewYork, NY 10023-6917; 212-713-8000; www.collegeboard.com.Detailed information on the ACTmay be obtained from ACT, 500ACT Drive, P.O. Box 168, IowaCity, IA 52243-0168; 319-337-1270; www.act.org.

APPLICANTS WITHINTERNATIONALCREDENTIALSApplicants to New YorkUniversity who are neither U.S.citizens nor permanent residents ofthe United States must completethe application for admission toundergraduate study availableonline at admissions.nyu.edu. Pleaseindicate on the application foradmission your country of citizen-ship and, if you’re currently resid-ing in the United States, yourcurrent visa status.

Freshman applicants (those

who are currently attending orwho previously completed second-ary school only) seeking to beginstudies in the fall (September)semester must submit applicationsand all required credentials on orbefore January 1. Transfer appli-cants are not eligible for admissionto the Global Liberal StudiesProgram.

All freshman applicants arerequired to submit official scorereports for standardized tests asstated in the GLS admissionsprocess guidelines (see above).

If the applicant’s secondary edu-cation culminates in a maturity cer-tificate examination, he or she isrequired to submit an official copyof the grades received in each sub-ject. All documents submitted forreview must be official; that is, theymust be either originals or copiescertified by authorized persons. A“certified” photocopy or other copyis one that bears either an originalsignature of the registrar or otherdesignated school officials or anoriginal impression of the institu-tion’s seal. Uncertified photocopiesare not acceptable. If these officialdocuments are in a foreign lan-guage, they must be accompaniedby an official English translation.

In addition, every applicantwhose native language is notEnglish must take the TOEFL (Testof English as a Foreign Language).Information concerning this exam-ination may be obtained by writ-ing directly to TOEFL/ETS, P.O.Box 6151, Princeton, NJ 08541,U.S.A., or by visiting the Web siteat www.toefl.org. Each student mustrequest that his or her score on

this examination be sent to theUndergraduate AdmissionsProcessing Center, code 2562. Inlieu of the TOEFL, acceptableresults on the IELTS (InternationalEnglish Language Testing System)examination administered by theBritish Council will be considered.For information on this test, visittheir Web site at www.ielts.org.

Applicants residing in the NewYork area may elect to take, in lieuof the TOEFL or IELTS, the Englishproficiency test of the University’sAmerican Language Institute, locat-ed at 48 Cooper Square, Room 200,New York, NY 10003-7154, U.S.A.An appointment to take the testmay be made by telephoning 212-998-7040.

Financial documentation is notrequired when filing an application.If the student is accepted, instruc-tions for completing theApplication for Certificate ofEligibility (AFCOE) online will beincluded in the acceptance packet.Appropriate evidence of financialability must be submitted with theAFCOE to the Office forInternational Students and Scholarsin order for the appropriate visadocument to be issued. If the appli-cant’s studies are being financed bymeans of his or her own savings,parental support, outside private orgovernment scholarships, or anycombination of these, he or shemust arrange to send official lettersor similar certification as proof ofsuch support. New student maywish to view the multimedia tuto-rial for new international studentsat http://www.nyu.edu/oiss.

Financial Aid For many students, financial aid isan important consideration indeciding where to go to college.Financial aid packages at NYU areawarded when students are offeredadmission, and they take intoaccount both financial need and aca-demic merit. NYU also offers awide range of financing alternativeplans to assist students with meet-ing the cost of attendance. In orderto maximize their opportunities forfinancial assistance, students whoare U.S. citizens must file the FreeApplication for Federal Student Aid

(FAFSA). NYU recommends thatstudents apply electronically via theNYUWeb site at www.nyu.edu/financial.aid. A paper FAFSA formmay be obtained from the student’shigh school or by calling 800-4-FED-AID or by visiting the FAFSAWeb site at www.fafsa.ed.gov.Freshman applicants should submitthe FAFSA between January 1 andFebruary 15.When filing theFAFSA, students must request thattheir information be sent to NewYork University by entering theFAFSA code 002785. Students will

not be charged a fee when filingthis form.

The FAFSA is the only applica-tion students must complete to beconsidered for all federal financialaid, including Federal Pell Grants,Federal Supplemental EducationalOpportunity Grants, FederalSubsidized Stafford Student Loans,Federal Unsubsidized StaffordStudent Loans, Federal PerkinsLoans, Federal Work-Study, andother federal financial aid programs.

Please note that NYU usesonly the FAFSA form. Students

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Campus Visits All prospective students and theirparents are invited to visit theNew York University campus atWashington Square. Opportunitiesto tour the University, to meetstudents and faculty, and to attendclasses are available to interestedstudents.

Although interviews are notavailable, a visit to the campus isstrongly recommended. Tours ofthe campus and admissions infor-mation sessions are conducted sev-eral times daily, Monday throughFriday and on select Saturdays inthe fall, except during Universityholidays.

To make an appointment for atour, an information session, or aclass visitation, visit the Under-graduate Admissions Web site atadmissions.nyu.edu or call 212-998-4524. It is suggested that arrange-ments be made several weeks priorto visiting the campus.

In addition, applicants whohave been selected by theAdmissions Committee for theLiberal Studies Program may alsoattend an information session withthe program’s dean, faculty, stu-dents, and members of theAdmissions Committee in order tolearn more about the LS academic

program. Students may contact LSto speak to an academic adviser,current student, or faculty mem-ber. Students selected for LS willreceive information on the datesand times of the LS sessions.Applicants may also visit the LSWeb site at ls.nyu.edu for moreinformation about the academicprogram.

Students admitted to theLiberal Studies sites in Florence,London, and Paris for the fresh-man year of study will be invitedto visit these campuses in thespring, prior to the May 1 tuitiondeposit deadline.

NYU GuestAccommodationsat WashingtonSquare

Prospective students and their fami-lies visiting New York are invited tostay at the Club Quarters, a privatehotel convenient to the University.Club Quarters Downtown, a 280-room, private, first-class businesshotel, is located in the Wall Streetarea of Manhattan. By specialarrangement with NYU, it offers

moderately priced, quality accom-modations for University-affiliatedguests. Features include a cus-tomized NYU floor and lounge dec-orated to highlight the University’spresence in New York. Rates arewell below those for comparableaccommodations in Manhattan. Onweekends, visitors are welcome to

use Club Quarters Midtown. NearFifth Avenue, it is close to shopping,Broadway theatres, and RockefellerCenter. For information and reserva-tions, call 212-575-0006 or visitwww.nyu.edu/about/hotels.html to learnof other nearby hotels.

RequiredTesting

Freshman candidates should sub-mit official score reports for stan-dardized tests:• The SAT Reasoning Test andtwo SAT Subject Tests or



• Three AP Exam scores (one inliterature or the humanities, onein math or science, and one non-

language of the student’s choice)Students who can demonstrate

evidence of an extraordinaryaccomplishment outside of normalclassroom or scholastic activity,such as a major publication in anational or international journal, apublished book, a film or otheroutstanding visual or performingartistic accomplishment, a scientif-ic or other remarkable discovery,winning a national competition, orthe equivalent will be required toprovide only an SAT score, or twoSAT Subject Test scores, or twoAP Exam scores. The AP Examsmust be taken prior to the senior

year to be applicable during theadmissions cycle.

If you have taken the SAT orACT more than once, or if youhave SAT Subject Test or APExam scores that you wish to sub-mit in support of your application,we recommend that you send usall of your scores. Using ourrequirement options above, wewill use the combination of scoresthat best presents your candidacy.

The test booklets provide aspace in which applicants whowant their scores sent to NewYork University may enter theappropriate code number. For the

who have completed the CollegeScholarship Service application orany other financial aid applicationshould not list NYU as a recipientof the information.

New York State residents willalso be required to complete a sep-arate application for the TuitionAssistance Program (TAP) (mailedto the student automatically), andstudents from other states may

have to complete separate applica-tions for their state programs iftheir state grants can be used atNew York University.

Early decision candidates whosubmitted the NYU EarlyDecision Financial Aid Applicationby November 1 will be able toreceive a financial aid estimate bythe early decision notification date.Early decision applicants must also

file the Free Application forFederal Student Aid (FAFSA)between January 1 and February 15.

After the admission decision ismade and the appropriate financialaid applications are submitted, arequest for financial aid is consid-ered. (See also the Tuition, Fees, andFinancial Aid section, pages 63-67.)

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Student Visasand Orientation

Matters pertaining to student visasand orientation programs at theLiberal Studies and Global Liberal

Studies sites in New York City,Florence, London, and Paris willbe provided to admitted students

upon receipt of the tuitiondeposit.

Readmission ofFormer Students

Any former student who has beenout of attendance for more thantwo consecutive terms and whowishes to return to LS-GLS mustapply for readmission. The NYU

application for readmissions isavailable at www.admissions.nyu.edu.Students who have attended

another college or university sincetheir last attendance at New York

University must complete the reg-ular application for undergraduateadmission, submit an official tran-script, and pay the $65.00 applica-tion fee.

AdvancedStandingCredits

NYU participates in the AdvancedPlacement Program (AP) of theCollege Entrance ExaminationBoard. In accordance with NewYork University policy, if testresults are 5 or 4, depending onthe subject examination, the stu-dent may receive college credittoward the degree.LS accepts a maximum of 32

credits of advanced standing. GLSaccepts a maximum of 32 credits;however, the structure of the pro-gram does not normally allow earlygraduation. Please refer to page 46,“Additional Information AboutAdvanced Standing Credit Policiesfor the Global Liberal StudiesProgram.” Advanced standingcredits are college-level creditsearned before entering NYU. Theyare submitted to the NYUUndergraduate Admissions

Processing Center and evaluated bythe LS Advising Center.Examples of advanced standing

credits are credits earned at othercolleges and universities beforeadmission to NYU in which thegrades earned were B or better andfor which scores of 4 or 5 wereobtained on the AdvancedPlacement examinations. Inter-national Baccalaureate, FrenchBaccalaureate, A-levels, andAbitur credits may also result inadvanced standing credit. Somecourses taken at other colleges maynot be honored by NYU.In order to receive evaluation

of advanced standing credits, stu-dents should request that officialAP results, college transcripts, andother documentation be sent tothe Undergraduate AdmissionsProcessing Center, New York

University, 665 Broadway, 11thFloor, New York, NY 10012-2339While LS accepts advanced

standing credits, the work reflect-ed by these credits will not substi-tute for any of the LS core classes.The only LS requirements forwhich advanced standing creditsmay substitute are mathematicsand science. Students should alsonote that several undergraduateschools and colleges of NYU havedifferent policies on whether APor other advanced standing creditwill be accepted in fulfillment ofmajor and other requirements.Students should consult withthe LS Advising Center aboutadvanced standing credits and howthey will be counted toward thebaccalaureate degree.See also pages 45-47, 60.

SAT and Advanced PlacementExaminations, the University’scode number is 2562. For theACT, the code number is 2838.Arrangements to take these

examinations should be made dur-ing the junior and senior years inhigh school and one month priorto the examination date. It is rec-ommended that applicants seekingSeptember admission should takethe SAT Reasoning Test (SATSubject Tests) or ACT (withWriting Test) during the preced-ing October, November, orDecember. If applicants wish tosubmit results of the AdvancedPlacement Examinations, the testsshould be taken in the spring oftheir junior year in high school.Detailed information on the

SATs and Advanced PlacementExaminations, may be obtained

from the College Board, 45Columbus Avenue, New York, NY10023-6917; telephone: 212-713-8000; www.collegeboard.com.Detailed information on the ACTmay be obtained from ACT, 500ACT Drive, P.O. Box 168, IowaCity, IA 52243-0168; telephone:319-337-1270; www.act.org.In addition, every international

applicant whose native language isnot English must take the Test ofEnglish as a Foreign Language(TOEFL). Information concerningthis examination may be obtainedby writing directly to TOEFL/ETS,P.O. Box 6151, Princeton, NJ08541, U.S.A., or by visiting theWeb site at www.toefl.org. Each stu-dent must request that his or herscore on this examination be sentto the Undergraduate AdmissionsProcessing Center, code 2562.

International applicants resid-ing in the New York area mayelect to take, in lieu of theTOEFL, the English proficiencytest of the University’s AmericanLanguage Institute, located at 48Cooper Square, Room 200, NewYork, NY 10003-7154, U.S.A. Anappointment to take the test maybe made by calling 212-998-7040.In lieu of the TOEFL or the

English proficiency test of NYU’sAmerican Language Institute,acceptable results on the IELTS(International English LanguageTesting System) examinationadministered by the BritishCouncil will be considered. Forinformation on this test, visit theWeb site at www.ielts.org.

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The EnrollmentProcess

To be enrolled, an admitted candi-date must do the following:1. Accept the University’s offer of

admission and pay the requirednonrefundable tuition deposit.

2. If applicable, pay the requirednonrefundable housing deposit.

3. Have his or her high school andcollege (if applicable) forward afinal transcript to theUndergraduate AdmissionsProcessing Center.

4. File a medical report.5. Contact the individual school or

college for registration and aca-demic advisement.

6. Pay balance of tuition and/orhousing fees by the stipulateddeadlines.

7. Register for classes whennotified.

International applicants (non-U.S. citizens and non-U.S. perma-nent residents) admitted to LiberalStudies/Global Liberal Studies willfollow the guidelines listed aboveand upon payment of the tuitiondeposit will be provided with allthe pertinent information forsecuring a student visa to enroll atNew York University. Please notethat upon acceptance, non-U.S.citizens and non-U.S. permanentresidents must submit appropriateevidence of financial ability.

For more information aboutGlobal Liberal Studies, pleasecontact us:Global Liberal StudiesNew York Universitygls.nyu.edu212-998-7270

For more information aboutadmission, please contact us:Office of UndergraduateAdmissionsNew York Universityadmissions.nyu.edu212-998-4500

For more information aboutscholarships and financial aid,please contact us:Office of Financial AidNew York Universitywww.nyu.edu/financial.aid212-998-4444

Credit byExamination

The Advanced Placement Program(AP) (College Entrance ExaminationBoard), the International Bacca-laureate Program (IB), and theresults of some foreign maturity cer-tificate examinations enable under-graduate students to receive credittoward the bachelor’s degree on thebasis of performance in college-levelexaminations or proficiency examina-tions related to the college’s degreerequirements, subject to the approvalof the NYU school or college.

The maximum number of cred-its allowed toward the degreerequirements that are a result of

any possible combination of nonres-ident special examination programsshall not exceed a total of 32.

International Baccalaureate(IB). NYU recognizes foradvanced standing credit higherlevel examinations passed withgrades of 5, 6, or 7. No credit isgranted for standard level exami-nations. Official reports must besubmitted to the UndergraduateAdmissions Processing Center forreview.

Maturity CertificateExaminations. NYU will consid-er the results of certain foreign

maturity certificate examinationsfor advanced standing credit, i.e.,British “A” levels, FrenchBaccalauréat, German Abitur,Italian Maturità, or the FederalSwiss Maturity Certificate. Officialreports must be submitted to theUndergraduate AdmissionsProcessing Center.

For information regarding thepossibility of advanced standingcredit for other maturity certificates,please contact the UndergraduateAdmissions Processing Center atadmissions.nyu.edu or 212-998-4500.

See also pages 45-47, 59.

Tuition, Fees, andFinancial Aid

6 1 • T U I T I O N , F E E S , A N D F I N A N C I A L A I D

When estimating the net cost to the family of a university education, a studentshould consider two factors: (1) the total cost of tuition, fees, and materialsrelated to a particular program, plus costs directly related to the choice of

living style (dormitory, apartment, commuting costs) and (2) financial aid that may beavailable from a variety of sources. This section provides information on both of these dis-tinct but related topics.

Tuition andFees—2009-2010

For 2010-2011 tuition and fees,visit www.nyu.edu/bursar/tuition.fees.

Following is the schedule of feesestablished by the Board ofTrustees of New York Universityfor the year 2009-2010. TheBoard of Trustees reserves theright to alter this schedule with-out notice. Tuition, fees, andexpenses may be expected toincrease in subsequent years andwill be listed in supplements tothis bulletin.

Note that the registration andservices fee covers membership,dues, etc., to the student’s classorganization and entitles the stu-dent to membership in suchUniversity activities as are sup-ported by this allocation and toreceive regularly those Universityand college publications that aresupported in whole or in part bythe student activities fund. It alsoincludes the University’s healthservices, emergency and accidentcoverage, and technology fee.

All fees are payable at the timeof registration. The Office of theBursar is located at 25 WestFourth Street. Checks and draftsare to be drawn to the order ofNew York University for the exactamount of the tuition and feesrequired. In the case of overpay-ment, the balance is refunded onrequest by filing a refund applica-tion in the Office of the Bursar.

A fee will be charged if paymentis not made by the due date indicat-ed on the student’s statement.

The unpaid balance of a stu-dent’s account is also subject to aninterest charge of 12 percent perannum from the first day of classuntil payment is received.

Holders of New York StateTuition Assistance ProgramAwards will be allowed credittoward their tuition fees in theamount of their entitlement, pro-vided they are New York State res-idents, are enrolled on a full-timebasis, and present with theirschedule/bill the Award Certificatefor the applicable term.

Students who receive awardsafter registration will receive acheck from the University afterthe New York State payment hasbeen received by the Office of theBursar and the Office of theRegistrar has confirmed eligibility.The following is an explanatoryschedule of fees for 2009-2010.

Full-Time Students

Tuition, 12 to 18 points,per term . . . . . . . . . . $18,293.00

Fall term 2009:nonreturnable registrationand services fee . . . . . . . 1,089.50

Spring term 2010:nonreturnable registrationand services fee . . . . . . . 1,089.50

For each point taken in excessof 18, per point, per term(includes a nonreturnableregistration and services fee of$59.00 per point) . . . $1,137.00

Other Students

Tuition, per point,per term . . . . . . . . . . . $1,078.00

Fall term 2009:nonreturnable registration andservices fee, first point . . 403.00

Fall term 2009nonreturnable registration andservices fee, per point, forregistration after firstpoint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59.00

Spring term 2010:nonreturnable registration andservices fee, firstpoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416.00

Spring term 2010:nonreturnable registration andservices fee, per point, forregistration after firstpoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59.00

Basic Health InsuranceBenefit Plan

Full-time students automaticallyenrolled1,2; all others can select:

Annual . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,261.00

Fall term . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 487.00

Spring term. . . . . . . . . . . . 774.00(coverage for the spring andsummer terms)

Summer term . . . . . . . . . . 341.00(only for students who did notregister in the preceding term)

1Waiver option available.2Students automatically enrolledin the Basic Plan or theComprehensive Plan can changebetween plans or waive the planentirely (and show proof of otheracceptable health insurance).


Comprehensive HealthInsurance Benefit Plan

International students automati-cally enrolled1,2; all others canselect:

Annual . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,963.00

Fall term . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 758.00

Spring term . . . . . . . . . . 1,205.00(coverage for the spring andsummer terms)

Summer term . . . . . . . . . . 530.00(only for students who did notregister in the preceding term)

Stu-Dent Plan

Dental service through NYU’sCollege of Dentistry:

Primary member . . . . . . . $225.00

Partner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225.00

Dependent(under age 16) . . . . . . . . . . 80.00

Renewal membership . . . . 185.00

Maintenance of Matriculation

Per term. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . varies

Plus

Nonreturnable registration andservices fee:Fall term . . . . . . . . . . . . $344.00

Spring term. . . . . . . . . . . . 357.00

Special Fees for All Students

Late payment oftuition fee . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00

Late registration feecommencing with thesecond week of classes . . . . 50.00

Late registration feecommencing with thefifth week of classes . . . . . 100.00

Penalty fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00

Special ProgramsFor expenses for study in the NYUprograms abroad and in NYUinternational exchange programs,contact the NYU Office of GlobalPrograms, 110 East 14th Street,Lower Level, New York, NY10003-4170; 212-998-4433;www.nyu.edu/studyabroad andwww.nyu.edu/global/exchange.

ARREARS POLICYThe University reserves the right todeny registration and withhold allinformation regarding the record ofany student who is in arrears in thepayment of tuition, fees, loans, or othercharges (including charges for housing,dining, or other activities or services)for as long as any arrears remain.

DIPLOMA ARREARS POLICYDiplomas of students in arrears willbe held until their financial obliga-tions to the University are fulfilledand they have been cleared by theBursar. Graduates with a diplomahold may contact the Office of theBursar at 212-998-2806 to cleararrears or to discuss their financialstatus at the University.

WITHDRAWAL ANDREFUND OF TUITIONA student who for any reason findsit impossible to complete a coursefor which he or she has registeredshould consult with an academicadviser. An official withdrawalmust be filed either on Albert(through the first three weeks ofthe term only) or in writing on acompleted Change of Program(drop/add) form with the Office ofthe University Registrar. (Note: Anofficial withdrawal must be filed ifa course has been canceled, and, inthis case, the student is entitled toa refund of tuition and registrationfees paid.) Withdrawal does notnecessarily entitle the student to arefund of tuition paid or a cancella-tion of tuition still due. A refundof tuition will be made providedsuch withdrawal is filed within thescheduled refund period for theterm (see schedule below).

Merely ceasing to attend a classdoes not constitute official with-drawal, nor does notification tothe instructor. A stop payment ofa check presented for tuition doesnot constitute withdrawal, nordoes it reduce the indebtedness tothe University. The nonreturnableregistration fee and a penalty fee of$20.00 for a stopped paymentmust be charged in addition toany tuition not canceled.

The date on which the Changeof Program form is filed, not thelast date of attendance in class, isconsidered the official date of thestudent’s withdrawal. It is thisdate that serves as the basis for

computing any refund granted thestudent.

The refund period (see schedulebelow) is defined as the first fourcalendar weeks of the term forwhich application for withdrawalis filed. The processing of refundstakes approximately two weeks.

REFUND PERIODSCHEDULE (FALL ANDSPRING TERMS ONLY)This schedule is based on the totalapplicable charge for tuition,excluding nonreturnable fees anddeposits.

Withdrawal through theofficial first dayof the semester: . . . . . . . . . 100%(100% of tuition and fees)*

Withdrawal on the secondcalendar day of classes throughthe end of the first calendarweek of classes: . . . . . . . . . 100%(100% of tuition only)

Second calendar week ofclasses: . . . . . . 70% Tuition Only

Third calendar week ofclasses: . . . . . . 55% Tuition Only

Fourth calendar week ofclasses: . . . . . . 25% Tuition Only

After the fourth calendarweek:. . . . . . . . . . NO REFUND

*Note: After the official openingfirst day of the semester, all fees(including school-related fees) arenonrefundable.

The above refund schedule is notapplicable to students whose regis-tration remains within the flat-feerange.

Note: A student may not with-draw from a course after the ninthweek of the fall or spring semesteror the last two weeks of each sum-mer session.

Exceptions to the publishedrefund schedule may be appealedin writing to the LS-GLS dean,726 Broadway, 6th Floor, andshould be supported by appropri-ate documentation regarding thecircumstances that warrant consid-eration of an exception. Exceptionsare rarely granted.

Federal regulations requireadjustments reducing financial aid ifa student withdraws even after theNYU refund period. Financial aidamounts will be adjusted for stu-

1Waiver option available.2Students automatically enrolledin the Basic Plan or theComprehensive Plan can changebetween plans or waive the planentirely (and show proof of otheracceptable health insurance).


dents who withdraw through theninth week of the semester and havereceived any federal grants or loans.This adjustment may result in thestudent’s bill not being fully paid.NYU will bill the student for thisdifference. The student will beresponsible for payment of this billbefore returning to NYU and willremain responsible for payment evenif he or she does not return to NYU.

For any semester in which astudent receives any aid, thatsemester will be counted in thesatisfactory academic progressstandard. This may require thestudent to make up credits beforereceiving any further aid. Studentsshould review the “satisfactory aca-demic progress” standard for theirschool so that they do not jeopard-ize future semesters of aid.

Students who withdraw shouldreview the Refunds page on theNYU Office of the Bursar Website (www.nyu.edu/bursar).

DEFERRED PAYMENT PLANThe Deferred Payment Plan allowsyou to pay 50 percent of your netbalance due for the current termon the payment due date and deferthe remaining 50 percent untillater in the semester. This plan isavailable to students who meet thefollowing eligibility requirements:

• Matriculated and registered for6 or more points

• Without a previously unsatisfac-tory University credit record

• Not in arrears (past due) for anyUniversity charge or loanThe plan includes a nonrefund-

able application fee of $50.00,which is to be included with theinitial payment on the paymentdue date.

Interest at a rate of 1 percentper month on the unpaid balancewill be assessed if payment is notmade in full by the final install-ment due date.

A late payment fee will beassessed on any late payments.

A separate deferred paymentplan application and agreement isrequired for each semester this planis used. The Deferred Payment Planwill be available at www.nyu.edu/bursar/forms in July for the fallsemester and in December for thespring semester.

For additional information,please visit the Office of the BursarWeb site at www.nyu.edu/bursar/paymentplans or call 212-998-2806.

TUITIONPAY PLANTuitionPay (formerly called AMS)is a payment plan administered bySallie Mae. The plan is open to allNYU students with the exceptionof the SCPS noncredit division.

This interest-free plan allows forall or a portion of a student’s edu-cational expenses (includingtuition, fees, room, and board) tobe paid in monthly installments.

The traditional Universitybilling cycle consists of one largelump sum payment due at thebeginning of each semester.TuitionPay is a budget plan thatenables a family to spread paymentsover the course of the academic year.By enrolling in this plan, youspread your fall semester tuitionpayments over a four-month period(June through September) and yourspring semester tuition paymentover another four-month period(November through February).

With this plan, you budget thecost of your tuition and/or hous-ing, after deducting any financialaid you will be receiving and/orany payments you have madedirectly to NYU.

A nonrefundable enrollmentfee of $50.00 is required whenapplying for the fall/springTuitionPay Plan. You must enrollin both the fall and spring plans.Monthly statements will be mailedby TuitionPay, and all paymentsshould be made directly to them.For additional information, con-tact TuitionPay at 800-635-0120or visit the NYU Bursar Web siteat www.nyu.edu/bursar.

Financial Aid New York University awards finan-cial aid in an effort to help studentsmeet the difference between theirown resources and the cost of educa-tion. All awards are subject to avail-ability of funds and the student’sdemonstrated need. Renewal of assis-tance depends on annual reevaluationof a student’s need, the availability offunds, the successful completion ofthe previous year, and satisfactoryprogress toward completion ofdegree requirements. In addition,students must meet the publishedfiling deadlines. Detailed informa-tion about financial aid is availableon the Office of Financial Aid Website, www.nyu.edu/financial.aid.A concise summary is also includedin the NYU Students Guide, availableat the Student Resource Center,Kimmel Center for University Life,60 Washington Square South, Suite210, and online at www.nyu.edu/students.guide.

Many awards are granted purelyon the basis of scholastic merit,while others are based on financialneed. It is frequently possible toreceive a combination of awardsbased on both. University scholar-ships or fellowships may be grantedby themselves or in conjunctionwith student loans or FederalWork-Study employment. Toensure that maximum sources ofavailable support will be investigat-ed, students must apply for finan-cial aid by the appropriate deadline.

It is the student’s responsibilityto supply true, accurate, and com-plete information to the Office ofFinancial Aid and to notify themimmediately of any changes or cor-rections in his or her financial situ-ation, enrollment status, orhousing status, including tuitionremission benefits, outside scholar-ships and grants, and state-spon-sored prepaid college savings plans.

A student who has received afinancial aid award must inform hisor her department and the Office ofFinancial Aid if he or she subse-quently decides to decline all or partof that award. To neglect to do somay prevent use of the award byanother student. If a student has notclaimed his or her award (has notenrolled) by the close of regular (notlate) registration and has notobtained written permission from hisor her department and the Office ofFinancial Aid for an extension, theaward may be canceled, and the stu-dent may become ineligible toreceive scholarship or fellowship aidin future years.

Determination of financialneed is also based on the numberof courses for which the studentindicates he or she intends to reg-ister. A change in registrationtherefore may necessitate anadjustment in financial aid.


HOW TO APPLYStudents must submit the FreeApplication for Federal StudentAid (FAFSA), and New York Stateresidents must also complete thepreprinted New York StateTuition Assistance Program (TAP)application. (The TAP applicationis also available on the Internetwhen using FAFSA on the Web.See www.nyu.edu/financial.aid/tap.)

The FAFSA (available online atwww.fafsa.ed.gov) is the basic formfor all student aid programs. Besure to complete all sections.Students should give permissionon the FAFSA for application datato be sent directly to New YorkUniversity (the NYU federal codenumber is 002785).

Students are encouraged to applyfor financial aid electronically—thefastest and most accurate method.See www.nyu.edu/financial.aid orwww.fafsa.ed.gov. Entering freshmenshould submit the application byFebruary 15 for the fall term or byNovember 1 for the spring term.Graduate students should consultthe Financial Aid Web site ortheir department for financial aiddeadlines.

Students requiring summerfinancial aid must submit a sum-mer aid application in addition tothe FAFSA and TAP application.The application, available inFebruary, can be obtained from theFinancial Aid Web site or theOffice of Financial Aid.

ELIGIBILITYEnrollment. To be considered forfinancial aid, students must beofficially admitted to NYU ormatriculated in a degree programand making satisfactory academicprogress toward degree require-ments. Students in certain certifi-cate or diploma programs mayalso be eligible for consideration.Generally, University-administeredaid is awarded to full-time students.Half-time students (enrolled forfewer than 12 but at least 6 creditpoints per semester) may be eligi-ble for a Federal Stafford Loan or aFederal PLUS Loan, but they mustalso maintain satisfactory academicprogress. Part-time undergraduatestudents may also be eligible forAid for Part-Time Study (APTS)(New York State residents only—separate application is necessary)or for a Pell Grant.

Renewal Eligibility. Financial aidawards are not automaticallyrenewed each year. Continuingstudents must submit a FAFSAeach year by the NYU deadline,continue to demonstrate financialneed, make satisfactory progresstoward degree requirements, andbe in good academic standing.

Citizenship. In order to be eligi-ble for aid from NYU and fromfederal and state governmentsources, students must be classifiedeither as U.S. citizens or as eligiblenoncitizens. Students are consid-ered to be eligible noncitizens forfinancial aid purposes if one of thefollowing conditions applies:1. U.S. permanent resident withan Alien Registration ReceiptCard I-551 (“green card”).2. Other eligible noncitizen withan Arrival-Departure Record (I-94) showing any one of the follow-ing designations: (a) “Refugee,”(b) “Indefinite Parole,”(c) “Humanitarian Parole,”(d) “Asylum Granted,” or(e) “Cuban-Haitian Entrant.”

Withdrawal. Those receiving fed-eral aid who withdraw completelymay be billed for remaining bal-ances resulting from the mandato-ry return of funds to the U.S.government. The amount of feder-al aid “earned” up to that point isdetermined by the withdrawaldate and a calculation based uponthe federally prescribed formula.Generally, federal assistance isearned on a pro-rata basis.

UNIVERSITY-SPONSOREDAND -ADMINISTEREDPROGRAMSThrough the generosity of itsalumni and other concerned citi-zens, as well as from funds sup-plied by the federal government,the University is able to providean extensive financial aid programfor its students. Awards are com-petitive and based on academicachievement, test scores, and, inmost cases, financial need.

Scholarships and GrantsScholarships and grants awardedby the University generally rangefrom $500 to $25,000. In addi-tion, the University has estab-lished separate scholarship fundsfor students in special situations of

merit or need. There is no specialapplication for NYU scholarships.All students are automatically con-sidered for academic (merit-based)and financial (need-based) scholar-ships after applying for admissionand financial aid. The FAFSA andthe admissions application containall the information needed forscholarship determination.

AnBryce Scholarship. Throughthe generosity of the AnBryceFoundation, this scholarship isawarded each year to a small num-ber of academically motivated stu-dents who demonstrate financialneed and are the first generation intheir family to attend college. Theaward covers up to the cost oftuition and is renewable over fouryears of undergraduate study atNYU. In addition to educationaland cultural activities, these schol-ars participate in a rich combina-tion of orientation and mentoringprograms.

Arch Award. This NYU scholar-ship is awarded each year to stu-dents who demonstrate financialneed and are committed to havinga positive impact on the world.The award helps students meetfull tuition needs and is renewableover four years of undergraduatestudy at NYU. The Office ofUndergraduate Admissions haspartnered with NYU’s WassermanCenter for Career Development tocreate a career development andinternship program for thesescholars that will introduce themto career options and help themdevelop career potential and mar-ketable professional skills.

Lewis Rudin City Scholars.NYU has established the LewisRudin City Scholars to recognizethe academic excellence and com-munity service of exceptionalgraduates from New York Cityhigh schools. Rudin Scholars willreceive a merit scholarship andmay also qualify for need-basedfinancial aid.

Martin Luther King, Jr.Scholars. This honor is offered toselect freshmen who demonstrateexceptional scholastic ability and acommitment to the principles ofDr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,including leadership, communityservice, humanitarianism, and


social progress. Martin LutherKing, Jr. Scholars are eligible toreceive a merit scholarship andmay also qualify for need-basedfinancial aid. They participate incultural and social events andcommunity service activities.Scholars also travel domesticallyand internationally and conductresearch projects.

New York University MeritScholarships. The Universitysponsors scholarships for finalistsin the annual National MeritScholarship Program. New YorkUniversity must be listed as thefirst choice of schools in order toqualify for New York UniversityMerit Scholarships.

The Reynolds Program in SocialEntrepreneurship. The ReynoldsProgram in Social Entrepreneurshipoffers 20 graduate fellowships and10 undergraduate scholarships eachyear. The program is a comprehen-sive initiative designed to equip thenext generation of social entrepre-neurial leaders and infrastructuredevelopers and managers with theskills, resources, and networkingopportunities needed to help solvesociety’s most intractable problemsin sustainable and scalable ways.The undergraduate scholarship pro-vides up to $40,000 over two yearsand dedicated curricular and cocur-ricular activities. Students mustsubmit an application for consider-ation. For more details, visitwww.nyu.edu/reynolds.

Part-Time EmploymentWasserman Center for CareerDevelopment.Most financial aidaward packages include work-study.This means that students are eligi-ble to participate in the FederalWork-Study Program and may earnup to the amount recommended intheir award package. Work-studywages are paid directly to the stu-dent on a biweekly basis and arenormally used for books, transporta-tion, and personal expenses.

It is not necessary to be award-ed work-study in order to use theservices of the Wasserman Center.All students may use the center assoon as they have paid their tuitiondeposit and may also wish to usethe center as a resource for summeremployment. Extensive listings ofboth on-campus and off-campusjobs are available. The Wasserman

Center for Career Development islocated at 133 East 13th Street,2nd Floor; 212-998-4730.

Resident Assistantships. Residentassistants reside in the residencehalls and are responsible for organ-izing, implementing, and evaluat-ing social and educational activities.Assistants also serve as peer coun-selors and sources of information fordormitory residents. Compensationmay include room and/or board,and/or a stipend. Applications andfurther information may beobtained from the Department ofResidential Education, New YorkUniversity, 75 Third Avenue, LevelC2, New York, NY 10003-5582;212-998-4311.

ALL OTHER SOURCESOF AIDState GrantsNew York State offers a wide vari-ety of grants and scholarships toresidents. Although application ismade directly to the state andgrants are awarded by the state,the amount each student is expect-ed to receive is estimated andtaken into account by theUniversity when assembling thestudent’s financial aid package.

New York State TuitionAssistance Program (TAP).Legal residents of the state of NewYork who are enrolled in a full-time degree program of at least 12credit points a term, or the equiva-lent, may be eligible for awardsunder this program. The awardvaries, depending on income andtuition cost.

Students applying for TAPmust do so via a FAFSA applica-tion (see the earlier How to Applysection). Return the completedapplication as instructed. Formore information about TAP, visitwww.nyu.edu/financial.aid/tap.html.

Aid for Part-Time Study(APTS). A financial aid programto help New York State residentspursuing part-time undergraduatedegree study offers awards inamounts of up to $2,000 per aca-demic year. The amount of anaward is determined by the institu-tion. To be eligible, the studentmust have filed a FAFSA anddemonstrated financial need, mustnot have exhausted his or her TAP

eligibility, must be otherwise eligi-ble for financial aid, and must beenrolled for 3 to 11 credit pointsper term. Applications are avail-able from the Office of FinancialAid or their Web site. The applica-tion deadline varies; please consultthe Office of Financial Aid.

Additional programs are listed atwww.hesc.com. For complete infor-mation, contact the New YorkHigher Education ServicesCorporation (HESC) toll-free at1-888-697-4372, or visit theWeb site at www.hesc.com.

States Other Than New York.Some students from outside NewYork State may qualify for fundsfrom their own state scholarshipprograms that can be used at NewYork University. These studentsshould contact their state financialaid agency (call 1-800-433-3243to get its telephone number andaddress) to ask about programrequirements and application pro-cedures. Students who receive aneligibility notice from their stateprogram should submit it to theNew York University Office ofFinancial Aid in advance ofregistration.

Federal Grants and BenefitsPell Grant Program. The FederalPell Grant Program provides assis-tance to undergraduate studentswho demonstrate financial needaccording to economic criteria andprogram requirements establishedby the federal government. To beeligible, students must enroll in adegree or approved certificate/diploma program and be matricu-lated for their first bachelor’sdegree. (Students are not eligibleif they have already completed abachelor’s degree.) By submittingthe Free Application for FederalStudent Aid (FAFSA), studentsare also applying for a FederalPell Grant.

Federal SupplementalEducational Opportunity Grants(SEOG). These federally fundedgrants are awarded to undergradu-ates whose financial need is sub-stantial. All FAFSA filers whoqualify are automatically consid-ered for this grant. However, fundsfor this program are very limited.


Veterans Benefits. Various pro-grams provide educational benefitsfor spouses, sons, and daughters ofdeceased or permanently disabledveterans as well as for veterans andin-service personnel who served onactive duty in the United StatesArmed Forces after January 1,1955. In these programs, theamount of benefits varies.

Applications and further infor-mation may be obtained from thestudent’s regional office of theDepartment of Veterans Affairs.Additional guidance may beobtained from the Office of theUniversity Registrar, 25 WestFourth Street, 1st Floor.

Scholarships and Grants fromOther OrganizationsIn addition to the sources of gift aiddescribed above, students may alsobe eligible for a private scholarshipor grant from an outside agency ororganizations. Some sources toexplore are employers, unions, pro-fessional organizations, and commu-nity and special interest groups.(The NYU Office of UndergraduateAdmissions Web site includes someexamples of such outside scholar-ships available to undergraduatesthat can be used at NYU. Visitadmissions.nyu.edu/financial.aid/scholarships.html.)

Federal LoansFederal Perkins Loan Program.New York University administersthe Federal Perkins Loan Program,supported by the federal govern-ment. The University determineseligibility for a Perkins loan basedon a student’s financial need andavailability of funds; students areconsidered for this loan when theyapply for financial aid. TheUniversity generally awardsPerkins loans to the neediest full-time students only.

Perkins loans are made possiblethrough a combination ofresources: an annual allocationfrom the U.S. Department ofEducation, a contribution fromNew York University, and repay-ments by previous borrowers.

The annual interest rate is cur-rently 5 percent, and interest doesnot accrue while the studentremains enrolled at least half time.

Federal Stafford Loan Program.The Federal Stafford Loan isobtained from a bank or otherlender (or from the U.S. Departmentof Education if a Federal Direct Loanis suggested) and is generallyinsured by both the state and federalgovernments. The total amount bor-rowed in any year may not exceedthe cost of education minus the totalfamily contribution and all otherfinancial aid received that year. Theinterest rate is fixed at 5.60 percent.Stafford loan payments are copayableto NYU and the student, and fundsare applied first to any outstandingbalance on the student’s account. Anorigination fee of up to 3 percentmay be deducted from the loanfunds.

Students may qualify for bothsubsidized and unsubsidizedStafford loans. The interest on theFederal Subsidized Stafford Loan ispaid by the U.S. governmentwhile the student is in school andremains enrolled at least half-time.The Federal Unsubsidized StaffordLoan terms and conditions areessentially the same as the subsi-dized loan except the federal gov-ernment does not pay the interestwhile the student is in school.Instead, the interest is accrued andadded to the principal of the loan.

Subsidized Stafford loans arebased strictly on financial need.During the first year of study, astudent may borrow up to a totalof $5,500 (combined subsidizedand unsubsidized), with no morethan $3,500 as the subsidizedamount. In subsequent years, thetotal is increased to $6,500 forsophomores (with no more than$4,500 as the subsidized amount),$7,500 for juniors and seniors(with no more than $5,500 as thesubsidized amount), and $20,500for graduate students (with nomore than $8,500 as the subsi-dized amount).

For independent undergraduatestudents and some dependentundergraduate students whose par-ents do not qualify for a PLUSloan, the Federal UnsubsidizedStafford Loan Program offers yet

more borrowing eligibility. Fordetails about additional unsubsi-dized amounts available and themaximum aggregate limits for allStafford loans combined, see ourWeb site at www.nyu.edu/financial.aid/stafford_unsub.html.

Federal PLUS Loan Program.The PLUS loan enables parents ofdependent undergraduate studentsand qualifying graduate studentsto borrow up to the full amount ofan NYU education minus otheraid. There is no aggregate loanlimit, and individual lenders willevaluate credit history. The inter-est rate is fixed at 8.50 percent.An origination fee of up to 3 per-cent will generally be deductedfrom the loan funds. PLUS loandisbursements are made copayableto NYU and the parent, and fundsare applied first to the currentyears outstanding balance on thestudents account.

Private LoansA private (nonfederal) loan may bea financing option for studentswho are not eligible for federal aidor who need additional fundingbeyond the maximum amountsoffered by federal loans. For moreinformation on the terms and con-ditions of the suggested privateloan (as well as applications), visitour Web site: www.nyu.edu/financial.aid/private-loans.php.

Employee Education PlansMany companies pay all or part ofthe tuition of their employeesunder tuition refund plans.Employed students attending theUniversity should ask their per-sonnel officers or training directorsabout the existence of a companytuition plan. Students who receivetuition reimbursement and NYUemployees who receive tuitionremission from NYU must notifythe Office of Financial Aid if theyreceive this benefit.

Liberal Studies and GlobalLiberal StudiesAdministration and Faculty

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Administration Fred S. Schwarzbach, Ph.D.University of LondonDeanMaster Teacher

Lucile Appert, Ph.D.Tulane UniversityAssociate Director of EducationalTechnology

Josiane Grégoire, J.D.Harvard UniversityAssistant Dean for Student Affairsand Enrollment Services

Leah Guarino-Ramirez, M.A.Academic Adviser

Wilnelia Gutierrez, M.P.A.New York UniversityExecutive Assistant to the Dean

Beth Haymaker, M.F.A.Indiana University (Bloomington)Associate Director of InternationalPrograms

Billy Helton, M.S.New Jersey Institute ofTechnologyDirector of Administration

Pamela Jefferson, B.A.New York UniversityStudent Activities Administrator

Paul Naour, Ph.D.Ohio State UniversityAssistant Dean for AcademicAdvising

Claudie Priva-Deshommes, B.S.New York UniversityAcademic Adviser

Joanne Rizzi, M.S.W.New York UniversityAssociate Director of StudentAffairs

Yenifer Romero Badia, B.S.Academic Adviser

Jen SanMiguel, M.A.University of the Arts LondonAcademic Administrator

Robert Squillace, Ph.D.Columbia UniversityAssistant Dean for AcademicAffairsMaster Teacher

Jeff Walker-Sherson, M.Ed.University of FloridaAcademic Adviser

Faculty Rochelle Almeida, Ph.D.St. John’s UniversityMaster Teacher

Joyce Apsel, Ph.D.University of RochesterMaster Teacher

Emily Bauman, Ph.D.University of PittsburghMaster Teacher

John Bell, M.A.University of MinnesotaMaster Teacher

Rhoda Berenson, Ph.D.New York UniversityMaster Teacher

Jacqueline Bishop, M.F.A.New York UniversityMaster Teacher

Andre Carrington, Ph.D.New York UniversityMaster Teacher

Davida Chang, M.Phil.Columbia UniversityMaster Teacher

Brian Culver, Ph.D.New York UniversityMaster Teacher

Nina d’Alessandro, M.A.New York UniversityMaster Teacher

Lindsay Davies, Ph.D.Temple UniversityMaster Teacher

Peter Diamond, Ph.D.Johns Hopkins UniversityMaster Teacher

Sean Eve, M.F.A.New York UniversityMaster Teacher

Robert Fitterman, M.A.Temple UniversityMaster Teacher

Miriam Frank, Ph.D.New York UniversityMaster Teacher

Ifeona Fulani, Ph.D.New York UniversityMaster Teacher

Robin Goldfin, M.F.A.New York UniversityMaster Teacher

Robert Gurland, Ph.D.New York UniversityProfessor Emeritus


Jessamyn Hatcher, Ph.D.Duke UniversityMaster Teacher

Brendan Hogan, Ph.D.New School for Social ResearchMaster Teacher

Susanna Horng, M.F.A.Sarah Lawrence CollegeMaster Teacher

Jacqueline Jaffe, Ph.D.Indiana UniversityMaster Teacher

Robert Jeske, Ph.D.University of WisconsinMaster Teacher

Gerceida Jones, Ph.D.New York UniversityMaster Teacher

Philip Kain, M.P.S.New York UniversityMaster Teacher

Karen Karbiener, Ph.D.Columbia UniversityMaster Teacher

Stephanie Kiceluk, Ph.D.Columbia UniversityMaster Teacher

Catherine King, M.S.University of MontanaMaster Teacher

William Klein, Ph.D.Johns Hopkins UniversityMaster Teacher

Gail Linsenbard, Ph.D.University of Colorado (Boulder)Master Teacher

Matt Longabucco, Ph.D.New York UniversityMaster Teacher

Julianne Lutz Warren, Ph.D.University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign)Master Teacher

Molly M. Martin, Ph.D.Columbia UniversityMaster Teacher

Heather Masri, Ph.D.New York UniversityMaster Teacher

James McBride, J.D.Benjamin Cardozo School of LawMaster Teacher

Afrodesia McCannon, Ph.D.University of California (Berkeley)Master Teacher

Ascension Mejorado, Ph.D.Complutense University of MadridMaster Teacher

Suzanne Menghraj, M.F.A.Columbia UniversityMaster Teacher

Walter Miller, M.A.Columbia UniversityProfessor Emeritus

Carley Moore, Ph.D.New York UniversityMaster Teacher

Patricio Navia, Ph.D.New York UniversityMaster Teacher

Roberta Newman, Ph.D.New York UniversityMaster Teacher

Lori Nicholas, M.S.New York UniversityMaster Teacher

Eugene Ostashevsky, Ph.D.Stanford UniversityMaster Teacher

Christopher Packard, Ph.D.New York UniversityMaster Teacher

Louis Pataki, Ph.D.Yale UniversityMaster Teacher

Albert Piacente, Ph.D.University of VirginiaMaster Teacher

James Polchin, Ph.D.New York UniversityMaster Teacher

Stephen Policoff, B.A.Wesleyan UniversityMaster Teacher

Joseph Portanova, Ph.D.Columbia UniversityMaster Teacher

Ronald Rainey, Ph.D.Columbia UniversityMaster Teacher

Nancy Reale, Ph.D.New York UniversityMaster Teacher

Michael Rectenwald, Ph.D.Carnegie Mellon UniversityMaster Teacher

J. Ward Regan, Ph.D.State University of New York(Stony Brook)Master Teacher

Martin Reichert, Ph.D.New York UniversityMaster Teacher

Tamuira Reid, M.F.A.Sarah Lawrence CollegeMaster Teacher

Anthony Reynolds, Ph.D.New York UniversityMaster Teacher

Fred Schwarzbach, Ph.D.University of LondonMaster Teacher

Michael Shenefelt, Ph.D.Columbia UniversityMaster Teacher

Robert Squillace, Ph.D.Columbia UniversityMaster Teacher

Cheryl Sterling, Ph.D.University of WisconsinMaster Teacher

Lenny Tevlin, Ph.D.CUNY Graduate CenterMaster Teacher

Tilottama Tharoor, Ph.D.New York UniversityMaster Teacher


Joseph Thometz, Ph.D.Graduate Theological Union(Berkeley)Master Teacher

Elayne Tobin, Ph.D.University of PittsburghMaster Teacher

Timothy Tomlinson, M.F.A.Columbia UniversityMaster Teacher

Shouleh Vatanabadi, Ph.D.State University of New York(Binghamton)Master Teacher

José Vázquez, Ph.D.CUNY Graduate CenterMaster Teacher

Philip Washburn, Ph.D.Columbia UniversityMaster Teacher

Heidi White, Ph.D.New School for Social ResearchMaster Teacher

Amy Wilkinson, Ph.D.University of Missouri (Columbia)Master Teacher

Rolf Wolfswinkel, Ph.D.University of Cape TownMaster Teacher

Mahnaz Yousefzadeh, Ph.D.State University of New York(Binghamton)Master Teacher

Calendar2009-2010For 2010-2011 calendar, visit www.nyu.edu/registrar/calendars

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2009All dates inclusive

Labor Day: holiday Monday September 7

Fall term begins Tuesday September 8

Last day for withdrawing from a coursewithout a “W” Monday September 28

Last day for filing or revokingPass/Fail option; last day forwithdrawing from a course with a “W” Monday November 9

Thanksgiving recess Thursday-Saturday November 26-28

Legislative day Tuesday December 15(classes meet on aThursday schedule;therefore, Tuesdayclasses do not meet)

Last day of classes Tuesday December 15

Reading day Wednesday December 16

Fall term final examinations Thursday-Wednesday December 17-23

Winter recess Thursday-Saturday December 24–January 16

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2010 Martin Luther King Jr. Day: holiday Monday January 18

Spring term begins Tuesday January 19

Last day for withdrawing from a coursewithout a “W” Monday February 8

Presidents’ Day: holiday Monday February 15

Spring recess Monday-Saturday March 15-20

Last day for filing or revokingPass/Fail option; last day forwithdrawing from a course with a “W” Monday March 29

Legislative day Tuesday May 4(classes meet on a Mondayschedule; therefore, Tuesdayclasses do not meet)

Last day of classes Tuesday May 4

Reading day Wednesday May 5

Spring term final examinations Thursday-Wednesday May 6-12

Commencement: conferring of degrees Wednesday May 12

2010 Summer Session I Monday-Friday May 17-June 25

Memorial Day: holiday Monday May 31

2010 Summer Session II Monday-Friday June 28-August 6

Independence Day: holiday Monday July 5

Additional Important Calendar Dates:1. For refund schedule, see Refund Period Schedule in the Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid section of this bulletin.2. For registration and drop/add schedules, consult the LS Advising Center, 726 Broadway, 6th Floor.

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110 East 14th Street6 Palladium Hall

140 East 14th Streeta Wasserman Center forCareer Development133 East 13th Street

7 113 University Place8 838 Broadway9 7 East 12th Street10 Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò

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120 East 12th Street12 Third Avenue North

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13 Rubin Residence Hall35 Fifth Avenue

14 Bronfman Center7 East 10th Street

15 Brittany Residence Hall55 East 10th Street

16 Lillian Vernon CreativeWriters House58 West 10th Street

17 Alumni Hall33 Third Avenue

18 Barney Building34 Stuyvesant Street

19 13 University Place20 Cantor Film Center

36 East Eighth Street21 Deutsches Haus

42 Washington Mews22 Weinstein Residence Hall

11 University Place23 10 Astor Place24 Glucksman Ireland House

1 Washington Mews25 a Institute of French Studies

15 Washington Mewsb La Maison Française16 Washington Mews

26 Straus Institute for theAdvancement of Lawand Society22 Washington Square North

27 19 Washington Square North–NYU Abu Dhabi

28 One-half Fifth Avenue29 1-6 Washington Square North

a Silver School of Social Work1 Washington Square North

b Graduate School of Artsand Science6 Washington Square North

30 Rufus D. Smith Hall25 Waverly Place

31 Seventh Street Residence Hall40 East Seventh Street

32 111, 113A Second Avenue33 Silver Center Block

a Silver Center forArts and Science100 Washington Square East/33 Washington Place

b Grey Art Gallery100 Washington Square East

c Waverly Building24 Waverly Place

d Brown Building29 Washington Place

34 Kimball Blocka Kimball Hall246 Greene Street

b Torch Club18 Waverly Place

c 285 Mercer Streetd Copy Central283 Mercer Street

35 Broadway Blocka 715 Broadwayb 719 Broadwayc 721 Broadwayd 1 Washington Placee 5 Washington Place

36 726 Broadwaya College of Nursingb Liberal Studies Programc Student Health Center

37 411 Lafayette Street38 48 Cooper Square39 20 Cooper Square40 Hayden Residence Hall

33 Washington Square West41 Education Block

a Pless Hall82 Washington Square East

b Pless Annex82 Washington Square East(26 Washington Place)

c Bookstore18 Washington Place

d East Building239 Greene Street

e Education Building35 West Fourth Street

f Faye’s @ the Square45 West Fourth Street

g Goddard Hall79 Washington Square East

42 Student Services Blocka 25 West Fourth Streetb 240 Greene Streetc 242 Greene Streetd Public Safety14 Washington Place

e 14A Washington Placef 10 Washington Placeg 8 Washington Placeh 19 West Fourth Street

43 Meyer Blocka Meyer Hall4 Washington Place

b Psychology Building6 Washington Place

44 133 MacDougal Streeta Wilf Hallb Provincetown Playhouse

45 Vanderbilt Hall40 Washington Square South

46 Judson Blocka Kevorkian Center50 Washington Square South

b Skirball Department53 Washington Square South

c King Juan Carlos I Center53 Washington Square South

d Furman Hall245 Sullivan Street

47 58 Washington Square South48 Kimmel Center for

University Life60 Washington Square Southa Skirball Center for thePerforming Arts

49 Bobst Library70 Washington Square South

50 Schwartz Plaza51 Shimkin Hall

50 West Fourth Streeta Jeffery S. GouldWelcome Center

52 Kaufman ManagementCenter44 West Fourth Street

53 Gould Plaza54 Tisch Hall

40 West Fourth Street55 Courant Institute

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58 D’Agostino Hall110 West Third Street

59 561 La Guardia Place60 Mercer Street Residence

240 Mercer Street61 Mail Services

547 La Guardia Place62 Washington Square Village, 1-463 530 La Guardia Place64 Off-Campus Housing

4 Washington Square Village65 665 Broadway66 Second Street Residence Hall

1 East Second Street67 University Plaza68 Silver Towers

100, 110 Bleecker Street69 Coles Sports and

Recreation Center181 Mercer Street

70 194, 196 Mercer Street71 Puck Building

295 Lafayette Streeta Wagner Graduate Schoolof Public Service

NOT SHOWNBroome Street Residence400 Broome StreetButterick Building161 Sixth AvenueGramercy Green316 Third AvenueGreenwich Hotel636 Greenwich StreetLafayette Street Residence80 Lafayette StreetTwenty-sixth Street Residence334 East 26th StreetUniversity Court334 East 25th StreetWoolworth Building15 Barclay Street

Alphabetical List(Numbers in parentheses correspondto the Key to Buildings and map)

BY BUILDING NAMEAlumni Hall33 Third Avenue (17)Barney Building34 Stuyvesant Street (18)Bobst Library70 Washington Square South (49)Bookstore18 Washington Place (40c)Brittany Residence Hall55 East 10th Street (15)Bronfman Center7 East 10th Street (14)Broome Street Residence400 Broome Street (not shown)Brown Building29 Washington Place/245 Greene Street (33d)Butterick Building161 Sixth Avenue (not shown)Cantor Film Center36 East Eighth Street (20)Carlyle Court25 Union Square West (1)Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò24 West 12th Street (10)Coles Sports andRecreation Center181 Mercer Street (69)Copy Central283 Mercer Street (34d)Coral Towers129 Third Avenue (2)Courant Institute251 Mercer Street (55)D’Agostino Hall110 West Third Street (58)

Deutsches Haus42 Washington Mews (21)East Building239 Greene Street (41d)Education Building35 West Fourth Street (41e)Faye’s @ the Square45 West Fourth Street (41f)Founders Hall120 East 12th Street (11)Furman Hall245 Sullivan Street (46d)Glucksman Ireland House1 Washington Mews (24)Goddard Hall79 Washington Square East (41g)Gould Plaza (53)Jeffrey S. Gould Welcome Center50 West Fourth Street (51a)Gramercy Green316 Third Avenue (not shown)Greenwich Hotel636 Greenwich Street (not shown)Hayden Residence Hall33 Washington Square West (40)Housing383 Lafayette Street (57)Institute of French Studies15 Washington Mews (25a)Kaufman Management Center44 West Fourth Street (52)Kevorkian Center50 Washington Square South (46a)Kimball Hall246 Greene Street (34a)Kimmel Center forUniversity Life60 Washington Square South (48)King Juan Carlos I Center53 Washington Square South (46c)La Maison Française16 Washington Mews (25b)Lafayette Street Residence80 Lafayette Street (not shown)Lillian Vernon CreativeWriters House58 West 10th Street (16)Mail Services547 La Guardia Place (61)Mercer Street Residence240 Mercer Street (60)Meyer Hall4 Washington Place (43a)Moses Center for Studentswith Disabilities715 Broadway (33b)Off-Campus Housing4 Washington Square Village (64)Palladium Hall140 East 14th Street (6)Pless Annex26 Washington Place (41b)Pless Hall82 Washington Square East (41a)Provincetown Playhouse133 MacDougal Street (44b)Psychology Building6 Washington Place (43b)Public Safety14 Washington Place (42d)Puck Building295 Lafayette Street (71)Rubin Residence Hall35 Fifth Avenue (13)Rufus D. Smith Hall25 Waverly Place (30)Schwartz Plaza (50)Second Street Residence Hall1 East Second Street (66)Seventh Street Residence Hall40 East Seventh Street (31)Shimkin Hall50 West Fourth Street (51)Silver Center for Arts and Science100 Washington Square East/33 Washington Place (33a)

Silver Towers100, 110 Bleecker Street (68)Skirball Department53 Washington Square South (46b)Straus Institute for theAdvancement for Law and Society22 Washington Square North (26)Student Health Center726 Broadway (36)Student Services Center25 West Fourth Street (42a)Third Avenue NorthResidence Hall75 Third Avenue (12)Thirteenth Street Residence Hall47 West 13th Street (3)Tisch Hall40 West Fourth Street (54)Torch Club18 Waverly Place (34b)Twenty-sixth Street Residence334 East 26th Street (not shown)Undergraduate AdmissionsGould Welcome Center50 West Fourth Street (51a)University Court334 East 25th Street (not shown)University Hall110 East 14th Street (5)University Plaza (67)Vanderbilt Hall40 Washington Square South (45)Washington Square Village,1-4 (62)Wasserman Center forCareer Development133 East 13th Street (6a)Waverly Building24 Waverly Place (33c)Weinstein Residence Hall11 University Place (22)Woolworth Building15 Barclay Street (not shown)

BY STREET10 Astor Place (23)665 Broadway (65)715 Broadway (35a)719 Broadway (35b)721 Broadway (35c)838 Broadway (8)20 Cooper Square (39)48 Cooper Square (38)7 East 12th Street (9)One-half Fifth Avenue (28)14 East Fourth Street (56)145 Fourth Avenue (4)240 Greene Street (42b)242 Greene Street (42c)411 Lafayette Street (37)530 La Guardia Place (63)561 La Guardia Place (59)194, 196 Mercer Street (70)285 Mercer Street (34c)111, 113A Second Avenue (32)13 University Place (19)113 University Place (7)1 Washington Place (35d)5 Washington Place (35e)8 Washington Place (42g)10 Washington Place (42f)14, 14A Washington Place (41d,e)1-6 Washington Square North (29)19 Washington Square North (27)22 Washington Square North (26)58 Washington Square South (47)19 West Fourth Street (42h)25 West Fourth Street (42a)

Travel Directions to theWashington Square Campus*

7 4 • T R A V E L D I R E C T I O N S

Lexington Avenue SubwayLocal to Astor Place Station. Walkwest on Astor Place to Broadway,then south on Broadway toWaverly Place, and west onWaverly Place to WashingtonSquare.

Broadway SubwayLocal to Eighth Street Station.Walk south on Broadway toWaverly Place, then west onWaverly Place to WashingtonSquare.

Sixth or Eighth Avenue SubwayTo West Fourth Street-WashingtonSquare Station. Walk east on WestFourth Street or Waverly Place toWashington Square.

Seventh Avenue SubwayLocal to Christopher Street-Sheridan Square Station. Walkeast on West Fourth Street toWashington Square.

Port Authority Trans-Hudson(PATH)To Ninth Street Station. Walksouth on Avenue of the Americas(Sixth Avenue) to Waverly Place,then east to Washington Square.

Fifth Avenue BusBuses numbered 2, 3, and 5 toEighth Street and University Place.Walk south to Washington Square.Bus numbered 1 to Broadway andNinth Street. Walk south onBroadway to Waverly Place andwest to Washington Square.

Eighth Street Crosstown BusBus numbered 8 to UniversityPlace. Walk south to WashingtonSquare.

Broadway BusBus numbered 6 to Waverly Place.Walk west to Washington Square.

*See Washington Square Campus mapand key for specific addresses.

Frequently Called Numberswww.nyu.eduls.nyu.edugls.nyu.edu

7 5 • F R E Q U E N T L Y C A L L E D N U M B E R S

Admissions (Undergraduate)212-998-4500665 Broadway

Bobst Library (Information)212-998-250570 Washington Square South

Bookstore, Main212-998-4667, 466818 Washington Place

Bursar212-998-280025 West Fourth Street, 1st Floor

Campus Safety andTransportation Services212-998-2222; 212-998-2220(TTY)14 Washington Place

Counseling and BehavioralHealth Services212-998-4780726 Broadway, Suite 471

Disabilities, Students with212-998-4980 (voice and TTY)719 Broadway, 2nd Floor

Employment, Student212-998-4730Wasserman Center for CareerDevelopment, 133 East 13th Street,2nd Floor

Financial Aid212-998-444425 West Fourth Street, 1st Floor

Health Center, Student212-443-1000726 Broadway, 3rd and 4th Floors

Housing (University)212-998-4600383 Lafayette Street, 1st Floor

Housing (Off-Campus)212-998-46204 Washington Square Village

Information—Jeffrey S. GouldWelcome Center212-998-4636Shimkin Hall, 50 West Fourth Street,1st Floor

International Students andScholars, Office for212-998-4720561 La Guardia Place

Lost and Found212-998-1305Department of Public Safety14 Washington Place

Registrar, Office of theUniversity212-998-485025 West Fourth Street, 1st Floor

Ticket Central212-998-4999Kimmel Center for University Life60 Washington Square South,Suite 206

Wellness Exchange, NYU212-443-9999999 (on-campus phone)www.nyu.edu/999726 Broadway, Suite 402

Index

7 6 • I N D E X

AAbroad, study

GLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-38LS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Academic advisementGLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39LS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Academic integrity . . . . . . . 47-48

Academic opportunities,additional, GLS . . . . . . . . . . 40-41

Academic policies andprocedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44-51

Academic programGLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 28-36LS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 16-22

Academic progress . . . . . . . . . . 47

Academic support services . . . . 48

Accreditation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

AdministrationLS and GLS . . . . . . . 11, 13, 67NYU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11

Admission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-60GLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56-57LS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-56

Advanced standingcredits . . . . . . . . . . . 45-47, 59-60

Advisement, academicGLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39LS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Advising Center, LS . . . . . . 24, 39

Affirmative action policy . . . . . . 9

Albert (online courseregistration). . . . . . . 24, 39, 44, 45,

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49, 62

Alumni activities . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Arrears policy . . . . . . . . . . . 50, 62

Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Auditing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Awards and honors, studentGLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42LS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

BB.A./M.A., acceleratedprogram . . . . . . . . . . . . 29, 40-41

Board of Trustees. . . . . . . . . 10-11

Bookstores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

CCalendar, academic . . . . . . . 70-71

Campus map . . . . . . . . . . . . 72-73

Campus safety andtransportation services . . . . . . . 75

Campus visits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Career services . . . . . . . . . . 53, 65

Change of program . . . . . . . . . . 45

College Learning Center . . . . . . 48

Computer services and Internetresources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Conduct and discipline,student . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48-49

Counseling and health services . 54

Courses, requiredGLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-35LS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-20

Curriculum requirementsGLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-29LS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

DDeadlines, admission, GLS . . . . 56

Deferred Payment Plan. . . . . . . 63

Degree requirementsGLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35LS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Dining services . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Diploma arrears policy . . . . 50, 62

Disabilities, services for studentswith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

EEarly Decision Plan,GLS admission . . . . . . . . . . 56-57

ElectivesGLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-36LS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-22

Electronic studentnewsletter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 52

Employee education plans. . . . . 66

Employment, student . . . . . . . . 65

Enrollment process . . . . . . . . . . 60

Enrollment verification,request for. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Examination,credit by . . . . . . . . . 45-47, 59-60

Examinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

FFaculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67-69

Faculty advisersGLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39LS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Family Educational Rights andPrivacy Act (FERPA). . . . . . 49-50

Financial aid . . . . . . 57-58, 63-66

Frequently called numbers . . . . 75

GGlobal Liberal Studies B.A. (GLS)

Academic opportunities,additional . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-41Academic policies andprocedures. . . . . . . . . . . . 44-51Academic program . . 12, 28-36Advisement, academic . . . . . 39Awards and honors . . . . . . . . 42International programs andstudy abroad . . . . . . . . . . 37-38Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44-45

Grants and scholarships. . . . 64-66

7 7 • I N D E X

Grievances, student . . . . . . 45, 47

Guest accommodations . . . . . . . 58

HHealth insurance . . . . . . 54, 61-62

Health services . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

IImmunizationrequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-51

Independent study . . . . . . . . . . 47

International credentials, appli-cants withGLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57LS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-56

International programs and studyabroadGLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-38LS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

International Students andScholars, Office for . . . . . . . . . . 53

Introduction toGlobal Liberal Studies B.A. . 12Liberal Studies Program. . . . 12New York University . . . . 5-11

LLeave of absence . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Liberal Studies AdvisingCenter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 39

Liberal StudiesAcademic policies andprocedures. . . . . . . . . . . . 44-51Academic program . . 12, 16-22Advisement, academic . . . . . 24Awards and honors . . . . . . . . 26International programs andstudy abroad. . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Transition requirements andprocedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Libraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

MMap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72-73

NNew York UniversityAdministration . . . . . . . . . 9-11Board of Trustees . . . . . . 10-11Deans and directors . . . . . . . 10Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72-73Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Travel directions. . . . . . . . . . 74

OOnline course registration(Albert) . . . 24, 39, 44, 45, 49, 62

PPlagiarism . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47, 48

RReadmission of formerstudents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Refund of tuition . . . . . 45, 62-63

Religious and spiritualresources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Religious policies . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Residency requirement, LS . . . . 22

Resident assistantships . . . . . . . 65

SSafety on campus . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Scholarships and grants . . . . 64-66

Services, New YorkUniversity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Student activities. . . . . . 14, 52-53

Student conduct anddiscipline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48-49

Student life resources. . . . . . 52-53

Study abroad and internationalprogramsGLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-38LS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Summer session . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

TTelephone numbers, frequentlycalled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Testing, required . . . . . . . . . 58-59

Transcripts, official . . . . . . . . . . 49

Transition requirements andprocedures, LS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Travel directions to theWashington Square campus . . . 74

Tuition and fees. . . . . . . . . . 61-63

TuitionPay plan . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

VVeterans benefits. . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Visas, student . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

WWasserman Center for CareerServices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53, 65

Weapons and firearms policy . . 50

Wellness Exchange . . . . 14, 54, 75

Withdrawal from courses. . . 62-63

Writing Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Writing proficiencyrequirement . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 44

YYellow Ribbon GI EducationEnhancement Programs . . . . . . 51

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