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NYU Washington, DC Pre-Departure Orientation, Spring 2013
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NYU Washington, DC Pre-Departure Orientation, Spring 2013
NYU Washington – Quick Facts One of NYU’s 13 Global Academic Centers.
Students attend for one semester or full academic year.
Courses taught in NYU’s own academic facilities, by locally-hired faculty.
Classroom learning supplemented by field trips, excursions, internships, and community service.
For Spring 2013: Currently 20 students, with growth potential up to 50-60 students
Eventually, the Center will house 120+ students each semester:
All upper class students (sophomores-seniors), from all of the NYU schools, representing many different majors
Visiting Students from other US Colleges and Universities
Full-time professional staff provides high quality student support services.
NYU Washington, DC – Staff
Lauren Sinclair Program Manager
Academics
Candice Clawson Program Manager
Student Life
Kofi Ofori Assistant Director
Finance/Administration
Michael Ulrich, Ph.D. Director
NYU Washington, DC – Staff
Najmah Ahmad Residential Life Coordinator
(live-in)
Sruti Ramadugu Program Manager
Tom McIntyre Assistant Director External Relations
and Internships
Evelyn Kelly Residential Life Administrator
(live-in)
NYU Washington – Location
NYU Washington – Academics Register for 12-18 credits, not including waitlisted courses!
Internship and Washington DC Culture Course :
4 credits
Must be taken for a letter grade
Mandatory for all students participating in an internship
May be paid or unpaid
NO UNAUTHORIZED ABSENCES. Any unauthorized absences will result in a 3% grade reduction.
Wait for syllabi before planning personal travel! Site visits & field trips (often on Fridays) are considered required class time.
Exams may NOT be taken early/late.
Unless otherwise notified, ALL of your books will be purchasable during your orientation in DC.
NYU Washington – Internships Internships are a hallmark of the NYU
Washington, DC program. Although they are not mandatory, we suspect that nearly 100% of our students in DC will elect to intern while in our nation’s capital. NYU Washington, DC has cultivated a special relationship with alums, friends and others to provide special opportunities for our students. This includes preferential treatment in the application process at selection placement sites.
For additional internship placements to consider, visit the internships section of our program's webpage.
Also, be sure to complete your internship survey!
NYU Washington – Leadership NYU Washington DC Student Advisory Board:
Comprised of students interested in planning programs, providing program feedback, and enhancing their experience in Washington DC
Bi-weekly meetings
Open to all who are interested
Volunteering Opportunities
Student Life staff will work with local organizations to identify charitable volunteering and community service opportunities
NYChew: Weekly service project started by students this semester to make sandwiches that are delivered to the homeless by a local agency
Student Senator’s Council: International Ambassador [?]
Hold office hours and communicate with student constituency, faculty, and staff
Create and lead a mid-semester student feedback session
Collaborate with and stay connected to the NY-based council and Ambassadors at other sites
NYU Washington – Spring 2013 Calendar*
*Note: All dates are subject to change.
January 6-25 January 30
J-Term Spring Semester Student Arrival
January 31 Orientation Begins
February 4
Classes Begin
February 18
Holiday: Presidents' Day (No Classes)
March 18-24
Spring Recess
May 17
Last Day of Classes (Make-up Day for Presidents' Day)
May 18-19
Reading Days
May 20-22
Final Exams
May 23 Student Departure
NYU Washington – Arrival ARRIVAL
You must arrange for your own transportation from the airport to NYU Washington DC
Arrival instructions will be provided prior to departure
CHECK-IN
All students MUST check-in ON arrival day (January 6th for J-term and January 30th for Spring semester) by 5pm.
Housing is only available for dates of the program:
J-term: 9am on January 6th – January 25th @ 12 noon.
Sping: 9am on January 30th – May 23rd @ 12 noon.
If you arrive early or depart late, you must find your own accommodations.
ORIENTATION
Orientation is MANDATORY. Spring orientation begins on the evening of January 30st through February 3rd.
February 18th is a holiday (Presidents’ Day).
Classes begin February 4th.
NYU Washington – Housing Housing is mandatory and guaranteed for all students
Six floors of the new Academic Center are residences.
Most students will share four-person suites.
Each suite will have two bedrooms (two students per bedroom), a full bathroom, a furnished kitchen, and a living/dining area.
Housing assignments are NOT first-come, first-serve; they are based on the Online Housing Questionnaire.
All bedrooms/apartments are gender neutral
We will attempt to honor all mutual roommate requests
Assignments will be emailed about 2 weeks before arrival
A limited number of single-occupancy studios are available. Priority for these rooms will go to students with a documented need (through the Moses Center) for a single space.
Singles are small, efficiency-style studios a private kitchen and bathroom.
The academic center is a non-smoking building.
There is NOT a meal plan or dining hall at NYU Washington.
NYU Washington – Security NYU’s center is monitored by security guards 24 hours a day,
7 days a week.
There is ALWAYS an NYU staff member on duty, in New York and Washington, DC.
You will be given a phone number to call in emergencies during on-site Orientation.
Help us keep you safe. Follow all staff recommendations:
Don’t invite strangers into the residence. Your guests should always be in your company.
Always lock your doors.
Don’t ever hitchhike.
Don’t leave your street smarts in NYC!
Additional safety/security information will be covered during your on-site orientation in DC.
NYU Washington – Packing Packing Suggested packing lists will be posted on the blog during the summer You’re only going to be in DC for a short time! Only bring what’s absolutely necessary Check baggage allowances with your travel provider Don’t bring anything you’d hate to lose Remember: you’ll want to bring extra things back!
Shipping YES, you may ship items, within ONE WEEK of arrival: NYU Washington, DC ATTN: [YOUR NAME] 1307 L Street NW Washington, DC 20005 (*this will be your mailing address all semester/year)
Clothes to pack DC winters are a bit milder than New York, but be prepared for cold weather (including snow!). Spring will be gorgeous! Be sure to pack plenty of business-appropriate clothing for your internship!
NYU Washington – Excursions NYU Washington staff will arrange a variety of
activities for all students
Planned trips to explore various parts of DC and the surrounding area
Generally included in the cost of your program!
Examples of some potential trips:
Arlington National Cemetery
The Kennedy Center
Local Shows and Plays
National Monuments and Parks
The Phillips Collection
The Smithsonian Institution
The US Capitol Building
The White House
Destinations vary by semester, and are not guaranteed to repeat each semester.
NYU Washington – Billing Just like a semester at NYU in New York
eBills ONLY - sent to your NYU email address
You must register for at least 12 credits, NOT including waitlisted courses, for your bill/financial aid to be correct!
J-term tuition will be due December 10th.
Spring 2013 bills will be generated in mid-December
You can authorize a parent or other individual to have access to your eBill
Payment is made directly to the NYU Bursar
Estimated Housing Charge: All students are charged the same housing charge on your first bill – the cost of a double room.
This is NOT an indication of your actual housing assignment
For students assigned to a single studio apartment, a new eBill for the remaining balance will be sent 2-3 weeks into the semester
Questions about payments? Visit the NYU Bursar’s Website
General Inquiries
Alejandro Martí
NYU Office of Global Programs
110 East 14th Street, Lower Level
New York, NY 10003
V: (212) 992-9935 or (212) 998-4433
F: (212) 995-4103
Candice Clawson (Student Life)
Lauren Sinclair (Academics)
Tom McIntyre (for all internship placement inquiries)
NYU Public Safety
(212) 998-2222
NYU Washington – Contacts
NYU Washington – Things to Do Confirm your spot in the program
($500 deposit and Confirmation Form)
Read all What’s Next blog posts!
Submit all required forms by the deadlines listed on the blog
Register for courses through Albert
Notify NYU Housing to cancel housing in NYC
Book your travel
Enjoy your time in Washington, DC!
Join the Global Ambassadors when you return!
Thank you!
Questions?
