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The University

New York University (NYU) was founded in 1831 by Albert Gallatin, Secretary of the Treasury under Thomas Jefferson; he believed that the place for a university was not in the seclusion of cloistered halls but in the throbbing heart of a great city. NYU draws top students from every state and more than 133 other countries. The distinguished academic atmosphere attracts the teachers, and the teachers and the atmosphere together attract students who are capable of benefiting from both. Eighty-seven percent of recent NYU graduates say they are either enrolled in a postbaccalaureate program or are planning to do so within the next five years. The faculty includes world-famous scholars, researchers, and artists, among them Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and National Science Foundation members. NYU is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities. Full professors teach on both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Eight undergraduate schools and colleges provide extensive offerings in a wide range of subjects: more than 2,500 courses in more than 160 major fields are available to NYUs full-time undergraduates. The average class size is under 30, and the faculty-student ratio is 1:11benefits generally associated with a much smaller institution.

NYUs residence hall program is an important aspect of the total educational experience. Approximately 12,500 undergraduate students live in twenty-one University residence halls, seven of which are reserved exclusively for freshmen. All freshmen who request housing on their admission application and meet all deadlines are guaranteed housing accommodations during all their years of undergraduate study. Freshmen are not required to live on campus, and many students live in private apartments off campus.

The traditions of campus lifenearly 400 clubs, fourteen fraternities and six sororities, and athletics and other activitiesare very much a part of the University. Students have the opportunity to write for the campus newspaper and to work with the Universitys radio station, WNYU-FM. The Jerome S. Coles Sports and Recreation Center and the Palladium Athletic Facility serve the recreational needs of all students. Coles provides the setting for seventy-five intramural sports teams and is the home of NYUs twenty intercollegiate teams. NYU and eight other private, urban research universities have formed a varsity league, the University Athletic Association. The athletic program includes mens basketball, fencing, golf, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis, track and cross-country, volleyball, and wrestling and womens basketball, cross-country, fencing, golf, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis, track, and volleyball.

Location

NYUs undergraduate center is located in historic Greenwich Village, which is virtually an extension of the University. Greenwich Village, traditionally a community of artists and intellectuals, is famous for its contributions to the fine arts, literature, and drama and for its small-scale, European style of living. NYUs campus is within minutes of off-Broadway drama and dance, boutiques, art galleries, coffeehouses, restaurants, clubs, bookstores, record stores, SoHo, Little Italy, Chinatown, and world-renowned museums and libraries. Intellectual stimulation abounds.

Through course work and outside activities, students can enjoy all of the advantages of New York City. As an international center of finance, culture, and communications, New York City offers unmatched educational, internship, and social opportunities. NYUs campus is perhaps one campus in America that could not be mistaken for any other.

Majors and Degrees

The College of Arts and Science awards B.A. and B.S. degrees in Africana studies, anthropology, anthropology-linguistics, art history, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, cinema studies (in conjunction with Tisch School of the Arts), classical civilization and Hellenic studies, classical civilization-anthropology, classics, classics-art history, comparative literature, computer science, dramatic literature, East Asian studies, economics, economics and computer science, economics and mathematics, engineering (biomedical, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, environmental, and mechanical, in conjunction with Stevens Institute of Technology), English, English and American literature, environmental studies, European and Mediterranean studies, French, French and linguistics, gender and sexuality studies, German, German and linguistics, Greek, Hebrew language and literature, Hellenic studies, history, international relations, Italian, Italian and linguistics, Jewish history and civilization, journalism, language and mind, Latin, Latin American studies, Latino studies, linguistics, Luso-Brazilian language and literature, mathematics, mathematics and computer science, medieval and Renaissance studies, metropolitan studies, Middle Eastern and Islamic studies, music, neural science, philosophy, physics, politics, psychology, religious studies, Romance languages, Russian and Slavic studies, self-designed honors major, social and cultural analysis, sociology, South Asian studies, Spanish, Spanish and linguistics, and urban design and architecture studies. Preprofessional programs are available in dentistry, law, medicine, optometry, and podiatry. A B.S./B.E. program in engineering in a dual-degree program with the Stevens Institute of Technology and a seven-year B.A./D.D.S. program are available.

The Leonard N. Stern School of Business awards the B.S. degree in accounting, actuarial science, economics, finance, information systems, management and organizational behavior, marketing, and statistics.

The Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development awards the B.S. degree in applied psychology, communication (with a major in media, culture, and communications), education (with majors in childhood education/childhood special education, early childhood education/early childhood special education, and secondary education, with a teaching specialization in English, foreign languages, mathematics, science, or social studies), health (with a major in nutrition and food studies with specializations in food and restaurant management, food studies, and nutrition and dietetics), and speech pathology. In the area of arts professions, Steinhardt offers the B.F.A. degree in studio art and teaching art (all grades), the B.S. in educational theater, and the B.Mus. in instrumental, music business, music education, music technology, music theory and composition, piano (classical and jazz), and voice (classical voice and music theater).

Tisch School of the Arts awards the B.A. degree in cinema studies (film history, theory, and criticism) and the B.F.A. in dance, dramatic writing, film and television (animation, film, television, and video), photography and imaging, recorded music, and theater (acting, directing, musical theater, and technical management).

The Silver School of Social Work awards the B.S. degree in social work.

At the Gallatin School of Individualized Study, students under the mentorship of faculty advisers create and refine their own plans of study by combining Gallatin courses with courses at other schools within NYU, independent studies, and internships and, upon completion, receive a B.A. degree.

The School of Continuing and Professional Studies offers the B.S. degree in sports management and leisure studies, the B.S. degree in hotel and tourism management, and the B.A. degree for adults.

The College of Nursing awards the B.S. degree in nursing.

The General Studies Program is an interdisciplinary liberal arts program offered to a select group of students chosen by the NYU Admissions Committee. After successful completion of this program, students move on as juniors into the school or college to which they originally applied.

Academic Programs

Requirements for graduation vary among departments and schools. A liberal arts core curriculum is an integral part of all areas of concentration. The baccalaureate degree requires completion of at least 128 credits. The University calendar is organized on the traditional semester system, including two 6-week summer sessions. Some divisions offer part-time programs during the day and evening and on weekends.

Off-Campus Programs

Through its eight undergraduate schools and colleges, the University administers a number of programs abroad, including those at NYU sites in Argentina, China, the Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Italy, and Spain, with a future site planned in Tel Aviv, Israel. Exchange programs with several historically black colleges in the U.S. and thirty exchange programs with urban universities around the world are also offered.

Academic Facilities

NYUs Bobst Library, one of the largest open-stack research libraries in the world, has more than 40 miles of open stacks housing over 3.6 million volumes. Among the collections in Bobst are the Avery R. Fisher Center for Music and Media, the Microfilm Center, and the largest official depository of United Nations records and publications outside of the UN itself. Bobst is one of eight NYU libraries that together hold more than 4.9million volumes. La Maison Franaise, the Deutsches Haus, the Lewis L. and Loretta Brennen Glucksman Ireland House, the Hagop Kervorkian Center for Near Eastern Studies, the Casa Italiana, the King Juan Carlos I of Spain Center, and the Lillian Vernon Center for International Affairs broaden the range of international programs on campus. The Grey Art Gallery and Study Center, the Universitys fine arts museum, presents six or seven innovative exhibitions each year that encompass all aspects of the visual arts.

Costs

For 200708, tuition and fees were $35,290, and average room and board costs were $11,780. Books and supplies cost about $700, and personal expenses total between $500 and $1000.

Financial Aid

Financial aid at NYU comes from many sources. All students are encouraged to apply for financial assistance or one of NYUs innovative financing plans. Seventy-seven percent of NYUs full-time undergraduates receive financial assistance. Each year, approximately 2,500 entering freshmen are awarded scholarships based on academic promise and/or financial need. The University may offer a package of aid that includes scholarships or grants, loans, or work-study programs. NYU requires the submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The deadline for filing this financial aid form is February15 for the fall semester and November1 for the spring semester. An estimated financial aid package is available to early decision admitted students. The early decision financial aid application is included in the admissions packet or online at http://www.nyu.edu/financial.aid.

Faculty

NYU employs 3,363 full-time faculty members. The faculty-student ratio is 1:11. The faculty devotes equal time to teaching and research. All faculty members keep office hours, and each student meets regularly with a faculty adviser. More than 1,000 faculty members reside on campus. Faculty honors include 147 Guggenheim Fellowships, 4 Nobel and Crafoord prizes, 12 MacArthur Foundation Awards, 4 Pulitzer Prizes, 7 Lasker Awards, 21 elected to the National Academy of Sciences, 68 elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and numerous Tony, Obie, and Academy awards.

Student Government

Each of NYUs schools and colleges has a student council, organized by its respective students, that represents those students. The University Senate, the major policymaking body for all matters relating to academic concerns not delegated to the separate schools and colleges, has 22 student members.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the undergraduate colleges of New York University is highly selective. The admission process involves a comprehensive review of the applicants academic background, standardized test scores, extracurricular activities, essay, and letters of recommendation. Several programs also require the applicant to audition or submit creative materials. The Admissions Committee pays particular attention to the number of honors, AP, and I.B. courses the applicant has completed in high school. Applicants must submit scores from the SAT or the ACT (with the Writing Test). Scores from the TOEFL examination are also required if English is not the applicants native language. The Admissions Committee also requires that applicants submit scores from two SAT Subject Tests (with the exception of applicants to the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development music and arts programs and the Tisch School of the Arts). The committee carefully considers the applicants special talents, alumni affiliation, socioeconomic background, geographic location, and race or ethnicity. It is also interested in applicants who have an active and sustained level of involvement in school and/or community activities and who have taken on the responsibility of leadership.

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