Congratulations--we are looking forward to welcoming you as a member of our NYU community and as one of our Fulbrighters!

The International Student Hub (I-Hub) is your central resource for everything related to being an international student at New York University. We are a collaboration between the Office of Global Services (OGS) and the Center for Student Life (CSL) dedicated to support your success and well-being at NYU. 

Most of your questions related to academics would be directed to your hosting academic department. Your immigration questions should be directed to IIE.

To contact IIE for any and all of your immigration-based matters: You can find all the information about your Fulbright Program at Fulbright Online. The Resources section has the contact information (email and phone) for your IIE advisor. It also lists the emergency line if a serious emergency arises outside of business hours. The website should be your go-to for all IIE Fulbright-related questions/documents/policies, etc.

We hope your preparations for New York are going well. This message is the sixth of an email series for new international students (catch up on previous emails if you missed any). They contain very important resources to help you acclimate to NYU and the US.

This email discusses practical living matters such as furnishing your apartment, navigating public transportation, and more. 

Even though most of New York is on a grid system, it can take a while to master navigating the city and using the public transit system. Familiarize yourself with the New York subway system.

Nervous about navigating the transit system in NYC? There are so many ways to get where you need to go - walking, the subway, buses, and taxis. In this video, students share their top tips for getting around the city.

Whether you’re planning to live on or off campus, your first step will be to equip your new home with basic fittings and necessities such as bedding, storage, and kitchenware. Read up on our tips and resources for NYC living and the top places to shop at. 

Note: If you will be living in an NYU residence hall, make sure to review NYU housing policies before purchasing any large furniture items. 

NYU Steinhardt’s School of Culture, Education, and Human Development highlight the beauty and excitement our amazing city has to offer through their virtual programming initiative, Only in New York.

Curious about how to get a US bank account or how to get a Social Security Number? Or wondering how to set up the Internet and print or scan documents? Check out our New Student FAQ page to ease your concerns.

Pre-Orientation is a series of webinars designed to give incoming international students and their families an opportunity to become familiar with the processes and procedures associated with being a student at NYU. In addition to immigration-focused webinars, we offer informational workshops designed to help students thrive at NYU. 

We record many of our sessions, so if you are unable to attend any of the sessions listed below or those you noticed were offered earlier, be sure to check our recorded workshops to catch up on anything you may have missed!

If you need to activate your NYU Zoom account, please reference the instructions to get started.

If you have questions and concerns regarding resources or programs on campus, you may refer to our website or contact us.

We hope this information was helpful to your transition process!

Next week, we will send you information about acclimating to NYU.


Sincerely,

The International Student Hub (I-Hub)