Dear Parents, Guardians and Loved Ones of Our NYU Students,

Let me share my enthusiastic welcome to both you and your student to the NYU community! We are very happy to have you with us.

Our student leaders have named this fall’s NYU Welcome program “New Beginnings.” An apt description if there ever was one, as this is truly a moment of renewal. If COVID-19 taught us anything, it reinforced that we—our students, their families and the entire NYU community—are on this journey together, trusting and relying on one another to face the many twists and turns ahead. NYU successfully navigated this past year, in part because of the determination, resilience and commitment of our students, but also due to the unwavering support of their loved ones. Our commitment to this partnership endures—not just to Keep each other Safe—but in every aspect of your student’s growth. 

Looking ahead, we are building on the insights yielded this past year about the value of caring for each other, the importance of mental health and wellbeing and the need for connection and community. We also aim to reinforce our relationship with you, those who have successfully guided our remarkable students to this point in their lives. We look forward to supporting your student’s development—personally, academically and professionally—and preparing them for a fulfilling life after graduation. 

Over the summer, your student will hear from us regularly, as we provide ways for them to connect with fellow students and faculty, highlight time-sensitive requirements and generally support your student until they reach the very special day when they attend their first NYU class. You should also feel assured that our reopening plans continue to be guided by the latest public health guidelines.

To help keep you involved in and up-to-date on your student’s journey, we would like to share some resources with you:

If you ever have questions or concerns that are not addressed through these resources, we invite you to be in touch with us at parents@nyu.edu. 

We wish you and your family a healthy and safe summer and look forward to welcoming your student to NYU this fall!

With all best wishes,

Linda G. Mills

Vice Chancellor and Senior Vice Provost, Global Programs and University Life