Congratulations — we are looking forward to welcoming you as a member of our NYU community and as one of our Fulbright scholars!

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 coming to NYU are going well. This message is the fourth of an email series for new international students (catch up on previous emails if you missed any). These emails contain very important resources to help you acclimate to NYU and to the US.

Here we’ve compiled basic packing tips so you can be prepared for living in New York City.

New York has a four-season climate, which consists of a hot and humid summer, a cool and dry autumn (fall), a cold and harsh winter, and finally, a warm and wet spring. This ever-changing weather requires thoughtful packing and preparation. Before you zip up your luggage, check out our suggested packing list or watch our video below for helpful tips from current NYU students.

Don’t worry! New York has an incredible selection of department stores, pharmacies, and grocery stores for you to make any additional purchases. So there is no need to pack big bottles of shampoo and soap, food and snacks, or anything you can buy in the city.

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.

Check out NYU International Students, a Facebook community group where you can talk with other students before even coming to the US. You can use the group to ask questions about immigration or life at NYU and in NYC. You can also share resources, internships, and events, or buy and sell potentially useful items, such as textbooks and furniture.

Before you arrive, be sure to like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram to stay updated on international students affairs. If you have questions and concerns regarding resources or programs on campus, refer to our website or contact us. Happy packing!

Next week we’ll share with you information on staying safe on and off campus in NYC.

Sincerely,
The International Student Hub (I-Hub)