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Academic Announcements

New Minor: Creativity + Innovation Minor

Have you heard about the importance of creativity and innovation (C+I) in our daily lives and societies? The C+I minor helps you gain a deeper understanding of your creative and innovative selves and equips you with tools that enable your future learning and work!

Reminder for J-Term Online Course Registration

Registration for J-term 2023 online courses is still open! We strongly recommend that you enroll as soon as possible to secure your seat. Check the registration guidance and contact shanghai.january@nyu.edu with questions.

Pre-Health and Pre-Law Interest Form

To better support your needs, complete this form if you are interested in pre-health and/or pre-law track in your future studies.

NYU Shanghai Poetry Post: Call for Submissions!

NYU Shanghai Poetry Post is now accepting poetry submissions. Intended to create a reading pleasure for the entire community with the goal of providing a common cultural experience for everyone on campus. Check out the submission guidelines!

AA Traveler Passport: Sticker and Gift Station

Tuesday, October 25 | 11-1 PM | B1 Cafeteria Entrance

Did you miss the gift station at ARC Open House? Don’t worry! Come to our cafeteria station during Tuesday lunchtime to check out gift options, obtain Stop 1 gifts, and pick up any stickers you missed earlier.

Major Exploration Weeks: Oct 31 - Nov 11

Curious about how to connect your interests and goals with your major choice(s)? Want to explore your academic path? Join the Major Exploration info sessions and workshops where you can learn about NYU Shanghai's 19 major requirements and minor options, connect with faculty, and plan your spring semester!

Fall Major Exploration Workshops

Wandering Map: Connecting the Dots for Your Academic Journey
Tuesday, November 1 | 6-7 PM | Room 207 | RSVP

Odyssey Plan: Sailing on a Journey to Your Academic Interest
Thursday, November 10 | 11 AM -12 PM | Online | RSVP

Undergraduate Research Symposium is Coming!

Event Date: Saturday, November 5, 9 AM
Location: 2nd Floor, Academic Building

Mark the event date, join the Fall 2022 Undergraduate Research Symposium, and celebrate research achievements accomplished by the students spanning Arts and Sciences, Business, and Computer Science, Data Science, and Engineering.

This semester, the Symposium will be held in person for the first time since 2020! Participants will showcase a research poster, give an in-person presentation to the judges and audience, and answer questions afterwards.

All NYU Shanghai community members are welcome to explore the projects, share your opinions, and vote for your favorite project(s)!

Academic Opportunities

Academic Peer Advisor Coffee Chat

Learning from Seniors and Alumni Experience Sharing
Tuesday, October 25 | 11 AM-12 PM | Join Us Online!

Struggling between majors? Wondering what life would be like for an upper-class student? Join the coming APA Coffee Chat for an informal conversation where you can learn how seniors and alumni prepared for their career and professional path!

Engagement Hours with ECON Faculty

Tuesday, November 1 | 12:45-1:45 PM | RSVP (Limited Seats)

Want to receive guidance from Econ faculty about graduate school, research opportunities, and career development? Come discuss with them face-to-face and lunch freely!

Academic Resource Center

GPS Workshop: Navigating Complex Texts

Room 204 or Online | Join us at 5 PM! | Mark this workshop on your calendar!

While texts like Mills’ On Liberty are certainly complex, come learn more reading strategies and use examples from the texts to help better prepare your next weekly assignment! We will also discuss some essential skills on how to incorporate and analyze evidence and transferable techniques for how to read theory-heavy texts.

Revising and Editing Workshop

Wednesday, October 26 | 4-5 PM | Online | RSVP

Have a work-in-progress but not sure how to revise and edit your draft? Learn tips and tricks to improve your writing from draft to submission, and develop your own style and checklist for revising global and local issues!

Revise Your Midterms: Good Study Strategies

Thursday, October 27 | 5:30-6:30 PM | Room 601 | RSVP

Come learn more about study strategies to use when revising your midterm exams. We will review how to plan for the content you need to study, how to develop your study plan, and answer questions about reviewing your exams in preparation for finals!

Come Chat with ARC Fellows!

Friday, October 28 | 11-11:50 AM

Join ARC fellows and share your experience with the ARC! We would love to learn your thoughts about fellows, how you and your friends talk about us, as well as any feedback and suggestions! You will receive a sticker and a small gift! Sign up for the chat with ARC fellows by Tuesday and find the location in your confirmation email!

More Upcoming ARC Workshops

Global Awards

Highlight of the Week: Udall Scholarship

Open to U.S. sophomores and juniors! | NYU Internal Deadline: November 14

Are you interested in environmental leadership and a career related to the environment? Udall Scholars are committed to issues related to Native American nations or to the environment!

Upcoming Application Deadlines:

October 31: U.S.-China XGen Initiative (Open to all Chinese and U.S. citizenships)
November 7: Yenching Academy, NYUSH's Internal Deadline (International Seniors)
November 15: Critical Language Scholarship (Open to all U.S. students)

Check out more upcoming Global Awards events and deadlines!

Upcoming Events

World Languages

Chinese Conversation Night: All levels are welcome.
Velada Hispana: All Spanish speakers are invited to join.
Japanese Conversation Night: Scan the WeChat group QR code to join us.

Interactive Media and Business

How Do Influencers Work with Premium Brands and with 小红书 Red

IT Updates

MFA New 7-Day Login

You can now stay logged into NYU Multi-Factor Authentication for 7 days before being prompted to log in again. Further, starting on October 27, the MFA prompt will be updated to a more friendly design from Duo. Learn more details.

Quick Links:
Academic Calendar Make an Appointment with ARC Graduate School Advising

Academic Workshops and Events:
Academic Skills Workshops NYU Shanghai Reads: Fall Events Global Awards

NYU Shanghai Academic Affairs
Email: shanghai.academicaffairs@nyu.edu