Registering for Spring 2026 Classes!In advance of course registration on Thursday, November 20th at 1pm EST you should log into NYU's student information system, Albert, to become more familiar with the platform (Albert will become a close friend!). You can use the course search function to locate options, and add potential electives to your shopping cart. Remember to make use of the Spring 2026 Registration Guide to better acquaint yourself with Albert and NYU, and suggestions on courses to consider based on your intended major. All students will register for 3 LS Core classes:
- Arts & Cultures: Antiquity (ACA-UF 101)
- Global Works & Society Towards Antiquity (GWA-UF 101)
- Writing as Exploration (WREX-UF 101)
Sample course descriptions can be found by clicking this link.
And while you may be thinking mostly about classes right now, we are asking you to hit the books already! Before arriving at NYU, please read Orbital by Samantha Harvey, the NYU Reads selection for 2025-2026 (find info about getting a digital copy of the book through this link). During orientation, you will join faculty and your classmates for a special discussion of the book.
Review the information below, and don't forget to reach out to your academic advisor if you have any questions!
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Spring 2026 (Optional) Frequently Asked Questions SessionsThis is an excellent opportunity to ask any lingering questions you have! Feel free to attend one of the following sessions:
December (Mandatory) Academic Advising Workshops These sessions combine both preparation for your first semester at NYU in Spring 2026, and also entail some pre-advising for your Summer 2025 semester. Registration for your Summer 2025 classes will be held on Monday, February 9th so there is not much time to help you with course selection once you arrive in NYC! You can attend any of these sessions (we have tried to be mindful of time zones)--registration is required!
- Tuesday, December 2, 11:00am EST, Zoom Registration Link
- Tuesday, December 2, 4:00pm EST, Zoom Registration Link
- Wednesday, December 3, 11:00am EST, Zoom Registration Link
- Thursday, December 4, 9:00am EST, Zoom Registration Link
- Thursday, December 4, 11:00am EST, Zoom Registration Link
- Thursday, December 4, 6:00pm EST, Zoom Registration Link
- Friday, December 5, 10:00am EST, Zoom Registration Link
- Friday, December 5, 3:00pm EST, Zoom Registration Link
- Monday, December 8, 2:00pm EST, Zoom Registration Link
- Tuesday, December 9, 4:00pm EST, Zoom Registration Link
Also mark your calendar for other important dates and events listed below as you prepare for NYU!
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| UPCOMING GAP SEMESTER EVENTS
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Wasserman Career Center Events for Spring StartsTips & Tricks Searching for On-Campus Jobs Tuesday, November 11, 10AM - 11AM ET
Meet the Wasserman Center for Career Development to talk about searching for on-campus jobs at NYU. In this session you will learn about the types of on-campus jobs (including Federal Work Study), how to use Handshake to search for roles, and the basics of resumes/cover letters for your applications. Register today!
Internship Search Strategies for New Students Wednesday, December 10 ,10AM - 11AM ET
Meet the NYU Wasserman Center for Career Development to learn about the internship search process and discover new resources. This introductory workshop will go over effective strategies to find internship opportunities, and how to identify your skills and create strong application materials. Register today!
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Explore NYC Music & Food on Zoom with LS Student LeadersTuesday, December 2nd, 6pm EST Excited to jump into all that NYC has to offer? Chat with LS Student Leaders and your peers and learn about music, concerts, food, cooking, restaurants and more in NYC and beyond in this themed Zoom hangout event! Register today!
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Virtual Drag BingoThursday, December 18, 7pm EST Join us for an evening of virtual drag bingo and performances on Zoom with local NYC drag artist, Chaka Khanvict! Chaka has been a NYC staple in nightlife for nearly 2 decades. She is known for her quick wit and even quicker wig flip. She uses the art of drag as a medium to create an atmosphere of light, love, and laughter in any room she’s in…even a virtual one! Chaka has been in over 20 movies and television shows and currently has 6 shows a week all over NYC. Register today!
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November To-Do's:- Review the Spring 2026 Registration Webinar recording and slides that will be sent to you by your academic advisor after all registration sessions conclude.
- Be sure to log into your Homebase portal to make sure you've submitted all your admission materials, and to access a personalized checklist of items to complete before arriving on campus. You can also find most of this information on the Spring Dates and Deadlines page
- If you haven't already, read the Spring 2026 LS Core Registration Guide
- Review classes and add them to your Albert shopping cart
- Register for classes on Thursday, November 20th at 1:00pm
- Apply and pay your deposit for on-campus housing (November 15th deadline)
- Look out for announcements from the Constructive Dialogue Institute (CDI) and NYU Student Affairs respectively about the Perspectives and How We Engage modules that discuss non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies.
- Accept any financial aid awards in your package
- Submit proof of high school graduation to the NYU Office of Admissions; note International Students must adhere to the requirements listed at this link
- Submit any advanced standing credit you earned in high school to the NYU Office of Admissions
- International students: be sure to connect with the Office of Global Services to review visa instructions
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December:- Attend an Academic Advising Workshop
- Complete Orbital, by Samantha Harvey, the new student reading
- Look out for the New Student Orientation Schedule
December/January:- Have gap semester transcript(s) sent directly to your academic advisor, electronic transcripts preferred!
January:
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Spring Start SpotlightEach month during your gap semester, we will feature one of our outstanding students who began LS as a Spring Start. This month, we are featuring another of our amazing LS Student Leaders, Aijing Lu. Read Aijing's thoughts below:
十一月快乐! Happy November! How’s everyone doing halfway through your gap semester? I’m Aijing Lu, a senior majoring in Art History and Economics. Like the voices featured in past newsletters and all of you, I’m a spring starter too.
Three years ago, I was exactly where you are now. To keep myself busy during my gap semester, I worked nearly every corner of the creative world back home in Shanghai, jumping from galleries to fashion and media. But there’s one experience that’s stayed with me, and I can’t think of a better time to share it.
It was November 2022 (exactly three years ago), when I interned at a boutique gallery in Shanghai. My main responsibility? Translating and archiving works by Luc Tuymans from the Venice Architectur Biennale, converting exhibition materials from English to Chinese. At the time, he felt like one of those distant art-world legends, like Andy Warhol, Takashi Murakami, Xu Bing, or Tyeb Mehta. Someone you admire from afar but never imagine stepping anywhere near thei orbit. But sometimes, life brings things full circle in the most unexpected ways.
A year into the LS Core, that experience before college started pushed me to make the decision to redefine my academic path and declare Art History as my second major. I joined student clubs, served on e-boards, and followed the curiosity that started with one quiet November in a gallery office. Fast forward
to today: we have the luck to host a senior partner from David Zwirner, the gallery that has represented Luc Tuymans since 1994 and played a key role in supporting his international career, for an exclusive talk at NYU. And Liberal Studies helped make it happen. Even though I’ve long “transitioned” to CAS, LS staff has continued to support me both with the logistics and trust to bring this to life.
A gap semester might just be that moment that leads you to what truly moves you. A place like LS and NYU can really amplify whatever it is you’re dreaming of. But it all starts with you taking that first step, and trust where it takes you.
See you in a moment. 马上见!
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