General Studies

NYU-Poly created the General Studies program to provide students who do not meet the traditional admissions requirements with an opportunity to obtain a science, engineering, humanities, and management-based education in a supportive environment.

General Studies provides students with a variety of services to ensure their success. These begin with a mandatory summer program prior to the start of their freshman year and continue throughout the academic year with mandatory, weekly tutoring and advisement sessions. Once admitted to NYU-Poly’s General Studies program, students must successfully participate in the program for 1 year before they are allowed to officially declare their major.

If you have questions about the General Studies program that aren't answered on the following pages, please contact:

Melissa Barnes

Director of General Studies

Academic Success

Location: JB 354

E-mail: mbarnes@poly.edu Phone: 718-260-3882