Alumni
Services and Benefits
For All Alumni
Alumni Events
Throughout the year, NYU-Poly hosts educational, social, and cultural events for alumni. Annual events include reunions, networking opportunities, regional alumni events, donor recognition events, and the Annual Alumni Meeting. Visit the calendar of events for an up-to-date listing.
Alumni Directory
Should you need help contacting lost alumni and friends, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations directly at 718-260-3885. Or you can find us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. The next printed Alumni Directory is scheduled to be released in 2012, so stay on the lookout for additional information. Read our policy on the release of Polytechnic Alumni contact information.
Alumni Publications
Cable, the official magazine for alumni, is published 4 times a year by the Office of Development and University Relations. It is mailed, free of charge, to all alumni with valid addresses. If your address or contact information, including email, has changed, please contact us at alumni@poly.edu or 718-260-3885.
Cable is also available online, with expanded content, videos, Facebook connectivity, interactive Class Notes, and additional alumni features. Visit cable.poly.edu today, and let us know what you think of this online publication.
Career Services
NYU-Poly’s Career Management Center offers support and assistance to recent alumni. Alumni who graduated more than 1 year ago can receive career counseling and other programming from the NYU School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS). Poly Alumni may also take advantage of PolyLINK, our online job database. Visit the Career Management Center to learn more.
Continuing Education
Alumni may enroll in any course offered at NYU-Poly at a reduced cost. Enrollment will not result in a grade; the class is on an audit basis only. For more information, please contact us here. Graduate courses are now also offered at a discount for NYU-Poly alumni. Please contact the Graduate Center (gradinfo@poly.edu) for more details.
Enterprise Learning Rebates
As a Society Co-Sponsor of NYU-Poly’s Enterprise Learning, Polytechnic Alumni benefit from rebates for courses that they successfully complete through the program. Whether you need to encourage technical leadership, or provide creative intelligence to run your R&D centers, or introduce strategic ways to launch new tools and technologies, our partnership with Enterprise Learning can lead to a savings of thousands of dollars over the course of a master’s program, and allow you to gain education hours that are needed for some industry certifications. Learn more and register to be a Society Co-Sponsor.
Group Life and Health Insurance Programs
Group health and life insurance is made available through NEATrust of American Insurance Administrators (AIA) at discounted rates. Learn more online.
Liberty Mutual Car and Home Insurance
Visit the Liberty Mutual web site to learn more about the plans available for NYU-Poly alumni.
NYU-Poly Merchandise
To order the latest in NYU-Poly fashion and merchandise, visit the NYU Bookstores.
PIAA Visa® Platinum Rewards Card
Using the PIAA Visa® affinity Platinum Rewards credit card for everyday purchases is an easy way for you to give back to you alma mater. Funds from this new Visa program will help to forward the mission of the Polytechnic Institute Alumni Association by supporting programs that directly impact the lives of our alumni and future alumni of NYU-Poly. Learn more about how you can put your favorite card to good use.
Plum Entertainment Discount Program: Discounts on Theater, Music, Attractions, Restaurant, Sports and More
Entertainment tickets are notoriously difficult to get. It's a hassle. You don't know what is available. You don't know when it's available. Events are sold out. Tickets are too much money. NYU-Poly alumni may now take advantage of NYU's Plum Benefits program, which offers discounts on theater and concert tickets, special events, restaurants, sporting events, and more. Simply send an email to alumni@poly.edu requesting the alumni access code, and then visit the NYU Plum Benefits website to create an account.
Transcripts and Diploma Requests
Visit the Office of the Registrar to obtain a copy of your transcripts.
Travel Adventures
Alumni Relations, in partnership with the NYU Alumni office, brings alumni and friends together to visit exciting new places and experience new cultures while enjoying a variety of activities. NYU-Poly alumni can take advantage of close to 30 different travel adventures throughout the year, including opportunities to visit East Africa, Europe, Asia and Central and South America, just to name a few. For featured NYU-Poly trips, please visit our events calendar. Or, view all trips here.
For Alumni Card Holders
NYU-Poly Fitness Center
As an alumni, you can continue to use the NYU-Poly fitness center for a yearly fee of $150.00. For more information, call 718.260.3903.
Hudson Union Society Membership
Have you ever wanted to meet the worlds biggest names and sharpest minds? Would you like to be part of a unique and intimate community that provides countless opportunities for new friendships and networking connections? If so, you'll want to take advantage of this special offer for NYU alumni.
NYU has partnered with the Hudson Union Society, a unique Manhattan-based organization that provides unparalleled, first-hand access to the worlds biggest names in politics, entertainment, science, business, the arts, and much more. NYU-Poly alumni are entitled to a special membership discount of $10.
Hudson Union's intimate events, which have ranged from entertainer Whoopi Goldberg to media mogul Steve Forbes to Nobel Peace Prize winner to Conan O'Brien to the late Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, are sure to always be thought-provoking, memorable experiences. With free admittance to many A-list speaking events every year, members are exposed to the great depth and variety of guests the Hudson Union Society consistently provides. Membership also joins a unique and intimate community that provides countless opportunities for new friendships and networking connections. Sign up and receive your $10 discount.
Jeffery S. Gould Welcome Center
Planning a visit to Washington Square? Drop by the Jeffrey S. Gould Welcome Center, located at the southeast corner of Washington Square Park. Alumni can drop in to get information on upcoming NYU events, use the computers, and enjoy the opportunity to learn about NYU’s rich history. Be sure to visit the photo gallery featuring historical photos celebrating NYU’s 175th anniversary and come relax in the alumni lounge.
Welcome Center Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM
Note: the Welcome Center is closed on July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and other major holidays.
For more information, please call 212-998-4550, or just stop by and visit us at 50 West 4th Street.
Midtown Executive Club
NYU-Poly alumni have a special affiliate relationship with the Midtown Executive Club, located on 45th Street, just off Fifth Avenue in New York City. Over the years, members of the NYU-Poly community have used this private facility for client meetings, staff retreats, seminars, receptions, reunions and banquets. Visit midtownexecutiveclub.com for more information.
The NYU Club: Quiet Elegance in Bustling New York City
Located in the heart of midtown Manhattan, the NYU Club offers NYU graduates, faculty, and administrators a refuge from everyday life in the city. Housed together with the Princeton Club and Columbia Club, the NYU Club is a warm, welcoming place for those who frequently travel to, live, or work in Manhattan. The Club caters to the needs of its members with exclusive events, such as: a distinguished speaker series, topical lectures, networking programs, holiday and specialty dinners.
The nine-story Clubhouse is a wonderful place to entertain family, friends or colleagues and features; formal and casual dining, business facilities, lounges, a library, overnight hotel rooms, fitness center, and free WiFi access. Membership in the Club also grants access to over 100 private clubs across the United States and around the world. Download and application and learn more.
NYU Federal Credit Union
The NYU Federal Credit Union offers a great way for alumni to prepare for the future. Alumni are eligible for membership in the NYU Federal Credit Union, a federally insured, nonprofit cooperative serving its members by providing low-cost services and competitive savings account interest rates.
The NYU Federal Credit Union is a full service financial institution that offers many services and products including: Investment Services, 24/7 Touch Tone Teller Service 365 days a year, Mortgages (Lowest current rates as low as 5.5%*), Home Equity Loans, Auto vehicle and other consumer loans, Saving accounts, money market accounts, custodian accounts for minors, IRAs, and CDs. Visit nyufcu.com for more information.
NYU Libraries
Become a Friend of Bobst and join a special group of faculty, students, alumni, and friends who recognize that a great library is the heart of a great university. In appreciation, Friends receive exciting benefits, including Library reading privileges, on-site access to the Library and invitations to special events featuring noted authors and public figures. Learn more.
NYU Open Education Program
The concept of sharing educational resources freely around the world, referred to as "open education" or "open courseware", is now gaining mainstream acceptance both inside and outside of the academy and has been adopted by over 200 higher education institutions worldwide. According to the OpenCourseWare Consortium (OCW), open education has three main advantages: access and distribution of knowledge to regions of the world where higher education is not readily available; recruitment and retention of students, as well as curriculum development and research collaboration among faculty; and sustainability of interest in and access to higher education. Polytechnic Alumni may take advantage of NYU's Open Education Pilot which makes some exceptional NYU courses freely available to you for the very first time. For more information, visit the Open Education web site.
NYU-Poly Library Services
The Bern Dibner Library on NYU-Poly’s MetroTech Campus offers many services to alumni. Alumni must have an Alumni Library Card to access the library and its resources. The Alumni Library Card allows alumni to use the library resources and check out a maximum of 2 books at a time. Visit the library online to learn more.