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What is the General Studies Program? |
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The General Studies Program is designed for students who have demonstrated potential to succeed in the technology and science areas but may not be fully ready for the Liberal Studies, Business, Management, Construction Management, Engineering and Science curriculum at Polytechnic Institute of NYU.
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How was I selected for the General Studies Program? |
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There are varied reasons as to how you were selected for the General Studies Program. Some of the reasons may have to do with the courses you were missing, your high school average, your SAT scores.
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How many students are in the General Studies Program? |
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We enroll approximately 25 students into the Program.
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How is the General Studies Program different from the other programs? |
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To ensure student success, the General Studies students are provided with a broad variety of services beginning with a mandatory summer program prior to the start of the freshman year and continuing throughout the academic year with mandatory, weekly tutoring and advisement sessions. Additionally, General Studies students are limited to 12 credits in their first semester of study.
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What if I can’t make the Summer Program? |
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The Summer Program is mandated for all General Studies students. If you cannot attend the Summer Program, you will not be allowed to enroll at the University in the Fall semester.
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Isn’t the Summer Program going to conflict with the Orientation Program in July? |
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Yes, we are aware that there is a schedule conflict and we will work together with the Orientation Committee to make sure you won’t miss out on anything that’s important.
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Is there a cost to attend the Summer Program? |
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No, there is no tuition cost to attend the Summer Program. However, the students must cover all incidental expenses.
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I live outside of New York City and will need summer housing…. Is there summer housing available and how much will it cost? |
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For those students who will be residential students in the Fall semester, summer housing will be provided at reduced rate. Make sure you make your request known as soon as possible to the Admissions Office.
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Will there be any negative association for being a General Studies student? |
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No. The General Studies students, in fact, will have more benefits than other students at the University. The General Studies students will have an opportunity in the summer to strengthen basic skills and thereby be better prepared for coursework in the Fall semester. Additionally, there will be more support offered via tutoring and advisement sessions.
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Will I have a chance to take regular classes with other NYU-Poly students? |
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Absolutely! You will take regular courses alongside all other Polytechnic freshmen in the Fall and Spring semester.
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Will I have any restrictions at the University, such as access to internships, extra-curricular activities? |
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Absolutely NOT! No restrictions are placed on General Studies students. You will have the same privileges afforded to all University students in all areas.
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Can I take more than three courses in the fall semester? |
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We don’t recommend that you take more than three courses in your first semester of study. We want to make sure that you make a smooth transition into college and therefore, we limit you to three courses. However, if you do well at the end of the first semester, you will be allowed to take four courses (full-load) in the spring semester.
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If I’m only allowed three courses in the first semester, wouldn’t I be behind by one course? When can I make up that course? |
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Yes, you will be behind by one course. You can always make up that course during the summer following your freshmen year.
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When can I change my major? |
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We expect you to finish your freshmen year before choosing a major. This is not a problem since most freshmen take a common core curriculum. This means that most students take similar courses in their freshmen year regardless of the major they have chosen. Your adviser will be working closely with you to make sure that the courses you are taking in your freshmen year will transfer into other majors.
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What happens at the end of my freshmen year? |
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If you complete the General Studies Program as stated in the General Studies Program Description, you will be retained at the University and will move on to a major department. Your adviser will help you arrange for this transition. If you, however, don’t successfully complete the Program, you will not be allowed to continue at the University. You adviser will also help you make this transition.
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When do we start the General Studies Program? |
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The General Studies Program begins with the Summer Program in July. Admitted students will receive more information in the mail or via email.
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What if I have more questions, whom do I contact? |
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You may contact the Director of the General Studies Program, Melinda Parham via email at mparham@poly.edu or via telephone at (718) 260-3391.
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