Polytechnic Students
Am I an NYU student, or a Poly student? When does that change?
Polytechnic Institute of NYU (Poly) is affiliated with NYU (vs. being fully consolidated as a school). During the affiliation period, you are a student of Poly. After the consolidation, students will be NYU students.
Do I pay Poly’s tuition or NYU’s tuition?
Poly students will pay the prevailing Poly tuition.
Can I take classes at NYU? If so, how many? Will classes in all NYU schools be open to me? How soon after enrolling at Poly can I start taking classes at NYU? Will I need approval from Poly to take NYU classes? Will NYU classes count toward a Poly degree?
Yes, Poly students can take classes at NYU, starting immediately. The number of courses allowed depends on Poly policies and the requirements of the academic program in which the Poly student is enrolled. Depending on the student’s academic requirements, Poly students may apply for courses taken at NYU toward HU/SS electives as well as technical or free elective courses subject to approval of the student’s academic department and their advisor. However, freshmen and sophomores will probably not take classes at NYU; juniors, seniors, and graduate students may find some NYU courses of interest. Enrollment in NYU courses will depend on space availability and upon satisfying academic prerequisites.
What’s the procedure for taking classes at NYU? Are there GPA/SAT requirements, or can anyone take classes? How do I register? When?
Before registering, students are required to meet with their academic advisor to determine whether the NYU courses of interest are an appropriate fit for their academic program. There are no specific GPA or SAT requirements, but students must be in good academic standing, must also meet all prerequisites for the NYU courses, and have approval from an NYU advisor.
Can Poly students do a Stern/CAS business minor, or any other minors at NYU?
Not this fall; however minors at NYU are anticipated in the near future. Specific policies for this opportunity are being established.
Can Poly students study at NYU global sites? What tuition will they pay?
Poly students can study at NYU global sites. However, they must be mindful of demands of their program degree requirements and whether the courses offered at the NYU global sites fulfill those requirements. Poly students pay the Poly tuition.
Can Poly students participate in the NYU Study-Abroad Program?
Yes, Poly students can participate as if they were NYU students. The fee for the program is based on the Poly tuition.
If I take classes at NYU, does it cost extra (i.e., at NYU’s tuition rate, or Poly’s)?
Poly students will pay their regular Poly tuition.
If I want to leave Poly and attend one of the NYU schools full-time, is there a transfer application? Would I be an “internal” transfer? Will I be able to move/transfer to any NYU school/college?
During the affiliation period, students wishing to transfer to NYU full-time must satisfy NYU’s transfer policy in place for that school. Being a Poly student does not automatically guarantee acceptance into any of NYU’s programs, just as being an NYU student does not automatically guarantee transfer to another NYU school or to Poly. International students transferring to NYU will also have to transfer their F-1 status from the Poly I-20 to the NYU I-20 via NYU-OISS.
Which school’s name is going to be on my diploma (i.e., how will the diploma actually read)? When does “NYU” start to appear?
Poly students enrolled prior to Sept. 2008 and who graduate by June 2011 will have the option of their diploma reading “Polytechnic Institute of NYU” or “Polytechnic University.” Diplomas for students entering Poly in the fall of 2008 will read “Polytechnic Institute of NYU.”
Can I live in an NYU residence hall if I attend Poly?
Not at this time. Students may find it most convenient to live in the borough where the majority of their classes will be offered. The decision regarding Poly students living in NYU housing is being addressed
Can I use the NYU libraries? Student Health Center? Kimmel Center? Ticket Central? Coles/Palladium? Clubs? Intramurals?
Currently, any student with a valid Poly ID card has walk-in access to the NYU libraries and Kimmel Center; they can attend University and club programs open to the NYU community in the Kimmel Center by presenting their Poly ID at the door of an event or at Ticket Central. Specific answers regarding the student health center and athletics are addressed below.
Do I get an NYU ID card?
No, it is not necessary to get an NYU ID card. The Poly ID is accepted on the same basis as an NYU ID card.
Will there be transportation (shuttle) between the two campuses?
No special transportation has been arranged between campuses. A number of subway lines offer convenient access between campuses. Special arrangements are being made, however, for students with disabilities.
Will the curricula change at Poly?
Curricula changes at Poly occur from time to time, reflecting changes and advances in technology and society’s needs.
Will I be required to complete the liberal arts core? If so, will I do that at NYU or at Poly?
The liberal arts requirements for programs offered at Poly are established by Poly. Students may take courses at Poly, NYU or both subject to approval of their advisor and the HU/SS Department as described above.
Poly is a small community; NYU is large; will the Poly “advantage” for student involvement become diluted?
Poly’s students will continue to develop their community while at Poly’s Brooklyn campus. As Poly and NYU form a closer relationship, opportunities for student involvement in student clubs and organizations will likely increase.
