Registration Policies

• Arrears Policy
• Auditing Classes
• Call Number
• Cancelled Courses
• Class Schedule
• Closed Courses
• Course Level Classification
• Program Number Directory
• Course Permission Form
• Cross-School Registration
• De-Enrollment
• Drop/Add Procedure (same as Program ChangeForm)
• Full- or Half- Time Equivalency
• Maintenance of Matriculation
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella Vaccinations/ Meningitis Immunization
• Primary and Secondary Sections
• Refunds
• Registration
• Registration Holds
• Restricted Courses
• Special/Non-Matriculating Students
• Tuition and Payment Information
• Withdrawing from a Course
• Time Conflicts

Access Codes

Certain courses require special permission from an instructor, program, or department before a student may register. These courses have the symbol ">" appearing before the Course Call Number in the Class Schedule. Students who want to take one of these courses should ask his/her advisor for the access code that will permit registration for the class.

Arrears Policy

The University reserves the right to deny registration and withhold all information regarding the record of any student who is in arrears in the payment of tuition, fees, loans, or other charges (including housing, dining, library fines, and other activities or services) for as long as any arrears remain. Please visit the University Bursar website for all pertinent tuition and payment information.

Auditing Classes

A student may audit classes with the permission of the instructor and his/her advisor. Auditors follow regular registration procedures, including payment of tuition. Regulations governing the auditing of courses are

• Only matriculated students may audit courses.
• Audited courses do not count in determining a student’s maximum course load.
• No more than two courses may be audited per semester.
• Audited courses do not count toward full-time status.
• Full tuition and fees apply to audited courses.
• Tuition remission may not be applied.
• No points are given nor are letter grades recorded.
• No withdrawals or refunds are granted.

Audit Request forms are available at Registration Services, Pless Hall, 2nd Floor, 212-998-5054/5055/5055 and are submitted to Student Services, University Registrar, 25 W. 4th Street, 1st floor. You can view the form by clicking here.

Deadlines: All auditing requests must be submitted within the first week of the semester regardless of the start date of the course. There is no appeal for late submission.

Signatures: The advisor and instructor’s signatures are required at all times.

Call Number

The course call number is the five-digit number that appears in bold print before each section of a course in the Class Schedule. Call numbers are semester-specific and are used only on Albert to register for courses.

Cancelled Courses

The cancelled course list may be found at the University Registrar’s Class Schedule page. Students registered for courses that are cancelled should contact their advisors to select a substitute course.

Class Schedule

The University Registrar maintains a listing of all available classes for each semester by school and program including course schedules and room assignments. The Class Schedule will be available approximately 1 month prior to the start of each semester’s registration.

Closed Courses

The closed course list may be found at the University Registrar webpage.

Students attempting to register for closed courses may, with the permission of the instructor, file a Course Permission form.

Course Level Classification

In this example the course number E11.1651 indicates:

• E the course is given at NYU Steinhardt
• 11 the course is given by a specific department, in this case English Education (other department codes are listed below)
• .1 (the first digit after the decimal) the course level, in this case an undergraduate level course primarily for juniors and seniors (other levels are listed below)
• 651 the specific course

Courses are classified on four levels: 0,1,2,3. In part, each level indicates the degree of difficulty and the amount of preparation time necessary for the course. Students’ eligibility for each level is:

• "0" level: Undergraduate level, primarily for freshmen and sophomores. Graduate students may enroll in these courses but will not receive credit toward their degree.
• "1" level: Undergraduate level, primarily for juniors and seniors. Graduate students may enroll in these courses but will not receive credit toward their degree.
• "2" level: Graduate level, may be open to undergraduate seniors if the student is within 32 points of the baccalaureate only with the permission of the course instructor. An undergraduate who qualifies and who wishes to take second-level courses may do so by filing a Course Permission form, available from your advisor or at Registration Services, NYU Steinhardt, 82 Washington Square East, Pless Hall, 2nd Floor.
• "3" level: Graduate courses open only to doctoral students.

Program Number Directory

Course Permission Form

This form gives permission to register

• For a program of more than 18 points (20 is the maximum number of points)
• For an undergraduate student to take a graduate course in NYUSteinhardt
• For any course after the close of registration (second week for undergraduates and third week for graduate students) and any course that has controlled enrollment (access code) or restrictions
• For any course closed at enrollment limit but not at room capacity

Course Permission forms are available from your advisor or at Registration Services, and all completed forms must be signed by Registration Services, Pless Hall, 2nd Floor, 212-998-5054/5055. You can view this form at

Deadlines: Students are allowed to add courses only up through the second week of the semester. After that time students wishing to add a course must also have the instructor’s permission.

Signatures: The advisors and Registration Services signature at all times. The signature of the instructor and departmental chairperson as required.

Cross-School Registration

• You may take courses in other schools at NYU if you are a matriculated student and you meet the necessary prerequisites. Courses you take in the professional schools (Dentistry, Law, and Medicine) are generally not applicable towards your degree; however, exceptions may be made to this policy.
• If you took courses in an associate degree program prior to matriculation in the School, they may apply if they meet the requirements of your baccalaureate degree.
• If you are matriculated in a school that allows both undergraduate and graduate students to register in other schools within the University, you must be careful to select the appropriate course level to make certain that these courses count toward your degree.
• You may not be matriculated simultaneously in more than one school at New York University.

De-Enrollment

The Bursar will automatically drop students who have not made appropriate tuition payment arrangements by the payment deadline.

• Fall and Spring semesters: de-enrollment applies only to undergraduate students
• Summer semesters: de-enrollment applies to both undergraduate and graduate students

Drop/Add Procedure (same as Program ChangeForm)

This form allows a student, with advisor approval, to drop, add, or exchange courses. Students who are making any change to their program which involves exceptions to program or school policies must also submit a Course Permission form along with the Change of Program form. Students matriculated in schools other than NYU Steinhardtonly need to submit the Course Permission form.

Deadlines: Students are allowed to add courses only up through the second week of the semester. After that time students wishing to add a course must also have the instructor’s permission.

Students are allowed to drop courses up through the third week of the semester without a "W" appearing on their transcript. Students are allowed to withdraw from a course through the 9th week of the semester with a "W" appearing on their transcript.

Withdrawal and refund deadlines are not the same.

Signatures: The advisor’s signature is required at all times. Registration Services must approve all Program Change forms after the first week of the semester. Course instructors must sign after the second week of the semester when a student is adding a course.

Also refer to Withdrawing from a course

Full- or Half- Time Equivalency

The University defines full-time course work to be a minimum of 12 points (points) each term. To qualify for full-time equivalency you are expected to spend no less than 40 hours per week on a combination of course work and/or appropriate activity required by your department. For half-time students, a minimum of 6 points or 20 hours per week is required. Equivalency may be granted only for the purposes of visas, student loans, student loan deferral, TAP and Veterans’ Benefits requirements.

You are not eligible for equivalency if you are not registered for any credit bearing course work; therefore, students registered for a leave of absence, maintenance of matriculation or zero credit courses will not be considered for equivalency.

Financial aid is based on the actual number of credits for which you are enrolled rather than equivalency status. Scholarship eligibility requires a minimum of 12 registered credits. If you have any questions, please consult Financial Aid, 25 West 4 th Street, 212-998-4444, to determine your status.

International students are eligible for equivalency status to determine full-time study only from the categories listed on the reverse side of the form. International students who wish to pursue part-time study for any other reason must do so through the Office of International Students and Scholar 561 LaGuardia Place, 212-998-4720.

Deadlines: May be submitted up through the third week of the semester. Equivalency is generally posted in the month preceding the start of the semester:

• Fall Semester - July
• Spring Semester - November
• Summer Semester - May

Signatures: The advisor’s or the dissertation committee chair’s signature is required at all times along with the appropriate dean’s designee as identified on the form. Final approval by the Registration Services or Graduate Study is required.

You can download a Full- or Half-Time Equivalency form by clicking here.

Maintenance of Matriculation

Undergraduate students must complete at least 3 points each year or pay a maintenance fee of $300 plus registration and services fees for the academic year. All course requirements must be completed within ten years from the date of matriculation. Continuous maintenance is required. Contact Undergraduate Advisement, Pless Hall, 2nd Floor, 998-5053, for additional information.

Masters degree and Six-year certificate candidates must complete at least 3 points each year or pay a maintenance fee of $300 plus registration and services fees for the academic year. All points must be completed within six years from the date of matriculation. Contact Registration Services, Pless Hall, 2nd Floor, 998-5054/5055, for additional information.

Doctoral candidates must maintain continuous matriculation by registering for E10.3400, Doctoral Advisement or their departmental equivalent (1 point) during any semester in which they are not registered for coursework (exclusive of summers). Doctoral students are required to complete the degree within 10 years of the date of matriculation. Information may also be obtained from Graduate Studies, Pless Hall, 2nd Floor, 998-5044 for additional information.

Please note that Maintenance of Matriculation may be waived for one out of two semesters within an academic year as long as the student is registered for maintenance or a 3-point course in the preceding or following semester. If preceding (Fall) then the fees are transferred to the upcoming semester (Spring) once registration has been completed. A waiver means that the student will not be required to pay the $300 school fee, but must pay the University registration and service fees.

Registration procedures for maintenance of matriculation are the same as any credit-bearing course.

Student must be cleared and approved for Maintenance of Matriculation by the advisor as follows:

• E47.4747-01 Masters and Sixth Year Certificate Students
• E47.4747-02 Undergraduate Students

There is a maximum of 2 semesters of maintenance of matriculation.

Measles, Mumps, Rubella Vaccinations/ Meningitis Immunization

New York State law requires all students born on or after January 1, 1957, and taking 6 or more points, to demonstrate immunity to measles, mumps, and rubella (German measles).

Immunization status is checked as part of the registration process, and failure to submit proof of immunization to the Student Health Center will prohibit students from registering for classes. Students who have not been immunized will be held at 6 points or less and are not cleared for leave of absence until they have met the requirement.

New York State law also requires colleges and universities to distribute information about Meningococcal disease and vaccination to all students registered for 6 or more credits, whether they live on or off campus. All students registered for 6 or more credits are required to decide whether or not to be immunized for Meningitis and to provide formal confirmation of their decision. Failure to submit formal confirmation to the Student Health Center will prohibit students from registering for classes.

Call 212-443-1000, visit the Student Health Center (located at 726 Broadway).

Primary and Secondary Sections

Some courses require enrollment in primary and secondary sections. Examples of primary sections are lectures, seminars, and studios; secondary sections are labs, recitations, clinicals, and fieldwork. Albert will not allow students to register in a secondary section prior to registering in a primary section. Primary and secondary sections are linked to disallow separate registrations. When withdrawing, the student must withdraw from the primary section prior to withdrawing from the secondary section.

Refunds

The schedule of tuition refunds is determined by the University for Fall, Spring, and Summer sessions. The date on which the refund application is filed, and not the last date of attendance in class, is considered the official date of the student’s withdrawal. Students who withdraw by Albert will automatically be refunded tuition according to the published refund schedule (see below). Any exceptions to the refund schedule can be considered only when student withdraws using the Program Change (Drop/Add) form with a supporting letter from the instructor/advisor. Please note that the Summer refund schedule is based on days rather than weeks. Refer to the Bursar website for complete information on the Summer refund schedule.

Registration and Services Fees are non-refundable.

Please note: The above refund schedule does not apply to undergraduate students whose registration remains within the flat fee range (12-18 points). Students receiving financial aid who reduce their course load should consult the Office of Financial Aid, 25 West 4th Street, as their aid may be affected.

Graduate students must follow the refund schedule whether they have paid or not.

Refund appeals must be in writing from the student to:

Committee on Refunds
Office of the Associate Dean for Student Affairs
NYU Steinhardt
New York University
Joseph & Violet Pless Hall, 2nd Floor
82 Washington Square East
New York, New York 10003

The Committee on Refunds will review:

• Appeals for tuition only as registration and service fees are non-refundable
• Appeals made in writing, including a rationale for an exception to University Policy

Appeals are reviewed monthly, and notification of the results is in writing. The Committee does not meet in January, June, July, August or September. If approved, the processing of refunds takes approximately four to six weeks.

Registration

Registration at New York University is automated through the online system named Albert which students can access through NYUHome. Prior to the registration period, students consult with their advisors for course planning, scheduling, and clearance.

Registration appointments are assigned to undergraduate students. The assignment of your appointment date and time is based on the number of your earned credits. Earned credits do not include your current credits in progress.

Your registration appointment is the earliest date and time in which you will be able to register for classes using Albert. The registration appointment is not your advisor appointment time; please set up an appointment to meet with your advisor prior to your registration appointment date.

After successfully logging on to Albert via NYUHome, use the Registration Status feature of the Registration options to locate your registration appointment date and time.

Registration is open for the upcoming semesters as follows:

• Fall: Approximately Third Week of April
• Spring: Approximately Third Week of November
• Summer 1: Approximately First Week of February
• Summer 2: Approximately First Week of June

*Students registering for summer during the first registration session (February – May) will be de-enrolled for non-payment in May no matter what the start date of the course.

Students registering during the second registration session (June) will be able to register only for those courses which begin at the end of June or early July through August.

Undergraduate students: 18 points per semester. Students who register for six points of student teaching may not take more than a total of sixteen points. Students who register for less than six points of student teaching may register for up to eighteen points. By exception, 20 points may be permitted, if the program advisor and Department Chair give their written approval on the School’s Course permission form.

Graduate Students: 18 points per semester.

Graduate Non-Matriculated or Special Students: 18 points per semester. Non-matriculated students register after receiving approval from the Special Student advisor, may complete no more than 18 points (total) prior to establishing matriculation and will be required to take a minimum of 18 points after the official date of matriculation. Graduate special students may sign a waiver of points over 18 with the Special Student Advisor, 82 Washington Square East, Pless Hall, 2nd floor; these points will not count towards a future NYU degree,

Undergraduate Visiting "Special" Students: 16 points per semester for a maximum of 32 points total. After this maximum has been achieved, special students must become matriculated should they wish to continue courses.

Summer Sessions

Students may take 16 points during the twelve weeks of summer sessions but may not take more than 4 points during any three-week session.

Deadlines: Undergraduate and graduate students initial registration for a fall and spring semester may be processed up through the second week of the term online. Summer semesters have alternating dates; please consult the NYU Class Schedule www.nyu.edu/registrar/listings/

Late fees for Fall and Spring go into effect at the start of the second week of classes and apply only to initial registration. Late fees do not apply to courses added to an existing schedule

Registration Holds

You may not be able to register for the following reasons

AM = Admissions: Student has not filed a complete admissions package. Contact Undergraduate Admissions, 22 Washington Square North, (212) 998-4500 or Graduate Admissions, 82 Washington Square East, Pless Hall, 3rd Floor, (212) 998-5030

BT = Bursar: Tuition: Student in arrears or has payment issues. Contact the Bursar, 25 West 4th Street, 1st Floor, (212) 998-2806

DA = Dean Academic: Student is on academic warning Contact your advisor.

DH = Dean Student Affairs: Student is being held for an academic issue. Contact Registration Services for information, 82 Washington Square East, Pless Hall, 2nd Floor, (212) 998-5054/55

DM = Dean Miscellaneous: Student is being held for an academic issue other than progress or an administrative issue. Contact Registration Services for information, 82 Washington Square East, Pless Hall, 2nd Floor, (212) 998-5054/55

LI = Library: Student has overdue books or outstanding fines. Contact the Circulation Desk, Bobst Library, (212) 998-2530

RA = Resident Athlete: Student is a University athlete whose academic status must be reviewed by the Department of Athletics. Contact Coles Administration, Coles Sports Center, (212) 998-2030

Z1 = Measles: Student has not complied with the New York State regulation of vaccinations for measles, mumps, and rubella. Contact the Student Health Center, 726 Broadway, 4th Floor, (212) 993-1000

Z2 = Meningitis: Student has not submitted proof and/or waiver of vaccination Contact the Student Health Center, 726 Broadway, 4th Floor, (212) 993-1000

Restricted Courses

These are courses in which a department wants to restrict registration to students within the

• Major
• Class (Freshman, Sophomore, etc.)
• School

Students who receive permission to register for a restricted course must have a Course Permission form signed by the instructor and NYU Steinhardt Registration Services.

Special/Non-Matriculating Students

Students who are admitted for study in a specific semester and are not matriculated for a degree within any program, department, institute, or school at New York University.

After an admissions application, transcripts and/or credentials have been filed with the admissions office, the student receives a clearance letter for registration. A clearance letter must be obtained at the start of each semester for which the student wishes to register. The clearance letter must be presented to the "special" student advisor who will provide registration materials and general information, clear the student for registration and refer the student to the specific department for access code numbers or information about program requirements.

Undergraduate and Masters students should contact the special student advisor located on the 2nd Floor, Pless Hall, 82 Washington Square East, 212-998-5053.

Doctoral students should contact the special student advisor located on the 2nd Floor, Pless Hall, 82 Washington Square East, 212-998-5044.

Tuition and Payment Information

Please visit the NYU University Bursar website for all pertinent tuition and payment information:

Withdrawing from a Course

A student, who for any reason finds it impossible to complete a course for which he or she has registered, should consult his or her advisor and complete a Program Change form (Drop/Add form).

An official withdrawal must be filed if a course has been canceled, and in this case the student is entitled to a full refund of tuition and fees.

• Courses dropped during the first three weeks will not appear on the transcript. Courses dropped from the beginning of the third week through the ninth week will receive a "W" grade. Students may not drop a course after the ninth week.
• Merely ceasing to attend a class does not constitute official withdrawal nor does notifying the instructor. A stop-payment of a check presented for tuition does not constitute withdrawal, nor does it reduce the indebtedness to the University. The non-returnable registration and services fee and a penalty for a stopped payment will be charged in addition to any tuition not canceled.
• The date on which the Change of Program form is filed, not the last date of attendance in class, is considered the official date of withdrawal. It is this date that serves as the basis for computing any refund granted the student.
• The refund period is defined as the first four calendar weeks of the term for which application for withdrawal is filed. No application filed after the fourth week will be considered. The processing of refunds takes approximately eight weeks.
• Students who are taking a leave of absence or who are planning to exit the School are referred to the Office of Counseling and Student Services, Pless Hall, 2nd Floor, to complete a leave of absence or exit interview as part of the official "leave" procedure.

Students should consult with the Office of Financial Aid immediately if they change the number of points for which they are registered. Any change in total course load may affect a student’s financial aid package.

Time Conflicts

Students are not permitted to register for courses that create time conflicts.