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1 * Hours and locations of places listed on this handout are subject to change. Please check websites for the latest information. What to do after arriving in the US How can I update my address and phone number? Local US Address Update: Report local address updates online. (Stern graduate students use ais.stern.nyu.edu). Instructions on how to update your address: bit.ly/updateaddress International Address Update: International students cannot change their foreign or permanent addresses in Albert. The foreign address can only be updated by the OGS; to update it your name, student ID number and the required changes to ogs.records.update@nyu.edu You can only update your permanent address at the Registrar s Office located at 25 West 4th Street. The main NYU Registrar s Office is located at 25 West 4th Street. The following schools must use their school s unique Registrar s Office: Stern Graduate, Law, Dental, and Medical. If you choose to make your permanent address a US address, you must ogs.records.update@nyu. edu with a foreign address. You must always maintain at least one international and one US address in your NYU record. Local US Phone Number Update: Report local phone number updates online. All international students are required to add a phone number in NYU s system, Albert. Instructions on how to update your number: bit.ly/updatephonenumber How do I check-in at the OGS? All new and transfer F-1 and J-1 students must attend a mandatory check-in workshop as soon as possible upon arrival to the US. The check-in workshop is an hour. You are required to bring your passport, paper print out of your I-94 record, and your I-20 (F-1 students) or DS-2019 (J-1 students). Critical immigration information is provided at the workshop. Check-in workshops are held at the beginning of the semester. Sign up in advance at: bit.ly/ogscheckin How do I register and pay for classes? New and Transfer Student Frequently Asked Questions To register for classes, make an appointment to see your academic advisor in person. Graduate students should go to their department, undergraduate students should go to the advising center for their schools. After meeting your advisor and being cleared you can register for classes. If you have your Net ID, use Albert to register. Albert is accessed through your NYUHome account after logging in at home.nyu.edu. After logging into your account, click on the Academics tab in the upper left-hand corner and log into Albert to register. To register via Albert you must enter a domestic or international cell phone and emergency contact number in the system. NYU must be able to reach you in an emergency situation. NYU alerts are sent via text message with instructions or notification about closures. If a cell phone emergency contact number is not listed, you will not be able to register. Send an to registration@nyu.edu to indicate that you don t have a cell phone number to provide if you don t have a cell phone. Once you do have a number you must enter it via Albert: bit.ly/registernyu If you have questions about registration, contact the Office of the University Registrar located at the NYU Student Services Center at 25 West 4th Street. Telephone: or nyu.edu/registrar You must have an NYU ID card to enter the building. You can make payments to your student account at the Office of the University Bursar also located at the NYU Student Services Center, 25 West 4th Street. Telephone: nyu.edu/bursar/ 1

2 How do I submit my immunization information to NYU? Submit a copy of your immunization records to the Student Health Center (SHC). These records must show that you have received protection against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) as required by New York State law. Failure to provide this information will result in de-enrollment from classes and the inability to move into (or remain in) NYU residence halls if you are planning to live on campus. Questions about how to complete this form should be directed to the Immunology Services Office at the Student Health Center at The SHC is located at 726 Broadway on the 3rd and 4th floors. Visit: bit.ly/stuhealthnyu How can I get an NYU ID Card? To obtain an NYU ID card you must first have activity in your NYU student account, for example a fee payment or class registration. Get your card at 7 Washington Place on the 1st Floor. Telephone: (212) Open Monday Thursday, 8:00 am 8:00 pm and Friday, 9:00 am 4:00 pm nyu.edu/nyucard/contact You must have your nine-digit NYU ID number and bring your passport or US driver s license with you to the NYU Card Center in order to obtain your NYU ID. There is no charge for the first NYU ID card. Always carry your NYU ID card with you. You will not be granted access to NYU buildings without it. Should I take English exams? Some schools and programs require non-native English speakers to take the American Language Institute s English proficiency exam. Check with your academic advisor or your school s student services office to see if you are required to take the exam. Take the exam as soon as possible if you are required to do so. Your ability to register for class may be delayed if you do not take the exam. American Language Institute (ALI) is located at 7 East 12th Street. Life and study at NYU Where can I find information about living in New York? On-Campus Housing - contact the Office of Residence Life and Housing Services, located at 726 Broadway, 7th floor, telephone: Website: nyu.edu/living Off-Campus Housing - visit the NYU Commuter and Off Campus Student Services, located in the Student Resource Center at 60 Washington Square (Kimmel Center), South, Room 210. Telephone: Visit website for dates and deadlines. Additional temporary housing facilities available to students in New York City include, but are not limited to the Manhattan locations listed below. Commuting to the university from any of these residences takes approximately minutes one way via public transportation bit.ly/arrival-checklist. The New York City International Student Survival Guide that you received with your I-20 or DS2019 also has a listing of temporary housing. 2

3 Where can I get a mobile phone? For inexpensive phones and non-complicated prepaid options : Tracfone tracfone.com Purchase monthly or yearly minutes. Can also purchase data for Android phones Metro PCS metropcs.com, th Ave, New York, NY For contract-based options : T-Mobile t-mobile.com, Broadway, New York, NY Verizon verizon.com, E 8th St., New York, NY, AT&T attwireless.com, Broadway, New York, NY Where can I access computers and printers at NYU? The Information Technology Services (ITS) offers NYU internet accounts to NYU students enrolled in degree or diploma programs. To activate your NYU account, bring your current NYU ID to any ITS computer lab or, visit: start.nyu.edu and follow the instructions using your Net ID. NYU computer labs offer computers, laser printers, CD-ROM drives, scanners and related equipment, as well as a wide selection of software. ITS Service Desk is at 10 Astor Place, 4th Floor. Telephone: , bit.ly/itshelpdesknyu or askits@nyu.edu Washington Place Academic Technology Center is at 14 Washington Place, Lower Level. Telephone: bit.ly/wpatc Fourth Street Academic Technology Center (nyu.edu/its/labs/fourth) and Advanced Media Studio (nyu.edu/its/ams) are at 35 West 4th Street, Second Floor. Telephone: Third Avenue North Lab 75 Third Avenue Level C-3 (Enter from 12th Street) Telephone: nyu.edu/its/labs/third Kimmel Center CoLab 60 Washington Square South, 4th Floor. Telephone: The Digital Studio is at Bobst Library, 5th Floor, South Wing. Telephone: nyu.edu/its/studio Bobst Library lower level computer terminals. Where is the NYU library? Bobst is the primary library for NYU, located at 70 Washington Square South. Telephone: bit.ly/bobstnyu. You must present your NYU ID card to enter. For international students, visit library.nyu.edu/services/international.html 3

4 I m looking for student clubs at NYU, where can I find them? To get updates on special events in your field of interest, subscribe to one or more of the NYU mailing list forums. There are over 800 lists at NYU reflecting diverse student groups and interests. You can subscribe to many of NYU s listservs by logging on to your NYU home account at home.nyu.edu by looking into Lists section under Home tab. View the website for the Center for Student Activities, Leadership and Service (CSALS) for a list of student clubs and organizations. CSALS is at the Kimmel Center, 60 Washington Square South 7th floor, Suite 704. Telephone: Website: osa.nyu. edu. Look under Student Life and log in to OrgSync to see current club events. Where can I obtain more information about NYU and the city? Student Resource Center (SRC) The SRC provides students with information about NYU and New York City. SRC also help students navigate university resources and services, provide academic referrals, and promote and provide ways for students to get connected and stay informed at NYU. The office is located in the Kimmel Center, 60 Washington Square South, 2nd Floor, Suite 210, bit.ly/studentrescenter. Find out more about NYU s welcome programs for new students: nyu.edu/life/events-traditions/welcome-week.html. Telephone: Monday Thursday, 9:00 am 9:00 pm and Friday, 9:00 am 5:00 pm How can I apply for a driver license or photo ID card? A driver license is required to operate an automobile anywhere in the US Drivers are required to obtain a license in the state they reside in, even if they have another state license. New York honors all valid foreign licenses. We suggest you also have an International Driver Permit. An International Driver Permit translates your country s driver license. You must apply for one in your home country. You do not need to apply for a New York driver license unless you become a resident of New York State. Students from other states or other nations are not normally considered residents of New York State. For more information, visit the Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) website at dmv.ny.gov or call or Driving manuals are available at the DMV office or online. If you reside in the state of New Jersey for more than 60 days, you may obtain a New Jersey (NJ) driver s license. The New Jersey State Motor Vehicle Commission can be reached at toll free within NJ, and at from out-of-state. Website: state.nj.us/mvc. Information specific to licenses for non-citizens may be found at bit.ly/njnoncitizen. Note that requirements for driver s licenses vary by state. You can also obtain a non-driver photo ID card from the New Jersey MVC or New York DMV. A non-driver photo ID may be helpful as proof of identity for renting an apartment, gaining entry to certain venues, or applying for credit. You must have a U.S. Social Security card or a letter from US Social Security Administration (SSA-L676) stating you are ineligible for a Social Security number in order to apply for a NJ or NYS non-driver photo ID. In addition, you must present your passport, I-94 record and I-20 or DS-2019 showing that you have authorization to be in the US for at least six months into the future. You must also provide documents for proof of identity and date of birth which may include either a bank card with printed name, bank statement or a credit card, and a US utility bill. See the New York DMV or New Jersey MVC websites for details. Also the IDNYC program offers a photo identification card for residents of New York City who are at least 14 years old. This municipal ID card connects New Yorkers to services, programs, and benefits, regardless of immigration status, homeless status, or gender identity. You must apply for the card in person at an Enrollment Center. Appointments are required. You will need to bring documents to prove your identity and that you live in New York City. 4

5 Where can I exercise and stay fit at NYU? Athletic facilities are free for NYU students. You must show your NYU ID card to enter. The Coles Sports Center is at 181 Mercer Street (corner of Bleecker Street). Telephone: bit.ly/colesnyu. Coles has large, weight training facilities, a 25-meter swimming pool, a diving tank, a roof with running track plus six tennis courts, five squash courts and five handball/racquetball courts. The Palladium Athletic Facility is at 140 East 14th Street (between Third and Fourth Avenues) near Union Square. Telephone: bit.ly/palladiumnyu. The Palladium has a deep-water pool, a 957-meter weight room, a 1,046-meter aerobic fitness room, and a 9-meter-high indoor climbing center that spans two floors. Health information How do I get health care in the US? The Student Health Center (SHC) is located at 726 Broadway, on the 3rd and 4th floors. Telephone: Health care is available to all registered NYU students bit.ly/stuhealthnyu. You need your NYU ID card to enter the SHC. To use this center, you must be an enrolled student or living in university residence. Counseling and Wellness Services (CWS) is a free service to NYU students and is located at 726 Broadway, Room 471, telephone: Students may wish to discuss feelings of loneliness, culture shock, academic struggles, family problems, drug, alcohol or other concerns. The staff is made up of psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers and trainees in these professions and maintain strict confidentiality in all conversations with students. For more information visit nyu.edu/counseling or wellness.exchange@nyu.edu. In case of an emergency, call the private hotline hours a day and they will contact a counselor on your behalf. This number is also on the back of your NYU ID card. Can I waive the NYU student health insurance? F-1 and J-1 students are automatically charged for the comprehensive insurance plan through NYU. If you have your own health insurance and do not want the NYU plan, you must apply for a waiver online at nyu.consolidatedhealthplan.com. Your plan must meet or exceed the coverage provided by NYU s plan. You can request the basic coverage plan but there is a deadline for when you can do so. Working in the US How do I apply for an on-campus job at NYU? On campus student employment is limited to 20 hours maximum per week during the academic year and is limited to the NYU campus. To look for a job on campus, contact the Wasserman Center for Career Development at 133 E. 13th St., 2nd floor telephone Website: nyu.edu/careerdevelopment/. You must call to register in person at the Wasserman Center for NYUCareerNet, an online program that will allow you to view job listings, workshops, and other Center events bit.ly/workintheus. 5

6 Can I apply for a Social Security Number and how? The OGS realizes that a SSN is requested for many transactions from apartment rental to obtaining a cell phone or credit card, however, that is not the purpose for which the government designed it. The SSN is meant to be for tax-record keeping purposes only, thus, the government will only issue a number to an F-1 or J-1 student who can verify that he or she has a job, by showing on-campus job or off-campus work authorization. If you obtain an on-campus job offer, consult bit.ly/nyu_ssn for guidance in the process. Please note that the NYU ID number is not a Social Security Number. New students, transfer students, and students returning from a leave of absence can apply for a new US Social Security Number no earlier than ten days after entering the US and attending an OGS checkin workshop. The student must also have a letter of hire or job offer letter. As specified on the OGS website, once you have attended a check-in workshop and updated your US local address the OGS staff will inform the US government that your SEVIS record is active. The Social Security Administration will have access to your immigration record within ten business days of your active status. Finances and money in the US How do I open a bank account? To open an account, take your passport, I-20, NYU ID Card, and enrollment verification (obtained at the Registrar s Office at 25 West 4th Street or your school registrar) in addition to money or a check to deposit. Please note: you must first add your US address to the Albert and register for classes before obtaining the enrollment verification. See the managing money section of the International Student s Survival guide to Living in NYC for other information about banking. How can I get a credit card? Credit card companies generally require a Social Security number to run a background check. The following credit card companies are willing to process applications without a Social Security number. Please note that card approval is not automatic, but judged on a case-by-case basis. American Express - americanexpress.com or call 1-(877) First National Bank of Omaha - firstnational.com. Discover various money management resources and tips on the NYU Student Resource Center s website: bit.ly/nyumoneymanage. * The OGS does not endorse, approve, or certify any companies listed here that are outside of NYU. We provide these as resources for your reference. OGS WASHINGTON SQUARE 561 LaGuardia Place, New York, NY Telephone: (212) Fax: (212) ogs@nyu.edu OGS BROOKLYN 5 MetroTech Center, Room 230, Brooklyn, NY Telephone: (718) Fax: (718) ogs.brooklyn@nyu.edu 6