Preparation for Studying with Spring at Tisch
Once you are accepted into the Spring at Tisch program, the following steps will prepare and guide you through the necessary paperwork required for your semester at NYU. You will also be contacted via email by the Special Programs Student Services Office shortly after your acceptance into the program.
1. Confirm your participation
After you have received your acceptance notification, you must confirm your participation with the Tisch Special Programs Admissions Office. If you have not already done so, please contact Tisch Admissions at (212) 998-1512 or e-mail at tisch.special.info@nyu.edu.
2. Register for classes
Student Services at Tisch Special Programs will process registration for your spring semester in New York. Your schedule will be made up of your core class plus any classes you select from a directory of specified Tisch courses from the Cross Registration and Open Arts curriculum to complement your training PLEASE NOTE THAT MORE DRAMA AND DRAMATIC WRITING COURSES WILL BE ADDED TO THIS LIST AT A LATER DATE. All registration requests must be submitted to Student Services no later than November 9th, 2009, in order to ensure availability for Spring 2010 classes. Acting, Film, and Dramatic Writing Students will need to download and submit the Registration Form found at the right hand side of this page. You should use the Cross Registration and Open Arts link to select your elective courses. Cinema Studies and Photography students should refer to the Core Course Selection Guide to the right on how to contact their department directly, but can also select electives from the Cross Registration and Open Arts link. The Core Course Selection Guide is available on the right hand side of this page to help you choose your courses. Remember that you are restricted to Tisch School of the Arts classes only. Make sure to review your class schedule on your NYUHome account prior by the end of the December to confirm your schedule is accurate.
3. Apply for housing
While NYU housing is optional for students, many participants choose to live on-campus. Living in NYU housing is typically easier than finding off-campus housing, and residence life offers an additional social dimension to your NYU experience. If you would like to apply for NYU housing please download the instructions and application on the right hand side of this page. You must turn your application and deposit in to the Special Programs Student Services Office no later than November 23rd, 2009 to secure a spot.
4. Setup your NYUHome account
Once you have confirmed your participation in the program, we will send you instructions on how to set up your NYUHome account. We will be sending you important information concerning your program through this e-mail account. You should make sure to update your contact information and check this account regularly, as it will be our main form of communication with you.
5. Submit Financial Aid paperwork
If you are using financial aid from your home institution, please send any financial aid documents, consortium agreement forms, etc. to the NYU Financial Aid Office by November 23rd.
6. Submit payment to NYU
During the first week of December, NYU will begin the billing process for the Spring 2010 term. You will receive a electronic bill from the NYU Bursar’s Office detailing tuition charges and a payment schedule. Full payment is due before January 5th (unless you select the Deferred Payment Plan). The NYU Bursar’s Office offers a variety of ways to pay your bill online. For full details about deadlines, payment plans, methods of payment, etc. Go to the Bursar’s website at: http://www.nyu.edu/bursar/payment.info
7. Attend Orientation
Attending orientation for the Tisch Special Programs is mandatory. The 2010 Spring at Tisch orientation will be held on January 15th from 2:00-4:30pm in the Dean's Conference Room at 721 Broadway. If you have any questions about the orienation, please email tisch.special.info@nyu.edu.
