GETTING INVOLVED AT NYU

College is about more than just academics. It is also an opportunity to meet people, discover new interests, and help build a sense of community on campus. With more than 400 student clubs and organizations, there is something for everyone at NYU. A full list of all groups and clubs at NYU can be found here.

Transfer Student Programs

Student Resource Center, Kimmel Center for University Life, Suite 210

All Fall in New York students are a part of the transfer and transitioning student community.  Transfer Student Programs assists you with navigating NYU resources and services and connecting you with other students at the University who are new to NYU through activities and events.  Visit the website to learn more about what Transfer Student Programs has to offer!

Example Opportunities for Transfer Students:

·         Transfer Student Association (TSA)

·         TransferMation

·         Transfer Ambassadors (TA’s)

Office of Global Services (OGS)

561 LaGuardia Place

The Office of Global Services (OGS) provides specialized support to NYU’s international students including immigration advising and guidance, programs and events, cultural adjustment resources and more.  To learn more about OGS, visit the website.

Center for Multicultural Education and Programs
Kimmel Center for University Life, Suite 806

The Center for Multicultural Education and Programs (CMEP) produces intentional and sustained educational initiatives and campus-wide programs in the area of diversity and social justice.  Through collaborations with a broad range of students, faculty, administrators and community partners CMEP’s efforts are designed to make an institutional impact in enhancing intercultural awareness and offer compelling ways to explore the complex intersection of race, gender, religion, socio-economic class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, national origin and many other aspects of identity in our daily lives.  For more information about CMEP’s events, programs, and student groups, visit the website.

NYU Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Student Center
Kimmel Center for University Life, Suite 602

The New York University Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Student Center creates a welcoming environment for all University students interested in developing their understanding of LGBTQ issues. Support services, resources, programs, advocacy, training, education and consultation are provided to members of the NYU community. With its services, programs and resources, the NYU LGBTQ Student Center exists to create campus environments that are inclusive and supportive of student diversity in the areas of sexual orientation and gender identity and expression.  For more information, click here.

Center for Spiritual Life
Kimmel Center for University Life, Suite 207

The Center for Spiritual Life is a multifaith initiative to enhance the educational experience by fostering a community of scholars who support religious expression, leadership, integrity, mutual respect and open dialogue.  It seeks to provide a safe environment for all students to grow, explore and deepen their own beliefs and values.  For more information about spiritual life on campus and the various centers that comprise the multifaith initiative—The Bronfman Center for Jewish Student Life, the Catholic Center at NYU, the Islamic Center at NYU, and the Protestant Ministries at NYU—click here.

 For more information about how to get involved on campus, click here.

CLUB FEST 2016

Club Fest 2016

September 7th, 2016
Kimmel Center, 60 Washington Square South

NYU ID required

Club Fest brings together NYU student organizations under one roof for the semester's largest community-building event. Explore all of the ways you can get involved on campus:

• Get to know all sponsored clubs as current members answer your questions.
• Meet our fraternities and sororities on campus, including multicultural organizations.
• Find athletic clubs and intramural sports you can join.

Club Fest is presented by the Center for Student Activities, Leadership, and Service twice a year: once in the fall, then again at the start of the spring semester. 

NYU WELCOME WEEK 2016

NYU Welcome Week 2016
Sunday, August 28 - Saturday, September 3

Overall, the week boasts over 500 programs that cover a multitude of topics from getting involved and learning about NYU, to staying safe and navigating public transportation. These events are for new undergraduate first years and transfer students. And of course, you won't want to miss the awesome Marquee Events!

NYU Welcome Day / Move-In Day

Sunday, August 28, 2016 is NYU Welcome Day.  This day complements Residence Hall Move-In with a Parent Welcome and Information Fair.  Read more »»

Presidential Welcome & Reality Show

Join President Andy Hamilton, fellow new undergraduate students, alumni, and university officials at the Presidential Welcome of the newest class. Immediately following will be The Reality Show: NYU -- a gritty, funny musical about the lives of NYU students as they experience an array of confounding, confusing, and exciting issues. The Reality Show: NYU is written, performed, and produced by NYU students.

NYU Portraits

NYU Portraits creates a vibrant and colorful evening where diversity meets the stage to invigorate our passion for social justice, and service through the arts. This event is a campus tradition that utilizes an innovative approach to highlighting the importance of diversity as an enriching and transformative experience for our incoming first year and transfer students.

The "..." Ball

A Welcome Week tradition... wrapping up the week with the Ball! Each year is unique with a new theme. Past themes include Beach Ball, Zombie Ball, Glo Ball, Throwback Ball, and Music Festi-Ball! Get ready to dance the night away at this multi-floor, multi-DJ event. This will definitely be a night to remember. The 2016 theme is... good vibes ball so get ready to celebrate endless summer.