Navigating NYU: A Guide to Part-Time Student Requirements

New York University (NYU) offers various programs and enrollment options to cater to a diverse student body. Among these options is part-time enrollment, which allows students to pursue their academic goals while balancing other commitments such as work or family responsibilities. This article will delve into the specific requirements and policies that apply to part-time students at NYU, providing a comprehensive guide to help navigate the academic landscape.

Understanding Credit Load for Part-Time Students

At NYU, the number of credits a student takes in a semester determines their enrollment status. Full-time students typically register for a minimum of 12 credits and no more than 15 credits each semester. Part-time students, on the other hand, have a different set of guidelines.

Maximum Credit Load: Part-time students may register for a maximum of 6 credits per semester. This allows them to pursue their studies at a more manageable pace.

Recommended Credit Load for Employed Students: Students who are employed full-time are strongly advised to limit their course load to 4 or 5 credits per semester. Balancing work and academics can be challenging, and a reduced course load can help prevent burnout and improve academic performance.

Seeking Approval for Exceeding Credit Limits: Part-time students who want to register for more than 6 credits in a semester must obtain approval from the appropriate program office before selecting courses. For LLM students, they should use the LLM form. Credit load requests are considered after the bidding period has been completed.

Examinations and Scheduling

Part-time students must adhere to the examination schedule, regardless of the number of credits for which they are registered. This includes the possibility of daytime exams for an evening course. Rescheduling is not permitted, except in limited circumstances as outlined in the Law School Academic Policies. Students should be aware that certain required courses and exams may not be offered in the evening.

Adding and Dropping Courses

NYU has specific policies regarding adding and dropping courses to ensure academic integrity and proper record-keeping.

Adding Courses: Students may not add courses or seminars after the first week of classes. In rare cases with compelling personal circumstances, a student may submit a petition to the Assistant Dean for Academic Services and Registration for review by the Vice Dean to late add no later than the third week of classes. For seminars, both approval of the instructor and the Vice Dean is required.

Dropping Courses: After the add/drop period closes, students must complete and submit a drop form to the appropriate program office. It is also required to visit the Office of Financial Services to understand how the drop may affect financial aid or loans.

Key Guidelines for Dropping a Course:* A student may drop a course up until the last day of classes without receiving a "WD" (Withdrawn) notation on their transcript.

However, if a faculty member requires a student to drop a course due to failure to attend classes, the student will be withdrawn with a "WD" notation.
You may not drop a course if any work has been evaluated or if any exam is given, even if a final grade has not been received.
For seven-week classes, the last day of the course is the deadline to drop it.

Dropping Seminars, Colloquia, Simulation, or Writing Credit: To drop one of these courses after the add/drop period, you must obtain the signature of the professor and an advisor of the appropriate office using an add/drop form. This must be done on the last day of classes (or the last day of a seven-week course) without a "WD" notation, provided that no work has been evaluated. No drops are permitted once the reading/exam period has begun.

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Seminars and Colloquia Limitations

To ensure a balanced academic experience, NYU limits the number of seminars and colloquia students can take each semester. All students are limited to two seminars/colloquia each semester unless prior approval is obtained from the appropriate program office and the Vice Dean. The limit does not apply to the seminar portion of a clinic. If you do not obtain approval, COURSES will not permit you to register for more than two seminars/colloquia. Seminar waivers will be reviewed after the first round of bidding each semester.

Simulation Courses

A simulation course is defined as a mock or model class where students receive tangible experience in tasks and processes related to a particular area of law. They are often courses where students draft briefs and/or memos, conduct mock arguments, mock trials or mock negotiations. The simulation designation has been listed with the footnote “Sim” in the schedule of classes. This course type is a small class similar to a seminar. Courses coded as simulation also meet the ABA requirements for simulation.

Year-Long Courses

For year-long courses, students must complete the full year to receive credit for either semester and must be registered for both the fall and spring semesters to have a space in the class. Students must obtain the fall portion of a year-long class to be registered by the Office of Records and Registration for the spring portion. Registering for only one semester is not permitted.

Permission of Instructor Courses

To enroll in courses that require the instructor's permission, students should follow the instructions stated in the course description. The professor will provide the Office of Records and Registration with a list of permitted students, or the student may submit a permission of instructor form. A waiver will then be entered on the student's COURSES record, and the Office of Records and Registration will notify the student that they can register for the class.

LLM Degree Requirements

For students pursuing a Master of Laws (LLM) degree, there are specific requirements that must be met. To earn the LLM degree, students must complete at least 24 credits in the fall and spring semesters and meet the specific requirements of their specialization. All students are required to attend classes regularly, satisfactorily complete all requirements for their courses, and take examinations at the scheduled times. Violation of these rules may result in a failing grade in the course in question. Examinations are required in all courses, except in seminars or other courses where the preparation of a paper based on independent research may be counted for part or all of the requirements.

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LLM Full-time: The typical credit load for full-time LLM students is 11-13 credits per semester. It is highly advisable to take no more than 11-12 credits during your first semester, as you become acclimated to the Law School environment. To register for fewer than 11 or more than 15 credits, students must obtain approval from the Office of Graduate Affairs via a Credit Load Permission form. Please note that full-time LLM students who register for more than 30 credits in fall and spring will incur charges in addition to the flat rate charged each semester. Students taking 10 or more credits/semester are charged the flat rate of tuition. It is especially important for international students to note that in accordance with the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), all international students must be registered for 9 credits (the minimum credit load required by the University for full-time administrative enrollment status) within two weeks of the start of Introduction to US Law, or if they have waived out of Introduction to US Law, within two weeks of the first day of classes of the Fall semester. For the Spring semester, students must be registered full-time within two weeks of the start of classes.

LLM Part-time: Part-time students may register for a maximum of six credits per semester. Students who are working full-time are strongly advised to limit their course load to two to four credits per semester. Part-time students are required to take their examinations as scheduled. Rescheduling is permitted only in limited circumstances

NYU Tandon School of Engineering

NYU Tandon School of Engineering also offers part-time options for graduate studies. Part-time students may enroll in a maximum of six credits, which is typically two courses per semester. For master’s programs, part-time students may take up to five years to complete the degree. Several master’s programs are offered in an "executive format," in which all required courses are taken on evenings and weekends. All candidates who hold a bachelor’s degree or a US equivalent from an accredited college or university are invited to apply to an NYU School of Engineering master’s degree or graduate certificate program.

Tuition and Reimbursement

NYU offers options for tuition reimbursement and payment deferral for students with employer benefits. Payment of tuition can be deferred if you have reimbursement benefits from your employer.

Enrollment Status Changes

Part-time students have the flexibility to change their enrollment status to full-time if they wish.

Admission During Final Undergraduate Term

Students may apply to a graduate program during their last term of undergraduate study.

International Students

International applicants seeking to enroll on a part-time basis should be aware that federal law stipulates that individuals who require an F1 visa must enroll on a full-time basis.

Academic Policies and Standards at Stern

The Stern School of Business at NYU has specific academic policies and standards that students must adhere to.

Academic Planning: Stern provides resources and guidance for academic planning to help students make informed decisions about their course selection and academic path.

Advanced Standing and Credit by Examination: Students may be eligible for advanced standing or credit by examination based on prior academic work or performance on proficiency exams.

Auditing Courses: The Stern Undergraduate College does not permit auditing of Stern undergraduate courses. You may not attend courses for which you have not registered.

Concentration(s) and Minor Selection: Stern students have the opportunity to choose concentrations and minors to specialize in specific areas of business and related fields.

Double Counting of Stern Course Work: There are policies regarding the double-counting of Stern coursework towards multiple degree requirements.

Early Graduation: Students who meet all graduation requirements may be eligible for early graduation.

Leave of Absence: Students may request a leave of absence from their studies under certain circumstances.

Non-NYU Coursework: Policies govern the acceptance of non-NYU coursework towards degree requirements.

Proficiency Exams: Students may be required to demonstrate proficiency in certain subjects through exams.

Residency Requirements: Stern has residency requirements that students must meet to earn their degree.

Retaking Classes: You cannot retake any courses in which a passing grade has been received (D or better). Retaking a course that has been passed in previous semesters is a violation of Stern’s policy and is not counted toward graduation requirements nor computed into your GPA. You may only repeat a course if:a failing grade was received. Both the failing grade and the passing grade remain on the transcript and both are calculated into the GPA. You may retake a required course as many times as needed until the course is passed. In those instances, the F grade will be factored into the cumulative GPA as will the passing grade. The credits associated with the passing grade will be factored into your earned hours.a higher grade is required for the completion of a minor or major in a specified course. Both grades will appear and be factored into the GPA, however, the credit will only be earned once.

Access to Academic Information: Students have access to their academic information, including grades and transcripts, through NYU's online systems.

Grades and Grading: Stern has specific policies and guidelines regarding grades and grading, including the grade point average (GPA) and the pass/fail option.

Academic Standards: The Office of the Dean and the Stern Office of Academic Advising review student records throughout the academic year. Academic standards actions are based on the grades to date at the end of each semester (fall and spring). The Stern Undergraduate College requires that all students.

Academic Standards for Students in the BS/MS in Accounting Program: There are specific academic standards for students in the BS/MS in Accounting program.

Grade Changes: The process of assigning grades is intended to be one of unbiased evaluation. You are encouraged to respect the integrity and authority of the professor’s grading system and are discouraged from pursuing arbitrary challenges to it. If you believe an inadvertent error was made in the grading of an individual assignment or in assessing an overall course grade, a request to have the grade reevaluated may be submitted. To appeal an assigned grade, you should provide a written explanation to the instructor who assigned the grade outlining the specific grading error. If you are dissatisfied with the outcome of the review and wish to appeal the grade further, a formal written appeal should be submitted to the chair and/or faculty course coordinator in the particular department. An independent review of the grade is then undertaken by the department. Your work is reviewed to clarify how the grade was determined and to ensure the grade is consistent with the academic guidelines and policies of the department and course. The decision of the department in matters related to a course grade is final. In all cases, you are expected to act within the semester following the course to appeal a grade since faculty may not be available to review an appeal in future semesters or years. (For fall and January term courses, you must appeal no later than the following spring. For spring and summer courses, you must appeal no later than the following fall). After the awarding of the Bachelor’s degree, no grade changes of any kind are permitted unless they are due to a departmental clerical error in recording.

Grade Point Average: The grade point average (GPA) is determined by dividing grade points by the total units taken (with 4 grade points and 0 units for a grade of F; 0 grade points and 4 units for a P). An average GPA of C (2.0) is required for graduation (128-144 credits and 256-288 grade points) aside from the number of units in courses taken pass/fail which are deducted from the total units when calculating the GPA (grade points divided by units). If you complete the required number of credits but lack grade points, you may be permitted to take additional courses to gain grade points. You may not secure grade points by repeating courses you have already passed.Not included in the GPA are credits taken in excess of 144 units (credits are applied in strict chronological order), credits brought in from other institutions, or credits brought in through advanced standing credit.

Grades of Incomplete: The grade of incomplete (I) is a temporary grade that indicates that a student has not yet completed all requirements for a course as outlined on the syllabus but could pass the course if they were to complete those outstanding requirements. The “I” grade is only appropriate where unexpected and/or unavoidable circumstances-in most cases occurring near the end of the semester/term-have prevented a student from completing a limited number of remaining course requirements that can reasonably be completed by an agreed-upon deadline.

Grading in Stern Undergraduate Classes: NYU Stern strives to create courses that challenge you intellectually and that meet the Stern standards of academic excellence. To ensure fairness and clarity of grading, the Stern faculty has adopted a grading guideline for core courses with enrollment of more than 25 students, in which approximately 35% of students will receive an “A” or “A-” grade. In core courses of less than 25 students, the instructor is at liberty to give whatever grades he or she reasons the students deserve while maintaining rigorous academic standards. For elective courses, the individual instructor or department is responsible for determining reasonable grading guidelines.

Pass/Fail Option: The pass/fail option is designed to facilitate flexibility to make curricular decisions as students craft their academic journey. Students are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor prior to submitting a pass/fail request to discuss the impact on their academic experience/career. It is important to note that graded coursework remains the most accurate representation of your academic performance during your time at NYU Stern.

Stern Policy in Regard to In-Class Behavior & Expectations: The following policies are assumed to be in force during all Stern courses unless an instructor explicitly establishes alternate policies. In addition to the below expectations, students are bound by University conduct policies, two of which are highlighted below: Behaviors that, by virtue of their intensity and/or repetitiveness, interfere with an educational activity (e.g., classroom, remote or online learning environments, advising session, lecture, workshop). This includes but is not limited to: persistently talking without being recognized; creating noise that obstructs the learning process; smoking/vaping or use of prohibited substance; repeatedly interrupting others; or deliberately engaging in other behaviors that unreasonably and illegitimately distracts from or interferes with the educational experience or otherwise violates University policy.

Student Code of Conduct: At NYU Stern, we seek to engage our students, faculty, and alumni as lifelong partners in the process of learning, debate, and discovery. Academic and personal integrity are central to this mission.

Travel Code of Conduct: Membership in a global campus community such as NYU/Stern requires mutual respect, consideration, and concern for the well-being of others as well as a significant degree of personal integrity and maturity.

Career Policies: The Stern Undergraduate College expects students to act with a high degree of integrity and professionalism as you pursue your career goals.

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