Tandon Short-Term Programs
January, Spring Break, and Summer Term Opportunities
NYU Tandon offers unique short-term global programs designed specifically for Tandon students. These programs provide an opportunity to immerse yourself in a focused academic topic taught by NYU Tandon faculty with a required travel component. The programs run during J-term, spring break, and summer. The Tandon Global team is continually working to expand these global opportunities for upperclassmen.
Check back often as new programs are regularly added!
A Taste of Tulsa: Exploring Innovation, Culture, and History in the Heartland
Department: Tandon Global
Experience the vibrant culture, groundbreaking innovation, and rich history of Tulsa, Oklahoma, through this fully-funded, week-long trip designed exclusively for NYU undergraduates. This unique opportunity, hosted by NYU Tandon, offers a hands-on exploration of Tulsa’s dynamic communities, from the iconic Greenwood District to cutting-edge tech hubs.
Trip Leader:
Travel Component:
This experience includes a required trip to Tulsa, Oklahoma during NYU’s Spring Break 2025, where students will participate in site visits, discussions, and activities designed to immerse them in the cultural and urban landscape of the city. A mandatory Zoom orientation will be held after students are accepted into the program.
Trip Highlights:
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Cultural Exploration:
- Walking tour of the historic Greenwood District and Greenwood Rising Museum.
- Discover Tulsa’s Indigenous history through Urban Indigeneity tours and the Philbrook Museum.
- Dive into Tulsa's art and music scene with live shows and sunset socials.
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Tech & Innovation:
- Visit Tulsa Innovation Labs and Skyway 36 to learn about aerospace and drone technology.
- Engage with the University of Tulsa’s Cybersecurity and Clean Energy programs.
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Urban Development:
- Explore Tulsa’s architecture and urban planning initiatives.
- Participate in panels discussing equitable development and civic innovation.
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Professional Growth:
- Network with Tulsa’s leaders in business, civic engagement, and tech industries.
- Opportunities to connect with Universty of Tulsa students, NYU students, and various professionals.
Program Details:
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Cost: Free of charge to selected students - approximately $2,000 per student including flights, accommodations, and meals. GLASS Honors students will use their GLASS funding to cover these costs and non-GLASS students will receive funding through Tandon Global. Some charges will be paid directly by the program while others will be reimbursed directly to the student.
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Eligibility: Open to all NYU undergraduate students (freshmen through seniors).
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Accommodation: Students will stay at the Holiday Inn Express in Tulsa.
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Dates: Tentatively March 21-29, 2025
- Departure: Friday, March 21, 2025
- Program: Saturday, March 22 – Friday, March 28, 2025
- Return: Saturday, March 29, 2025
Application/Deadline Information for Spring Break 2025
Application Details:
Applications are now open for this fully funded program. Selected participants will be expected to fully engage in all scheduled activities and serve as NYU ambassadors throughout the trip.
Application Deadline:
Priority: Sunday, January 26, 2025 11:59PM EST
Rolling applications accepted afterwards
Eligibility:
Students must be an enrolled Tandon undergraduate student (freshmen through seniors).