Spring Into NYU Tandon
Congratulations on your Spring admission to the NYU Tandon School of Engineering!

Welcome to Tandon
We are very excited to have you, the newest member of the Class of 2024, join our community of students and scholars in Spring 2021!
Spring admission will allow you to graduate in May 2024, the same graduation date as students who enter in Fall 2020. A dedicated team of academic advisors are available to support you throughout your time at Tandon, helping to answer questions you might have about course selection, graduation requirements, academic options, leadership and service opportunities, and more. Please feel free to contact us with any questions at springintotandon@nyu.edu.
Tech in Service to Society
Tandon maintains a strong commitment to preparing STEM professionals who will be able to actively participate in, and be of service to, our local communities and global society. Informed by the principles of invention, innovation and entrepreneurship, students understand, through their academic and co-curricular experiences, that a degree in STEM is more than a demonstrated mastery of math and science—it’s the recognition of and responsiveness to societal needs, the enhancement of existing tech solutions and the creation of markets for new ones to thrive.
Evidence of our guiding philosophies can be found in our curriculum as early as the first semester of enrollment. As a Tandon student, you'll complete your first-year requirements, in the spring semester and summer terms, based on your major’s prescribed course of study:
Civil Engineering
Spring |
Summer |
EXPOS-UA 1 Writing the Essay |
EXPOS-UA 2 Advanced College Essay |
CS-UY 1113 Programming and Problem Solving I |
CM-UY 1004 General Chemistry |
MA-UY 1024 Calculus I |
MA-UY 1124 Calculus II |
EG-UY 1003 Engineering and Design |
PH-UY 1013 Mechanics |
CE-UY 1002 Intro to Civil Engineering | EG-UY 1001 Engineering and Technology Forum |
Computer Engineering
Spring |
Summer |
EXPOS-UA 1 Writing the Essay |
EXPOS-UA 2 Advanced College Essay |
CS-UY 1114 Intro to Programming and Problem Solving |
CS-UY 1134 Data Structures and Algorithms |
MA-UY 1024 Calculus I |
MA-UY 1124 Calculus II |
EG-UY 1003 Engineering and Design |
PH-UY 1013 Mechanics |
ECE-UY 1002 Intro to Electrical and Computer Engineering | EG-UY 1001 Engineering and Technology Forum |
Electrical Engineering
Spring |
Summer |
EXPOS-UA 1 Writing the Essay |
EXPOS-UA 2 Advanced College Essay |
CS-UY 1114 Intro to Programming and Problem Solving |
CM-UY 1004 General Chemistry |
MA-UY 1024 Calculus I |
MA-UY 1124 Calculus II |
EG-UY 1003 Engineering and Design |
PH-UY 1013 Mechanics |
ECE-UY 1002 Intro to Electrical and Computer Engineering | EG-UY 1001 Engineering and Technology Forum |
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Spring |
Summer |
EXPOS-UA 1 Writing the Essay |
EXPOS-UA 2 Advanced College Essay |
CS-UY 1114 Intro to Programming and Problem Solving |
CS-UY 1134 Data Structures and Algorithms |
MA-UY 1024 Calculus I |
MA-UY 1124 Calculus II |
EG-UY 1003 Engineering and Design |
PH-UY 1013 Mechanics |
ECE 1002 Intro to Electrical and Computer Engineering | EG-UY 1001 Engineering and Technology Forum |
Completion of your summer coursework will require you to take classes from late May through to mid-August, for a total of 12 weeks. This should provide you with a half month between spring and summer and a half a month between summer and fall. Use this time to recharge!
Upcoming Virtual Events
This Fall you will have access to a series of virtual events to give you the chance to speak with various professors, administrators of the Vertically Integrated Programs (VIP), and current students. In addition, there will be various opportunities to build relationships with your fellow incoming classmates!
Women as Makers on October 27th, 2020 at 4 PM EST: RSVP Here!
It’s vital that the engineers of tomorrow accurately reflect the diversity and richness of society, and at Tandon we know that women’s voices are essential to the creative, collaborative problem solving pursuits that are the heart of all engineering.
VIP Presentation on November 10th, 2020 at 4 PM EST: RSVP Here!
Join us to learn about the various Vertically Integrated Projects VIP offered at NYU Tandon and how to get involved. VIP's are multi-year, multidisciplinary projects that emphasize innovative and research-active education. It opens opportunities for students to develop professionally valuable skills while making real-world contributions.
Black and Latino Men at Tandon on November 12th, 2020 at 4 PM EST: RSVP Here!
The Black and Latino Men at Tandon (BLMT) committee is committed to creating intentional pathways to success for our current and prospective Black and Latino male students. Panelists will share their own insights on being involved in STEM, reflect on their academic careers, and share about their life after Tandon in the efforts to encourage an increase in the presence of Black and Latino men at Tandon.
Personalized Attention, Support, and Encouragement
We recognize how important it is for students to feel supported, academically and otherwise, throughout their academic career. This is particularly important here, at the School of Engineering, as our curriculum is quite rigorous. For these reasons, the following services will be a part of your experience as a spring admit:
- Personalized advisor check-in meetings
- Opt-in tutoring sessions
- Online study skills series
- Faculty and peer mentorship
We believe that these services, along with the other forms of support available at Tandon, will provide you with the resources to ascend to the top of your engineering game and stay there!
Getting Started @ Tandon
New Student Experience
Your first-year advisor will serve as your primary guide throughout your acclimation to Tandon, creating a space for you to articulate your academic and professional goals, while connecting you to the various support services in the community. Community building activities, designed to help you form meaningful connections with your peers, will be provided throughout your first year. Below is a quick snapshot of some of the shared moments you will navigate, individually and with your peers, during your transition to Tandon:
- Registration. Registration for the Spring 2021 semester opens for new students in December. You will be contacted about the process for selecting classes by the end of October. You should also review the Tandon Academic Bulletin, which will help you prepare for registration and understand program requirements. Completion of any required placement exams, as well as the submission of advanced standing credits, will also occur during this period. Review the registration clearance process.
- Tandon Orientation. Orientation for Tandon is scheduled to start on Monday, January 25, 2021. Together, new students will learn more about the academic mission and values of Tandon, and establish meaningful relationships with peers. Throughout orientation, you will enjoy many events and programs, academic sessions and workshops, and activities designed to help you acclimate to Tandon and New York City. For information about this experience, as well as other important dates and checklists preparing for your arrival, visit Accepted Undergraduates.
- Residence Hall Move-In: TBA
For students living on-campus, look for an email from the the Office of Housing and Residential Life which will provide you information on your housing assignment, as well as move-in instructions in early January.
- NYU Spring Welcome: January 25 - February 13
NYU Spring Welcome hosts over 200 events for new and returning students! The welcome activities take place during the first few weeks of the spring semester, offering a series of special events, information sessions and meetups for all students to kickstart the new semester. Recommended activities will be highlighted in welcome materials from your advisor, though you are welcome to attend as much as possible. For a preview, click here.
- Upcoming Communications
Throughout the summer and fall, we will keep you informed about opportunities, expectations and deadlines, preparing for your enrollment with NYU Tandon. Please remember to check your NYU email account periodically, and watch out for messages from your advisor. Additionally, throughout the period leading up to your arrival on campus, you will receive the monthly Spring Into Tandon newsletter. Some of the topics that will be featured in this digital communique include:- Welcome Message from Advisors
- Gap Semester Planning
- Empowering Yourself Through Self Care
- Study Skills for the Engineering Student
- Registration Preparation for Spring 2021
- Preparing for Your Arrival