Graduate Student Orientation
Congratulations on your acceptance and choice to attend NYU Tandon School of Engineering!
New Graduate Student Orientation (NGSO)
Spring 2022 - Wednesday, January 19 - Thursday, January 20
New Graduate Student Orientation (NGSO) is an opportunity for our new graduate students at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering to come together and begin their journey at NYU. As a new student at NYU School of Engineering, it is important that you take advantage of all orientation has to offer. Below is information regarding registering for and attending the various Orientation sessions, as well as some helpful links to help you prepare for your arrival at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering.
NGSO will include opportunities to join hangouts with your Graduate Orientation Leaders (GOLs) prior to the official orientation days which are January 19th - January 20th. These are opportunities to meet other incoming graduate students as well as meet current students.
You will be REQUIRED to register for NGSO using below registration links. Please note, that NGSO will be virtual this semester. If your N Number does not work, please email nyuengrgradlife@nyu.edu. Remember the required session is the Welcome to Graduate School at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering which will be offered. We encourage you to attend as many of the other sessions as you can as they will be able to provide you opportunities to meet various offices as well as other students.
NGSO Spring 2022 Registration and Schedule - Links for sessions can be found below.
Questions about NGSO? E-mail: nyuengrgradlife@nyu.edu
Pre-Graduate Orientation Hangouts
New Graduate Student Orientation will include opportunities to join hangouts with your Graduate Orientation Captains (GOCs) prior to the official orientation days. These are great opportunities to meet other incoming graduate students as well as meet current students! Make sure to register before each hangout session via Zoom in order to attend. Please see the below schedule and registration links.
Friday, January 14
6:00 - 7:30 Speed Friending # 1 with your Graduate Orientation Team!
Want to make new friends before your first semester of graduate school starts? Join us for some rounds of speed friending where you can meet individuals from other majors or in your major! After speed friending, your orientation leaders and captains will be answering any questions or concerns you have in a Q and A session!
Saturday, January 15
6:00 - 7:30 Speed Friending # 2 with your Graduate Orientation Team!
If you weren't able to make it on Friday, join us on Saturday for another round of Speed Friending! Come back to make more friends or chat with the ones you made yesterday! If you're new, that's okay too! You'll find friends in all of us: new incoming students, your GOLs, and your GOCs!
Tuesday, January 18
7:30 - 8:30 Virtual Game Night!
Come join your GOLs and GOCs for a fun night of games! We'll be playing games from Jackbox as well as Scribbl.io! Don't forget to bring your competitive but fun-spirited nature!
Virtual NGSO Schedule
Below you will find the schedule for New Graduate Student Orientation (NGSO). Over the course of the two days of orientation there are sessions that will provide you with information about ways to engage with NYU Tandon as well as sessions where you will hear from current faculty, students, staff, and alumni. As a reminder, you are required to attend one of the two sessions offered for the Welcome to Graduate School at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering. Please note, the schedule is subject to change and we ask that you check back for any updates.
You can also find updates on our Instagram and Facebook pages.
Facebook: NYU Tandon Grad Life
Instagram: nyuengrgradlife
Questions about NGSO? Email nyuengrgradlife@nyu.edu
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
9:00 - 10:00 - Virtual NGSO Help Desk
Have questions about NGSO or Tandon? Stop by the help desk to have questions answered during NGSO by your Graduate Orientation Leaders.
9:30 - 10:30 - Dibner Library Session
This session is designed to introduce graduate students to the basics of using Dibner Library as well as sharing ways librarians can aid you in your research endeavors.
10:30 - 11:30 - Navigating NYC with your Graduate Orientation Leaders
Join your Graduate Orientation Leaders as they talk to you about NYC and tips and tools for navigating your new home!
11:30 - 12:30 - Student Life @ the School of Engineering
What do you need to know about how to get involved at Tandon? Thinking about how you will do that virtually? Join the Office of Student Activities and Resource Center and you Graduate Orientation Leaders for a session that will let you know about all things Tandon!
1:00 - 2:00 - Welcome to Graduate School @ NYU Tandon School of Engineering
The Welcome session is an opportunity to learn more about the NYU Tandon School of Engineering including academic policies, student resources, and other important information. Note: This session is REQUIRED for all incoming graduate students. You only need to attend this session once.
1:00 - 2:00 - Virtual NGSO Help Desk
Have questions about NGSO or Tandon? Stop by the help desk to have questions answered during NGSO by your Graduate Orientation Leaders.
2:00 - 3:00 - I'm Here Now What? A Conversation with your GOLs!
Join your Graduate Orientation Leaders for a Q&A where they will discuss their Tandon journey.
3:00 - 4:00 - Meet Tandon Career Services
In this presentation, offered by NYU Tandon Career Services, students will learn about services available to them, upcoming events, and how to get involved to maximize their career readiness as NYU Tandon students.
4:00 - 5:00 - MakerSpace Event Space Information Session
The NYU Tandon MakerSpace is a cutting edge lab aiming to foster projects at the intersection of technology, creativity and innovation. It is open to all NYU students, and it features rapid prototyping and PCB production equipment, as well as advanced machining and testing capabilities. During this session, the MakerSpace Managers will introduce themselves and machines available, discuss how to attend training sessions and workshops, and highlight a few example projects.
5:30 - 6:30 - NGSO Trivia Night!
Learn about Tandon through our NGSO social: Tandon Trivia Night! From best stops to hang out at Tandon to where to get the best food in NYC, come join us! Prizes will be raffled away during the event!
Thursday, January 20, 2022
9:00 - 10:00 - Virtual NGSO Help Desk
Have questions about NGSO or Tandon? Stop by the help desk to have questions answered during NGSO by your Graduate Orientation Leaders.
9:30 - 11:00 - Computer Science and Engineering Department Advising
Join the CSE department during their NGSO advising session! Note: CSE students only.
10:00 - 11:00 - MakerSpace Event Space Information Session
The NYU Tandon MakerSpace is a cutting-edge lab aiming to foster projects at the intersection of technology, creativity and innovation. It is open to all NYU students, and it features rapid prototyping and PCB production equipment, as well as advanced machining and testing capabilities. During this session, the MakerSpace Managers will introduce themselves and machines available, discuss how to attend training sessions and workshops, and highlight a few example projects.
11:00 - 12:00 - Navigating NYC with your Graduate Orientation Leaders
Join your Graduate Orientation Leaders as they talk to you about NYC and tips and tools for navigating your new home!
12:00 - 1:00 - Meet the Graduate Student Council
Join the Graduate Student Council for their NGSO welcome and learn about ways that you can get involved with the council and make things happen at Tandon!
2:00 - 3:00 - Meet the Wasserman Center for Career Development
Overview of the NYU Wasserman Center for Career Development regarding services, programming, and resources for NYU students preparing for internships and full-time careers.
2:00 - 3:00 - Virtual NGSO Help Desk
Have questions about NGSO or Tandon? Stop by the help desk to have questions answered during NGSO by your Graduate Orientation Leaders.
3:00 - 4:00 - Student Life @ the School of Engineering
What do you need to know about how to get involved at Tandon? Thinking about how you will do that virtually? Join the Office of Student Activities and Resource Center and you Graduate Orientation Leaders for a session that will let you know about all things Tandon!
4:00 - 5:15 - Office of Global Services: Welcome for New International Graduate Tandon Students
This meeting is intended for all new international students in F-1 or J-1 status at NYU Tandon School of Engineering. In this meeting you will virtually meet other students and discuss topics like work, travel, and adjusting to life at NYU with Office of Global Services staff! This meeting will give you plenty of chances to connect with other students and review important concepts, both new and already reviewed in the online training. This meeting best serves students who will be physically present in New York for the spring semester.
You must complete both the US Immigration Requirements Training and the New International Student Welcome to NYU Meeting to fulfill the orientation requirement.
5:30 - 6:30 - Tandon Social: Virtual Escape the Room!
Join your fellow new students for Beat The Bomb, Brooklyn's hottest virtual escape room. You’ll navigate your way through puzzles and games that will test your team’s ability to communicate and work seamlessly together. Rack up as many points as you can in the first 2 games to earn time for the final challenge to defuse The Bomb!
Pre-Arrival Checklist
- Pay Your Tuition Deposit
- Participate in the Pre-Orientation Webinar
- Submit a photo for your NYU ID
- Submit your Immunization Requirements
- Check Health Insurance Requirements
- Make an appointment with your academic adviser
- Find out about options for temporary and off-campus housing
- Complete the below forms (Note: You must be logged into your NYU email in order to complete the form): Updated in January!
- Media Rights Waiver
- NYU Tandon Community Compact
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Office of Global Services)
- Complete the arrival form and submit your immigration documents to OGS online in August. You will need PDF or JPG copies of the following items to upload to the form:
- passport
- F-1 or J-1 visa
- I-94 record, I-20 or DS-2019
- and your dependent's documents (if you have a spouse or children here with you as F-2 or J-2 dependents). You can ONLY complete this once you have arrived in the United States.
- Connect with the NYU Office of Global Services on their social media platforms