Grades

To receive a final grade for a course, a student must be in regular attendance and satisfactorily complete all examinations and other assignments prescribed by the instructor. A student will not receive a grade for any course for which she or he is not officially registered.

Students who request faculty to review the calculation of a final grade must do so within one month after the course ends. The review must normally be completed within one month but may be extended in the case of a formal grade appeal to the associate dean.

The following grades are awarded and are computed in the grade point average: A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D+, D, and F. In general, A indicates excellent work; B indicates good work; C indicates satisfactory work; D indicates passable work and is the lowest passing grade; and F indicates failure. The weights assigned to the grades in computing the grade point average are as follows: A = 4.0, A- = 3.7, B+ = 3.3, B = 3.0, B- = 2.7, C+ = 2.3, C = 2.0, C- = 1.7, D+ = 1.3, D = 1.0, and F = 0.0.

COMPUTING THE GRADE POINT AVERAGE

The grade point average (GPA) can be obtained by determining the total of all grade points earned and dividing that figure by the total number of credits completed. For example, if a LS student has completed an 18-credit schedule and receives grades of A, A-, B, and C+, respectively, in four 4-credit courses and a B+ in a 2-credit course, the student’s semester GPA would be computed as follows:

4.0 (A)             x          4 credits           =          16.0

3.7 (A-)           x          4 credits           =          14.8

3.0 (B)             x          4 credits           =          12.0

2.3 (C+)           x          4 credits           =          9.2

3.3 (B+)           x          2 credits           =          6.6

Total grade points                     58.6

GPA=58.6 divided by 18=3.255

The total grade points (58.6) is divided by the number of credits earned (18) to obtain the GPA (3.255).

Grades for work done at other institutions, including those earned while matriculated in other NYU schools, are not included in a student’s grade point average.

Note: There are no A+, D-, or F+ grades. See Pass/Fail Option, below, for information on LS pass/fail policies.

INCOMPLETE AND W GRADES

In addition to the grades described above, the following symbols may appear on a student’s transcript in place of a terminal grade:

IP and IF

The grades of IP (incomplete pass) and IF (incomplete fail) are temporary grades that are assigned to students who have completed at least 50 percent of the course work. IP indicates that the student was passing the course at the time the grade was submitted; IF indicates that the student was failing the course at the time the grade was submitted.

Note: Incomplete grades may only be awarded before the end of the course. Normally, students approach the instructor to request an incomplete. It is the prerogative of the instructor to award the incomplete grade (IP or IF) or to assign a letter grade in the course. Whenever possible, the student and faculty member should sign an incomplete contract that stipulates the work to be completed and the timetable for submission of the work. A grade of IP or IF must be removed within the time limit set by the instructor; the maximum time allowed for completion of work and the submission of a new grade is 12 months after the course has ended. At the end of the time period, if no letter grade is submitted, a grade of IP will automatically change to an

N and a grade of IF will automatically change to an F.

Note: Special rules apply to incompletes given at the College of Arts and Science. In general, students have one semester to finish the work for a course in which an incomplete grade was received. If the incomplete is not removed within the one-semester deadline, the grade will automatically change to an F (consult the CAS bulletin for further details).

Students cannot graduate or transfer to another college in the University if they have an incomplete for any course.

W

The grade of W indicates an official withdrawal from a course.

PASS/FAIL OPTION

Students may elect no more than one pass/fail option each term, including the summer sessions, for a total of no more than 16 points while they are degree candidates in LS. The pass/fail option is not available for courses completed at other institutions.

The choice to elect pass/fail grading in any course must be made before the completion of the ninth week of the term (or the third week of a six-week summer session); after that time, the grading option cannot be changed. Note that once elected, the choice of pass/fail grading cannot be changed back to the letter grade option. No grade other than P or F will be recorded for students choosing the pass/fail option. P includes all passing grades and is not counted in the grade point average. F is counted in the grade point average.

The pass/fail option is not permitted for any required course in LS. Students should also note that in other schools of NYU, the pass/fail option generally is not permitted for any Morse Academic Plan courses, for any degree requirements, for courses in the major and the minor, or for required preprofessional courses. Students who change majors may not be able to use courses taken under the pass/fail option to satisfy requirements of the new major. Students contemplating electing the pass/fail option should consult with a LS staff adviser about the likely effect of such grades on their academic and career plans.

The form for declaring the LS pass/fail option may be obtained in the LS Advising Center, 726 Broadway, 6th Floor.

Change of Program

Students may access Albert online to adjust their schedule by dropping and adding courses until the end of the third week of classes; all schedule changes made after the third week of the semester must be approved by the LS Advising Center. Ultimately, the courses that students sign up for are their responsibility. When not certain about changes they want to make, students should check with the LS Advising Center. Students may withdraw from a course up until the ninth week of the semester. Courses dropped during the first three weeks of classes will not appear on the transcript. After the third week of classes, students can no longer add a course, and a W will be recorded on their transcript if they withdraw from a course. This grade will not be included in the calculation of their grade point average.

Note: LS students are strongly cautioned that they should not add courses or change sections of courses after the second week of the semester. Students who wish to add a course in the third week must secure permission from the instructor in advance. Students who add a course or change a section at any time are fully responsible for all work previously assigned.

After the ninth week of classes, students can withdraw from a course only in case of severe emergency. Late withdrawals must be approved by the LS associate dean. Undergraduates are not allowed to completely withdraw from all courses through Albert. For complete withdrawal, students must see a member of the LS advising staff.

Refunds

Each semester, the Office of the Bursar establishes a refund schedule that applies to withdrawals. The first calendar week consists of the first seven calendar days beginning with the official opening date of the term. Students who receive financial aid should consult the Office of Financial Aid immediately if they register for, or drop to, fewer points than they indicated they would take on the application for financial aid. A change in enrollment status may affect the financial aid students receive. It may also affect their financial obligation to the University by making them immediately responsible for any charges incurred up to the point of withdrawal. The refund schedule is not applicable to students whose registration remains in the flat-fee range (12-18 points).

The refund schedule is based on the total applicable tuition, excluding nonrefundable fees and deposits. Students who are due a refund can speed the process by going to the Office of the Bursar at 25 West Fourth Street and filing a refund request form.

For more information about NYU tuition policies, go to www.nyu.edu/bursar.

Auditing a Course

Students may audit a designated course with the consent of the LS associate dean and the permission of the instructor. Auditors may not preempt space required for registered students. Audited courses will not appear on students’ official transcript, nor will credit or a grade be awarded. Students should not audit courses required by their curriculum. Audited courses will not be considered to satisfy prerequisite requirements for advanced courses. Auditors are allowed to attend classes but not to participate in other ways. Auditors may not submit papers or take exams. Students who wish to audit should fill out the approval form no later than the first day on which the class meets. Forms are available in the LS Advising Center.

Student Grievances

Students who have complaints about grades or other academic matters should attempt in the first instance to resolve them by contacting the instructor of the course. If the matter cannot be resolved in this way, students should consult with their academic adviser or with a member of the administrative staff, who may attempt to bring about an informal resolution.

Students may, if they wish, petition the Committee on Student Grievances. The committee will seek information from the complainant and the instructor and then hold a hearing on the matter. The committee’s judgments may be appealed to the associate dean.

Academic Progress

The Committee on Academic Progress monitors the academic performance of LS students and places students on academic warning and on academic probation. It also makes recommendations on terminating students who have not made sufficient progress. Its decisions may be appealed to the associate dean.

Students are expected to progress toward the degree and to remain in good standing. Good standing is defined as maintaining a GPA of 2.0 or above.

Students whose GPA falls below 2.0 in any semester will be placed on academic probation. Normally, these students will be expected to raise their GPA above 2.0 in the following semester, or they will be placed on terminal probation. Students on terminal probation who do not make academic progress as stipulated in their notice of probation may be dismissed. Students whose GPA falls between 2.0 and 2.5 in any semester will receive a notice of academic warning from the committee.

Students who receive a notice of academic dismissal after they have registered for the next semester are required to discontinue attendance and will receive a full refund of their current semester tuition.

Students who wish to contest their academic dismissal must appeal, in writing, to the associate dean within 20 days of the notification of academic dismissal. After a review of the appeal, a decision will be rendered in writing.

Note: Those students receiving federal or state financial aid or other forms of external financial aid are required to make “satisfactory progress.” It is the responsibility of the student to determine what effect any academic action taken against them may have on their financial aid entitlements.

Note: Students who are receiving financial aid should note that the University’s Office of Financial Aid defines “satisfactory progress” for full-time students as maintaining a grade point average of 2.0 or better and completing 32 credit hours per year (exclusive of summer sessions).

Such progress is essential for students to remain eligible for student aid. Therefore, while I and W grades are not computed in a student’s grade point average, they will affect the student’s eligibility for financial aid. Students who have any questions about this can call the Office of Financial Aid at 212-998-4444 to determine if their financial aid is in jeopardy.

Religious Holidays and Attendance

Although the administration of the LS does not supervise attendance of classes, it supports the standards imposed by instructors. Students who, in the judgment of the instructor, have not substantially met the requirements of the course or who have been excessively absent may be considered to have withdrawn unofficially and may be given a final grade of F. See Change of Program, above.

New York University, as a nonsectarian institution, adheres to the general policy of including in its official calendar only certain legal holidays. However, it has also long been University policy that members of any religious group may, without penalty, absent themselves from classes when compliance with their religious obligations requires it. In 1988, the University Senate affirmed this policy and passed a resolution that elaborated on it as follows:

1. Students who anticipate being absent because of any religious observance should, whenever possible, notify faculty in advance of such anticipated absence.
2. Whenever feasible, examinations and assignment deadlines should not be scheduled on religious holidays. Any student absent from class because of religious beliefs shall not be penalized for any class, examination, or assignment deadline missed on that day or days.
3. If examinations or assignment deadlines are scheduled, any student who is unable to attend class because of religious beliefs shall be given the opportunity to make up that day or days.
4. No adverse or prejudicial effects shall result to any student who avails him/herself of the above provisions.

Examinations

Students are required to be present for all scheduled examinations. Makeup examinations are at the discretion of an instructor. The semester calendar indicates a week at the end of each semester during which examination are to be given. The syllabus for each course should indicate the date of the final examination; if a syllabus does not indicate the date of the final examination, this should be brought to the attention of the LS associate dean. Students should make their travel plans with scheduled examination dates in mind. Early departure from New York at the end of a semester is no excuse for missing an examination, nor should students expect that instructors will change the date of the examination to accommodate their travel plans.

Transfer Requirements and Procedures

TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS

LS students who meet established transfer criteria will transfer as juniors to the NYU baccalaureate school to which they originally applied. Note: Students who are not certain about the school to which they originally applied should visit the LS Advising Center to have the matter clarified before choosing electives in their sophomore year. There is some leeway for changing tracks (i.e., applying for a transfer to an NYU school to which the student did not originally apply), but off-track transfers are not guaranteed and the competitiveness of off-track transfers varies from school to school. Students with queries about the possibility of an off-track transfer should meet with an adviser in the LS Advising Center.

TRANSFER PROCEDURES

Students must submit an application for internal transfer during the spring semester of their sophomore year. The application is due on February 15. Applications should be submitted to the LS Advising Center at 726 Broadway, 6th Floor. Students are permitted to apply to only one NYU school at a time.

Each school requires a minimum GPA for successful transfer. The minimum GPA for transfer from LS to an undergraduate school or college at NYU is 3.0; students are also required to have earned an average of 3.0 or better in electives taken in the school or college to which they are transferring. The minimum GPA for transfer to the Stern School of Business is 3.0, with a grade of C or better in the required Calculus I and Economics courses, B- or better in the required Principles of Financial Accounting course (offered through Stern), and C or better in all other required business courses. The minimum GPA for transfer to the Tisch School of the Arts is 3.0; also required is a successful demonstration of talent, through either an audition (for drama or dance students) or a portfolio (for film, photography, or dramatic writing students).

Some LS students choose majors in bachelor’s degree programs offered through the School of Continuing and Professional Studies (such as the B.S. in Sports and Leisure Management program, the B.S. in Hospitality and Tourism program, the Real Estate Program, and the McGhee Division programs). Students with such interests should visit the LS Advising Center so that suitable arrangements can be made for transfer to one of these SCPS programs.

Some schools require specific course work on the transcript before a student is eligible for internal transfer, which means that LS students must use their elective space while in LS to satisfy these requirements. For example: Students transferring to the Stern School of Business must have completed the required Calculus I course with a grade of C or better, Principles of Financial Accounting with B- or better, Computer-Based Systems with C or better, Economics I and II with C or better, and other Stern electives. Students transferring to the Gallatin School of Individualized Study are encouraged to have one Gallatin Interdisciplinary Seminar on their transcript before transfer. Students transferring to the College of Arts and Science are encouraged, but not required, to sample at least one course in the department to which they plan to transfer. Prehealth students have particular course requirements that must be taken in sequence and finished within a certain time period. Prehealth students should therefore make sure they attend a preregistration session for prehealth students. They are also invited to visit with the prehealth adviser in the LS Advising Center before registration.

EARLY TRANSFER

LS is a four-semester program. Exceptions: Some departments in the Steinhardt School of Education and the Tisch School of the Arts require early transfer, and students who express interest in these departments will be advised accordingly. Some students with 16 or more advanced standing credits may be eligible for early transfer and will be informed of their eligibility by the director of academic advisement and student services.

TRANSFERRING CREDITS WITHIN NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

LS has established a set of guidelines for the transfer of credits for LS courses to the baccalaureate schools and colleges within NYU. The core courses taken in LS (Writing I, Social Foundations, Cultural Foundations, and global cultures) meet the MAP (Morse Academic Plan) requirements at CAS, and the LS science courses (History of the Universe and either Life Science or Environmental Studies) meet the natural science requirements in CAS.

Exception: Prehealth students and majors in the natural sciences should take their science courses through the College of Arts and Science. LS students should not register for any CAS courses listed under the MAP headings; the Writing Workshop courses offered in CAS are equivalent to the Writing courses offered in LS. Most students who transfer from LS to CAS will have satisfied all MAP requirements except mathematics and foreign language by virtue of taking LS core courses. Students are encouraged to complete their math requirement once they have decided what their major will be. Students may use their elective space while in LS to meet foreign language requirements, although many LS students postpone their foreign language study until after transfer.

Advanced Standing Credits

LS accepts a maximum of 32 credits of advanced standing. Advanced standing credits are college credits earned before entering NYU. Advanced standing credits are evaluated by the NYU Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Students are notified after being accepted to NYU about the number of advanced standing credits that will be granted, which are then posted to their NYU transcript.

Examples of advanced standing credits are credits earned at other colleges and universities before admission to NYU in which the grades earned were B or better and for which scores of 4 or 5 were obtained on the Advanced Placement examinations. Inter-national Baccalaureate, French Baccalaureate, A-levels, and Abitur credits may also result in advanced standing credit. Some courses taken at other colleges may not be honored by NYU.

In order to receive evaluation of advanced standing credits, students should request that official AP results, college transcripts, and other documentation be sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, New York University, 22 Washington Square North, New York, NY 10011-9191.

While LS accepts advanced standing credits, the work reflected by these credits will not substitute for any of the LS core courses. The only LS requirements for which advanced standing credits may substitute are mathematics and science. Students should also note that the several undergraduate schools of NYU have different policies on whether AP or other advanced standing credit will be accepted in fulfillment of school and/or major requirements. Students should consult with the LS Advisement Center about advanced standing credits and how they will be counted.

Writing Proficiency Requirement

Writing proficiency is required for the NYU bachelor’s degree. The writing proficiency requirement is fulfilled by completing the Writing II course with a minimum grade of C. A Writing II grade that is below grade C requires that the student repeat the course.

Academic Integrity

In the process of learning, students acquire ideas from many sources and exchange ideas and opinions with classmates, professors, and others. This occurs in reading, writing, and discussion. Students are expected—often required—to build their own work on that of other people, just as professional researchers and writers do. Giving credit to someone whose work has helped one is courteous and honest. Plagiarism on the other hand is a form of fraud. Proper acknowledgement marks the difference.

A hallmark of the educated student is the ability to acknowledge information derived from others. LS expects that a student will be scrupulous in crediting those sources that have contributed to the development of his or her ideas. In particular, it is the responsibility of the student to learn the proper forms of citation. Refer to the LS booklet Student Guide on Academic Integrity.

Plagiarism is presenting someone else’s work as though it were one’s own. More specifically, plagiarism is to present as one’s own a sequence of words quoted without quotation marks from another writer, a paraphrased passage from another writer’s work, or facts or ideas gathered, organized, and reported by someone else, orally and/or in writing. Since plagiarism is a matter of fact, not of the student’s intention, it is crucial that acknowledgment of the sources be accurate and complete. Even where there is no conscious intention to deceive, the failure to make appropriate acknowledgment constitutes plagiarism. Penalties for plagiarism range from a failing grade for a paper or a course to dismissal from the University.

When an instructor finds that a student has violated the policy on academic integrity, the instructor will impose an appropriate sanction and also notify the associate dean. Sanctions may range from a failing grade for the assignment to a failing grade for the course. The record of the finding will be kept on file while the student is in LS.

In the event of a second violation of the policy, the matter will be referred to the Committee on Academic Standards. The committee treats all such violations seriously, and they may result in the imposition of sanctions such as academic probation, suspension, or expulsion. Decisions of the committee may be appealed to the associate dean.

Student Conduct and Discipline

Students are expected to familiarize themselves and to comply with the rules of conduct, academic regulations, and established practices of the University and LS. The University’s Policy on Student Conduct can be found at www.nyu.edu/students.guide.

The following are examples of the offenses for which students may be subject to disciplinary action: cheating, plagiarism, or forgery of academic documents or form of identification; deliberate destruction, theft, or unauthorized use of laboratory data, research materials, computer resources, or University property; disruption of an academic event, program, or class; actual or threatened violence or harassment; use, possession, or storage of any weapon, dangerous chemicals, fireworks, or explosives; hazing; and violations of any local, state, and federal laws.

The NYU Code of Conduct prohibits the above violations. Students who violate the policies may be subject to disciplinary charges by the Committee on Student Discipline. Decisions of the committee may be appealed to the associate dean. The committee may impose the following sanctions:

1. Warning: Notice to the student, orally or in writing, that continuation or repetition of the conduct found wrongful, or participation in similar conduct, within a period of time stated in the warning, shall be cause for disciplinary action.
2. Censure: Written reprimand for violation of specified regulation, including the possibility of more severe disciplinary sanction in the event of conviction for the violation of a school regulation within a period of time stated in the letter of reprimand.
3. Disciplinary Probation: Exclusion from participation in privileges or extracurricular school activities as set forth in the notice of disciplinary probation for a specified period of time.
4. Restitution: Reimbursement for damage to or misappropriation of property. Reimbursement may take the form of appropriate service to repair or otherwise compensate for damages.
5. Suspension: Exclusion from classes and other privileges or extracurricular activities as set forth in the notice of suspension for a definite period of time. Students may not make academic progress at another institution and then transfer those credits back to NYU during the term of suspension. A student who has been suspended and who is not found to be responsible for the violation of school policy shall be allowed full opportunity to make up whatever work was missed due to the suspension.
6. Dismissal: Termination of student status for an indefinite period. The conditions for readmission, if any are permitted, shall be stated by the panel in the order of dismissal. Students may not make academic progress at another institution and then transfer those credits back to NYU during the term of dismissal.

Leave of Absence

Students who wish to take a semester off must obtain an official leave of absence from the assistant dean for academic advisement before the beginning of the semester. Those who do not obtain an official leave of absence must apply for readmission. A leave may be requested for one semester or for the entire academic year. Leave of absence applications may be obtained from, and should be submitted to, the LS Advising Center at 726 Broadway, 6th Floor.

Students may apply for a medical leave of absence at any time. This will be granted upon the recommendation of a physician or therapist, the NYU Student Health Center, or the NYU Counseling and Behavioral Health Services office. Program changes may also be requested based on medical conditions.

Students who leave for medical or psychological reasons will be required to show medical documentation stating that the student is able physically and/or emotionally to continue school. In addition, students who take a leave of absence for psychological reasons must be evaluated by NYU’s Counseling and Behavioral Services office before returning to school.

Transcripts of Record

OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS

Official copies of your University transcript can be requested when a stamped and sealed copy of your University records is required. Requests for official transcripts require the signature of the student requesting the transcript. Currently, we are not accepting requests for a transcript by e-mail.

A transcript may be requested by either (1) completing the online request form at www.nyu.edu/registrar/transcriptform.html and mailing/faxing the signature page (recommended method)or (2) writing a request letter (see below) and mailing/faxing the completed and signed letter. The fax number is 212-995-4154; the mailing address is New York University, Office of the University Registrar, Transcripts Department, P.O. Box 910, New York, NY 10276-0910.

There is no charge for academic transcripts.

Writing a Request Letter: A request letter must include all of the following information:

• University ID Number
• Current name and any other name under which you attend/attended NYU
• Current address
• Date of birth
• School of the University you attend/attended and for which you are requesting the transcript
• Dates of attendance
• Date of graduation
• Full name and address of the person or institution to which the transcript is to be sent

There is no limit for the number of official transcripts that can be issued to a student. You can indicate in your request if you would like us to forward the transcripts to your home address, but we still require the name and address of each institution.

Unofficial transcripts are available on Albert.

If you initiate your transcript request through the online request form, you will receive e-mail confirmation when the Office of the University Registrar has received your signed request form. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the office at 212-998-4280, and a representative will assist you.

Once a final examination period has begun, no transcript will be forwarded for any student who is currently enrolled in courses until all the student’s final grades have been received and recorded. Please notify the Office of the University Registrar immediately of any change of address.

Students are able to access their grades at the end of each semester via Albert, NYU’s Web-based registration and information system. Albert can be accessed via NYUHome at http://home.nyu.edu.

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) establishes requirements for the protection of the privacy of students. FERPA and its attendant regulations govern the release of information from student educational records, provide for student access to their records, and establish a means for students to request the amendment of records that they believe are inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of their rights of privacy. New York University’s Guidelines for Compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act summarizes the rights of the University’s students under FERPA and its attendant regulations, as well as the corresponding obligations of the University, and may be viewed at www.nyu.edu/apr/ferpa.htm.

Disclosure: Generally, personally identifiable information regarding a student cannot be disclosed without his or her written consent, although there are exceptions to this rule, which are explained in the Guidelines. Information is personally identifiable if it would make a student’s identity easily traceable. This includes the student’s name, address, Social Security number or other such identifying number, photograph, or parent’s name and/or address.

Education Records Covered Under FERPA: The Guidelines describe those education records that are covered by FERPA and that are available for student review. “Education records” refers to any record or document containing information directly related to a student and is not limited to a file with the student’s name on it.

Student Access: Requests by students for access to their education records should be referred to Assistant Chancellor Barnett W. Hamberger, 194 Mercer Street, 4th Floor, 212-998-2310.

Summer Session

NYU does not normally accept summer school transfer credits taken at another university. In rare circumstances, and only with prior approval, students may take such summer courses. Students who wish to apply for approval must do so by filing a petition (forms are available at the LS Advising Center) no later than the first of May preceding the summer in which work is to be taken. No late applications are considered. Students are also advised that courses taken during the summer at other universities may not fulfill requirements toward degrees and majors in the other undergraduate schools of NYU. Students who wish to have summer work at another university substitute for courses or requirements at NYU will require approval from the appropriate school as well as from LS. To receive NYU credit once permission is granted, a student must earn a grade of B or better and then arrange for all official transcripts and scores to be forwarded to the LS associate dean and to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, New York University, 22 Washington Square North, New York, NY 10011-9191.

Information on How to Request Enrollment Verification

Verification of enrollment or graduation may be requested by submitting a signed letter with the following information: University ID number, current name and any name under which the student attended NYU, current address, date of birth, school of the Univer-sity attended, dates attended, date of graduation, and the full name and address of the person or institution to which the verification is being sent. Students should address their request to Office of the University Registrar, Transcript and Certification Department, New York University, P.O. Box 910, New York, NY 10267-0910. Signed requests may also be faxed to 212-995-4154. Students should allow seven business days from the time the Office of the University Registrar is in receipt of their request. Students who wish to confirm receipt of their request should contact the office at 212-998-4280, and a representative will assist them. Currently, the office is not accepting requests for certification by e-mail.

Arrears Policy

The University reserves the right to deny registration and withhold all information regarding the record of any student who is in arrears in the payment of tuition, fees, loans, or other charges (including charges for housing, dining, or other activities or services) for as long as any arrears remain.

Diploma Arrears Policy

Diplomas of students in arrears will be held until their financial obligations to the University are fulfilled and they have been cleared by the Bursar. Graduates with a diploma hold may contact the Office of the Bursar at 212-998-2806 to clear arrears or to discuss their financial status at the University.

Veterans Benefits

Various Department of Veterans Affairs programs provide educational benefits for spouses, sons, and daughters of deceased or permanently disabled veterans as well as for veterans and in-service personnel, subject to certain restrictions. Under most programs, the student pays tuition and fees at the time of registration but will receive a monthly allowance from Veterans Affairs.

Veterans with service-connected disabilities may be qualified for educational benefits under Chapter 31. Applicants for this program are required to submit to the Department of Veterans Affairs a letter of acceptance from the college they wish to attend. On meeting the requirements for the Department of Veterans Affairs, the applicant will be given an Authorization for Education (VA Form 22-1905), which must be presented to the Office of the University Registrar, 25 West Fourth Street, 1st Floor, before registering for course work.

All Veterans. Allowance checks are usually sent directly to veterans by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Veterans and eligible dependents should contact the Office of the University Registrar each term for which they desire Veterans Affairs certification of enrollment.

All veterans are expected to reach the objective (bachelor’s or master’s degree, doctorate, or certificate) authorized by Veterans Affairs with the minimum number of points required. The Department of Veterans Affairs may not authorize allowance payments for points that are in excess of scholastic requirements, that are taken for audit purposes only, or for which nonpunitive grades are received.

Applications and more information may be obtained from the veteran’s regional office of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Additional guidance may be obtained from the Office of the University Registrar, 25 West Fourth Street, 1st Floor.

Since interpretation of regulations governing veterans’ benefits is subject to change, veterans should keep in touch with the Department of Veterans Affairs or NYU’s Office of the University Registrar.