COVID-19
Masking, testing, reopening: A guide to the fall 2021 semester
Learn about NYU’s plan to return to near-normal operations and all the guidelines and requirements you should know about this fall.
Rachel Cohen, Deputy News Editor
• August 30, 2021
New immigration policies and COVID-19 safety measures complicate study away at NYU Tel Aviv and Abu Dhabi
With study away resuming at most of NYU’s global network this fall, many students are facing complex immigration and arrival guidelines amid amorphous — and shifting — pandemic travel restrictions.
Andrew Califf and Kayla Hardersen
• August 25, 2021
As NYU returns to in-person learning, students with disabilities urge the university to continue offering remote classes
The pandemic demonstrated that NYU is capable of providing academic accommodations. Students with disabilities wonder why these accommodations are no longer available
Rachel Fadem, Deputy News Editor
• August 25, 2021
International students may be required to ‘mix’ COVID-19 vaccines, despite NYU assurances
Some international students remain hesitant to be re-vaccinated, while others see it as their only path to an in-person education and a post-pandemic college experience.
Roshni Raj, Abroad News Editor
• August 5, 2021
Facing conflicting guidance, international students struggle with NYU COVID-19 vaccine requirements
For some international students, the only vaccine available is not NYU-approved, while others live in regions with limited access to any COVID-19 vaccine.
Roshni Raj, Abroad News Editor
• July 19, 2021
Future uncertain for Stern study abroad
The Stern administration is reviewing its global study away programs. Students hope that the programs will continue after the pandemic and that the school will make up for study abroad opportunities missed due to the pandemic.
Saurabh Kumar, Staff Writer
• May 3, 2021
Students vaccinated by NYU report positive, trouble-free experience
Although appointments to receive the COVID-19 vaccine through the university remain scarce, students who did manage to secure an appointment say the vaccination process was straightforward.
Rachel Fadem, Staff Writer
• April 28, 2021
Students say punishments for violating COVID-19 guidelines are overly harsh
Liberal Studies first-year Aria Young claims she was unjustly treated after being evicted from NYU housing due to misconduct. Young and other students who face similar situations allege that the university handled their cases insensitively, in part on account of their race.
Mei Lamison, Staff Writer
• April 26, 2021
Class of 2021 pushes for an in-person commencement
Since NYU announced in February that the Class of 2021 would have a virtual commencement, a petition calling for an in-person graduation ceremony has garnered more than 1,000 signatures.
Rachel Cohen, Staff Writer
• April 22, 2021
NYU will require COVID-19 vaccines for all in-person students this fall
The university says the requirement will minimize the spread of COVID-19 and allow for a return to in-person activities.
Rachel Fadem, Staff Writer
• April 21, 2021
Burnt-out students argue they deserve a normal spring break
NYU deans encouraged students to use Monday as a single-day spring break, but many students argue this is a poor remedy for their deteriorating mental health.
Rachel Fadem and Kayla Hardersen
• April 16, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine requirement pop-up was an error, NYU administration says
Last week, the Student Health Center listed the COVID-19 vaccine was required for active in-person students. The university claims it was an error.
Rachel Fadem, Staff Writer
• April 15, 2021
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