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Staff Rants: Course Registration

Staff Rants: Course Registration

We have no Staff Raves this week. Course registration is the worst.

On Jumping Through Hoops By Ethan Zack, Music Editor Can someone please tell me why underclassmen have to make an appointment with their advisor before they can register...

A student browses NYU Albert's mobile app. ( Staff Photo by Alana Beyer)

Here’s What Computer Science Students Think About Albert

“It’s mostly poor coding in my opinion."
Arin Garland, Staff Writer November 27, 2018
Coder students hope their programs can de-stress the registration process.
Here of the few things to plan ahead before Spring 2018 registration begins: make sure you know your enrollment date and time, you’re financially cleared, there are no holds on your account and that your shopping cart has backup classes.

Seven Things to Remember During Class Registration

Chris Collado, Staff Writer November 10, 2017
Class registration can be stress inducing. Here are seven top tips for a better registration experience.
The email exchange between this student and the NYU Admissions employee. Edits were made to protect the identities of the student and the employee.

Albert and NYU Gmail Sometimes Out Students as Transgender

Caroline Haskins, Deputy News Editor September 25, 2017
NYU's information platforms, including Albert and Gmail, can sometimes misgender and misname transgender students.
At the end of this semester, NYUHome will be replaced with Global Home, which has a very different interface. The switch will happen over the next few months.

NYUHome Reboots to Global Home

Sanjukta Phadke, Contributing Writer March 29, 2017
The NYUHome service will soon be replaced by the Global Home service, with a new interface and new features.
Flipped Classrooms Are a Flop

Flipped Classrooms Are a Flop

Phoebe Kuo, Staff Writer November 21, 2016
The flipped classroom style has become a popular teaching method. While this sounds like a good thing, it can reduce the quality of education received by students.
Feeling Ambitious? Try Learning a New Skill With These 5 Classes

Feeling Ambitious? Try Learning a New Skill With These 5 Classes

April 4, 2016

ART-UE 301 - Introduction to Photography I It might seem like everyone you know at NYU is doing photography or some variation of the discipline, but jjg doesn’t mean it’s...

The Registration Issue

The Registration Issue

Abigail Weinberg, Deputy Features Editor April 4, 2016

We know trying to navigate Albert to pick your classes for next semester can be a bit daunting. That's why we've compiled a few of our top choices to make your decisions a little...

Staff Recs: Unusual Courses

Staff April 4, 2016
WSN staff members recommend the best classes they've taken at NYU.
Unique Electives to Take in Fall 2016

Unique Electives to Take in Fall 2016

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor April 4, 2016
Fill up the gaps in your schedule with these exciting and unusual electives.
Classes With Notable Professors

Classes With Notable Professors

Kavish Harjai, Editor-at-Large April 4, 2016
NYU students have the unique opportunity to take classes with award-winning professors, so we've compiled a list of some notable ones to watch out for.
Exploring Classes Outside the Classroom

Exploring Classes Outside the Classroom

Polina Buchak, Video Editor April 4, 2016
Polina Buchak introduces a few classes that take NYU students out of the classroom and into the city.