New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

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Gatekept NYU courses to enroll in this fall

If you’re lucky enough to take extra electives, take advantage of these unique courses.
Chinara Dorancy, Contributing Writer April 16, 2024

Class registration is once again upon us, prompting nervous students to put dozens of courses in their Albert shopping carts for fear that the classes they need to take might fill...

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Opinion: NYU advising needs to do better

The hit-or-miss reality of NYU’s advising system leaves students grappling with a lack of guidance, revealing a need for a more supportive approach.
Valentina Plevisani, Deputy Opinion Editor November 16, 2023

Despite my best efforts to connect with them, my CAS adviser has been a ghost throughout my undergraduate career. I have yet to see their face, speak to them over anything other...

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Off-Third: NYU to adopt Ticketmaster strategy for housing and course selection

Think getting into the Eras Tour is hard? Try getting into a Texts and Ideas class.
Naisha Roy, Deputy Opinion Editor May 3, 2023

Off-Third is WSN’s satire column. After a week full of chaotic at best and absolute failure at worst housing and course registrations, NYU has decided to adopt the Ticketmaster...

A studio photo of several dishes. A two credit course offered next semester in Steinhardt is Digital skills in Food Media.

These Two-Credit Classes Are the Perfect Add-Ons to Your Spring Semester Schedule

Because sometimes you need to offset the stress of Texts and Ideas with a dance class.
Celina Khorma, Contributing Writer November 20, 2018
Because sometimes you need to offset the stress of Texts and Ideas with a dance class.
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.
WSN’s weekly roundup of the best classes you can take at NYU is here.

Week 4: Make the Most of Your Schedule With These Favorite Classes

Laura Diaz, Contributing Writer February 23, 2017
NYU students share their favorite classes and why other students shouldn't leave without taking them.
WSN has advice for those stuck in a bad class.

How to Handle a Bad Class

Ankita Sethi, Contributing Writer January 24, 2017
While new classes accompany the thrill of learning fascinating things about this world and the others to which we all want to move to every now and then, that excitement can sometimes be dulled by a class you don’t like or is an 8 a.m.

LS class turns cookbooks into learning opportunity

Tejas A. Sawant, Contributing Writer November 9, 2015
Register now for LS class that takes you inside unique cookbook collection in Bobst.

Compelling classes to take this fall

Benjamin Mok, Staff Writer April 6, 2015
Top 5 of the most interesting classes that will be offered in the upcoming fall semester