Opinion: The NYU Promise is not promising for all students

The university’s promise to cover tuition for low-income students is a start, but its limited scope makes it incomplete.

Molly Koch, Opinion Editor • October 30, 2023

During her inauguration last Tuesday, NYU president Linda Mills announced The NYU Promise, which will waive tuition costs for undergraduate students admitted to the New York campus...

Starting afresh is sometimes lonely, NYU transfer students say

Limited opportunities for socializing can make it difficult for transfer students to make friends and feel integrated within NYU culture.

Clara Spray, Contributing Writer • February 6, 2023

Leaving a traditional college town for the fast-paced lifestyle of New York City can be a daunting experience, posing challenges to even the most prepared transfer student. CAS...

Opinion: NYU should expand institutional financial aid for transfer students

NYU remains one of the most expensive universities in the United States. Despite its overwhelming financial resources, its financial aid options for transfer students are inexcusably paltry.

Morgan Caramello, Staff Writer • October 4, 2021

It is a university’s responsibility to care for its students, but transfer students at NYU are often left with their financial needs unmet. NYU, which boasts a whopping $4.7...

Transfer Students Reflect on Their First Month at NYU

Every year, students transfer to NYU from schools all around the world.

Anavi Jalan, Contributing Writer • September 24, 2018

Every year, students transfer to NYU from schools all around the world. Learn more about how the transfer student experience is like.

The Dream School: Will It Make You or Break You?

Bobby Wagner, Managing Editor • September 12, 2016

It is both dangerous and rewarding to construct a lofty expectation for what you will experience when you arrive at college. By now, it’s well-documented that NYU has garnered...

New Kids on Campus: From Russia to NY

Jessica Martinez, Social Media Editor • May 2, 2016

We wrap up our transfer student series by talking to a student originally from Moscow who's attended two different colleges in Manhattan,

New Kids on Campus: From Long Island to the Big City

Jessica Martinez, Social Media Editor • April 26, 2016

This week in "New Kids on Campus," WSN talks to a senior about the move from a community college on Long Island to NYU

New Kids on Campus: The Third Time’s the Charm

April 19, 2016

In this installment of our "New Kids On Campus" series, a senior explains how the third time's the charm with choosing a college.

New Kids on Campus: Coming From Colorado

Jessica Martinez, Social Media Editor • April 12, 2016

In this installment of our "New Kids On Campus" series, we check in with a student who's still adjusting from a January transfer.

New Kids on Campus: Coming From Oklahoma

Jessica Martinez, Social Media Editor • April 5, 2016

In the next installment of our "New Kids On Campus;" we talk to a Canadian transplant majoring in economics.

New Kids on Campus: Intro

Jessica Martinez, Social Media Editor • March 25, 2016

Introducing WSN's new series "New Kids on Campus," telling the stories of NYU's transfer students.

Changing Majors: Ashley Chung Ah Ko

Lingyi Hou, Staff Writer • November 24, 2015

A continuation of the Changing Majors Series