Matriculated Student Hub

Congratulations! You’ve committed to joining NYU Abu Dhabi, and you are probably eager to get started on your enrollment journey. We can’t wait for you to arrive on campus.

Below are some dates and deadlines to help you understand the process of becoming an NYU Abu Dhabi student. From the mundane (start checking your NYU email!) to the thrilling (pack your bags!), the below information will help you know what to expect over the coming months, and what you should be focused on (and when) to ensure you make it to campus ready to hit the ground running.

1. Activate your NetID and complete your student profile.

Visit start.nyu.edu to activate your NetID.

2. Create your NYU email account and set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

NYU will send critical information about the enrollment process to your NYU email address. Soon after you confirm your enrollment, you’ll be assigned an NYU email address and given instructions on creating your NYU email account and setting up MFA to help protect your sensitive information online. Once created, please check your email regularly.

Contact NYU’s global IT Service Desk at AskIT@nyu.edu if you have trouble creating your account.

3. Log into your NYU Student Profile and update your information (this requires NetID login).

4. Complete your immigration and health requirements.

1. Submit passport details for visa processing.
2. Complete and submit mandatory health requirements.
3. Review health insurance coverage and international student policies.
4. Attend the Q&A webinar mid May for immigration and onboarding questions.
5. Review Marhaba and arrival dates; August 18-19, 2025.

Toward the end of May, you will need to take further steps to secure your housing and explore available support services, including accessibility accommodations through the Moses Center. Completing these steps on time will ensure you have all necessary resources and services available for you upon arrival.

First-year campus housing application opens

1. Complete the housing application process. Learn more about our residential colleges.
2. Learn about Moses Center accommodations for accessibility support.
3. UAE National students: submit Thiqa insurance information (if applicable).
4. Reminder: ensure your student profile is complete (login required).

Academic planning and readiness:

1. Connect with an academic advisor in the Academic Resource Center (ARC) and your faculty mentor (login required).
2. Math assessment opens (login required).
3. Start NYU Reads, a book selection for the summer colloquium.

1. Registration begins on Wednesday, July 16 at 10am Gulf Standard Time:

1. Follow the course registration instructions.
2. Attend the course registration workshops (link coming soon) offered by the Academic Resource Center for registration assistance.

2. Submit Final transcripts by July 15, 2025

Send your final transcripts to NYU by July 15 to meet our proof of graduation policy. If your final transcripts are not received, it is likely that you won’t be allowed to register for fall courses and you’ll be dropped from your pre-registered courses. Students who may need more time will be able to request an extension in mid-June.

1. Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) assessment begins:

The IDI is an assessment tool that helps measure awareness and sensitivity to cultural differences. It is used globally to foster intercultural dialogue and build skills for engaging with cultural complexity.

2. Receive assignments for the Weyak Program:

Designed to empower first-year students, the Weyak program is a semester-long program that aims to cultivate familiarity with campus resources, nurture essential skills for college success, and foster growth within a supportive living and learning community. In Arabic, "Weyak'' translates to "with you,” encapsulating the essence of the program, which focuses on creating strong support structures and networks.

1. Become Violet Ready

1. Introduction to Violet Ready onboarding resources.
2. Overview of Student Interest Groups (SIGs) and career resources.
3. Introduction to UAE culture and community standards.

2. Join Our Community

1. Attend the In-person parent reception and Marhaba programming.
2. Learn about campus visits and Nirvana travel services.
3. Parent Q&A session in August (Date TBC).

3. Uni Jumpstart Series Begins

1. Attend student success workshops to prepare for academic life (login required).

1. Arrival Information and Final Checklists

1. Marhaba schedule released (mandatory orientation week schedule).
2. Packing list and travel guide published.
3. Information on SIM cards (TBC), student finance, and meal plans.

Ongoing — Check for Incomplete Onboarding Requirements

1. Ensure all required documents (passport, visa, health records, etc.) are submitted.
2. Global Education Outreach will provide final travel reminders.

August 20 — Marhaba Begins!

1. Welcome to NYU Abu Dhabi!
2. Participate in mandatory Marhaba activities and student life programming.