As part of an effort to extend orientation throughout the months of January, February and March, the Office of New Students is proud to present: CAS Welcome! CAS Welcome is a series of events hosted by different departments at CAS that are open to all new incoming CAS students as well as any current students. Refer to the schedule below for instructions on how to register for each event.
CAS Welcome
NYU Spring Presidential Welcome - Wednesday, January 27th, 7:00-8:00PM EST
Join NYU President Andy Hamilton and your fellow new NYU students for this longstanding NYU tradition!
To attend this event, click on the following Zoom link.
Point of Contact: NYU Center for Student Life (studentlife@nyu.edu)
CAS International Transfer Session #2 - Thursday, January 28th, 8:00-9:30PM EST
*Only required for International Students* All new transfer international students must attend one of our two mandatory CAS Transfer International Student Orientation sessions. Join members of the CAS Advising International Team to learn about key academic and student life resources for international students, both within CAS and across the university. Please note: This is in addition to the mandatory two-part Office of Global Services (OGS) orientation program for international students. You can find more information here.
To attend this event, click on the following Zoom link.
Point of Contact: International Student Advising Team (cas.internationalstudents@nyu.edu)
Virtual Transfer Advising Hours - Weekly on Fridays (10:00AM-12:00PM EST): Starting January 29th
Drop by our Zoom Room on Fridays to speak with a transfer student advisor! New and previous external/internal transfers and LS-to-CAS transition students welcome. No appointment necessary.
Point of Contact: Transfer Advising Team (cas.newstudents@nyu.edu)
Exploring Legal Careers: MLK Week Edition - Monday, February 1st, 5:30-6:30PM EST
In honor of MLK Week, this event will be a great opportunity to learn about civil rights legal careers! We'll feature attorneys who have dedicated their lives to promoting social justice causes. Open to all majors! Whether you're sure a career in civil rights law is for you, or just curious about the field, join us for breakout room conversations and networking!
To attend this event, please click on the following Zoom link.
Point of Contact: CAS Prelaw Advising Team (prelaw@nyu.edu)
CAS x OGS: Working BEFORE Graduation - Thursday, February 4th, 8:00-9:30AM EST
Join the CAS International Team and the Office of Global Services (OGS) to discuss work options for international students prior to graduation -- e.g., On-Campus employment, Curricular Practical Training (CPT), Pre-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT).
To attend this event, please click on the following Zoom link.
Point of Contact: CAS International Team (cas.internationalstudents@nyu.edu)
Accelerated Bachelors/Master Program Overview - Friday, February 5th, 9:00-10:00AM EST & 2:00-3:00PM EST
Interested in learning more about how you can get your masters from NYU? Come join this session and learn about the CAS BA/MA program which is an accelerated program that allows students to apply for early admission to graduate school in participating NYU programs, saving you both time and money!
To register for the 9AM event, click on the following Zoom link. To register for the 2PM event, click on the following Zoom link.
Point of Contact: Brendan Sullivan, Associate Director, Juniors & Inter-school Programs
(bms247@nyu.edu)
CAS x OGS: Working AFTER Graduation - Friday, February 5th, 9:00-10:30AM EST
Join the CAS International Team and the Office of Global Services (OGS) to discuss work options for international students after graduation -- e.g., Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT); STEM extension OPT.
To attend this event, please click on the following Zoom link.
Point of Contact: CAS International Team (cas.internationalstudents@nyu.edu)
NYU Study Away & CAS Summer Abroad - Friday, February 5th, 11:00AM-12:00PM EST
As an NYU and CAS student, you have some incredible study away opportunities available to you! Hear from Global Programs and CAS Summer Abroad staff to see how studying away can fit into your NYU experience.
To attend this event, please click on the following Zoom link.
Point of Contact: CAS Transfer Team (cas.newstudents@nyu.edu)
Cover Letters & Love Letters - Wednesday, February 10th, 9:00-10:00AM EST
Join CAS Advising International Team to learn tips and tricks on writing winning cover letters and love letters! Perfect for job/internship searches and Valentine's Day.
To attend this event, please click on the following Zoom link.
Point of Contact: CAS International Team (cas.internationalstudents@nyu.edu)
CAS Prelaw Info Session - Thursday, February 11th, 2:00-3:00PM EST
Learn about what it means to be a prelaw student at NYU! Our prelaw advisors will cover everything you need to know about applying for admission to law school.
To attend this event, please click on the following Zoom link.
Point of Contact: CAS Prelaw Team (prelaw@nyu.edu)
Setting an Intention vs. Goal - Meet Your Assistant Dean for New Students - Sarah Beth Bailey
- Monday, February 15th, 7:00-8:00PM EST
Come meet the CAS Assistant Dean for New Students, Sarah Beth Bailey and discuss what it means to set and intention vs. a goal and how this might be a helpful shift to stay focused and present during your time at NYU and specifically during COVID-19. This academic year is unlike any before. Sarah Beth will answer questions you have about navigating CAS with purpose and intention.
To register for this event, please RSVP on this form 24 hours in advance and you will be sent a zoom link prior to the session.
Point of Contact: Sarah Beth Bailey, Assistant Dean (sbb6@nyu.edu)
Departmental Spotlights - Starting Tuesday, February 16th and ending Friday, March 5th (Dates/Times vary by department)
Looking to pick your major? Stop by your departments of interest to attend their Departmental Spotlight - talk with faculty, see highlights, etc. Refer to this link for dates/times.
Point of Contact: CAS Second Year Team (cas.ccp@nyu.edu)
LSAT Panel - Thursday, February 25th, 3:30-4:30PM EST
Are you taking the LSAT this year? Then this panel discussion is for you! It will feature current NYU students and alumni who recently took the LSAT Flex and scored 170+ on the test. Panelists will share study strategies and tips and tricks to successfully prepare for the LSAT.
To attend this event, please click on the following Zoom link.
Point of Contact: CAS Prelaw Advising Team (prelaw@nyu.edu)
Lunch With a Lawyer - Tuesday, March 9th, 12:30-1:30PM EST
This event will give you an opportunity to learn more about the legal profession. We'll feature an attorney who will provide insight into their specialty area. Ask all questions pertaining to the preparation needed to apply to law school, issues in the legal profession, and other interesting anecdotes about the legal practice.
To attend this event, please click on the following Zoom link.
Point of Contact: CAS Prelaw Advising Team (prelaw@nyu.edu)
Proud to Be First First-Gen Alumni Panel - Thursday, March 18th, TBD Time
To attend this event, please click on the following zoom link (TBD).
Point of Contact: Proud to Be First Team (cas.proudtobefirst@nyu.edu)
Student Council General Assembly - Biweekly on Tuesdays (7:00-8:00PM EST): Starting TBD
Come join CAS Student Council! CAS Student Council consists of both Executive Board members who lead various committees, and General Assembly members who sit on the different committees and assist with the planning and execution of events and initiatives for CAS students. We have seven committees that students are welcome to join at any time and make a difference at CAS! To attend, please click on the following Zoom link.
Point of Contact: Zainab Saylawala, Student Council President (cas.studentcouncil@nyu.edu)
AAP: Games Day - Weekly on Thurdays (4:30-6:00PM EST): Starting TBD
The Academic Achievement Program (AAP) is a multifaceted program that is designed to develop and enhance the academic and leadership potential of Black, Latine, Native American and other underrepresented students in the College of Arts and Science and greater New York University community. Thursday Games Day is a fun weekly program for students of color to unwind from your rigorous work week and have a good time. To attend, please email the AAP alias found below!
Point of Contact: Candace Sumner-Robinson, AAP Director (aap.411@nyu.edu)