MCC Undergraduate

Welcome to New York University’s Department of Media, Culture, and Communication (MCC). You are part of an exceptional cohort of incoming students. Your fellow students, drawn from a highly competitive international applicant pool, have an exciting range of intellectual and professional interests. I urge you to reach out to one another, make friends, and make the most of your learning and networking experience at MCC.

By the same token, MCC professors are without exception at the cutting edge of their fields, from visual culture,  and technology studies to globalization, media industries, and political communication. They are excited to welcome you to their lectures and seminars where you will have the chance to discuss the latest theories. Everyday we are reminded by world events how vital media have become. There is no more important subject than media studies!

Your MCC intellectual adventure extends beyond the classroom to an array of special events and lectures hosted in our department and across NYU. Please take advantage of these opportunities as well as all that New York City has to offer.

And the first step to making sure you don’t miss anything is:  to read this handbook. Our Advising Handbook should be your first stop to answer all your questions about department policies and procedures. Also check out our department website which has a ton of information about our program.

Have more questions? MCC advisors are available for everything you’ll need to succeed at MCC: program information, course registration, and referrals to both departmental and campus resources.

Again, welcome to NYU and MCC! Our faculty and staff are so delighted that you are here and we look forward to meeting you soon.

— Nicholas Mirzoeff
Chair and Professor, Department of Media, Culture, and Communication