MCC Undergraduate

Academic Advisement Handbook

Welcome to New York University’s Department of Media, Culture, and Communication (MCC).

As you will soon see, you will be joined by 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 and make the most of your learning and networking experience at MCC.

Likewise, with our faculty: MCC professors represent the cutting edge of their disciplines, from visual culture and technology studies to globalization, media industries and political communication. They are eager to welcome you to their seminars where you will have the chance to discuss the latest theories and apply them to contemporary world events.

Your MCC intellectual adventure extends beyond the classroom to an array of special events and lectures hosted in our department and across NYU. You will want to 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 delighted that you are here and we look forward to meeting you soon.

Susan Murray
Chair and Professor, Department of Media, Culture, and Communication

Returning to campus? View the NYU Returns page for most recent updates.

View NYU's most recent updates and links to email communication.

International Students should continue to monitor updates from the Office of Global Services (OGS).

Schedule a Zoom meeting with an academic advisor or email comm.advisors@nyu.edu with any questions.

Welcome from the Chair, Checklists, LS students, internal transfer, external transfer, Spring Admits, FAQ's

What is advising? Advisor contacts, email best practices

Programs of study, study abroad equivalency, Declaring your Concentration, minors/double majors

Liberal arts equivalency, Albert FAQ, Albert tutorial, waitlists


Pass/fail, leave of absence, off- campus course requests, change of majors, academic integrity

Global Media Scholars, MCC in Paris, Study Away Course Equivalencies, Study Away FAQs

Interning for credit, internship database,
Job search best practices, Wasserman Center resources

Graduation Checklist, Commencement Information, Post-Grad FAQ, Graduation Awards & Honors, Declare Your Concentration, Dean's Exception

Housing, Wellness, OGS, CMEP, Moses Center for Students with Disabilities, Dining Services