Expectations & Policies

NYU Study Away Standard

This standard applies to all students who are enrolled in a course of study at a New York University site other than their home campus/institution.

Students who enroll in a program at a NYU global location assume the duties of citizenry and undertake an obligation to respect the culture, customs, and laws of the host nation. This Study Away Standard affirms the expectation that students will be good citizens of their host communities as well as their NYU communities when they study away from their home campuses. Accordingly, students who engage in any of the following behaviors will be considered in violation of this standard:

• Behavior that represents a serious affront to the culture, laws, or customs of the host community and/or compromises the University’s interest or relationship with the host community;

• Behavior involving the misuse or abuse of alcohol or drugs in violation of University policy and/or local law;

• Behavior which is disruptive to the well-being of members of the University community, including, but not limited to, threatening or causing injury to the health or safety of one’s self or others.

Failure to adhere to this Standard, as well as violations of any other applicable University policies or guidelines regarding student conduct, will be sufficient cause for disciplinary action.

Violations of the Study Away Standard may lead to penalties ranging from formal warning and community service to dismissal from the site and the University. In each case the appropriate intervention will depend upon a number of factors, including the nature and seriousness of the offense in light of University policy as well as the laws and culture of the local community; the impact of the behavior upon the campus and local community; the motivation underlying the offense; the behavioral record of the student(s) involved; and other mitigating and/or aggravating factors.

Because the size of the site community and the availability of resources and staffing to address student conduct issues varies, the response to student misconduct occurring at a site necessarily will vary in order to effectively safeguard the interests of the site community. For this reason, students charged with misconduct at a site may be required to return to their home campuses for the resolution of student disciplinary proceedings.

Substance Possession and Use - NYU Policy

Alcohol

Under 21 in the United States?

• Possession, consumption, or being in the presence of alcohol is not allowed and is also prohibited by law.

Over 21?

• You may have alcohol only in your assigned room or suite IF all of you are over 21

• You may not provide alcohol to students under 21

• Alcohol is not permitted in common spaces like hallways, lounges, lobbies, or outdoor spaces

• Drinking games are not permitted

Illegal Drugs

Possession, use, distribution, and/or being in the presence of illegal substances or prescription drugs not prescribed to you is prohibited.

Selling: Students found to be distributing or selling illegal drugs (even in a small quantity) will face permanent expulsion from NYU.

Substances and Medical Emergencies

• Regarding alcohol consumption and other substances: Your health and safety is our priority

• Voluntarily contact an administrator for assistance with a potential alcohol or other substance medical emergency

• Can be on behalf of yourself or another student

• Medical treatment, counseling, education, or other interventions are our first response

Smoking

• No smoking/vaping/open flames/candles (even if unlit) are allowed in the residence

• Be aware of outdoor areas in the city where smoking is prohibited (i.e. building entrances, public parks, subway platforms)