Academic Support
& Resources

Academic advising is a student-driven process in which students are empowered to identify and explore opportunities both in and out of the classroom to help them reach their academic and personal goals during their time at NYU. Advising sessions are meetings in which students and their Advisor will engage in discussions around a student’s interests and goals, course selection, degree requirements, and any academic difficulty. Many students choose to minor, double major, and study away, all of which require careful planning and are often a focus of advising meetings. Advisors will discuss the ways in which students might proceed to maximize each semester, craft a meaningful course of study, and create a path to graduation. Students are required to meet with their advisors prior to registering for courses every semester. After meeting with your advisor, your “advising hold” will be removed and you will be able to register for classes.

BS Student Resources
BS Academic Planning and Advising

Academic Advisors:
Professor Peggy Morton: peggy.morton@nyu.edu
International students and students who hold visas

Juan Iturralde: juan.Iturralde@nyu.edu
Last Names A-B (except international students)
Transfer students

Amanda Nieliwocki: amanda.nieliwocki@nyu.edu
Last Names C-Z (except international students)

Advisement inquiries should be directed to the DSW Program via email at silver.dsw@nyu.edu or by phone at (212) 998-4352.

Please familiarize yourself with the MSW Student Manual, which covers school and university policies and procedures, program requirements, and other guidelines for academic success.

The Role of the Student 

It is the student’s responsibility to plan and make decisions about their academic pathway in order to meet their designated pathway requirements. In particular, the student should:

• review the online curriculum guide [PDF] for their designated program pathway

• verify for any holds in their Albert account (e.g., financial, university required training)

• be aware of and adhere to the policies, procedures, and deadlines that guide their graduate study (ie. drop/add, pass/fail option, registration) 

• initiate and be prepared for correspondence with their academic advisor for academic disruptions
  
  

The Role of the Advisors

All students have two assigned advisors: 

• The academic advisor assists in course sequencing and access to academic resources (e.g., when to take a medical leave of absence or when and why to withdraw from a course or program). 

• The practicum faculty advisor provides support with practicum-related matters. The practicum faculty advisor acts as a liaison between the student, agency, and the Office of Practicum Instruction Learning and Community Partnerships.

Academic Advisors

Advisement in the Silver School of Social Work is organized by program pathway: 

• Two-Year On-Campus and Transfer Students: Elizabeth (Liz) Chon, elizabeth.chon@nyu.edu | Schedule an Appointment

• 16-Month, Advanced Standing, International, and Dual-Degree Students: Hannah Levy, hannah.levy@nyu.edu | Schedule an Appointment

• 32 Month, Extended On-Campus, OYR, ONRAMP, and Non-Matriculated Students: Hosanah Bryan, hosanah.bryan@nyu.edu | Schedule an Appointment

• Hybrid MSW, Two-Year Online, and Extended Online Students: Jessie Guy-Ryan, jessie.guyryan@nyu.edu I Schedule an Appointment

• Rockland and Westchester Students: Katherine Compitus, katherine.compitus@nyu.edu 

• Shanghai Students (full time and part-time pathways): Minchao Jin, minchao.jin@nyu.edu (in Shanghai); Hannah Levy, hannah.levy@nyu.edu (Washington Square campus)

Practicum Faculty Advisors

The Practicum Faculty Advisor is your Practice instructor unless otherwise noted

• Two-Year Students: The Practicum Faculty Advisor is the instructor for Practice I and II. Please note: This is not the case for Practice III and IV.

• Advanced Standing Students: The Practicum Faculty Advisor is the instructor for Practice III and IV. This is not the case for Practice III and IV for Rockland and Westchester students.

• Extended Students: The Practicum Faculty Advisor is the instructor for Practice I and II. Please note: This is not the case for Practice III and IV.

• 16 Month Students: The Practicum Faculty Advisor is the instructor for Practice I and II. Please note: This is not the case for Practice III and IV.

• Hybrid and OYR Students: The instructor assigned to your Practicum Instruction OYR-A and OYR-B.

• 32-Month Students: For students enrolled in Practicum I, II, and III in their Generalist Practice placement year, an assigned Practicum Faculty Advisor oversees their work across these three semesters. For students enrolled in Practicum IV, V, and VI in their Specialized Practice placement year, a new Practicum Faculty Advisor oversees their work across these three semesters.

Non-Academic Related Questions

During your matriculation at Silver, you may have questions pertaining to other areas. Please refer to the appropriate office contact information below.

• Practicum Placement: silver.practicum@nyu.edu

• Financial Aid: silver.financialaid@nyu.edu

• Career and Social Work Licensing: silver.careerdesign@nyu.edu

• Registration: silver.registration@nyu.edu

Advisement inquiries should be directed to the PhD Program via email at silver.phd@nyu.edu or by phone at (212) 998-5941.

When students are in a practicum placement the Faculty Advisor serves as the student’s as well as the School’s liaison to the practicum placement agency. The Practicum Faculty Advisor also assigns the final grade for Practicum Instruction I, II, III, and IV. Practicum Faculty Advisors are assigned by the Assistant Dean of Practicum Education and Community Partnerships. For some students their Practicum Faculty Advisor is the same person as their Practice instructor, as noted below:

• Two-Year Students: The Practicum Faculty Advisor is also the instructor for Practice I-II. This is not the case for Practice III-IV.

• Advanced Standing Students: The Practicum Faculty Advisor is also the instructor for Practice III-IV.

• Extended Students: The Practicum Faculty Advisor is also the instructor for Practice I-II.

• 16 Month Students:The Practicum Faculty Advisor is also the instructor for Practice I-II.

• OYR Students: The instructor assigned to your Practicum Instruction OYR-A - OYR-B courses.

• 32-Month Students: The instructor assigned to your Practicum Instruction 32MO I - VI courses.

Please contact silver.practicum@nyu.edu for more information.