NYU Welcome 101
NYU Welcome 101
Pillars:
Community and Belonging
Students will understand the various communities that exist on campus and build a support network of their peers, faculty, staf , and alumni.
2. Transition to NYU and NYC
Students will know about the various resources and services that exist to help them transition to NYU and NYC.
3. Engagement and Involvement
Students will be able to understand the importance of getting involved and be able to identify involvement opportunities around campus.
4. Identity Development and Exploration
Students will learn about the importance of exploring their own identity as well as the identity of others.’
5. Academic Success
Students will have access to techniques and methods that will assist them with being successful in their academic careers.
6. Leadership and Skill Development
Students will explore career readiness, as well as skill-based leadership and professional development opportunities.
7. Health, Wellness, and Safety
Students will learn the importance of taking care of their physical and mental health and will become aware of the support services related to health, wellness, and safety
Framework:
Note: This framework focuses specifically on new undergraduate students, including both first years and transfer students. NYU Welcome also serves continuing undergraduate students and all graduate students as well. While much of this framework will apply to those populations, our focus this year is on clarifying and assessing the results we are trying to achieve for our new undergraduates.
Purpose
NYU Welcome prepares new undergraduate students to thrive by fostering their readiness in three critical areas:
Wellbeing, flourishing, and resilience;
Community and connections; and
Personal development.
Principles
Our approach to NYU Welcome emphasizes:
Peer-to-peer engagement with a focus on individual, one-on-one connections;
Authenticity and vulnerability;
Inclusive and intentional programming aligned with IDBE (inclusion, diversity, belonging, equity, and accessibility) values;
Academic and social transition as a component of overall success for students;
Memorable and meaningful shared moments unique to NYU; and
Collaboration and consistency in message and approach across Schools and departments.
Results
A welcomed student will feel:
Affirmed…
that they belong and are valued for their diverse experiences and identities
that they are important and have the potential to make meaningful contributions
that their NYU experience will expose them to diverse perspectives
Connected…
to at least one peer with whom they look forward to building a relationship
to at least one staff member who they feel comfortable going to for support
to the resources, services, and programs needed to support their holistic wellbeing
to students and communities who share their interests, background, and identities
Empowered…
to overcome the challenges inherent in starting college
to build a relationship with at least one faculty member who can support their learning and development
to explore and engage with diverse communities and experiences at NYU and in NYC
Target Populations:
New First-Year Students
New Transfer Students
All returning undergraduate and graduate students