ALL students MUST attend Stern PhD New Student Orientation and all other required orientations, workshops, camps, meetings, etc. Below are the required onboarding activities coordinated by the Stern PhD Office.
Please note that all requirements have been reviewed and endorsed by your departments.
Please register here for Stern PhD New Student Orientation.
August 24th
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
This orientation will provide more details about expectations and resources for the program. There will also be a lunch with faculty and current PhD students. We end the day with a fun tour of Manhattan.
A detailed agenda will be sent via email in July.
August 25th - Broadway Show (TBD)
(Usually) 7:00 PM
More details will be sent via email in July.
August 25th - August 28th
This is a pre-term math class offered by NYU GSAS for all students taking courses with the GSAS Department of Economics. This class is required for all incoming Stern PhD Economics and Finance students. You will automatically be registered for this class.
You can view this sample syllabus.
Detailed course schedule and location information will be sent via email in July.
August 25th - August 28th
This is an optional math refresher course for students in all other areas of study. all those who do not have to take the GSAS Economics courses but still have to do research. This refresher is taught by a current PhD student who will review fundamental skills needed to analyze quantitative data, including key concepts in applied mathematics and statistics. Students must be officially registered for the course in order to attend and access class materials. The Stern PhD Office will faciliate registration for this class.
You can view this sample syllabus. You can also review this problem set for self-assessment to determine if the course will be useful to you.
Detailed course schedule and location information will be sent via email in July.
Various dates and times offered
NYU's Office of Global Services (OGS) hosts an International Student Orientation intended for all F-1 and J-1 international students beginning their first semester in an NYU program within the United States. Attending an orientation session is mandatory. Please refer to OGS's "When you Arrive" page for more information.