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Gallatin Orientation

Welcome to NYU Gallatin!

Welcome to the NYU Gallatin School of Individualized Study. Now that you're (almost) here, it's time to start preparing for Gallatin Orientation, which will take place from Sunday, August 30 through Tuesday, September 1.

Gallatin Orientation is a mandatory series of programs, experiences, and opportunities that will help you get to know Gallatin, NYU and NYC, as well as provide plenty of chances to make friends and learn more about what your academic life will look like here. Don't let the word "mandatory" scare you though. Orientation programs and events are fun and engaging!

In order to get to know you a bit more, and to share some additional insights into Gallatin Orientation, please fill out this brief form by August 1, 2026.

Orientation only happens once in your college career, so be sure to make the most of it! We can't wait to meet you.

Welcome, Class of 2030!

Student Information

First Name

Last Name

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University ID (N Number)

Other resources you are interested in

Other interests

Getting to Know You

We'd love to learn a little more about you as you join the Gallatin community. This information will help us cater certain aspects of Gallatin Orientation to better serve our community.

Will you live...

As a first-year student at Gallatin, will you be living in an NYU Residence Hall, or will you be commuting to campus from home or an apartment?

NYU Meal Plans

As a first-year student at Gallatin, will you have a meal plan that grants you access to NYU's Dining Halls?

Commuter Student Concerns

As a student living off campus, are there any particular concerns you'd like us to address?

As you enter your first year of college at Gallatin, what are you most excited about?

As you enter your first year of college at Gallatin, what are you most apprehensive about?

What is an idea about, or expression of, yourself that you want to embrace, strengthen, or create?

What is an idea you have about yourself that you are ready to let go of?

What are some of your biggest concerns as a first-year student?

As an incoming first-year student, you might have some concerns about starting college at NYU. We ask that you share yours so we might be able to better offer support and share resources.

(Select all that apply)

Can you share a bit about your background as well as your goals?

We'd love to know a bit more about your background and your goals to ensure we are able to offer useful resources.

(Select all that apply)

Do you have any dietary needs or restrictions?

Please select any dietary restrictions you may have, as there will be food served at certain Orientation events.

(Select all that apply)

Any other dietary needs?

Please let us know if you have any dietary needs that are not listed above.

Orientation at a Glance

Check out the events listed below to begin to get a feel for the schedule for Orientation. A more detailed Gallatin Orientation calendar will be shared soon.

Note: You will receive an email from your Orientation Leaders on Tuesday, August 25, letting you know where your Orientation Group will meet on the first day of Orientation.

Sunday, August 30

10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Orientation Group Meetings
1–2:30 p.m. | Gallatin First-Year Welcome
3:00–5:00 p.m. | Gallatin "Welcome Home" Reception

Monday, August 31

9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. | Gallatin Advising 101 Workshops
12:30–4:00 p.m. | Interest and Resource Workshops
6:00 p.m. | NYU Presidential Welcome and Reality Show @ Radio City Music Hall

Tuesday, September 1

10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. | Gallatin Goes to Governors Island

Parents and Family

Gallatin New Parents and Families Orientation Events

Gallatin hosts two events open to your parents and families: The New Parents and Families Orientation Session on Sunday, August 30, 2026 from 9:30–11:00 a.m. at the Eisner and Lubin Auditorium in the NYU Kimmel Center for University Life and the Gallatin "Welcome Home" Reception on Sunday, August 30, 2026 from 3:00-5:00 pm in the Gallatin Building.

The morning parents and families session is designed to further inform parents and families about Gallatin and to introduce them to some of the school's deans, faculty, and administrators. New Parents and Families Orientation is intended for parents and families only. Students will be with their Orientation Groups during this session.

The afternoon reception is open to both students and their families. Attendance to this reception is optional.

Note: In order for parents or families to attend any New Parents and Families Orientation events, they MUST register in advance using the Gallatin New Parents and Families Orientation RSVP no later than Monday, August 17, 2026 at 9 a.m. ET. If they do not register by this deadline, they will NOT be able to attend this Orientation session or enter the NYU Kimmel Center.

Do you plan to have a family member, parent, or guardian attend any Gallatin Parents and Families Orientation events?

YES, I plan to have somebody attend, and I will send them the RSVP form.

NO, I do not plan to have anybody attend the New Parents and Families Orientation.

Parent/Family Email Address

If you selected “YES” above, please indicate the best email contact for your parents/family members.

If you selected “NO,” please type "N/A."