Advising

Advisement and Mentoring

NYU Abu Dhabi provides students with a network of support resources through a variety of academic and administrative offices that support student learning, academic performance, and extra-curricular exploration. At the center of this support is the John Sexton and Lisa Goldberg Academic Resource Center.

Academic Resource Center (The “ARC”)

The NYUAD John Sexton and Lisa Goldberg Academic Resource Center’s Advising team supports students in meeting their academic goals. Academic Advisors utilize a student-centered approach to help new and continuing students persist through to graduation.

Academic advising is an essential resource in a globally diverse environment where students come with varied educational backgrounds and experiences. Having access to consistent and reliable information and building their academic planning competencies, ensures that students are equipped with the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions.

Advisors provide a variety of support, including, but not limited to:

  • Academic planning
  • Navigating degree requirements
  • Choosing a major
  • Understanding academic policies
  • Accessing resources on campus
  • Connecting with faculty and departments
  • Monitoring degree progress
  • Academic problem solving

Currently located in the Library in C2, students can visit the ARC for in person drop in hours and booked appointments. They can also email advisors at nyuad.arc@nyu.edu. For more information on how to meet with an advisor, visit the ARC webpage at https://students.nyuad.nyu.edu/academics/academic-planning/academic-advising/

Other Advising Resources

Faculty Mentors. Faculty mentoring is designed to help you make the most of your academic experience at NYU Abu Dhabi.  A pre-major Mentor will be assigned to connect with you when you first join NYUAD. Then, when you declare a major, you will be assigned a major mentor. Pre-major Mentors can help you in connecting with the NYUAD community, accessing campus resources, planning for graduate school, and understanding their field of study. 

Global Education Advisors. Staff in the Office of Global Education provide additional support for students’ study away planning. They also assist students in making decisions that enhance the value of their study-abroad experiences. For more information, go to https://students.nyuad.nyu.edu/academics/global-education/

Registrar. The Registrar provides support throughout a student’s career with matters relating to course enrollment and interpretation of academic policies. Email the registrar at nyuad.registrar@nyu.edu.

Student Support Coaching (Student Persistence & Well-being Department. Student Support Coaches collaborate with students to strengthen their learning experience by honing essential skills like study strategies, time management, and other key aspects of personal development that promote academic success and well-being. For more information on how to access their services, visit https://students.nyuad.nyu.edu/student-affairs/student-success-well-being/