Advising

First-Year Programs

The School is committed to improving the persistence and performance of first-year students by helping them to acclimate to their academic discipline, its associative culture and student life. The office is the primary contact for first-year student issues and offers diverse and dynamic collaborative efforts with constituencies across the campus community. These partnerships provide a great sense of cohesion to the programs and services that meet the needs of first-year students. Programs and services offered include first-year advisement, early alert and academic probation initiatives, and parent outreach. (See Section on “Programs and Services for the First-Year Students” for an expanded description of the programs and services in this area.)

Academic Advisement Center

The mission of the Academic Advisement Center (AAC) is to provide centralized advising for all incoming, matriculated first-year students, empowering them to make informed decisions about their academic careers. The staff advises students on major requirements and School regulations and refers them to campus resources. In addition, academic advisers advocate for students with NYU Tandon School of Engineering offices and help students deal with issues affecting them. Students are assigned advisers in their major departments after the first year.

Students may make an appointment or drop in to see their adviser. Advisement sessions cover an array of topics, including major requirements, School regulations and life-skills development. The center refers students to campus resources for additional support and guidance in an effort to address any School related issues affecting them. In addition, academic advisers advocate for first-year students with the offices of the Registrar, Financial Aid, Student Accounts and Admissions, as well as other offices.

In conjunction with the Office of Undergraduate Academic Affairs & Transfer Student Services, the center assists with the review of first-year students’ progress to determine academic standing. Students on probation are directed to meet regularly with their advisers to discuss their situation and learn how to make improvements to return to good academic standing. All first-year, first-time probationary students must enroll in and attend SL 1020, Academic Skills Seminar.

For more information about the center, visit Academic Advisement.

Office of Undergraduate Academic Affairs & Transfer Student Services

The office reviews all undergraduate students’ progress each semester to determine academic standing. Decisions are made on eligibility for the Dean’s List, academic probation, disqualification and appeals of academic disqualifications. Notifications for all academic actions are e-mailed to students and their academic departments and School support offices.

This office also coordinates evaluations of transfer credits in cooperation with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and academic departments. The Office of Undergraduate Academic Affairs & Transfer Student Services also serves as liaison between the Office of Undergraduate Academics and undergraduate advisors to ensure uniformity of advising practices. The staff also assists the Dean with articulation agreements with other universities.

Office for Academics, Success and Individualized Support (OASIS)

The Office for Academics, Success, and Individualized Support (OASIS) at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering leverages evidence-based strategies and a collaborative approach to deliver tailored student support across a variety of programs. These include the TRIO Scholars Program, Personalized Academic Services & Support, Coaching and Development, and the Tandon Transfer Program. Services offered via our programs are broad, personalized and adapted to meet the needs of our students as they navigate their academic journeys at NYU Tandon.

TRIO Scholars Program
The TRIO Scholars Program, funded by a federal Student Support Services - TRIO Grant, supports first-generation college students, students from modest-income backgrounds, and students registered with the Moses Center. The program offers holistic, personalized services tailored to each student’s unique and evolving needs—helping students thrive academically, personally, and professionally throughout their time at Tandon and beyond.

Personalized Academic Support & Services (PASS)
Personalized Academic Services & Support (PASS) offers customized academic support for Tandon students who prefer a more personalized learning experience. Whether you’re reviewing past material, mastering current coursework, or getting ahead on upcoming topics, PASS is here to support your goals.

Coaching & Development (C&D)
Coaching & Development offers one-on-one guidance and engaging workshops, to help Tandon students build confidence, improve time management, strengthen decision-making skills, and gain clarity on their goals. Students who join C&D invest in themselves to reach their full potential and grow as leaders.

NYU Tandon Transfer Program (TTP)
The Transfer Transition Program (TTP) is designed to support new transfer students as they begin their journey at NYU Tandon. The program focuses on helping students maintain academic success and adjust smoothly to their new environment. TTP aims to create a supportive community where transfer students can thrive from day one.

Polytechnic Tutoring Center (PTC)

Mission: The Polytechnic Tutoring Center (PTC) is committed to offering superior tutorial service in multiple first and second year subject areas by staying current with the best tutoring methodologies and technologies. We are dedicated to hiring and training well-qualified undergraduate peer tutors. The Polytechnic Tutoring Center maintains a caring, supportive, and encouraging academic support service to the NYU Tandon community. We measure ourselves by how NYU Tandon undergraduates are prepared to excel. The Polytechnic Tutoring Center continues to engage in partnerships across the school to develop other tutoring strategies, including but not limited to group tutoring, mid-term and final reviews, and study skills workshops.

Vision: ​The Polytechnic Tutoring Center is committed to the overall academic excellence of the NYU Tandon School of Engineering. The Polytechnic Tutoring Center enhances the academic experience of all undergraduates by partnering with committed faculty and well-trained peer tutors to support students as they achieve academic success.

The Polytechnic Tutoring Center (PTC) offers a range of academic support services to all registered students. Tutoring is offered for the biology, chemistry, computer science and physics courses for first- and second-year students. Tutoring is provided on a drop-in basis as well as through exam-review sessions. While most of our tutoring is in-person drop-in, we are pleased to offer some in-person appointments as well as online drop-in.

Tutors are carefully selected and trained. They include undergraduate peer tutors and graduate students. Tutors know their subjects well and understand where students may have difficulty. They are skilled at explaining material in a variety of ways for maximum comprehension. All students’ questions are respected; no question is too basic to ask. The PTC also helps students improve their learning skills in order to become more successful in college and throughout their careers.

PTC services are free of charge. For more information about the center, visit Polytechnic Tutoring Center.