Student Update
Updated September 17, 2026
Here are some updates and reminders for a fun and successful semester.
Upcoming Events
Highlights
Be sure to join us in Long Island for our culminating event, our second annual on Friday, September 25, from 7 p.m. 鈥 10 p.m. Come out to play games, win tickets, and enter for big prizes! Bus transportation to and from New York City campus available.
Student Involvement Fair
New York City
Tuesday, September 22
12:45 鈥 2 p.m., 16 W. 61st St., 11th-floor auditorium
Thursday, September 24
12:45 鈥 2 p.m., 16 W. 61st St., 11th-floor auditorium
Long Island
Tuesday, September 22
12:45 鈥 2 p.m., Academic Quad (rain location: SAC gym)
Other Events
- Constitution Day 2026 on September 18: Join Dr. Michael Izady for a timely Constitution Day discussion on the ““
- On Tuesday, September 22, 黑料导航 will participate in ! Join a sustainability effort being celebrated in over 3,100 cities in 50 countries, when people from around the world will give up using their cars (at least once) and travel by train, bus, shuttle, bicycle, carpool, or just walking! Look out for more details!
- Join the on Friday, September 25, 3:30 鈥 7 p.m. at SAC Pickleball Courts on the Long Island campus. Registration is limited to the first 18 teams. Men鈥檚, Women鈥檚, and Mixed Doubles teams are welcome.
- 鈥溾 at 黑料导航 and learn about on-campus jobs, skills-based volunteering, and Fellowship opportunities.
Academic Deadlines, Support, and Financial Aid
- Review any Holds and To Do list items in the Student Service HUB to avoid delays in processing aid or impacts on enrollment.
- Enroll in the Tuition Payment Plan. The last day to enroll in a fall payment plan is September 14.
- The 2026鈥2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available at . You will need to create an FSA ID and use our federal school code 002782.
- Apply for the 2026鈥2027&苍产蝉辫;New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP). Undergraduate students who are New York State residents are encouraged to apply for the TAP Award at . You will need to create a user ID and PIN. Our TAP school code is 2120.
- Congratulations summer 2026 graduates! If you borrowed federal loans, be sure to complete at studentaid.gov. Email a copy of your completion confirmation to finaid@nyit.edu.
| October 2 | Last day to apply for December 2026 graduation. . |
| October 12 | No day classes. Evening classes meet. Administrative offices closed. |
| November 3 | Only Wednesday classes meet. Tuesday classes cancelled. |
| November 4 | Faculty development day. No classes scheduled. Labs held at the discretion of faculty members. |
| November 25 | Only Friday evening classes meet on November 25. Wednesday classes cancelled. Administrative offices closed. |
| November 26 鈥 29 | No classes scheduled. Administrative offices closed. |
Refer to the Academic Calendar for complete information.
Connect with your advisor to choose your courses and stay on track for graduation.
Fall 2026
- The add/drop period dates:
- The last day to add or drop a fall class is September 21.
- The withdrawal period dates:
- The last day to withdraw from a Cycle A class is October 26.
- The last day to withdraw from a fall class is December 15.
Withdrawing from a class will result in a grade of W on your transcript. A withdrawal may affect your financial aid eligibility, immigration status (if applicable), and progress toward graduation. In some cases, your overall education cost may increase due to extended enrollment or loss of aid.
It is strongly recommended that you consult the following offices before making any withdrawal decisions:
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Are you a current New York State resident who is an orphan or was in foster care at any point after the age of 13? You may be eligible for special grant funding that can assist with tuition, housing, and other expenses. Contact Rachel Morrison at rfidis@nyit.edu for more information.
We have recently published updated information regarding SEVIS check-in, international travel, and U.S. reentry, Optical Practical Training (OPT), and I-20 extensions. We will continue to keep you apprised of any changes in policies and processes.
Gain an academic edge by taking advantage of free academic coursework tutoring or general skill-building support (time management, study skills, and test taking). In-person and online tutoring appointments are available.
- Please submit all immunizations before September 21.
- The last day to waive the Aetna Student Health insurance for all full-time domestic students is September 30. Vision benefits have been added to the plan for the first time!
- Feeling stressed, anxious or uncertain about things? You can make an appointment to meet with a fully licensed counselor by emailing counseling@nyit.edu.
Resources
Campus Life
Download the Tech Safe App
黑料导航鈥檚 security app includes 鈥減anic buttons鈥 to alert Campus Security or 911, location tracing options to have your travel on campus monitored by Campus Security or even by a friend or family member, chat and tip reporting, and an 鈥淚鈥檓 OK!鈥 feature to let people know you鈥檙e okay in an emergency. Learn more about Tech Safe.
Please download the app from either of the following locations:
Update Your Contact Information
It is important to review and update your contact information, so we can quickly inform you of campus emergencies, closings, and other important updates. Campus Safety Services Quick Links may also be a helpful resource for your campus experience.
Long Island campus: In addition to quiet study areas available in the campus libraries, students may reserve a study room in Anna Rubin Hall or Field House at the Long Island campus.
New York City campus: The third floor of the library has carrels for quiet study, and the new Learning Center location will also be available for quiet study when programming permits. Students can a single use study room and the podcasting/media room located in the library area. The IT open lab is also available as a study space.
Stop by Bear Boutique to purchase reasonably-priced 黑料导航-branded merchandise at the locations listed below. Fall semester hours begin Monday, September 14.
New York City (16 W. 61st St., first floor)
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10 a.m. 鈥 4 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 10 a.m. 鈥 3:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 11 a.m. 鈥 3 p.m. |
| Thursday | 10 a.m. 鈥 3:30 p.m. |
Long Island (Salten Hall, first floor)
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Noon 鈥 2 p.m. |
| Thursday | Noon 鈥 2 p.m. |
All of our聽campus dining locations聽are open for business. Find out more about campus dining services, including commuter non-campus meal plans, catering options, and more!聽
Long Island
| Location | Hours |
|---|---|
| Cool Beans Caf茅 | Monday 鈥 Thursday 9 a.m. 鈥 4 p.m. Closed Friday |
| Riland Caf茅 | Monday 鈥 Friday 7:30 a.m. 鈥 2:30 p.m. |
| Salten Caf茅 | Monday 鈥 Thursday 7:30 a.m. 鈥 6 p.m.; Friday 7:30 a.m. 鈥 3 p.m. |
| Education Hall | Tuesday and Friday 9 a.m. 鈥 3 p.m. |
New York City
| Location | Hours |
|---|---|
| Metro Caf茅 | Monday 鈥 Thursday 8:30 a.m. 鈥 5:30 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m. 鈥 3 p.m. |
Have you or your family recently experienced food insecurity? We always welcome new users to the Grizzly Cupboard! Additionally, we have added additional resources to our Bear Bytes webpage to help you locate food services and resources in your area.
Grizzly Cupboard Hours
Grizzly Cupboard online ordering operations will begin on September 22. If you are new to shopping at our Grizzly Cupboard, be sure to login to to set up your profile in advance of opening day!
| Location | Hours |
|---|---|
| Long Island: SAC, 2nd floor | Tuesday 鈥 Thursday 10 a.m. 鈥 4 p.m. |
| New York City: 1849 Broadway, 1st floor | Tuesday 鈥 Thursday 10 a.m. 鈥 5 p.m. |
For any additional support regarding food or other basic needs securities, please visit Bear Bytes or email us at bearbytesnyc@nyit.edu.
Tech Threads provides 黑料导航 students with free access to new and gently used professional clothing and accessories for interviews, career fairs, networking events, and the workplace, as well as other career-related experiences. Our inventory may include suits, dresses, skirts, button-down shirts, dress pants, ties, belts, scarves, jewelry, and other accessories.
Campus Resources
Technology and Training
ITS (Information Technology Services), your technology hub, provides resources to enhance your 黑料导航 experience. The ITS Help Desk is here to support your 黑料导航 IT needs鈥攐n and off campus.
Access tools and support for:
- Email, my.NYIT Portal, Canvas, and Wi-Fi
- Printing, software, and student discounts
- Device discounts
- Password resets, training resources, and more
Explore how ITS is transforming campus operations, enhancing academic and research capabilities, and enriching the student experience through the power of artificial intelligence.
If you鈥檙e getting a new phone, uninstalling your MFA app, or resetting your device, update your MFA settings before making any changes. This helps prevent a call to the Help Desk and being locked out of your 黑料导航 Resources, such as email and Canvas.
- Call: 516.686.1188
- Visit us: Harry Schure Hall (Long Island) or 1855 Broadway, room 703 (New York City)