Study Away Student Handbook
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NYU Shanghai STUDY AWAY STUDENT HANDBOOK 2016 - 2017 Shanghai Global Affairs [email protected] https://shanghai.nyu.edu/academics/study-away/in Table of Contents Welcome 4 1.Important Dates 5 Fall 2016 5 Spring 2017 6 2. Contacts 7 2.1 NYU Shanghai Staff and Offices 7 Academics 7 Global Affairs 7 Academic Resource Center (ARC) 7 Chinese Language Clinic 7 Academic Associates 8 Student Life 8 Orientation 8 Student Mobility 8 Residential Life 8 Health and Wellness 9 Student Involvement 9 Career Development Center (CDC) 9 Athletics and Recreation 9 OrgSync 10 IT Services 10 2.2 Emergency Contacts 10 3. Academic Policies & Resources 11 Academic Requirements & Registration Guidelines 11 Courses 11 Learning Chinese Language 11 Academic Support 12 Academic Resource Center 12 Academic Advising 12 Speaking Freely Online 12 Textbook Policy at NYU Shanghai 13 Academic Accommodations 13 Attendance Policy 14 Religious Holidays and Attendance 15 Academic Integrity 15 1 Examination and Grades 16 Policies on Examinations 18 Definitions 18 Interm Examinations 19 Final Examinations 19 Makeup Examinations 20 Grades 21 Policies on Assigned Grades 22 Grade of P 23 Grade of W 24 Grade of I 24 Incompletes 24 Pass/Fail Option 24 Withdrawing from a Course 25 Complete Semester Withdrawal 25 Tuition Refund Schedule 25 Tuition Refund Schedule for Complete Withdrawal 26 Tuition Insurance Refund Plan 26 Tuition Refund for Individual Courses 26 4. Student Life Policies & Resources 27 Student Conduct Policies and Process 27 Residential Life 27 Residence Hall Policies 28 Resource Center 28 How to Submit a Facilities Work Order 28 Internship and Volunteer Opportunities 29 Student Involvement 29 Athletics, Intramurals, and Recreation 30 Fitness Center 30 Competitive Sports 30 Intramural Sports 31 Recreational Activities 31 Health and Wellness 31 Health Insurance 32 5. Life in Shanghai 33 Arranging Your Finance 33 Living Cost in Shanghai 34 Banking and ATMs 35 Exchanging Money 36 Getting Around 36 2 Dining 37 Shopping 38 Language Tips 39 Religious Services 40 Festivals and Holidays 40 Shanghai Attractions 41 Travel 42 6. Arriving in Shanghai 43 PreArrival Checklist 43 Visa & Immigration 43 Packing Tips 43 Immunization & Insurance 46 Arrival Information 46 Transportation to NYU Shanghai 46 Shanghai Airports and Railway Stations 46 Traveling from the Airport 47 NYU Shanghai Airport Pickup Service 48 MoveIn Day Arrangement 48 MoveIn Day 48 Welcome Table 48 Corporate Hotels for Early Arrivals or Family Members 48 Movein Day Arrangement at Residence Hall 48 Shipping 49 7. Information Technology (IT) 50 Printing 50 IT FAQ – Setup VPN 51 8. Be Safe 52 Public Safety 52 Crime Prevention 52 Safety in Shanghai 52 Emergency Medical Transport 53 NYU Shanghai Card Services 53 Lost and Found Services 54 Shuttle bus 54 Safety Tips 54 Safety on Campus 54 Information alert 56 3 Welcome On behalf of the entire NYU Shanghai team, congratulations on your acceptance to NYU Shanghai as a study away site and welcome to the NYU Shanghai family! NYU Shanghai is NYU’s newest degreegranting campus, joining NYU Abu Dhabi and NYU New York. Shanghai is an endlessly exciting place, rich in discoveries and new opportunities. Witness the development of a city that is quickly becoming a major player on the world stage. A fastmoving, cosmopolitan place, Shanghai has opportunities that attract a variety of interests. You have made an important decision to live and study abroad as a way of learning about another part of the world. We have planned an educational experience for you in Shanghai, both inside and outside of the classroom, that we hope you will find challenging and enriching. This semester, challenge yourself to learn more about yourself, your peers and the world around you in completely new ways. You have been afforded a unique experience that is both exciting and demanding. We want to welcome you to connect with the NYU Shanghai community here, but beyond that to connect with the city itself, and all it has offer. Remember that you are always an ambassador of your home school and your home country. We look forward to welcoming you into a community focused on developing a truly global perspective. If there is anything we can do to assist you with adjusting to Shanghai or the community in general, please do not hesitate to contact any individual listed in this handbook or reach out to your RA, Student Life, Academic staff member. We are all invested in your wellbeing and success as a student. This handbook outlines program guidelines and policies as well as our expectations of you as participants of the program. In conjunction with the study away in Shanghai website (https://shanghai.nyu.edu/academics/studyaway/in), the handbook is also intended to be a useful informational resource for you throughout your time as a study away student in Shanghai. As Confucius said, "Is it not delightful to have friends coming from distant quarters?" We hope you will have a wonderful and productive time in Shanghai! 4 1. Important Dates Please refer to the 20162017 NYU Shanghai Academic Calendar for all important dates and deadlines. https://shanghai.nyu.edu/academics/calendar Fall 2016 Study Away Move In Day Thursday, August 25 First Day of Orientation for Study Away Friday, August 26 Fall Semester Classes Begin Monday, August 29 Add and Drop Course Deadline Fall full term Friday, September 9 MidAutumn Festival Holiday September 15 16 Legislative Day Sunday, September 18 (Thursday schedule) National Day Holiday: Fall Break October 3 October 7 Legislative Day Sunday, October 9 (Friday schedule) Midterm Grades Deadline Fall full term Friday, October 28 Course Withdrawal Deadline Fall full term Friday, November 4 Grading Option (P/F) Deadline Friday, November 4 Thanksgiving Holiday November 24 25 Legislative Day Monday, December 12 (Thursday schedule) Legislative Day Tuesday, December 13 (Friday schedule) Last Day of Fall Semester Classes Tuesday, December 13 (Friday schedule) Reading Day Wednesday, December 14 Final Exams December 15 21 Study Away Move Out Day Thursday, December 22 5 Spring 2017 Spring Festival Friday, January 27 Thursday, February 2 Study Away Students Move In Day Thursday, February 2 Study Away Student Orientation Friday, February 3 Spring Semester Classes Begin Monday, February 6 Add and Drop Course Deadline Spring full term Friday, February 17 Midterm Grades Deadline Friday, March 31 Spring Recess (includes Qingming Holiday) Monday, April 3 Friday, April 7 Course Withdrawal Deadline Spring full term Friday, April 14 Grading Option (P/F) Deadline Friday, April 14 China Labor Day Holiday Monday, May 1 Legislative Day Sunday, May 7 (Monday schedule) Last Day of Spring Semester Classes Friday, May 19 Reading Day Saturday, May 20 Final Exams Monday, May 22 Friday, May 26 Study Away Move Out Day Saturday, May 27 6 2. Contacts 2.1 NYU Shanghai Staff and Offices ● Academics Global Affairs Email: [email protected] Academic Advising: As a study away student at NYU Shanghai, you will have access to an onsite academic advisor to discuss your academicrelated concerns. The Manager of Global Affairs serves as an onsite advisor to support study away students academically. If you are an NYU student, the manager in Shanghai may liaise with your home school academic advisor to help you resolve academic issues. Please direct questions to [email protected]. Academic Resource Center (ARC) Email: [email protected] The Academic Resource Center is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and learning beyond the classroom. We help students develop essential academic study skills through free oneonone tutoring, study groups, academic skills workshops, academic coaching, and much more. Chinese Language Clinic Email: [email protected] The Chinese Language Clinic is a free service for students enrolled in all levels of Chinese courses. The Clinic is staffed by Chinese instructors and Teaching Assistants who help students with Chinese speaking, writing, and grammar. Students are recommended to make appointments at Room 965, but walkins are also welcomed if the slot is available. 7 Academic Associates Email: [email protected] The Office of Academic Associates is responsible for ordering and distributing textbooks for students. Additionally, they provide administrative support to courses. ● Student Life Orientation Email: [email protected] The orientation team prepares you for your arrival at NYU Shanghai, helps you to get oriented to the city and the campus, and makes your transition to NYU Shanghai as smooth and stressfree as possible. Our team is available to answer any questions you have about life at NYU Shanghai and can direct you to appropriate resources. Student Mobility Email: shanghai.student[email protected] The Student Mobility team supports students for inbound and outbound immigration issues. They provide students with visa consultation and help students get the appropriate visas/ residence permits required to enter and study in China. Any questions related to visas/passports/hukou/residence permits, can be directed to the Mobility Team at shanghai.student[email protected] Residential Life Email: [email protected] The Residential Life Team is responsible for your experience in the residence halls, ensuring an environment that supports your academic goals and personal interests. The office also creates a supportive yet independent community, transitioning students to the experience of living away from home. Finally, the office is responsible for upholding a high standard of conduct and safety in the residence halls. 8 Health and Wellness Email: [email protected] Office Number: 02120595353 The Health and Wellness Center provides medical and counseling support and promotes health literacy through skills focused workshops in a warm and welcoming environment. The Health and Wellness program addresses the issues impacting students from a physical, emotional and health literacy perspective and provides activities and resources that empower students to achieve optimal health.