Getting Around
The NYU campus is open campus that is part of New York City's excitement and culture. Many buildings and facilities are situated in the Washington Square Park and Union Square areas, while others are located across the city. High School Academy classes, and living and dining facilities are concentrated in specific areas and buildings, making it easy to find your way.
There is no official NYU airport transportation to or from the program. Students are responsible for arranging their own travel. There are many ways to get from the airport to campus and back, including taxis, ride sharing apps, trains and buses. Consult your arrival airport’s website for information about ground transportation.
Main Program Locations
For your convenience, we have provided a traditional campus map (PDF) with building locations where you will take classes, live, and eat clearly marked.
Classes: School of Professional Studies (#8)
Residential Hall: Palladium Hall (#6)
Dining Halls: Weinstein Hall (#33) and Kimmel Hall (#74)
A Google map of these locations also is available.
New York City
New York City has five boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and the Bronx. It is a large metropolis, but with a little planning—and the use of maps—it can be easy to navigate. Most New Yorkers walk to their destinations or use public transportation to get around. Walking is a great way to explore the city, so don’t forget to bring comfortable shoes!
The Grid
Most of Manhattan’s streets form a grid with streets running east and west, and avenues running north and south. Street numbers increase as you travel north (10th Street is north of 4th Street), and avenue numbers increase as you travel west (5th Avenue is west of 2nd Avenue). Some avenues on the east side of Manhattan have names including Lexington Avenue, Park Avenue, and Madison Avenue. These are all east of 5th Avenue. Broadway is the only street in Manhattan that travels the full length of the island and is not a part of the grid. Areas of the city that were built prior to the grid’s creation in 1811, such as the Financial District and the West Village, have narrower and more crooked streets with names rather than numbers.
Things to do and See
Public Transportation
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) operates the City’s network of subways and buses. To use public transportation in the City, students must purchase a MetroCard. There is an initial $1 cost for a new MetroCard, so make sure to refill your card instead of buying a new one! One ride on a bus or subway is $2.75, but you can receive discounts when you buy a MetroCard with multiple or unlimited rides. MetroCards may be purchased from vending machines or tellers in any subway station. Transfers from one subway line to another or from the subway to the bus are free. For more information about MetroCards, please visit the MTA website.
Commuter Transportation
Commuter students travelling to the NYU campus can use the MTA, New Jersey Transit, Long Island Railroad, MetroNorth, PATH, and other transportation services. Only New Jersey Transit offers a student discount on fares.
Further commuter student information is available from Commuter and Off-Campus Student Services.
NYU Campus Directions and Transportation
Directions to campus by plane, train, and automobile and the campus map are both online. NYUSPS High School Academy courses are held at the NYUSPS Building on 7 East 12th Street, which is located between 5th and 6th Avenues. Students who choose to live on campus will be staying at Palladium Hall just blocks away from class on 14th Street between 3rd and Irving Pl.
Summer Weather
New York can get extremely hot and humid during the summer. If you are living on campus, your residence hall will have air conditioning, but you will be walking around outside quite a lot. It is important to bring clothes that are cool and light, wear sunscreen, and be sure to drink a TON of water during the day! Bringing a re-useable water bottle is a great start to staying hydrated and taking care of yourself this summer. Rain storms are also very common, so an umbrella is a must!
Visitor Information
Having guests come to visit you while you are here? You can find basic information about area parking, hotels, and directions to campus on the NYU visitor’s website. Please note that guests are not allowed in NYU residence halls.