Registration

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Step 1

REVIEW DEGREE Requirements

LTXD
G4L
PhD

Step 2

SELECT COURSES

Select Courses

Need help?
(see FAQs below)

Step 3

UPDATE PLANNER

LTXD
G4L | PhD

Step 4

CONNECT WITH ADVISOR

Connect with advisor to review planner, ask questions and get clearance to register

Step 5

Learn how to use Albert

Update planner (if needed)

Info about Registration for Fall 2024

Watch Zoom Recording (covers ECT electives and registration tips).
Accompanying Slide Deck presented 3/11/24

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I figure out which Courses to take?

First, make sure to check your degree requirements for our ECT programs (LTXD , G4L, PhD) so you know what's required in your program of study . Note that DMDL, G4l students can take two electives outside the ECT program if they wish.

If you have questions about program requirements, email your advisor or our Student Services team (altstudentservices@nyu.edu)

In selecting courses for the upcoming semester, refer to our courses page for courses offered in upcoming semester and other helpful tips.

You can discuss with your advisor, ECT program director or peers for additional ideas.

Make sure to update your LTXD or G4L or PhD Planner once you have selected possible courses.

What is a J term course?

A J term course is an intensive course that happens over the Winter break (usually the first few weeks of the January semester).

If you are interested in registering for J-term, there is no advising hold that needs to be lifted, however, we still recommend connecting with your advisor for guidance on what course may be best suited for you depending on where you are in your academic career.

Credit Load Reminders:

For financial aid purposes, part-time graduate students who enroll in a total of 4.5 units in the January and Spring terms (e.g. 1.5 units in J-term plus 3 units in Spring term) will qualify for financial aid. Students who require full-time status for financial aid must enroll in a total of 9 units (e.g. 3 units in J-term plus 6 units in Spring term).
International students need to be at their typical academic full-time status (9-12 credits for Spring only); J-term courses will not count toward the Spring course load.
There is no additional student fee (just tuition) for J-term.

What are Specializations? How do I choose one?

LTXD, G4L and PhD students can choose a specialization (or 'area of focus') as part of their degree by completing at least three specific courses related to their area of interest within the program. They are designed to help you gain important skills and experience in a more focused area.

Choose from the specializations below or work with your advisor to create a unique area of specialization tailored to your interests.
Note: specializations are NOT required and will not appear on your transcript.

>> Learn more about specializations in UX for Learning, Transformative Learning Design and Learning Analytics.

Who can I talk to about my Questions?

There is lots of good info on this website, along with other NYU digital resources.
In addition, there are a number of more personal ways to seek help and guidance and to answers to questions you have about course selection and registration. It is up to you to take advantage of these resources and see which works best for you.

ADVISEMENT
Each student is assigned to a faculty advisor in their first semester. Your advisor is there to answer questions about things related to your professional interests and guide decision making around courses, specializations and careers. They also need to clear you to register!

- - Don't know who your advisor is? Email our Student Services team at altstudentservices@nyu.edu
  - Not sure how to connect with your advisor by Slack DM or email? Don't hesitate to circle back a second time. Still aren't hearing back? Please notify our Student Services team altstudentservices@nyu.edu.

STUDENT SERVICES

You can reach our Student Services team at altstudentservices@nyu.edu. They can help you with all administrative or systems or form related questions (e.g. graduation, OGS, holds, bursar, etc). And if they can't answer, they''ll let you know who can!

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Camillia Matuk is the ECT program director. Feel free to reach out to her at any time (cmatuk@nyu.edu or DM on Slack).

How do I Register? What do I do if I'm having trouble?

See steps 1-5 outlined above (top of this page) to learn more about selecting courses, advising and registration. Note that you do not have to be cleared by your advisor to register for J term.

If you are having trouble, don't hesitate to contact our Student Services team (altstudentservices@nyu.edu) or your advisor for help (see question above: Who can I talk to about my Questions!)

If I'm an International student, how many courses should I take per semester?

If you are an international student, you must be registered for a minimum of 9 units before the add/drop deadline (check academic calendar to check on when that is) in order to maintain your F-1 or J-1 visa status. When choosing courses, it is important to pay attention to the modality (in-person or online) of the section you are signing up for.

Students with F-1 visas are allowed to take one online course per semester toward their full-time course load, so if you are enrolled in a total of 9 credits, 3 of those can be from an online course. This translates to 2 in-person courses and 1 online course.
Students with J-1 visas are only allowed to take an online course if they already meet full-time status requirements with in-person or blended coursework. This means that if you are enrolled in 9 in-person credits you are allowed to take an additional online course. Your online course will not count towards your required 9 credits for full-time status, however, it will still count towards your degree

When registering for courses, please make sure one of the following applies to you:

You are registered for a minimum of 9 credits (unless you are registered for thesis and internship, see below). In addition, you must be registered for at least two in-person courses to maintain your visa. Please read the guidelines above. Current US immigration regulations now only allow only 1 online course or up to 3 credits of online coursework to count toward your full-time enrollment.
If you are registered for internship and/or thesis, you can take less than 9 credits if you have fill out a Full-Time Equivalency Form and submit this form to steinhardt-registration-and-advisement-group@nyu.edu.
If it is your LAST semester of study and you have less than 9 units to take, fill out the Part-Time Enrollment Permission Form.
For information on Curricular Practical Training (CPT), click here.

If you have any questions or concerns, please schedule an online advising appointment with the Office of Global Services (OGS).

NOTE: In J term and Summer sessions you can take any number of credits, you do NOT need to fill out Full Time equivalence (FTE) form.

We have created sample course sequence options for reference.

What is the purpose of the Course Planner Tool? How do I use it?

Planner tools contain lots of ways to help you plan-- and link to info to answer many of the questions you may have.

Make a copy of the appropriate planner tool below, and rename to include your name in the title. You can then use the planner to guide discussions with your advisor and to help with course selections. Please update your planner every semester and share with your advisor.

In selecting courses for the upcoming semester, refer to our ECT courses page for courses offered in upcoming semester and other helpful tips.

ALBERT will always have the full listing of all courses across NYU (check NYU calendar to find out when Albert will list courses for upcoming semester). You can also refer to our courses Airtable (database), created and maintained by ECT, for other possible courses.

Albert also has a tool to help you track progress towards degree called "My Degree Progress Report". This can also be a useful way to track your courses. If you ever have any questions about your record, you can contact Kimmie in our student services group at altstudentservices@nyu.edu or your advisor!

I want to do an Internship. How do I start?

To learn more about doing an internship, check out the internship info pages on this site!

How can I learn more about career pathways in our field?

Meet with your advisor to discuss how courses align to your goals and career pathways and specializations.
Also, we frequently have events to help you learn more about careers in the field, along with a J term (january term) class called Professional Applications of Educational Media and Technology.

How can I take a study abroad course?

For study abroad course offerings for J-term and Spring 2024, please visit the study abroad page and apply by the deadline (~ mid October for Spring semester). Here is more information about the application process and scholarships.

How do I apply for graduation?

If you are ready to graduate, make sure you apply for graduation as soon as possible. The deadline to apply to graduate this winter is around mid October. If you miss the October deadline, please email graduation@nyu.edu to start the late application process. Graduation application instructions and deadlines can be found here. Please review your Degree Progress Report to ensure that you have taken all required courses and electives. If you find any inconsistencies, please reach out to the ALT Student Services team and we will work together to correct any errors on your degree progress report before graduation

ALT Student Services

Work with our wonderful departmental student services team for questions related to: forms you need to fill out, FTE, holds, applying for graduation, academic and mental health and other support services