Student Update
Updated May 7, 2026
Here are some updates and reminders for a fun and successful semester.
Upcoming Events
Academic Deadlines, Support, and Financial Aid
: Best of luck on your exams!
to help you make informed decisions about your next steps. This is the perfect time to review your degree requirements, explore electives, and build a schedule that keeps you on track for graduation.
Register now for the widest selection of courses.
Register for classes in three steps:
- Step 1: to choose courses.
- Step 2: Clear any holds and complete your To Do items in the .
- Step 3: Build your class schedule in the Schedule Planner in the . Make sure to review the campus, class start and end dates, and instruction mode for each class. Validate your schedule, Import to your shopping cart, and register for classes.
- 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.
- Tuition for summer is now due. Fall is due August 1.
- Congratulations spring 2026 graduates! If you borrowed Federal Direct Loans while at 色界吧, you must complete Loan Exit Counseling at and send a copy of your completion confirmation to finaid@nyit.edu.
- The 2026 鈥 2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available at . File early to maximize your aid eligibility. You will need to create an FSA ID and use our federal school code 002782.
- If you plan to attend classes in the summer, submit a to the Financial Aid office at finaid@nyit.edu. You must take a minimum of six (6) credits to be eligible for federal student loans.
- File the 2025 鈥 2026 FAFSA online at to receive financial aid, including any scholarship offers you received. The 2025鈥2026 FAFSA is required for the spring 2026 semester.
- Apply for the NYS Tuition Assistance Program. Undergraduate students who are New York State residents are encouraged to apply for the NYS Tuition Assistance Program at . You will need to create a user ID and PIN. Our TAP school code is 2120. The TAP application is currently available for the 2025鈥2026 and 2026鈥2027 award years.
Spring 2026
- The withdrawal period dates:
- The last day to withdraw from a spring semester class is May 7.
- The last day to withdraw from a Cycle D class is May 14.
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:
Summer 2026 includes three sessions:
- Summer Session I starts May 20.
- Summer Session III starts May 20.
- Summer Session II starts July 20.
Each session has its own start and end dates as well as different add/drop and withdrawal period dates. Note that Summer Sessions I and II have a three-day add/drop period. Please refer to the Academic Calendar for the full schedule of dates.
Important: The for summer differs from fall or spring, so be sure to review the policy before making any schedule changes.
Use to find internships, jobs, employer information sessions and professional workshops. Employers post hundreds of positions every day. Learn how to make the most of this platform, learn more search strategies, and get your application materials in great shape by .
Save the Date: Next academic year鈥檚 All-Majors Career Fair will be on Thursday, September 17, on the Long Island campus. Employer and student registration are now open on . Additionally, students from the New York city campus may also register for bus transportation.
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.
Has a professor made a difference this semester? Submit a message (色界吧 login required). You鈥檙e welcome to recognize multiple professors鈥攅ach will receive a letter and certificate!
Apply to be a Peer Tutor at the for the 2026-2027 academic year!
As a tutor, you will be required to have expertise in the subject matter and will offer one-to-one or small group tutoring sessions in various subjects. Our tutoring position is a paid, flexible, on-campus job opportunity that will enhance your leadership skills.
Learn more about the position and apply!
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. The last day for spring 2026 tutoring appointments will be Friday, May 8.
Resources
Campus Life
Download the Tech Safe App
色界吧鈥檚 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 this area. The IT open lab is also available as a study space.
Cool Beans Caf茅,聽located聽in the Student Activity Center (SAC) on the Long Island campus, is currently offering an exclusive treat, “Donut Stress聽the聽End of the Year,” your choice of milkshake with a donut topper.聽
We invite students to聽submit聽short videos, photos, and links that celebrate how they have experienced 色界吧鈥檚 mission! Submissions may become part of a聽community-created mash-up collage that will be featured on nyit.edu.
Stop by Bear Boutique to purchase reasonably-priced 色界吧-branded merchandise. May 2026 hours of operation are listed below. Bear Boutique will be closed for the summer following commencement on May 17. Updates will be shared on CampusGroups. Have a great summer!
New York City (16 W. 61st St., first floor)
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10 鈥 11:30 a.m. / 2:30 鈥 4:30 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 11 a.m. 鈥 4:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 10 a.m. 鈥 noon / 1 鈥 4 p.m. |
| Thursday | 10 a.m. 鈥 4:30 p.m. |
Long Island (Salten Hall, first floor)
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday | 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
| Thursday | 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. (On May 7, the kiosk will be closed and we will be tabling at Harry Schure Hall First Floor Lobby) |
| Sunday, May 17 | Bear Boutique at Commencement |
You can also visit the online store to browse over 800 items in 15 categories!
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
Join us for our final distribution days of the academic year from聽May 12 through14.
- Long Island: Tuesday 鈥 Thursday, 10 a.m. 鈥 4 p.m.
- New York City: Tuesday 鈥 Thursday, 10 a.m. 鈥 4 p.m.
Note: The New York City Grizzly Cupboard will be moving over the summer.聽To聽assist聽in clearing out some of our聽inventory,聽we are hosting聽Open Shopping Hours聽for the final聽weeks of operation. You will be able to drop in during the above dates聽from聽10聽a.m.聽鈥撀4聽p.m.聽and choose what you want from the pantry聽with fewer limits and frozen items available.聽
In need of聽food and other personal items聽over the summer? Email bearbytesnyc@nyit.edu聽and we will work with you on resources that are available in your area!
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 色界吧 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 色界吧 experience. The ITS Help Desk is here to support your 色界吧 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 色界吧 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)