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A browser window displaying a webpage of NYU’s College Core Curriculum with the text “the five parts of the core.”

CAS core science requirement may be reduced

Faculty at the school will vote on whether to reduce the number of courses needed to fulfill the requirement in the fall semester.
John Kim, Staff Writer May 5, 2023

The current two-class science requirement at NYU’s College of Arts & Science may be cut down to one, according to Dean Wendy Suzuki. The proposal, which will likely include...

An illustration of the homepage of Albert, NYU’s online class registration portal. A purple horizontal box with white text reading “NYU” is at the top. Under this it reads “Albert,” and there is a purple shopping cart to the right side of the illustration.

How to survive course registration season

A guide to not being miserable next semester if your dream class fills up or you simply forget to register for classes. 
Mayee Yeh, Identity & Equity Editor Apr 25, 2022

Stowed away in my Google Drive is a document titled “Life Plans.” While admittedly a bit dramatic for its contents, it used to contain four combinations of classes for four...

An illustration of a purple computer and a green background. On the top left of the computer screen, in purple text, are the words “NYU Albert.” At center, the words “New and Improved Course Search,” and under this, “but this time it’s only core classes.” Under this centered title, there is a green button with white text reading “Search.”

Off-Third: Keep the core classes, get rid of majors

NYU needs to champion the well-rounded individual. The best way to do that is by getting rid of majors entirely.
Jules Roscoe, Deputy Opinion Editor Mar 31, 2022

Core requirements have always mystified students. Why do we have so many? How do professors come up with these topics? From a Texts & Ideas course on doubling in French literature...

Staff Rants: Course Registration

Staff Rants: Course Registration

We have no Staff Raves this week. Course registration is the worst.

On Jumping Through Hoops By Ethan Zack, Music Editor Can someone please tell me why underclassmen have to make an appointment with their advisor before they can register...

Breaking Down the Core Experience

Breaking Down the Core Experience

NYU’s College Core Curriculum does not leave enough room for students to explore within and outside of their majors.
Viral Shanker, Deputy Copy Editor Dec 3, 2018
NYU’s College Core Curriculum does not leave enough room for students to explore within and outside of their majors.
Universities Should Require Human Development Course

Universities Should Require Human Development Course

WSN Editorial Board Apr 6, 2017
An article recently published by the New York Times found that many high school seniors identify with traditional gender roles, which could be detrimental to feminism and female empowerment. The only way to combat this mentality is to educate youth on gender and sexuality.
Core Requirements Stifle Student Growth

Core Requirements Stifle Student Growth

Hao Ly, Contributing Writer Nov 7, 2016
NYU should implement an open curriculum to rectify the rigidity of the core curriculum.
Well-rounded curricula needed

Well-rounded curricula needed

Richard Shu, Deputy Copy Chief Apr 6, 2015
The Core Curriculum is important for undergrads in order to prepare them for a constantly changing workforce.
Neglecting core subjects fails students

Neglecting core subjects fails students

Christina Coleburn, Opinion Editor Oct 16, 2014
By negating core subjects, colleges deny students the crucial opportunity to receive a formal education in these essential areas.
Felipe De La Hoz/WSN

Advising, course issues arise during registration

Marilyn La Jeunesse, Contributing Writer Apr 29, 2014
As students are registering for classes this week they are dealing with advising, credits and major requirement issues.
[VIDEO] Op Ed Live: Science in Core Curriculum

[VIDEO] Op Ed Live: Science in Core Curriculum

Apr 4, 2014
Students cannot opt out of several humanities courses.
courtesy of gazelle.org

From the Emirates: Core Curriculum to be re-examined

Feb 3, 2014
NYUAD has appointed a commission to work on updating the core curriculum.

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