New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

An illustration of a roll of paper, tied with a purple ribbon in front a black graduation cap. It is pictured sitting atop a stack of four books of different academic subjects against a purple background.

Opinion: CAS needs to offer more joint majors

Let me live my wannabe Gallatin dreams.
Naisha Roy, Deputy Opinion Editor February 23, 2023

From specializations to double majors, minors to concentrations and more, NYU has a ton of confusing terminology when it comes to defining what students are studying. In the midst...

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 April 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...

Declassified: An NYU Survival Guide

Declassified: An NYU Survival Guide

April 18, 2022
So you got into NYU. Congratulations! Now what? Let us tell you all about the nitty gritty details of changing your major, navigating the Liberal Studies Core program, celebrating the weekend in NYC, and making lasting friendships.
Illustrations representing different academic majors. A music note combined with a vinyl record in front of a line graph, a plant sprouting from a vial, math operations symbols, the silhouette of a human head combined with swirling leaves and a globe covered in electronic devices connected by wires.

The truth about changing your NYU major? It’s not that bad

WSN staff members explain the reasons they changed their major and whether they regret it.
April 18, 2022

I originally applied to NYU as a Psychology major. Instead, I got accepted into the Liberal Studies Core program, which meant I couldn’t officially declare a major until the...

Facade of Gallatins NYU building, home many distinct majors (Renee Yang)

From Decolonial Computing to Queer Theory, These Gallatin Students Are Concentrating on Change

These Gallatin concentrations are nothing if not unique — and pretty ambitious.
Melanie Ezster, Contributing Writer October 16, 2018

At the Gallatin School of Individualized Study, students study everything from the study of love to the color blue and even Harry Potter. This year, students are picking even more...

The Arts Issue: Majors vs. Indie

The Arts Issue: Majors vs. Indie

Hailey Nuthals, Arts Editor September 29, 2016

During my very first semester at NYU, my Writing the Essay professor, while talking about Damien Hirst’s piece “The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone...

NYU senior, Conan Sang transferred from Economics in CAS to Finance in Stern between his freshman and sophomore years.

Changing majors: Conan Sang

Lingyi Hou, Staff Writer December 2, 2015
Changing majors is a series in which people discuss the conflicts they faced when switching majors.

Changing Majors: Ashley Chung Ah Ko

Lingyi Hou, Staff Writer November 24, 2015
A continuation of the Changing Majors Series
Students change their majors.

Changing Majors: Naomi Catherine Gheorghe

Lingyi Hou, Staff Writer November 17, 2015
Changing majors is a series in which people discuss the conflicts they faced when switching majors.
Changing Majors: Daniel Cheng and Ardi Khalafi

Changing Majors: Daniel Cheng and Ardi Khalafi

Lingyi Hou, Staff Writer November 12, 2015
The first in a weekly series about NYU students and their experiences with their changing majors.
Statistics linking college majors to employment likely biased

Statistics linking college majors to employment likely biased

December 3, 2013
Your college major may matter less than you think.