I was admitted into the LLM in Trade Regulation. Has anyone received a mailing from Housing and Residence life about signing up for a dorm? Do they wait until they receive your deposit?

Hi,

I already received all the housing information about a month ago, including the applications.

Are you planning on living in the dorms?

Do you know what would the disadvantages be of living in the dorms instead of off-campus?

Hi everyone! I am admitted to the Trade Regulation at NYU too. I just paid my tuition deposit yesterday online via a credit card. I haven't gotten any housing info in the postal mail, but the paperwork says I will be able to apply for housing (via the NYU housing website) approximately 48 hours after I put down the tuition deposit. They'll send you your university ID then, which you need to apply for housing though the website.

So yes, they wait until they receive and process your deposit before you can apply for housing.

But all of the housing info (floor plans, pictures, descriptions, rates, etc.) is available on the NYU law website. There's a ton of info on there and it's very helpful. You can also email the housing dept with any questions you have and they are very helpful.

I am going to live on campus for a couple reasons. First of all, the housing is actually apartment style -- so there are private bathrooms and kitchens or kitchenettes. It might feel a little dorm-like but it is not a dorm.

Also, while the on campus housing is expensive, it can be even more expensive to find an apartment on your own. In New York you'll likely be required to pay a lot of money up front -- the amount equal to first month's rent, AND last month's rent, AND a security deposit (usually another month's rent). You'll most likely have to use an apartment broker and so that costs a fee too -- usually equal to a whole month's rent. That is a ton of money to pay up front. NYU on campus housing doesn't require and of that and you can pay rent directly from your student account, where your financial aid money goes (from loans, scholarships etc).

Also, most all private apartments in New York require you to sign a 1 year lease. NYU lets you rent the on campus apartments for 9 months, the length of the LLM program. As the LLM program is only 9 months and I plan on returning to my current state of residence after the program, I don't want to be stuck with 3 months left in a lease that I have to pay.

Plus, the on campus housing includes most furniture, so you won't need to buy any, except for basic things like a trash can, dishes and utencils, a lamp, etc.

Lastly, Greenwich Village is one of the coolest places on earth, and I can't wait to live there. I would rather be right next to the law school in proximity of other law students and LLM students and the great life the Village has to offer, than live farther away and have a long commute.

I don't see any disadvantages of living in the on campus apartments, unless you have a spouse or children. There is some "family" housing available but it is still a studio, 1 bedroom, or 2 bedroom apartment. Those look very, very small to share with a spouse.

Also, If money is not a concern for you, you can probably find nicer apartments in the Village area. Just be prepared to pay a lot of money up front in order to move in.

I am going to NYU in August to to study for the LLM in International studies. I work full time a the moment and I havent had an opportunity to look into accomodation. But I phoned the office and they siad there is still plenty of time to apply. What is the cost of on campus accomodation .

Also, I read somewhere that NYU was one of the top post graduate law schools in the US. Does anyone know where I may have seen that on the web?