NYU Abu Dhabi Candidate Weekends

NYU Abu Dhabi Recruits Top Global Candidates for Inaugural Class of Undergraduates

At the first of five Candidate Weekends for NYU Abu Dhabi’s inaugural class, a select group of 38 prospective undergraduate students from across the globe were given a chance to attend classes taught by NYU faculty, converse with NYU’s leadership team including President John Sexton and Vice Chancellor Alfred Bloom, and learn about Abu Dhabi’s impressive vision to become the world’s culture hub.

RCLA Executive Director Bethany Godsoe and Research Associate Waad El Hadidy served as evaluators at the event, held in late October at NYU’s downtown campus and locations throughout Abu Dhabi.

Participating Faculty in the October Candidate Weekend

Hilary Ballon, Professor of Architecture and Urban Studies and Deputy Chancellor of NYU Abu Dhabi

Ron Robin, Professor of Media, Communication and History and Senior Vice Provost of NYU Abu Dhabi

David Scicchitano, Professor of Biology and Dean of Science of NYU Abu Dhabi

Rogan Kersh, Professor of Public Service and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, NYU Wagner

Sunil Kumar, Dean of Engineering of NYU Abu Dhabi

John Burt, Biology Assistant Professor of Practice

Participating NYU Abu Dhabi Leadership

John Sexton, NYU President

Al Bloom, Vice Chancellor NYU Abu Dhabi

Mariet Westermann, Provost NYU Abu Dhabi

Linda Mills, Associate Vice Chancellor for Admissions and Financial Aid

Carol Brandt, Vice Provost for International Education and Outreach

Bill Gallagher, Associate Vice Chancellor for Operations and Administration & Campus Operating Officer

James Larimore, Associate Vice Chancellor for Campus Life & Dean of Students

Learn more about the NYU Abu Dhabi admissions process and the Candidate Weekends.