Arriving in NYC
There are mandatory tasks you must complete upon arrival in New York City and before you begin your Wagner degree. Please review the following:
When you arrive in the US, you must complete the OGS Arrival Form and submit your immigration information to OGS online. You must also attend an OGS International Student Orientation. In Spring 2026, the OGS orientation for Wagner students will be in mid-January. (See the Getting Started Guide for details.)
Contact: ogs@nyu.edu
Healthcare in the US can be confusing. While you’re a student at NYU, you should consider the NYU Student Health Center to be your first source for health information.
Contact: health.center@nyu.edu
MONEY AND BANKING
Learn more about currency in the US, using credit cards and debit cards, cashing checks, and opening a bank account.
TAXES
International students are obligated to file tax forms while in the US, even if you have not worked. Though international students are required legally to file tax forms, it may not mean that taxes must be paid.