Undergraduate Orientation

The Department of Performance Studies welcomes the Class of 2023!

During orientation you will have the opportunity to meet the Performance Studies community, which includes our faculty, staff, and students. Orientation serves as an overview of the program's curriculum, general requirements, and the advising process.

Welcome Week is University-wide! Be sure to check out all of NYU's Welcome Week events and the Tisch Orientation schedule.

Mark your calendars: On Thursday, August 29th at 10:15am, Performance Studies is heading to the Whitney Museum of American Art! All incoming Performance Studies B.A. students are invited to attend a special tour of the Whitney Biennial 2019. Students will be accompanied by department Chair, André Lepecki, Malik Gaines, Director of Undergraduate Studies, Laura Fortes, Assistant Director of Programs, and Nicole Cusick, Department Administrator. Learn more and RSVP.

B.A. Orientation Schedule

9:30am - 10:00am: Check-in/Breakfast, PS Lounge

• Students pick up orientation folders at front desk
• Continental Breakfast in PS Student Lounge

10:00am - 11:00am:  B.A. Orientation, Room 613

• Department Welcome: André Lepecki, Chair & Malik Gaines, Director of
   Undergraduate Studies
• Faculty Introductions
• Student Wellness Counselors
• Administrative Wrap-Up & B.A. Orientation Packet Review

Student Photos will be taken in the PS Lounge at the end of the orientation session.