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The truth is if you stay out of trouble, you may never really have an encounter with any of the public guards during your stay at NYU (besides showing them your ID daily of course, without which, you will not be allowed to enter any campus building). Often, students say that campus strictness is not very harsh, but everything’s relative. Some RAs and other campus officials are worse than others, but most students agree that if you are careful, you can get away with whatever it is you are doing. Mostly, students are busted for smoking (pot and cigarettes), drinking, or being too loud in their dorm rooms.

If you respect yourself and your fellow students, you most likely will not get in trouble. Campus police are rarely involved with students who misbehave in the dorms, so mind your RA, if he or she seems strict. You are unlikely to get in trouble with campus police if you act low-key. The best part of NYU being a private institution is that everything is handled internally. If you are caught drinking underage or with illegal substances, NYPD never hears of it—NYU takes care of reprimanding you within its own system.

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Campus Strictness at New York University

nyunyunyu

Film, Video, and Photography '15

3.8

B+

Not That Strict

NYU is pretty lenient, academically and socially (unless you get caught doing something illegal in your dorm room).

Apr 23, 2012

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Campus Strictness at New York University

hrthik

Management Information Systems '09

4.6

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High Security

New York is surrounded by security guards and police officers so it does feel safe although it can be a little bit difficult when trying to go into a building or event.

Mar 26, 2012

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Campus Strictness at New York University

nyuviolet

Film, Video, and Photography '14

2.3

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Not Bad

Although an RA will get you in trouble, they don't go out of their way to catch you drinking or smoking. Usually they only act when a compliant is filed by another student, when the noise is excessive, or when the hallway reeks of weed.

The punishments aren't horrible. The first offensive is just a verbal warning, followed by housing probation (like a written warning), which is followed by a drug or alcohol safety class. It takes about 3 times to be written up to jeopardize your housing rights. However, these rights can be severe, including your ability to study abroad.

Just don't be stupid and you won't get caught.

Mar 21, 2012

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