Stern MBA Academic Policies and Procedures
This site contains all of the academic policies and procedures that relate to Stern MBA students. Please click on the policy to the right about which you are interested in learning. Policies that are specific to either the Full-Time or Part-Time programs due to differences in the programs are denoted. If not indicated otherwise, the policies apply equally to all MBA students.
For clarification on a policy and how it effects your personal situation, please consult your academic advising office:
Full-Time MBA
Part-Time MBA; The Langone Program Office
International Programs Office (Exchange Students)
Dual Degree Students
The MBA Academic Review Committee
Occasionally, a student may have rare and unusual circumstances that might warrant a special exception to a policy. In such cases, the student should submit a written petition to the MBA Academic Review Committee via the online application: http://w4.stern.nyu.edu/academic/affairs/arc/. Students are advised to consult with an academic advisor in the relevant program office before submitting a petition.
The MBA Academic Review Committee is comprised of senior administrators, faculty and program advisors. The committee meets weekly to review petitions and make decisions in consideration of the individual, extenuating circumtances. Please be advised that committee decisions are final and subsequent petitions to the same regard will not be reviewed unless new, compelling information is provided.
Academic Review Committee petitions are reviewed every Friday. Only petitions received before 3:00 pm on Thursdays will be reviewed and a response will be sent by the following Saturday no later than 2:00 pm.