Guest Policy
Residents can host guests in their residence hall with the approval of their roommates and suitemates. Hosts are responsible for their guests' behavior on campus, and should note that visitors are expected to abide by all University and Residential Life conduct policies during their stay.
Types of Guests:
Guests with an NYU ID Card:
To host guest who has an active NYU ID card (NYU student, resident of another hall, etc.), you and your guest should visit the campus safety desk of your residence hall. The Campus Safety Officer will ask for your NYU ID cards, verify that you are a resident, and return your NYU ID cards. You do not need to submit a sponsorship form for your guest or sign them out of the building when they depart.
Non-NYU Guests:
To host a guest who does not have an active NYU ID card, fill out a sponsorship form opens in a new window before your guest arrives. When you receive your sponsorship form confirmation email (a few minutes after submission) proceed with your guest to the campus safety desk of your residence hall. The Campus Safety Officer will ask for your confirmation email, collect your NYU ID card and your guest's photo ID, verify that you are a resident, and return your NYU ID card. Your guest's photo ID will be retained at the campus safety desk until you sign your guest out at the end of their visit.
Guest Passes for Overnight Stays:
A guest pass allows guests to enter and exit the residence hall independently of their host, which is especially helpful for overnight stays. Guest passes also allow non-NYU visitors to retain their photo identification throughout their stay.
Residents can request a guest pass form at their resource center. The form must be signed by all roommates and suitemates and returned to the resource center at least two business days before the guest's arrival to be processed. Provided the guest pass is ready, the Campus Safety Officer will issue it when you first sign in your guest.
Residents are limited to three guest passes at a time. Guest passes can be used for a maximum of four (4) consecutive nights. Residents still need to submit a sponsorship form for non-NYU visitors regardless of whether a guest pass has been secured.