New York University > John W. Draper Interdisciplinary Master's Program in Humanities and Social Thought

The John W. Draper Program offers a broad interdisciplinary curriculum founded on the belief that many issues in the humanities and social sciences are most fruitfully explored through cross-disciplinary approaches. Accommodating methods and subject matter from varied modes of inquiry, the Program combines curricular flexibility with scholarly rigor. Founded in 1976 as a member of the Association of Graduate Liberal Studies Programs and restructured in 1995, the Draper Program is one of the largest and best-known interdisciplinary graduate programs in the country.

The Student Resource Center will be hosting three welcome sessions for students newly admitted to GSAS. Attendees will meet with current GSAS students, take a campus tour, obtain their NYU ID card and more. Welcome sessions will be held on June 12th, July 24th, and August 7th.

For more information, and to RSVP, see the Welcome Session website: http://gsas.nyu.edu/object/ots_04282009_masterscollege.html

GSAS New Student Orientation: 9/11/09

GSAS will be holding an all-day orientation for new students on Friday, September 11, 2009. Program events will include a keynote address from GSAS Dean Catharine Stimpson, a 'Meet and Greet' lunch, networking Happy Hour, and various information sessions which may be of interest to Draper students. This year, the event will also feature an information session designed especially for Master's students in the Humanities and Social Sciences who are making the transition to graduate school.

Students do not need to attend the orientation for the whole day, but online registration is required and will be available starting August 17, 2009. A full schedule, registration information, and additional details can be found here: http://gsas.nyu.edu/page/grad.events.orientation.