# Academic Affairs and Advising

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##  Academic Affairs and Advising

[Procedures](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/portal-partners/academic-affairs-advising/policies-procedures)

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##  Program Information

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[Luxury &amp; Retail MBA](/portal-partners/academic-affairs-advising/mba-programs/fashion-luxury-mba)

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[Get Help](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/portal-partners/academic-affairs-advising/contact-us)

##  Core Proficiency

- [Submit a Core Proficiency Request form](http://w4.stern.nyu.edu/academic/affairs/cwpe/)
- [Register for a proficiency exam](http://w4.stern.nyu.edu/academic/affairs/cwpe/login_form)

##  Proficiency Exam Dates

Fall 2026 Proficiency Exam dates are as follows:

- Thursday, August 6 10:00 AM - 12 PM &amp; 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
- Friday, August 7 10:00 AM - 12 PM &amp; 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
- Friday, August 14 10:00 AM - 12 PM &amp; 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
- Thursday, August 27 10:00 AM - 12 PM &amp; 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Prior Spring 2026 Proficiency Exam dates were as follows:

- Friday, Jan 9 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Sunday, Jan 11 10:00 AM - 12 PM
- Thursday, Jan 15 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Friday, Feb 6 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday, May 2 10:00 AM - 12 PM

*Exam dates are subject to change. Please note that proficiency exams generally take a week to grade. As such, it is recommended to select a proficiency exam date that will be graded before classes begin. You may also consult the last day to* [*add*](/portal-partners/registrar/calendars-and-important-dates/last-day-to-add "Last Day To Add") *and* [*drop*](https://www.nyu.edu/students/student-information-and-resources/bills-payments-and-refunds/refunds-and-withdrawals/dropping-classes.html) *courses when choosing a proficiency exam date as this will affect your ability to make changes to your schedule.*

##  Future of Work Bootcamps and Academic Workshops

- ***Academic Planning for Summer 2026 and MAP Workshop (Langone):** Wednesday, February 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm*
- ***Excel Bootcamp, Session 1**: Sunday, February 22, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm*
- ***Excel Bootcamp, Session 2**: Sunday, February 22, 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm*
- ***Excel Bootcamp, Session 3**: Sunday, March 1, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm*
- ***Excel Bootcamp, Session 4**: Sunday, March 1, 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm*
- **Data Visualization with Tableau:** Tuesday, March 10, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
- **Programming and Data Analytics: SQL**: Sunday, April 12, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- **Programming and Data Analytics: Python, Day 1:** Monday, April 13, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
- **Programming and Data Analytics: Python, Day 2** Wednesday, April 15, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
- **Programming and Data Analytics: Python, Day 3** Monday, April 20, 12:00pm-1:30pm
- **Programming and Data Analytics: Python, Day 4** Wednesday, April 22, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
- **Programming and Data Analytics: Python, Day 5** Monday, April 27, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
- **Programming and Data Analytics: Python, Day 6** Wednesday, April 29, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
- **Coping with Stress:** Tuesday, May 5, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
- **Planning for your Specializations:** Wednesday, May 6, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

*Please visit* [*Academic Resources and Future of Work Bootcamps*](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/portal-partners/academic-affairs-advising/policies-procedures/resources) *for more information.*

[Contact the Academic Affairs and Advising Team for guidance.](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/portal-partners/academic-affairs-advising/contact-us)

##  Schedule an Appointment

Appointments are available Monday through Friday between 9am and 5pm.

To schedule an appointment with a program advisor in Academic Affairs and Advising, please call (212) 998-0585 or email
<academicaffairs@stern.nyu.edu>.

##  Contact Us

Kaufman Management Center
44 West Fourth Street, Suite 6-100
New York, NY 10012
Tel: (212)-998-0585
Email: [Academicaffairs@stern.nyu.edu](mailto:academicaffairs@stern.nyu.edu)
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

##  Quick Links

- [Academic Policy Board](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/portal-partners/academic-affairs-advising/policies-procedures/academic-policy-board)
- [Courses at Other NYU Divisions](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/portal-partners/academic-affairs-advising/policies-procedures/course-registration/other-nyu-divisions "Taking Courses at Other NYU Divisions")
- [Credit Overloads](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/portal-partners/academic-affairs-advising/policies-procedures/program-procedures/credit-overload)
- [Acceleration of Program](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/portal-partners/academic-affairs-advising/policies-procedures/program-procedures/acceleration-of-program-langone)
- [Establishing Proficiency](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/portal-partners/academic-affairs-advising/policies-procedures/program-procedures/core-proficiency)
- [Free course](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/portal-partners/academic-affairs-advising/policies-procedures/course-registration/free-course)
- [Specializations](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/portal-partners/academic-affairs-advising/specializations)
- [Accessing My Academic Progress ](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L7SIJkJq8cwp9Ch39YUyIXC96aOaGbGQ/view)

##  Resources &amp; Tools

- [Stern Life](https://sternlife.stern.nyu.edu/)
- [Registrar](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/portal-partners/registrar "Records & Registration")
- [Pre-requisites for electives](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/portal-partners/registrar/course-information/course-descriptions-prerequisites)
- [Free language courses](http://speakingfreely.cas.nyu.edu/page/home)
- [Tutoring](http://nyustern.campusgroups.com/tutoring/about-mba-tutoring/) (through SGov)
- The [Moses Center](http://www.nyu.edu/csd/) for students with disabilities
