Academic Affairs Passport Program

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What is the Academic Affairs (AA) Passport Program?

The Academic Affairs (AA) Passport Program aims to create a vibrant academic community by encouraging students to attend diverse events hosted by AA and its partners. Collecting stickers on your passport offers exciting rewards and motivates you to explore various educational opportunities. By promoting engagement and fostering connections with academic offices, the AA Passport enhances your overall higher education experience. Join us in unlocking limitless possibilities and embracing a fulfilling educational journey!

How to Participate in the AA Passport Program?

Acamemic Affaires Passport

Step 1: Pick up your Academic Affairs (AA) Passport at the Academic Resource Center (ARC) front desk at W523 if you don't have one.

Step 2: Sign up for academic events held by the Academic Affairs (AA) department and its partner offices on Engage. Participating in any event featuring the office logo qualifies as an event associated with this office, enabling you to earn a passport sticker.

Step 3: Participate in the events and earn stickers for your passport.

Step 4: Once you have collected a certain number (or category) of stickers, according to the rule below, you can redeem a prize from the ARC. Please read the prize redemption rule below.

 

What is the Prize Redemption Rule for Fall 2024?

You are strongly encouraged to engage in events organized by the Academic Affairs offices, including Academic Resource Center (ARC), Academic Advising, Community Engaged Learning (CEL), Global Awards & Fellowship, and Academic Operations (Textbook | Undergraduate Research Symposium), as well as our partner offices (Library and GPS). Each office provides a unique category of stickers, and you can earn a sticker from a specific category by actively participating in an event hosted by the respective office. For example, attending an ARC workshop allows you to earn an ARC sticker.

Check the AA passport Engage webpage to sign up for upcoming events eligible for sticker collection.

On the last working day of each month (see specific dates below), starting from September to November 2024, students who have earned at least a total of 5 stickers from any office or 3 stickers from different offices are eligible to redeem a prize at the ARC front desk between 9am-5pm.

Prize Redemption Dates:

  • Friday, September 27
  • Thursday, October 31
  • Wednesday, November 27

At the beginning of each month, all sticker counts will be reset to zero. To redeem a prize for the respective month, you must earn at least a total of 5 stickers from any office or 3 stickers from different offices again.

By the end of November, students who have accumulated a total of 20 stickers from 5 out of 7 academic offices across the entire semester will have the opportunity to enter a lucky draw for the grand prize. Students who have redeemed the monthly prizes are still eligible to participate in the final grand prize lucky draw. 

Note: 1) You are strongly encouraged to actively engage in events to earn stickers and increase your chance of winning the grand prize. 2) If you are unavailable to redeem a prize on the designated date, please contact shanghai.academicpassport@nyu.edu for assistance.

How can I get stickers after participating in an academic event?

In-person Events

Once you have attended an in-person event, the facilitator will distribute stickers on-site for you to put on your passport. For off-campus field trips, the event organizer will let you know how to pick up stickers after the event.

Online Events

If you are unable to collect a sticker right after an online session, you have the option to bring proof of your participation to the ARC front desk. Show the Information Assistant your proof (which can be a screenshot of Zoom session or a picture taken at the workshop/event) to have your participation validated.

Questions? Contact the Academic Affairs Passport Team at shanghai.academicpassport@nyu.edu for assistance.