While the NYU course is the most prominent "998X" reference in informative reporting, the term may also appear in technical or identification contexts:

: Students can take up to 6 credits of 998X before they pass their qualifying exam.

In the context of research and administration, typically refers to a specific course designation for doctoral dissertation research, most notably within the NYU Tandon School of Engineering . NYU Tandon Dissertation Research (CE-GY 998X)

: Once a student passes their qualifying examination, they must transition to CE-GY 999X , where a minimum of 15 credits is required for graduation. Other Potential Identifiers

For students in the at NYU Tandon , CE-GY 998X is a vital administrative and academic milestone: