Student Services

Student Services includes the Associate Dean, Program Coordinator, Director of Student Services and other members of the Student Services staff. The Student Services Office can be found on the second floor of the main building, just outside the Dean's Office.

Student Services staff are responsible for Career Services, Disabled Student Services, Health Services and Orientation, and also work closely with student representatives. The goal of the Office is to offer programs and services that support students' academic projects. If any student has questions, concerns or ideas about any of the services offered, please do not hesitate to contact anyone in Student Services. To download a copy of the current Student Handbook, click here. This document is in PDF format.

Disability Services

The School is committed to helping its disabled student population obtain equal access to educational and programmatic services, while allowing students to maintain a sense of independence.

Upon acceptance, students are requested to provide documentation of any special needs to the School. Students who need to discuss any disability-related needs or services should contact the Student Services office to discuss all available options. In order to receive reasonable accommodations, the School must have documentation of any disability on confidential file.

Health Services & Information

Students enrolled in either the Certificate or MFA programs must be aware that the School does not provide health insurance cover for any student. We strongly recommend that students enrolled in the School organize their own health insurance coverage, either via a parent/guardian or on an individual basis. There are many health insurance providers who offer individual insurance programs, and it is the responsibility of each student to fully research the benefits of each individual provider.

Mandatory Measles Immunization Policy
New York State Law requires immunization for all college students enrolled in degree-granting programs. All students must provide proof of immunizations against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR). Those students born prior to January 1, 1957 are exempt from these requirements but do need to submit proof of age with the completed immunization form. Under New York State law, students must also submit documentation of meningitis vaccination, or a completed form refusing vaccination. For further details regarding this policy, please see the Student Services Office.

Health & Counseling Resources

For Urgent Medical Care

Beth Israel - Walk-in Clinic. 202-204 West 23rd St. (212) 352-2600

Brooklyn Hospital - 121 DeKalb Avenue, Brooklyn (718) 250-8075

Callen Lorde Community Center. 356 West 18th St. (212) 271-7200

Gouverneur Healthcare Services. 227 Madison Street. (212) 238-7000

Long Island College Hospital. 339 Hicks Street, Brooklyn. (718) 780-1550

Lutheran Medical Center. 150 55th Street, Brooklyn. (718)630-7185

NY Downtown - Emergency Room. 170 William Street. (212) 312-5000

NYU Medical Center. 560 First Avenue @ 33rd Street. (212) 263-5550

Ryan Nena Community Health Center. 279 East 3rd St. (212) 477-8500

St. Vincent's Hospital - Walk-in Clinic. 144 West 12th St. (888) 689-1684

Woodhull Medical Center. 760 Broadway, Brooklyn. (718) 963-8000

Sexual Violence Care

Bellevue Hospital Center. Rape Crisis Program. (212) 562-3435/3755

Beth Israel Medical Center - Rape Crisis & Domestic Violence Program. 317 E.17th Street. (212) 420-4516 Hours by appt.

Harlem Hospital Center. 506 Lenox Ave. (212)939-4621 Hotline: (212) 939 -4613

St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital - Emergency Dept. 1111 Amsterdam Avenue (212) 523-3335

St. Vincent's Hospital. Rape Crisis Program. 41-51 East 11th St. (212) 604-8068

Safe Horizon Rape Crisis/Sexual Abuse Hotline. (212) 227-3000

NYPD Special Victims Report Line (646) 610-7273

Rape Abuse & Incest National Network (800) 656-4673

Emergency Dental Care

NYU Dental Center - Emergency service on first-come, first-served basis. 345 East 24th Street @ First Ave. Mon-Thur 8.30AM - 7.00PM; Fri 8.30AM - 3.00PM

Online Resources - General Health

Caron Foundation Recover Center

Columbia University Health Q&A Internet Service

Department of Health & Human Services, U.S. Government

Mayo Clinic

National Institute on Drug Abuse

National Library of Medicine

National Women's Health Info Center

Planned Parenthood

Substance Abuse Addiction Resource Guide

New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault

Women's Health Center for Young Women's Health