Student Handbook - University Services
University Services
The University services selected below are of particular interest to GPIA students. There are many more services available. Please see the University Student Handbook 2011-2012 (pdf) and the Student Services website for more information and additional services.
Writing Center
Students are encouraged to use The New School Graduate Programs Writing Center. Writing Center staffers work one-on-one with students to address any aspect of the writing process, from first ideas to fine-tuning. The student sets the agenda. Some students come in regularly and establish a relationship with a particular staffer; others visit as the need arises. To make an appointment, go to the Writing Center webpage. The Writing Center is located at 71 Fifth Avenue, 9th floor , and their phone is 212.229.5121.
Student Health Services Center
Student Health Services
80 Fifth Avenue, 3rd floor
New York, NY 10011
Call for an appointment. Medical and counseling services are available on weekdays Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., and Friday, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., throughout the academic year, except for university holidays. Counseling services has evening and weekend hours during the fall and spring semesters. Summer hours are posted at 80 Fifth Avenue. After hours and on weekends, calls will be answered by the university's Nurse Advice Line.
Medical Services
Telephone: 212.229.1671, option 2
Fax: 212.598.0059
Counseling Services
Telephone: 212.229.1671, option 1
Fax: 212.614.7484
Student Health Insurance
Telephone: 212.229.1671, option 3
Fax: 212.614.7484
Wellness and Health Promotion
Telephone; 212.229.1671, option 4
Fax: 212.614.7484
Disability Services
Through designated administrators in each of its divisions, The New School will consider reasonable special accommodations for students who have presented adequate medical documentation of disability and limitation. More information about services for students with disabilities is available at Student Disabilities Services at 80 Fifth Ave, 3rd Floor, or by contacting Jason Luchs, Director for Student Disability Services, at (212) 229.5626 x 3135 or luchsj@newschool.edu.