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STUDENT LIFE & AFFAIRS NYU Silver School of Social Work
STUDENT LIFE & AFFAIRS
NYU Silver School of Social Work
WELCOME TO NYU SILVER
Here are some items that can help you get ready for life at the NYU
Silver School of Social Work...
TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS
NYU Computer Store242 Greene Street
Bursar’s Office25 West 4th Street
NYU Card383 Lafayette Street
NYU Ticket Central566 LaGuardia Place (Side entrance of Kimmel)
Or visit NYU Silver offices at
1 Washington Square North!
Use breaks in your day to take care of last
minute business!
WELCOME TO NYU SILVER
Where can I find offices andopen space at NYU Silver?
S T U D E N T L I F E & R E S O U R C E SOne Washington Square North - Our Home on the Park
ONE WASHINGTON SQUARE NORTH
Student LoungeGarden Level
• Couches, tables & chairs• Computers • Vending machines• Community bulletin boards• GSA & USGA offices
ONE WASHINGTON SQUARE NORTH
NYU Silver Administrative Offices
Room 102: Admissions, Financial Aid & Enrollment Services
Room 106: Field Learning & Community Partnerships
Room 212: Student and Alumni Affairs
Room 213: Dean Videka’s Office
ONE WASHINGTON SQUARE NORTH
MSW Program Offices
Room G04: Research
Room 211: Interim Associate Dean Shibusawa’s Office
Room 303: Human Behavior
Room 305: Social Welfare Programs & Policies
Room 406: Practice
ONE WASHINGTON SQUARE NORTH
MSW Academic Advising
Room 313: Takako Kono (16-Month Program)
Room G09: Susan Egert (Extended & Extended OYR)
BS Academic Advising
Room 304: Dina Rosenfeld
WELCOME TO NYU SILVER
What resources can I findin the greater NYU community?
R E S O U R C E S F O R N E W S T U D E N T S At New York University
NYU CARDGet your NYU Card when you have free time during orientation or the first few days of classes.
Location383 Lafayette Street(corner of East 4th Street & Lafayette)
HoursMonday - Thursday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PMFriday, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PMSaturday & Sunday, Closed
Contactwww.nyu.edu/nyucard(212) 443 - CARD
DocumentationPlease bring photo identification like a Driver’s License, State ID or passport.
HEALTH SERVICES• Primary care• Women’s health• Counseling services• More
Location726 Broadway at Waverly Place3rd & 4th Floors
HoursMonday & Tuesday, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PMWednesday & Thursday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PMFriday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PMSaturday, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PMSunday, Closed
Contactwww.nyu.edu/[email protected](212) 443 - 1000
SSSW LiaisonWanda Ramos [email protected](212) 998 - 4770
NYU WELLNESS EXCHANGEService
• Health and mental health resource• Private and confidential• Free crisis intervention• Short term individual counseling for academic and personal problems๏ Loneliness๏ Anxiety๏ Family and other relationships๏ Alcohol and drugs๏ Sex๏ Self esteem
Contact(212) 443 - [email protected]/999
STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCEServiceMasters students enrolled in 6 or more credits are automatically enrolled in NYU’s Student Health Insurance plan. If you already have health insurance, you may waive the coverage online.
DeadlineTo enroll in or waive student health insurance, you must complete the online form by Thursday, February 10, 2011.
Dates of CoverageJanuary 9, 2011 - August 20, 2011
Contact(212) 443 - [email protected]/shc
You want to waive your student health insurance?
www.nyu.edu/shc
MOSES CENTER The Henry and Lucy Moses Center for Students with Disabilities provides services for students with:
• Hearing and visual impairments • Learning disabilities• Mobility impairments • Chronic illnesses • Psychological impairments
Location726 Broadway, 2nd FloorMonday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Contactwww.nyu.edu/csd(212) 998 - 4980
Register• Students must register prior to classes
in order to arrange appropriate accommodations
• Students must initiate this process and present documentation
OFF CAMPUS HOUSINGThe NYU Off-Campus Housing Office provides assistance to current and newly-admitted NYU students who are seeking private off campus apartment rentals.
LocationKimmel Center, Suite 21060 Washington Square South
Contactwww.nyu.edu/housing/[email protected](212) 448-4620
OCH GuideDon’t know where to start? Download the Off Campus Housing Guide for more about:
• Types of apartments• Finding roommates• Picking a neighborhood• Signing a lease• Credit checks and guarantors
BOBST LIBRARY
Location70 Washington Square South
Contacthttp://library.nyu.edu/(212) 998 - 2500
Social Work LibrarianArthur [email protected]
Office Hours• 1 Washington Sq. North, Room G10• Thursdays & Fridays, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
• 4 million volume library• Access to e-Resources• Media library• Computer labs• Quiet study rooms
NYU BOOKSTORE726 Broadway (near Astor Place)
HoursMonday - Saturday, 10:00 AM - 9:00 PMSunday, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Features• Text books and class readings• NYU clothing and gifts• School supplies
WRITING CENTER411 Lafayette Street, 3rd FloorBetween Astor Place and East 4th St.
[email protected](212) 998 - 8866
ServicesMake an appointment with the Writing Center:
• Discuss a draft of your paper• Discuss an assignment• Work on an outline• Grammar and style help
COMPUTER LABS
FREE PRINTING! NYU students can print 500 pages per semester for free at any ITS Lab:
ITS Third Avenue Center75 Third Avenue, Level C3
ITS Multimedia Center35 West 4th Street, 2nd Floor
Kimmel Laptop Lab60 Washington Square South, 4th Floor
LocationsFor a list of all NYU Labs, visit www.nyu.edu/its/labs/
PrintingFor more information about the free printing grant at ITS Labs:www.nyu.edu/its/print/overview.html
Contact10 Astor Place, 4th Floor(212) 998 - 3333
Services• Internet Access• Microsoft Word• Free Printing• Scanners• ITS Support Staff
CAREER DEVELOPMENTWhat about jobs?
Sign up for NYU CareerNet at the Office of Student Affairs (Room 212) for access to job listings.
NYU Silver posts social work-related job listings on the new JOB BLOG:
www.nyu.edu/socialwork/jobs
Location133 East 13th Street, 2nd Floor
NYU Silver LiaisonsLisa Wong - [email protected] Hirsch - [email protected]
Contactwww.nyu.edu/[email protected](212) 998-4730
Services• Job listings through NYU CareerNet• Resume, cover letter & interview help• Recruitment• Career counseling• Computer lab• Quiet study space
SPEAKING FREELYTake a free language course through NYU Speaking Freely. Check out the schedule online for this semester’s course offerings.
Contactwww.nyu.edu/cas/[email protected]
Languages• Arabic• Cantonese• Czech• French• German• Greek• Hebrew• Hindi• Irish• Italian• Japanese• Korean• Mandarin• Persian• Portuguese• Russian• Spanish• Swahili• Twi
STUDENT AFFAIRS
Resources for students at the NYU Silver School of
Social Work
PROGRAM MANUALSLearn more about the policies & procedures
that govern student life at NYU.
Download your Program Manual online:www.nyu.edu/socialwork/students/program.manuals.html
Download University policies:www.nyu.edu/about/policies-guidelines-compliance/policies-and-guidelines/student-
services.html
Review computer policies:www.nyu.edu/its/policies/
WELCOME TO NYU SILVER
How can I make my markon the NYU Silver community?
STUDENT LIFEGet involved!
50th Anniversary Silver Search, May 2010
NYU Silver Student Clubs
GET INVOLVED
Body Positive SilverChinese Student Support Group
Doctoral Student AssociationGerontology Student CollectiveGraduate Student Association
Integrating Spirituality and PracticePhi Alpha Honor Society
Pride in PracticeSilver Atheists, Agnostics, and Secular Humanists
Student Collective for Global Social WorkStudents of Color Collective
Sustainable SilverU+ME
Undergraduate Student Government Association
GET INVOLVED
Who can sponsor my event?
Graduate Student
Association
SSSW Student Affairs
Office of Grad Life
Academic Programs
NYU Student Clubs
GET INVOLVEDBecome a student blogger!
!www.nyu.edu/socialwork/bloggers
In late spring, apply to be a bloggerfor the 2012-2013 academic year!
Write one post per week about life at NYU Silver and get $1000 in gift certificates to the NYU Book and Computer Stores
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
SPRING 2012
•Jan. 23 - Class Begin•Jan. 23 - Field Begins•Feb. 20 - Presidents’ Day•Mar. 12-17 - Spring Recess•May 7 - Last Day of Classes•May 9-15 - Final Exam Period
WELCOME TO NYU SILVER
Stay Informed
SOME ADVICE
Appreciation: Even though you are paying tuition, attending classes, providing free services to others, and working extremely hard, be thankful for this experience; it is one of a kind and a earned privilege to witness the triumphs and tragedies of others.
Approach: Your attitude and perspective is the key to your success in class, field, and life. Be open to new experiences.
Active: This is your experience, create it for yourself. Question everything. Search out additional learning opportunities. Create professional relationships. Utilize office hours with your professors. Participate in activities.
Awareness: Take this time to challenge your beliefs about yourself, others, the role of social worker, and the world.
BEST OF LUCK!Welcome to the Silver School of Social Work community
