Student Handbook 2021

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Pre-Personal Counseling Pre-personal counseling is available for students through the Office of Student Affairs. Pre- personal counseling may be sought from the vice president for student affairs, the registrar or the director of career development and minority enrichment. Students may be referred to an appropriate external healthcare provider. Food Pantry In an effort to provide confidential access to free food for SUNY Optometry students who experience food insecurity, the College established a partnership with Guttman Community College (GCC) to offer our students access to GCC’s food pantry. GCC is conveniently located across Bryant Park (50 West 40th Street). SUNY Optometry students wishing to visit the food pantry must make an appointment in advance with Single Stop office staff. There are no limits on the number of visits a SUNY Optometry student may make to the food pantry, nor any questions asked regarding a student’s need for food. The Food Pantry is open on Monday through Friday from 10am-3pm by appointment only. SUNY Optometry students can call 646-313-8101, in advance, to set-up an appointment for pick-up of food items. Students must bring their SUNY Opt ID for verification. Career Counseling The Career Development Center (CDC), established in 2012, was created to meet the career needs of SUNY Optometry students, residents and alumni. Through its signature programs and events like the Family of Mentors Program and the Annual SUNY Optometry Career Symposium, the CDC creates opportunities for busy students and professionals to connect and create meaningful relationships important to career development and career advancement. Many individualized services are also available for the College community including career counseling, help improving interviewing and resume writing skills as well as others services. Students seeking career advice, planning, guidance and/or resources may contact the director of career development and minority enrichment:

Quy Nguyen, OD Director of Career Development and Minority Enrichment Room 1125 212-938-5505 qnguyen@sunyopt.edu

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