Student Handbook

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

Minority Enrichment Minority students seeking advice, 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

Tutoring Students who need assistance in one or more courses should seek out the instructor(s) as a first step. Peer tutoring can also be a valuable resource and is available at no cost to the student. In all cases, it is essential to request assistance as early as a need is identified. Students in need of tutoring services may contact the director of tutoring:

Vito Cavallaro, Assistant VP for Student Affairs Room 1125 212-938-5507 vcavallaro@sunyopt.edu

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