Student Handbook

Tea Chats The College offers workshops throughout the year called Tea Chats on topics such as stress management, sleep hygiene, and test anxiety. We strongly encourage all students to attend these workshops and to suggest or request a topic you would like to learn about by emailing

MentalHealth@sunyopt.edu Mothers’ Room

The College has two Mothers’ rooms (Rm #1517 & #926A) accessible to the community during normal business hours. If the room is locked, please contact the Office of Academic Affairs or Student Affairs. Interfaith Prayer and Meditation Room The College's interfaith prayer and meditation room (Rm #1220) is meant to serve and accommodate students of all beliefs and to support the holistic wellness of the College community. This room is accessible to the community Monday through Friday throughout the day. If the room is locked, please see the Assistant to the President for access. 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

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