Student Support Services

Any student who does not submit a waiver form by the deadline will automatically be enrolled and charged for the full cost of the academic year. Waivers will not be accepted after the deadline. No exceptions or refunds will be granted. If a student’s number of credits drops below nine after the deadline, he/she will still be responsible for the full cost of the academic year. Questions regarding health insurance plan may be directed to the Dean of Students Office at deanofstudentsoffice@nysid.edu.

International Students

It is important that international students remain informed of policies and procedures affecting their F1 student visa status. Please refer to the International Student Guide and the international student page on the NYSID Portal for specific guidelines, policies, and procedures to maintain F1 student status. NYSID abides by U.S. government regulations set forth for international students, and information is subject to change without notice. For questions and updates regarding international student matters, contact the International Student Services Specialist at internationalstudentadvisor@nysid.edu.

Student Support Services

Academic Advising

Students can arrange an appointment with their academic advisor Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, by calling the Office of Academic Affairs at extension 304 or contacting their advisor directly via email or phone. Students are encouraged to schedule appointments in advance, although every effort is made to accommodate walk-ins. Advisors can direct the student to the appropriate support service at the College. The undergraduate students' academic advisors' offices are located on the third floor of the 69th St. building. The graduate students' academic advisor is located in room 313 at the Graduate Center. Every student is assigned an academic advisor upon initial inquiry and prior to matriculation. Academic advisors are available to guide students as they plan their program of study and to discuss academic issues regarding course content and scheduling, although students are responsible themselves for planning their course of study and ensuring prerequisites are met in a timely fashion.

The academic advisor will provide students with an advising checklist and information on how to access their graduation report and course needs list, available on the NYSID Portal, all of which enable the student to track his or her progress through the program. The student should check these reports periodically on the NYSID Portal, especially before each semester’s registration period. Appointments may be made with advisors throughout the school year to review progress through the curriculum and to plan course selections for future semesters. Under no circumstances can students register for a class without having satisfied the prerequisite or co-requisite for the course in question. Academic advisors are not responsible for notifying students that they are in jeopardy of academic probation or dismissal; it is the sole responsibility of the individual student to be aware of their progress and academic standing and should schedule a meeting with their advisor to work on a plan for improvement.