Whatever you're looking for, the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) is a great place to start. OSA staff are extremely knowledgeable about issues that affect students' lives both inside and outside the classroom. And even when they don't know the answer, they can almost always point you in the right direction. Through a series of initiatives designed to positively affect the quality of life for students, the Office of Student Affairs provides the link between the classroom and the community. It has four primary areas of focus:

Activities
Many students become involved in clubs or organizations while at the School of Medicine . And with over 50 clubs to choose from there is no shortage of ways to become involved or events to become involved or events in which to participate. The Office of Student Affairs provides support and advisement to these organizations and, in turn, assists students in making the most of them.

The office also works with student groups to develop and carry-out a wide variety of community service projects throughout the year. Through the Office of Student Activities, a subdivision of Student Affairs, students (as well as staff) are provided with discounted recreational opportunities that range from Broadway shows to movie tickets in and around New York City . This office can also assist students in planning and arranging many student functions on and off-campus.

Policies and Procedures
The Office of Student Affairs informs students about policies and procedures that impact their lives. The office will also work with students to develop policies that are important to them or that impact the quality of student life. The office also works closely with other administrative departments to facilitate the implementation of new initiatives or to advocate on behalf of students for improvements or changes to services.

Academic Advising and Support
Assisting students in making career and life decisions is one of the most important responsibilities we have. Students can come to the Office of Student Affairs to obtain advising on residencies, basic science concerns, clinical matters, study habits or to simply find a listening ear. The Office also assists students in complementing their academic experiences by providing resources for summer and international job opportunities, elective opportunities, community service projects or research projects.

Information
The Office of Student Affairs publicizes the wide variety of policies, opportunities, services and general information through various publications, emails and notifications. Our primary resources include, but are not limited to

Student Directory
Student Handbook
Summer and International Opportunities Databases
Student Travel Policies
Scholarship and Award Opportunities
Community service projects.

Our door is always open, so please make every effort to stop by and get to know us!