Student Life

Student Services at ESF

Career and Counseling Services

The Office of Career and Counseling Services is available to students who seek the advice of an experienced counselor, and should be contacted whenever personal questions or problems arise.

The career and counseling services staff helps students adjust to life at ESF, successfully graduate from the College, and make the transition into the work force. Through various presentations, counseling sessions, group activities and workshops, students can develop their decision-making, studying, and time-management skills. Other programs explore the adjustments students must make when entering college or transferring between institutions.

The office also provides career counseling to meet the individual needs of students at various stages of their education and employment search through a variety of materials and presentations. The career services offered include skill development workshops, job lists, on-campus recruiting visits, career Web sites, and reference information.

The office also conducts an annual survey to monitor the activities of ESF graduates six-to-nine months after graduation. The survey results are available at the Office of Career and Counseling Services.

Syracuse University provides additional assistance for a broad range of concerns or difficulties including the Office of Student Assistance, the Counseling Center, the Goldberg Marriage and Family Therapy Center, the Hendricks Chapel staff and denominational chaplains, the Psychological Services Center, the Office of International Services and the Campus Mediation Center.

Academic Success Center (ASC)

The Academic Success Center's mission is to provide a variety of academic support services for students to help them realize their educational goals. The ASC offers peer tutoring, drop-in writing support, success resources, a computer lab, and graduate school preparation resources. The Academic Success Center is located on the first floor of Moon Library in Room 109. It can be reached by phone at (315) 470-4921 or by e-mail at tutoring@esf.edu.

Peer Tutoring: Peer tutors may be available to any ESF student who feels a need for academic support in meeting the demands of ESF courses in which he/she is currently enrolled. Priority for tutoring is given to the lower division undergraduate courses. Requests for tutoring in more specialized classes are dealt with on a case-by-case basis. A student may request which type of tutoring assistance he/she prefers: individual, small group or large group.

Writing Resource Center: The Center offers students the opportunity to drop in for assistance with writing papers, lab reports, and written homework assignments. We will help students with all facets of the writing process, including skills such as brainstorming, outlining, organizing and overcoming writer's block.

Success Resources: Throughout the semester, workshops are offered to help students with study skills, time management, and test pre-paration. Space is available for groups to study using white boards and computers. In addition, the “Success at ESF” Web site offers a one-stop location for proven advice about what it takes to succeed at ESF.

Computer Lab: Students can use ASC computers for heightening academic performance. These computers are available for tutoring sessions, group study, and independent work. Schedules for use are posted in the center.

Graduate School Preparation Resources:  Students can begin the process of searching for graduate schools using the ASC’s graduate preparation materials, including test (GRE, GMAT, etc.) study guides and resources specific to the process.

Support for Students with Learning Disabilities

Academic support services for students with learning disabilities, as well as students requiring tutorial and remedial assistance, are available. Students should contact the ESF Office of Student Life at 315-470-6660 so appropriate services and accommodations can be provided.

Services for Students with Disabilities

Students who experience temporary disabilities or incapacitating injuries that require special transportation or classroom assistance should contact the Office of Student Life.

The office staff provides specialized support services and helps more permanently disabled students obtain maximum academic, social and cultural benefits within the College community. The College is also prepared to respond to disabled students’ needs for personal and career counseling, and job placement assistance. For further inform-ation contact the Office of Student Life, or the College’s 504 Coordinator in the Office of the Vice President for Administration.

The Gebbie Speech and Hearing Clinics at Syracuse University provide free remedial assistance to all regularly enrolled students who may have hearing, speech and/or voice disabilities. Syracuse University’s Office of Disabilities Services can be reached at 804 University Avenue Room, 309, 315-443-4498. There is a Telecommunication Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 315-443-1371.

The College maintains liaison relationships with local and state rehabilitation agencies, including the Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID). Students should contact the proper agency for specific information about eligibility.

Internships

ESF students can explore interests and career opportunities through a variety of internships on campus, in the local community, and around the country.  Internship opportunities exist for students in all majors. Students should contact the Office of Student Life for more information.

University Police

ESF's University Police isa law enforcement department consisting of a staff of 13, including 10 uniformed, sworn police officers. The department is responsible for personal safety, criminal investigations, campus access, building security, parking, and enforcement of all New York vehicle and traffic laws on campus roadways 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

The Blue Light Help Phone System is a direct voice link with Uni-versity Police offices. Blue help lights are located throughout the ESF campus and may be used any time assistance is needed.

University Police offices are located in the basement of Bray Hall, Room 19, and can be reached by calling 315-470–6667.

Student Services at Syracuse University

Housing

College students may seek housing with Syracuse University or one of the many off-campus options. The College of Environmental Science and Forestry does not operate its own residence facilities or food service.

Unless they commute from home, freshmen are expected to live in Syracuse University residence halls.

Syracuse University housing is within walking distance of the ESF campus, but students may ride free shuttle buses or city buses between campus and their residence. Students have a choice of living centers, which includes large residence halls, apartment houses, fraternity and sorority houses, or cooperative units. Student resident advisors live on each floor or in each unit of residences, and are available for counseling, advisement and referral services. Contracts for room and board made with Syracuse University cover a full academic year (both fall and spring semesters) and are not normally renegotiable during that time period.

For more information about costs and availability, contact the Office of Housing, Meal Plans, and ID Card Services, 202 Steele Hall, Syracuse University, Syracuse, N.Y. 13244, 315-443-2721.

Food Services

Syracuse University offers different meal plans to help meet the various needs and interests of individual students. Students living in residence halls without full kitchen facilities are required to subscribe to a meal plan, while students living in university apartments, co-ops, fraternities and sororities, or off campus, may purchase a meal plan if they so desire.

The College does not provide food services. However, The Gallery, located in the basement of Marshall Hall, offers snacks and light meals weekdays during the academic year.

Health and Medical Facilities

Students may consult a physician for medical care or health advice at Syracuse University's Health Services, 111 Waverly Ave., 315-443-2666. Full-time students are entitled to unlimited visits to the out-patient clinic and 10 days of ordinary medical care and confinement in the infirmary per college year. Infirmary stays totaling more than 10 days will be charged at prevailing infirmary rates. There are separate charges for all X-rays, medications and all laboratory tests.

Student accident or health insurance plans not only supplement the usual infirmary privileges, but also can provide health protection during the summer months when students are not under the care of Health Services. Married students with dependents who are not covered by Health Services privileges are strongly urged to purchase health insurance made available to students through SU Health Services, 315-443-2668.

All international students, as well as faculty and students planning to study abroad, are required to carry health and accident insurance supplied by the State University of New York. Further details about this policy are available from SU’s Office of International Services, 310 Walnut Place, 315-443-2457, or from the ESF Business Office, 102 Bray Hall.

Co-curricular Activities

Students at the College can choose from co-curricular activities at both ESF and Syracuse University.

Activities at ESF

Your ESF education will be characterized by stimulating and challenging academics. The experience you gain in the classroom will prepare you technically for your chosen career. However, an equally important element of your college education is how you spend your out-of-class time. The Office of Student Activities offers a variety of programs that promote students’ education beyond the classroom. ESF students have access to over 300 student groups. These professional, recreational, service and social affiliations can help to facilitate a well-rounded education. On the ESF campus there are nearly 30 organizations, and more than 300 at Syracuse University.

The Undergraduate Student Association (USA) and the Graduate Student Association (GSA) are the official representative bodies on campus governing student organizations. Both undergraduate and graduate students elect representatives from each Department to the associations, which manage the affairs and respond to the concerns of their constituents.

The two organizations sponsor a variety of events funded by student activity fees. The annual events include the All-College Welcome Back Picnic held the first weekend of the fall semester; the Annual Alumni and Family Fall BBQ; the December Soirée, a formal dinner dance; and the Spring Awards Banquet, where students, faculty and staff are recog-nized for their contributions to the college community. The associations also host several graduate and all-campus “TGIFs” each semester.

The GSA produces the Graduate Student Handbook to assist new graduate colleagues in becoming acclimated to the College. The organization also sponsors an annual professional lecture series and several social events enjoyed by students, staff and faculty.

Several other campus organizations offer students opportunities to broaden their knowledge, gain experience and leadership skills, and meet other students with similar interests. Descriptions are on the College Web site at www.esf.edu/students/activity/clubs and additional information can be obtained from the student activities office in 110 Bray Hall.

Activities at Syracuse University

Students at the College enjoy the same privileges as Syracuse Uni-versity students. They may participate in student government or join any of the scores of Syracuse University student groups, which include a wide variety of clubs, the International Student Association, religious and military organizations, and professional and honor societies.

College students may also perform with the Sour Sitrus Society “pep” band, Hendricks Chapel Chorus, Black Celestial Chorale Ensemble, SU Marching Band and other performance/arts organizations.

The Archbold and Flanagan gymnasiums are the center of athletics and physical education at Syracuse University, and are adjacent to the ESF campus. Additional indoor facilities are available at Manley Field House and the Carrier Dome, which is the site of Syracuse Uni-versity’s home football, basketball and lacrosse games. The Women’s Building offers instructional, social and recreational facilities. Facilities on South Campus include a lodge, 22 tennis courts, and a Nautilus exercise room in the Goldstein Student Center. There is also an ice rink at South Campus.

Although students at the College can take part in Syracuse Uni-versity club and intramural sports, the University does not allow ESF students to participate on its Division I intercollegiate teams due to National Collegiate Athletic Association guidelines.

Alumni Association

The Office of Alumni Affairs serves as a liaison among the College, the Alumni Association Board of Directors, and ESF’s more than 17,000 alumni. The association supports educational programs through scholarships, publishes a newsletter and alumni directory, and represents concerns of ESF graduates. The association also hosts numerous events in Syracuse and throughout the United States. Among its many events, the ESF Alumni Association welcomes new students with an ice cream social and a special ESF pin and congrat-ulates graduating students with a champagne toast and class year pin.

ROTC Opportunities

Many students attending the college are eligible to participate in the Army or Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs at Syracuse University.

The ROTC programs consist of both two- and four-year programs. Students attending the college for two years can gain admission to either the Army or Air Force program through participation in summer training. Both four- and six-week camps and on-campus programs are available to suit the individual needs of students. The ROTC programs offer academic instruction, both active and reserve career opportu-nities, leadership experience and financial aid.

For more information contact Air Force ROTC at 303 Archbold Gym-nasium, 315-443-2461, and Army ROTC at 308 Archbold Gymnasium, 315-443-1752.

Student Rules and Regulations

The complete guidelines for academic and social conduct for all students attending the College are found in the ESF Code of Student Conduct and theStudent Handbook. These documents are available on the college website at www.esf.edu/students/handbook or in hard copy in 110 Bray Hall. The guidelines pertain to all students, and it is each student’s responsibility to be familiar with the regulations and to abide by them.

All students receive copies of informational materials related to prevention of sexual harassment, campus security and crime statistics, and drug-free campus programs.