Academic Distress

At various points in the semester, the demands of academic life can sometimes create distress for students.  If you encounter a student with serious concerns about his or her academic work or other academic distress, please refer the student to the following resources: 

Wellness Exchange

Through the Wellness Exchange, students, faculty and staff can reach mental health professionals who can help them address a student’s academic issues which are often accompanied by other underlying issues that could be improved, if addressed.  Medical issues, depression, sexual assault, anxiety, alcohol and other drug dependence, sexually transmitted infections, eating disorders and financial issues often accompany academic stress.  The Wellness Exchange can help the student (and the faculty and staff member), to develop a plan for addressing these issues.  To reach the Wellness Exchange dial the 24/7 hotline (212-443-9999).  Students can call the hotline anonymously, if they prefer.  For more information, visit www.nyu.edu/999.

The College Learning Center

The College Learning Center, located in Weinstein Hall and Third North Residence Hall, provides both group and individual tutoring as well academic skills workshops (i.e. time management, study skills, test-taking skills). Students need not reside in the residence halls to receive these services, nor do they need to be College of Arts and Sciences students. At the College Learning Center, students can get help with specific classes, paper writing, study skills, as well as review for exams.  All sessions are offered on a walk-in basis and feature tutoring by experienced upper-level students.  For more information, call 212-998-8085 or visit www.nyu.edu/cas/clc.

Writing Center

The Writing Center is located on 411 Lafayette Street and offers individual consultation sessions with any NYU student (by appointment only).  To schedule an appointment, or for more detailed information, call 212-998-8866 or visit www.nyu.edu/cas/ewp/html/writing_center.html.

Academic Advising

Academic Advisors can assist students with a broad range of issues from choosing classes, decisions on whether to add/drop courses to personal or emotional issues that might be interfering with classes.  Referring students to their Academic Advisor is always a good start in getting them the help they need.  If you or the student is in doubt as to who his or her advisor is, you should contact the Student Affairs Dean (see Resource list) for the school involved.  For more information, please visit www.nyu.edu/academics/advisement.html.

Moses Center for Students with Disabilities

The Moses Center provides comprehensive services and programs for undergraduate and graduate students with hearing and visual impairments, mobility impairments, learning disabilities and attention deficit disorders, chronic illnesses, and psychological impairments.  The Moses Center functions to determine qualified disability status and to assist students in obtaining appropriate accommodations and services.  For more information, please call 212-998-4980 or visit www.nyu.edu/csd.