Student Disability Services (SDS) is committed to helping students with disabilities obtain equal access to academic and programmatic services. SDS assists students with disabilities in need of academic and programmatic accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
The first step in making any request for accommodations is to self-identify as a student with a disability through the submission of the university's Disability Self-Identification Form, which is available on the SDS website. Students requesting housing-related accommodations, including requests for assistance animals, should also complete the Request for Special Housing Accommodations Form.
Upon submission of these forms, a detailed clinical summary of the student's disability from a qualified healthcare provider, such as a physician, nurse practitioner, physician's assistant, psychologist, psychiatrist, psychotherapist, or counselor, must be provided to the Student Disability Services office. The clinical summary should include documentation of the nature of the student's disability (including its severity and duration), the functional limitations that may be experienced as a result of the disability, and the recommendations for appropriate accommodations related to these limitations. Detailed guidelines for submitting documentation of a disability can be found online. Upon receipt of this documentation, SDS will schedule a meeting with the student to determine which, if any, services are most appropriate for the student's individual circumstances.
We all experience stress. An important part of the college experience is learning how to manage your health and well-being and effectively advocate for your health-related needs. From time to time, you may face a challenging situation that requires help from others. Seeking support from the network of university resources is a sign of strength, one firmly supported by The New School's faculty and staff.
Current New School students who do not have the means to buy adequate food for themselves are eligible to use the Food Pantry. It is a free service open to all students across all schools and programs—including undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs. Students are also eligible to use the pantry to meet the needs of all members of their household. Any other adults, children, or seniors who live with a student and buy and eat meals with them are considered part of their household. As an emergency food program, we are also able to connect students to other resources to help ease their financial burdens. Learn more: https://www.newschool.edu/student-support/food-assistance/