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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a typical day on program look like?

Students will wake up and have breakfast in their communal kitchen at their residence hall. At approximately 8:30am, the group will begin commuting to the New York School of Interior Design building (170 E 70th St.). Classes begin at 9:30am, we break for lunch at 12:30, and then continue to have class until 3:30pm. Depending on your course, you may be venturing off campus for an academic excursion during class. College Readiness Workshops, mentor groups, or a True You session will be held by your SSB Campus staff from 4:00pm-5:00/6:00pm. Commuters will depart while Residential students will have dinner and free time before meeting back up in the evening for clubs and evening activity. Students must be back in the residence hall by 9:30pm and lights out is at 10:30pm.

Where will residential students be living?

Students will stay in a residence hall high rise in Midtown Manhattan, called 55th Street Residence Hall, and will walk (weather permitting) to their classes located at the esteemed NYSID campus. The residence hall will give students an opportunity to live as though they are college students in NYC.

Where will classes be held?

Classes will be held at the esteemed New York School of Interior Design campus located in the Upper East Side. The address to the building is 170 E 70th St, New York, NY 10021.

Do the dorms have internet?

Yes. There is free high speed wireless internet throughout our building.

Where will students be eating?

Breakfast will be provided at the dorms and lunches will be catered in at the NYSID campus. Most dinners are off-campus, providing opportunities to connect with peers and experience the city life. We can cater to many special diets, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free (not Celiac), kosher, halal, or specific food allergies.

Can students do laundry in the dorms?

Yes. Laundry is available in the dorms. Students will need their own laundry detergent and download an app/use a card to access the laundry machines.

Do residential students need to bring their own bedding?

Yes. Students must bring linens and towels. The beds available are standard twin.

Do rooms have air-conditioning?

Yes. All of the rooms in the buildings have air conditioning.

Will I have roommates?

Yes. Each student will be matched with a peer of the same age and gender, sharing a suite that includes a shared bathroom and kitchenette. If students intend to participate with a friend, they can be accommodated in the same room by completing a Roommate Request Form before the program starts. You can request this from your admissions coordinator by emailing nysid@summerspringboard.com. Please note that in order for the form to be accepted, both parties must sign the form. Students will find out rooming assignments upon arrival.

How many other students will be living in my dorm room?

Rooms are double to quadruple-occupancy, 2-4 bedrooms per suite. You may be sharing the suite with up to 7 students total. Suites will always have an en-suite bathroom and a kitchenette.

Do students need to bring extra money?

Everything in your program will be included, but we encourage students to bring a small amount of additional spending if they are interested in buying souvenirs on excursions. Additional spending money for snacks could also be a good idea, but feel free to bring snacks when you arrive and store them in your dorm room.

Who are the staff members?

Each one of our programs is run by an experienced Campus Director, Assistant Campus Director along with Mentors and Teaching Assistants. All our Campus Directors are adult professionals with extensive experience working with teens, and they all hold a B.A. or M.A. degree. Campus Directors are selected for their expertise in the field of personal development and undergo background checks and rigorous training before the summer. The Campus Director oversees the team of Mentors and also facilitates the delivery of the Springboard Leadership Framework.

Our Mentors are the heart and soul of our program; they bring energy and inspiration to every student experience. They are selected for their experience working with youth, understanding of leadership theory, and dynamic personalities. All Mentors undergo background checks and training on the unique needs of teenagers.

What kind of supervision is provided?

In general, students are directly supervised by Summer Springboard Program staff while they are in a class, lectures, field trips, or excursions by qualified Summer Springboard Campus Directors, Assistant Directors, Mentors, and TA's. Outside of these times, students independently manage themselves and enjoy the freedom to go anywhere within the pre-defined boundaries around the campus and the city in groups of 3. During such times it is especially important that the student respect the Summer Springboard Code of Conduct, safety rules and guidelines and exercise caution and good judgment in order to provide for his or her safety and well-being. During some excursions, students and staff may travel via public transportation. In these cases, Summer Springboard has no control over the operation of the local public transit system.

Are the dorms safe?

Yes. Every residential dorm has 24-hour security, requiring students to use an ID card to enter and exit the building.

What kind of excursions will we go on?

Students will have the chance to experience exciting tourist and academic-related locations to help broaden their experience and expose them to one of the most exciting areas of NYC. Past excursions included a NYC Exploration Day (Top of the Rock, Chelsea Market, City boat tour) and Six Flags Great Adventure.

Are students allowed to check out early?

Residential Students: Residential students are not allowed to check-out unless given authorization ahead of time via the Early Check-Out Form. The form must be completed 24 hours ahead of desired check out time. The authorized individual on the form will also need to be present with proof of Identification when the student is checking out.

Commuter Students: Commuter Students are asked to stay for the duration of the day (9AM - 5:30/6:00PM). Staff will not let commuter students check-out on their own unless they have been given authorization to do so prior to program start date (this can be done in the Student/Parent Dashboard.)

Will I have access to recreational and exercise facilities?

There is gym access available for students. Feel free to grab a friend and use the bikes, elliptical, free weights, and treadmills.

Will I have access to health services?

Yes. Urgent and Emergency care locations are very close to the building.

Can I receive mail or a package while on program?

Yes, you can mail packages to your student so long as they are labeled correctly. The office to pick up packages is open while we are in class, but we can ask the security guard to retreive packages for us. Please label all packages as follows:

Student Name

NY School of Interior Design

231 East 55th Street

New York, NY 10022

Is parking an option if my student plans to drive to campus?

Given the limited parking availability and extended hours of operation, we advise against student-driven commutes. We strongly recommend considering alternative transportation options such as public transit or drop-off arrangements. Should students opt to commute by car, it is their responsibility to secure suitable parking arrangements for the entirety of the daily schedule, which spans from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It's important to note that students will not have access to their vehicles during daily programming, and it is expressly prohibited for students to transport other students in their vehicles.