Who:	Access is available to all degree or credit-seeking students, based on current term enrollment.
How:	Reserved exclusively online via MyNewSchool. Online reservation schedules are current and valid. You are welcome to use available stations and suites on a walk-in basis.
Required Lead Time:	Six hours to create, modify or cancel a reservation. This is so a person working before you on a station has at least 6 hours to finish his or her session.
Availability:	You may have only one reservation or checkout at a time. If you have an outstanding checkout or upcoming reservation, you must complete or cancel the checkout before scheduling another.
Reservation Length:	Up to six hours for a station or suite.
Notification:	You will receive an automatic reminder notice from the reservation system 24 hours before your reservation start time. You can also view your active reservations and checkouts at any time by logging into the reservation system and selecting "AT Arnhold Hall 8th Floor" from the checkout centers list
Modifying Reservations:	You may modify your reservation online up to six hours in advance of the reservation start time. This is the only way to change your reservation.
Cancellations:	You may delete your reservation online up to six hours in advance of the reservation start time. This is the only way to cancel your reservation.
Your Responsibilities: Reservation Start	You should have prior knowledge of the station or suite requested. No training is provided. To assist you, there are Tip Sheets available online and on-site. Present your valid New School ID, and sign in at Arnhold Hall, 8th floor reception to record your attendance. There is a 30 minute grace period past your start time. If you are more than 30 minutes late, you will forfeit your reservation and the station may be released to other users. Scanning accessories and remotes are available for check-out at 8th floor reception. Pick up studio audio gear and lighting gear at the Equipment Center, 55 West 13th St, Room 921. You are fully responsible for in-house equipment. Check all items and test them thoroughly before signing the contract. If any item is missing or problematic, alert the staff, who will replace it or make a note on the contract. No insurance is provided by the university.
Your Responsibilities: Reservation End	If you'd like to stay past your reservation end time, ask the reception staff to make sure there is not another reservation upcoming. You must return all in-house equipment in person 30 minutes before the lab closes. Wait while the staff tests the equipment. This may take up to 30 minutes. After testing, the staff member and you will both initial the contract. You may request a copy for your records. Any missing or damaged item is noted and investigated. If investigation determines you are clearly at fault, you will be notified to repair or replace the item(s). Until you do, you will be restricted from making reservations.
Equipment Center Fees:
Late equipment return	$20/hour or $100/day fee. Your reservation access will be restricted until all outstanding fines are resolved. Please allow two business days for processing of fine payments.
Damaged Equipment and Missing items	You are responsible for returning or replacing missing items, and repairing or replacing damaged equipment. Additionally, a damage fee of $50 or more may apply. Upon repairing or replacing the damaged item or paying the damage fee, your access is restored within two business days.
Payment	Submit payment or replacement parts directly to the Equipment Center. Fees may be paid only by personal check, money order or bank check, made payable to The New School.
Hold	Resolve any fee or missing or damaged item. If you do not, your reservation access is restricted, and a "hold" is placed on your university student account. A "hold" results in the withholding of grades, registration, diploma and transcript. Upon resolution, the hold will be lifted within two business days.
Special Access	Degree or credit-seeking students may petition for an exception to standard policies or procedures. Fill out the Special Access Request form . Once you have completed the form and your instructor has approved, they will submit the form to the Equipment Center. Allow 6 business days for follow up by email at which time you will be approved or denied your request.