Our primary goal at Student Health Services is to promote optimal health for all members of our diverse student community by consistent delivery of excellent medical care and psychological services and preventive education that enables students to take responsibility for their own health. Fostering an environment in which high priority is given to personal health and well-being supports the overall commitment of The New School to help students reach their full potential in all aspects of their lives.
Student Health Services provides accessible individualized health service at The New School. We are also a key source of accurate and timely information about personal and community health, disease, and prevention.
For answers to general questions about our services, email shs@newschool.edu.
Location and Hours
Student Health Services
80 Fifth Avenue, 3rd floor
Medical and counseling services are available on weekdays, Monday–Thursday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., and Friday, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., throughout the academic year, except holidays and recesses when all university facilities are closed. Counseling services has evening and weekend hours during the fall and spring semesters. Summer hours are posted at 80 Fifth Avenue. After hours and on weekends, calls will be answered by the university's Nurse Advice Line.
To make an appointment, call the appropriate number below.
Medical Services
Telephone: 212.229.1671, option 2
Fax: 212.598.0059
Counseling Services
Telephone: 212.229.1671, option 1
Fax: 212.614.7484
Student Health Insurance
Telephone: 212.229.1671, option 3
Fax: 212.614.7484
Wellness and Health Promotion
Telephone; 212.229.1671, option 4
Fax: 212.614.7484