At the annual Halloween Dance, sponsored by the Student Affairs Office, students get to dispaly another side of their creativity by showing off their hand-made costumes.

Helping students enjoy such activities is the Office of Student Affairs (Room 219), which oversees social, cultural, and educational programs, student organizations, and services such as Residence Life and International Advisement. Student Affairs is the place to turn to if you have questions about school policy, need help with any personal- or school-related problems, or make suggestions regarding student life. The office also provides information on cultural programs in Manhattan and publishes an informal community newsletter, The Stray Note.

Most students first become acquainted with the Student Affairs Office at orientation, a one-week series of programs to help new students ease into the Juilliard community by meeting each other as well as members of the staff, administration, and faculty. Topics such as safety, diversity, health, financial aid, and student rights are addressed through workshops and presentations. A series of evening socials and outings throughout New York City is also planned to acclimate students to both Juilliard and Manhattan. Department meetings and course registration also occur at this time. Orientation ends with the annual picnic attended by faculty, staff, and students. (Current students can get involved by becoming orientation leaders.)

Student Affairs maintains a social, cultural, and educational calendar of events. To ensure that students are represented in the planning of these events, six Program Assistants are hired as Office of Student Affairs staff members. All Juilliard students are encouraged to meet with the Student Affairs staff to share any programming ideas or suggestions they may have. The office staff is available for counseling, advice, and support, and the School's president also meets with students on a weekly basis (by appointment).

Juilliard students can obtain free or discounted tickets for performances of the Metropolitan Opera, New York Philharmonic, New York City Ballet, Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Film Society of Lincoln Center, Lincoln Center Theater, and various movie venues. Living in New York means having access to the larger cultural scene of theaters and museums, bistros and coffee houses, cafes and ethnic restaurants, music and entertainment venues.

To contact the Office of Student Affairs:

Sabrina Tanbara, Director
Loren Seugling, Coordinator of Student Activities
Phone: (212) 799-5000, ext. 200
E-mail: osa@juilliard.edu