All SUNY Brockport student services are listed alphabetically below, followed by a brief description of their responsibilities and their location.

The Center for Academic Improvement offers students an opportunity to sharpen their writing, math and study skills and to learn new computer skills to meet the challenge of college-level work. Services include: tutoring for writing and math, instruction in word processing, a computer classroom for software demonstrations and instruction, and a computer room for students to work independently on assignments. International students can participate in the Conversations Partners program to strengthen their English language skills. A professional staff coordinates the various areas, which are open mornings, afternoons and some evenings. The Center is located in B-10 Cooper Hall. For more information call (716) 395-2293.

The Campus Recreation Office provides a comprehensive program of recreational and leisure activities as SUNY Brockport-owned and -operated facilities.

Programs are designed to serve SUNY Brockport students, faculty, staff, alumni and interested members and agencies of the greater Brockport community. All recreational programs assist participants in developing lifelong leisure and recreational habits.

Informal recreation hours are arranged at the beginning of each semester and are advertised throughout the campus. Facilities available for informal recreation include the ice arena; fitness center; gymnastics room; pool; handball, squash & racquetball courts; five gymnasia; bowling alley; outdoor athletic fields and tennis courts.

Intramural sports are scheduled on a seasonal basis and utilize both indoor and outdoor College facilities at times when classes and intercollegiate athletic programs are not using these. Offerings have included cross country, racquetball, handball, basketball, waterpolo, soccer, broomball, hockey, football, softball, volleyball, and floor hockey. Additional intramural activities will be offered in high interest sports and programs. Special events include Midnight Merry Madness, 3 x 3 basketball tournaments and Little Rubber Raft Race.

The Ice Arena is open from September through March and may be used during scheduled hours.

The Campus Recreation Office is located in the Tuttle North Administrative Wing, (716) 395-2229 or (716) 395-5328.

The Counseling Center at SUNY Brockport assists students in an atmosphere of confidentiality and support. Whether the service provided is individual or group counseling, and whether the assistance is provided in a single visit or over an entire semester, the ultimate objective is the same: a more effective and adaptive individual, increasingly able to capitalize on his or her own resources, and to cope with future situations.

Staff in the Center are trained in fields such as counseling, counseling psychology, and clinical psychology, and have extensive experience in working with a college population. The Counseling Center, in Hazen Hall, is open 8 am - 5 pm weekdays during the academic year. Appointments can be scheduled at the Center or by calling (716) 395-2207.

The Cultural Center provides direct services to African-American, Native-American, Asian-American, international students, and other underrepresented populations. The Center sponsors programs, activities and workshops to increase cultural awareness, sensitivity and understanding of the diverse cultural backgrounds representing members of the Campus constituency. Moreover, the Cultural Center provides an informal meeting place for students and provides films, exhibitions, panel discussions, workshops, guest lectures and other activities that further develop and promote cultural awareness. The Center also provides student support initiatives such as the Faculty/First Year Student Mentoring Program.

Through the collaborative efforts of the Cultural Center, the Office of Student Activities, and the Leadership Development Institute, SUNY Brockport students have an opportunity to enhance their leadership skills. Students are offered seminars on self-esteem, and self-awareness; in addition to others such as test-taking, study habits, critical thinking, public speaking and leadership. To assist further with the development of leadership skills, credit-bearing courses and volunteer opportunities are offered to all students.

The Cultural Center, located in Room 224 of Seymour College Union, is open 8 am - 5 pm throughout the academic year, and 8 am - 4 pm during the summer. For more information, please call (716) 395-5245.

The Office for Students with Disabilities/ADA Compliance provides support and assistance to individuals with medical, physical, emotional, or learning disabilities; especially those experiencing problems in such areas as academic program, career choice, employment, or adjustment to the campus environment. Among the services provided are those related to accessibility of campus facilities, adaptive equipment, notetakers, alternative testing, advocacy and referral to appropriate governmental and community agencies.

The Coordinator for the Office for Students with Disabilities/ADA Compliance serves as an advisor to the campus at large on matters related to disabled services, and works closely with other offices to ensure that the needs of those with disabilities are met. The Office for Students with Disabilities/ADA Compliance is located on the second floor of the Seymour College Union, Room 224, and is open 8 am - 5 pm weekdays during the academic year, 8 am - 4 pm during the summers. It is accessible by elevator from the ground-level entrance, with power doors and reserved parking immediately adjacent. For more information, call (716) 395-5409 (V/TDD).

The Student Health Center provides primary medical care through an out-patient clinic staffed by physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and registered nurses. Located in Hazen Hall, the Center is open weekdays 8 am - 5 pm and Saturdays 10 am - 2 pm during the regular academic year, and on reduced hours during summer sessions. When the Center is closed, students may use the services of Lakeside Memorial Hospital's Emergency Room on a fee-for-service basis.

The College expects that all students have adequate accident and sickness insurance to cover medical services not provided through the Student Health Services Center. Full-time students should either subscribe to the sickness and accident insurance program endorsed by the College, or have comparable privately arranged coverage. Part-time graduate students carrying a minimum of six credits per semester may also elect this program.

For more information about the Health Center, call (716) 395-2414.

The International Institute at SUNY Brockport links the College's overseas programs with its international business and economics and International Studies majors, as well as other international academic areas such as Asian, Canadian, and Latin American studies, the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures and the Department of African and Afro-American Studies. The International Institute extends SUNY Brockport's commitment to preparing students for the global challenges of life and careers in the 21st century. For more information, contact Dr. Walter Boston, Jr., director, Rakov Center (716) 395-5467.

The Office of International Student Services provides assistance and support to international students who have been accepted by SUNY Brockport and granted a student visa (F-1). The International Student Advisor works closely with faculty and various college support services, and with community service agencies and organizations to facilitate the adjustment of international students to the College and the larger community.

SUNY Brockport is an institutional member of NAFSA: National Association of Foreign Student Advisors. Every international student is a member of the International Foreign Student Association, which fosters a cultural exchange program among international students, American students, and faculty. The Office of International Student Services is located in Seymour College Union, Room 224, where the Cultural Center provides an informal meeting place for international students and others. The office maintains close ties with the U.S. Immigration Office in Buffalo, and is able to provide students with information regarding their international status.

The office is open 8 am - 5 pm during the academic year, 8 am - 4 pm during the summer. For more information, please call (716) 395-5899.

Drake Memorial Library is a modern, three-story facility offering a full range of services. Seating 1,200, the building houses a collection of 430,000 books, 105,000 bound journals, 1.9 million units of microtexts, and extensive collections of documents and audio-visual materials. The collection grows by approximately 12,000 volumes annually. A computerized catalog and other on-line services help users access locally-held materials as well as offsite information databases.

The library's schedule varies, so patrons are advised to call the recorded information service number, (716) 395-2288, for current hours.

The Department of Public Safety provides service and protection for the entire campus community. Among its many duties are traffic control, foot patrol, bicycle patrol, criminal investigation, medical emergency coordination, and record-keeping. All Public Safety officers are duly certified Peace Officers of New York state, with the full powers of police officers while in the performance of their duties.

Public Safety operates 24 hours a day, and relies on the cooperation and assistance of all members of SUNY Brockport community in providing safety and protection. Members of the College community are urged to report anything of a suspicious nature, as well as fires, medical emergencies, and potential hazards, to the central office or to any Public Safety officer. Public Safety's telephone numbers are (716) 395-2222 for emergencies, (716) 395-2226 for non-emergencies.

The Office of Student Activities provides and advises a comprehensive program of social, cultural, recreational and educational activities and services using all campus facilities and resources.

Events may be planned and scheduled, lockers rented, and newspapers subscribed to or purchased. A host of other services and opportunities are available through the Seymour College Union and the Student Activities staff. The Office of Student Activities also serves as the liaison between SUNY Brockport and the campus's 13 nationally affiliated sororities and fraternities, and Brockport Student Government. The professional staff is also available to advise, develop and conduct workshops ranging from personal development to skills enhancement and leadership training, focusing on student development through involvement in co-curricular programs and activities.

Located on the second floor of the Seymour College Union, the office is open 8 am - 5 pm weekdays. The Service Desk is open until 11 pm seven days a week. For more information, call (716) 395-5646. For more information on scheduled campus programs call the Activities Hotline at 395-EVNT.

The Student Support Services Program (SSSP) provides coordinated support services to 250 students who belong to one or more of the following student groups: first-generation college student (neither parent has a four-year baccalaureate degree), financially disadvantaged (per federal guidelines), or disabled (verification is required). The purpose of SSSP is to retain and to graduate eligible students enrolled or accepted for enrollment at SUNY Brockport. The program design has four components: academic support; personal, financial, and career counseling; disabled student services; and informational, social, and cultural enrichment activities. Student Support Services is located in C-7, Cooper Hall, (716) 395-5891.

Research options are available and encouraged in every field of study at SUNY Brockport. Individual students work with faculty members and other students on current issues and areas of interest in their disciplines, often resulting in co-authored publications in academic and professional journals. Additionally, each year SUNY Brockport sends students to the National Conference on Undergraduate Research to present the results of their work in a variety of formats: oral presentation, posters, and performances. In doing so, students interact and exchange ideas with other students and faculty from schools such as Harvard, Yale, University of California-San Diego/Davis, Wheaton, Colgate, and MIT. Conference papers are published in an academic journal which contains the proceedings of the conference.

Also, the Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program, funded by the U.S. Department of Education, encourages and supports involvement in research by students from low-income and underrepresented groups.