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The Department of Student Life and Leadership Development


The Department of Student Life and Leadership Development works collaboratively with undergraduate and graduate student leaders to create an engaging and vibrant co-curricular experience at City College. The office advises and provides assistance to over 170 student organizations in chartering their clubs, planning their activities and offering leadership training. The office also houses the CitySERV program that organizes and matches interested students with volunteer or community service opportunities. Additionally, the SEEDS (Student Empowerment & Engagement Development Series) program and the SLAPC (Student Life Activities Planning Committee) committee offer students the opportunity to get involved in planning campus events while developing leadership skills.

The department also manages the Hoffman Student Lounge, the Game Room, the NAC Ballroom, the Aronow Theater, a computer lab and several conference rooms for use by CCNY students and their organizations. Additionally, Student Life manages all orientation programs for new students, helps facilitate student government elections and serves as advisor to the Undergraduate Student Government, the Graduate Student Council, as well as all Media Boards. The main administrative office is located in NAC 1/210 and the phone number is 212-650-5002.

The City Center

Centrally located near the entrance of the North Academic Center and under the auspice of Student Life. The City Center provides a warm and collegial introduction to student life on the City College campus. The Center is staffed by a team of enthusiastic student workers who are dedicated to accommodating not only students’ needs but also the rest of the CCNY community. The City Center now includes a variety of campus engagement services such as the ID Services for your CityOneCard, Club Relations, and Club Reservation. This "One-Stop Center" serves as the key information, resource and referral center for students, faculty, staff and guests of the college. In addition to sharing vital information about campus resources and facilities the Center provides information on upcoming student events and programs. Stop by and say "Hi" to the staff or call 212-650-7000 ext10310 for more information.