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OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS

The Office of Student Affairs delivers a wide variety of services to help students to meet the challenges of a fast-paced undergraduate or graduate education in the arts. The primary aim of the office is to improve the quality of student life by addressing issues such as adjusting to college and graduate school, being a member of the CalArts community, and preparing for the transition from CalArts.

Student Affairs provides career development services to aid students in preparing for employment in the arts following graduation. The resident career counselor helps students to obtain internships, both paid and unpaid, as part of extending their education and professional training. Other career development services include frequent Survival Workshops to cover topics such as resumé preparation, interviewing techniques, grant writing, contracts and copyright law.

In addition, Student Affairs offers free and confidential counseling services to all students. Two licensed therapists provide short-term solution-based counseling, crisis intervention and referrals to off-campus mental health services, while other services include workshops on subjects such as smoking cessation, stress reduction and the cultivation of healthy habits.

This office also serves as a resource center for peer tutoring, disability services and club support.

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