FTOC FAQ's
Beren Campus
1) What is an FTOC?
An FTOC is a First Time on Campus Student - someone who, despite their age or year in college, is new to Yeshiva University Beren Campus.
2) What is the ID Card?
Your ID Card has many purposes on campus; it serves as your identification card which you will use to gain access to university buildings, your Dining Club card (caf card), your library card and your ID to get onto the shuttles. You must show your ID card, with a current semester sticker (which identifies you as being currently enrolled in the University and is handed out at the start of every semester by security in the college buildings), as you enter every YU building. On the back of your ID are numbers for Security Stations. Wilf Campus: (212) 960- 5200. Beren Campus (212) 340-7460. Brookdale Center (212) 790-0303.
3) Where are the college buildings located?
Ronald P. Stanton Hall is located at 245 Lexington Ave. between 34th and 35th Streets. This building houses the Kushner Dining Hall, one of the cafs (basement level), the Beren Campus Judaic Studies and Research libraries (1st and 2nd floor), the science labs (5th floor), a computer lab (3rd floor), the student photocopy machine (in both libraries), the Beit Midrash (7th Floor), Koch Auditorium (off the 2nd floor)and faculty offices as well as classrooms.
The 215 Lexington Building, located at 215 Lexington Ave., on the corner of 33rd and Lexington, houses Le Bistro (the other caf- also at basement level), 2 computer labs (2nd and 3rd Floors), the Office of Admissions (2nd floor), Syms Academic Advisement (3rd Floor), the Office of Student Affairs (5th Floor), the Office of Student Life (5th Floor), the Career Development Center (5th Floor), the Office of the Dean (6th Floor), the Registrar (6th Floor), Academic Advisement (6th Floor), the Office of Student Finance (6th Floor), the Writing Center (7th Floor), the Art Studios (8th Floor) and faculty offices.
4) Where are the Kosher eating facilities on campus?
The cafs or cafeterias are located in the lower level of each of the college buildings. The Kushner Dining Hall is located in Stanton Hall and Le Bistro is located in the 215 Building.
5) How do I purchase food in the caf?
Your ID cards also serve as your "caf card." In the cafs and the caf stores (stores on campus where food and other items can be purchased), your ID card serves as a declining balance food card. At the start of each semester, money is added to your Dining Club Account which you may then use to purchase food and other items in the cafs or caf stores.
6) Where are the Caf Stores located?
There are two Caf Stores located on the Beren Campus. One is Milners, located in the back lounge of Brookdale Residence Hall (50 East 34th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues) which is opened from 8pm-12 am Sunday through Thursday. The second Caf Store is located in Schottenstein Residence Hall (119 East 29th St. located between Park Ave. and Lexington Ave.) on the lower level also from 8pm-12am.
For hours of operation, information and updates about food services go to yu.edu/dining/
7) How do I know how much money is left on my card?
Each time you make a purchase, the Register's customers screen shows how much is left on your card.
8) Where are the science labs?
The science labs are located in Stanton Hall in the 35th Street Wing. To get to the labs take the elevator to the 5th floor and make a Left. Straight ahead there will be two doors. Take the door on the Right. Follow the small maze and you'll find yourself on the 4th floor of the science lab wing. From there keep walking until you either find your lab or have to take another set of stairs up to the 5th floor of the science wing. The different labs are clearly marked. It's confusing the first couple of times so bring a buddy and a map!
9) Where is the Beit Midrash located?
The Lea and Leon Eisenberg Beit Midrash is located on the seventh floor of Stanton Hall.
10) Where is Koch Auditorium located?
Koch Auditorium, a communal space where lectures, Shabbat meals and programs take place, is located in Stanton Hall. To get to Koch Auditorium, take the elevator or stairwell to the second floor. Make a Left out of the elevator or stairs and go up another small set of stairs. Follow the signs and Hallway to the end. Koch Auditorium will be on your left.
11) Where are the campus Libraries?
The Hedi Steinberg Library is located in Stanton Hall. There is the Second Floor library and the North Wing (Reference) Library. The Second Floor library entrance is on the second floor of Stanton Hall and will be directly in front of you when you get off of the elevator or out of the stairwell. The North Wing Library is located in the 35th Street wing. To get to the North Wing Library take the staircase farther from the main entrance go through the double doors, past the elevators and down the stairs. Go through the door directly in front of you and make a left and go to the end of the hallway. Make another left up the ramp and the North Wing Library will be directly in front of you.
Hours for the libraries vary depending on the time of year. There are extended library hours during midterms and finals and regular hours during the rest of the year. In order to be able to take something out of the library, you must register your ID Card which serves as your library card. To look up any information about the YU libraries go to: yu.edu/libraries
12) What kind of On Campus Transportation is there?
Yeshiva University provides intra and inter campus shuttle services on a scheduled basis. On campus shuttles are called locals. The local will transport you, upon request, to the different campus buildings. In order to call a local to pick you up from the building you are in, go to security desk, located in the front lobby of each building, and ask for a shuttle to be called. Security will notify you when the shuttle has arrived.
The Inter Campus Shuttle, commonly known as the Uptown Shuttle, goes between the Beren Campus, starting at Brookdale Residence Hall (BRH), and the Wilf Campus, ending at 186th and Amsterdam Ave. In order to sign up for a shuttle going Uptown call: (212) 340-7460 after 11 a.m. In order to sign up for a shuttle going to Midtown call: (212) 960- 5200 after 11 a.m.
* If you ever forget or lose a number remember- they're all on the back of your ID CARD!
13) What is YUMS?
YUMS is your Yeshiva University Mail System. You receive inter campus emails, notifications from your professors and Angel account updates. You can set up mail forwarding so that you only have to check one email address. One of the most important types of emails that you will receive through your YUMS are sstuds (Stern Students) which are campus wide emails about upcoming events, speakers, important notices and more. Checking your YUMS account is an important part of being a YU student.
14) What is Angel?
ANGEL is one of the University's online sources for course communication and organization. ANGEL is a Web-based course management program which allows you to communicate with your course-mates and professor as well as keep up with your course assignments. If your professor plans on utilizing ANGEL, the professor will discuss how much or little ANGEL will be a part of your course at the beginning of the semester.
15) What is myyu (my YU)?
Yu.edu/myyu is the cite you use to access your student records, schedule of classes, academic standing etc. You will use your nine digit 800 number and 6 digit pass word to enter the cite. There will be instructions on how to create your password on the myyu page. Once you are logged in you can look up classes, register for classes, check your academic standing, check your financial standing, check your "week at a glance" (a computer generated version of your schedule of classes).
16) Where are the Computer Labs located?
Computers labs are located in Stanton Hall on the 3rd floor and in the 215 Building on the 2nd and 3rd floors.
17) How do I log onto the computers in the computer labs?
In order use the computers on campus, you must first set up your University account in the computer lab. Once you have a user name and password you will have to access any computer in the University's computer labs.
18) Can I photocopy on campus?
There is access to photocopying in the Hedi Steinberg North Wing Library. You use your computer user name and password to log onto the copier.
19) The Registrar is. . .
The Yeshiva University Office of the Registrar maintains your official academic records. The Office coordinates registration and also issues transcripts. The Office of the Registrar is located on the 6th floor of the 215 Lexington Building or can be reached at yu.edu/registrar.
20) Academic Advisement is. . .
Yeshiva University Stern College Academic Advisement is located on the 6th floor of the 215 Lexington Building. Sy Syms Academic Advisement is located on the 3rd floor of the 215 Lexington Building.
21) How do I make an appointment with Academic Advisement (or the Beren Writing Center)?
To make an appointment with Stern College Academic Advisement go to yu.edu/stern. On the top row of Tabs, click on "Academic Support," then scroll down to the links for "Academic Advisement Center...Beren Writing Center" Select the center that you would like to meet with. Then click on "Make an appointment online" and follow the directions there. Find a time slot that fits your schedule and make your appointment.
To make an appointment with Syms Academic Advisement call 917-326-4842
22) The Office of Student Finance . . .
The Office of Student Finance financial office on the Beren campus is located on the 6th floor of the 215 Lexington Building and is open during the Academic year. During the summer months, the Office of Student can be reached at the Wilf Campus at 212-960-5399 or at studentaid@yu.edu.
23) What is the Office of Student Affairs and Office of Student Life?
The Offices of Student Affairs and Student Life are committed to making each Yeshiva University student's undergraduate experience as positive as possible. Whether it is helping you manage your educational, social, or general welfare, or planning fun-filled and exciting events, we offer many different services to help you meet your needs. Our mission is to serve as a guide and a resource to each and every member of the student body, and assist you in maximizing your potential as part of the YU community. The Offices are located on the 5th Floor of the 215 Lexington Ave. building. For more information about the Office of Student Affairs go to yu.edu/student Affairs.
24) What is the Career Development Center (CDC) and where is it located?
The CDC offers a wide range of programs and resources to undergraduate students from Yeshiva College, Stern College for Women and Sy Syms School of Business The mission of the Career Development Center is to:
* Educate and empower students to actively explore, clarify, and implement their academic, life, and career goals
* Partner with employers, alumni, and community supporters to facilitate career opportunities and informational resources for students
* Support students in their efforts to integrate their values and ethics into their chosen careers toward the advancement of the Jewish Community and the world at large
The CDC is located on the 5th floor of the 215 Lexington Ave. building. For more information on the CDC, go to yu.edu/cdc.
25) What is UHRL?
University Housing and Residence Life over see all things pertaining to housing assignments, living on campus and resident event planning. Each dorm has a UHRL office where you can sort out your housing issues, meet with a member of the team of RA's and GA's, or just hang out after a long day. To learn more about UHRL and the on campus dormitories go to http://yu.edu/student-life/housing/women/.
26) What is an RA?
The 24 Resident Advisers (RAs) are undergraduate student leaders who serve as resources for resident students. In Brookdale Residence Hall, RAs live in the "F" room (the RA for floors 2 and 3 lives in room 3F and for floors 19 and 20 in room 19A). In Schottenstein and 36th St. residence halls, RAs live on each floor in a designated room. In Lexington Plaza (IHP), the RA lives in Apartment 9C. In 35th Street the RA lives in Apt 7A.
RAs facilitate the development of community on their floors by organizing creative monthly floor programs and activities, assisting individual students with their concerns, intervening in crises, and maintaining residence community standards and regulations. RAs are students who have been hired based on their high level of experience, maturity, social skills, enthusiasm, and desire to be involved with the campus community. They are trained to help students deal with problems, organize floor and building activities, and perform a variety of administrative tasks.
RAs' primary concerns are to establish a one-on-one relationship with each member of their residence community. RAs maintain an open-door atmosphere; they are available for random questions, varying from subway directions to the best restaurants to go to when your family is in town. Students are encouraged to stop by, whether they are learning to adapt to college life or are just looking for some company. If your RA cannot personally help you deal with a question or issue, she will be able to refer you to the appropriate YU professional or resource who can assist you.
27) What is a GA?
The five Graduate Assistants (GAs) are college graduates living on campus to help facilitate residents' needs. They oversee the residence halls, as well as serve as Resident Advisers for their particular floors. GA’s are available to assist with medical emergencies, arrange residence hall programming, and promote positive social interaction.
28) What is Shabbat like on Campus? How to I sign up for Shabbat?
Shabbat at the Beren Campus is an integral part of YU student life. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs Shabbat Enhancement Program, Shabbat programming throughout the year is filled with Ruach and provides a warm, exciting Shabbat experience for everyone. You will have the opportunity to hear stimulating guest speakers, attend study sessions, and meet informally with faculty and fellow students. We strongly encourage you to join us for Shabbat during the semester.
You can sign up for Shabbat in either of the cafs on campus (Kushner Dining Hall or Le Bistro) by Wednesday, 7pm, at the cost of $15 which can be deducted off your caf card.
29) Who do I contact if I have more questions?
Contact us at studentlifeberen@yu.edu