Belonging

Alongside their academic studies, Teachers College students have many out-of-class opportunities that allow them to engage with their peers, develop new interests and skills, and be in community with one another. Check out some of our community programming and resources, including annual and recurring initiatives!


Student life ambassador cohort program

Student Life Ambassador Cohort Program

 Student Life Ambassadors (SLA) provide TC students with opportunities to connect with peers, support with navigating TC, and resources during their graduate student experience.

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Student-Parents

Find resources and opportunities for TC students who are parents including childcare resources, NYC DOE registration information, mental health tips, and more!

TC students holding up graduate student appreciation week tshirts

Graduate Student Appreciation Week

GSA Week is a chance for TC students to be celebrated for all that they do! This week includes a variety of events and giveaways, including the annual GSA Week t-shirt.

Students at TC's Provost Student Excellence Awards.

Provost's Student Excellence Awards

The Provost’s Student Excellence Awards Ceremony is an annual event that recognizes and celebrates TC student leaders that have contributed to the TC community whether individually or as a group.

A group of students on a walking tour around Harlem

Harlem Celebration Series

Students have the opportunity to explore and learn more about the neighborhood Teachers College is located in by participating in the Harlem Celebration Series. Events in this series happen regularly throughout the academic year. 

lockers

Lockers for Commuter Students

Do you commute to campus? Need a space to store things so you don’t have to carry them around? Students can rent a student locker for the entire academic year. Information is sent through our newsletter at the beginning of each semester, or can be found on TC Engage. 

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Pronouns Resource

Find information about pronouns, how to use them, and why they matter.

A group of TC community members in the Yankee stadium

Community Programming Series

Students who commute to campus, are enrolled in a fully online program, attend TC part-time, or are older students have the chance to meet fellow TC students who share these identities through the Community Programming Series. Events in this series happen regularly throughout the academic year.

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Additional Resources

Learn more about some additional resources and programs offered to TC students to help foster belonging on campus. 

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