Office of Student Affairs

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• Constitution Day is celebrated annually in September and commemorates the day in 1787 when the U.S. Constitution was signed at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. To learn more about the U.S. Constitution visit the U.S. Senate website, or pick up a free pocket-sized edition at Student Affairs, 340 East 24th Street.

NJ Transit offers a 25% discount for Mobile Student Monthly Passes.

Application for Student Tickets — Approved High Schools, Colleges and Universities 

The application enables qualifying full and part-time students attending a school on the complete NJ TRANSIT Approved School list to save 25% on a rail pass purchased at an NJ TRANSIT rail station ticket office. This discount is only available for monthly rail passes, not bus or light rail.

To purchase a discounted rail monthly pass in person:

1. Attend a NJ TRANSIT authorized school and meet the student pass requirements 
2. Complete the NJ TRANSIT application for student monthly pass
3. Have the application approved by the Registrar's Office (stamped or signed to verify enrollment)
4. Present the completed and approved application and valid student ID or receipt for tuition payment to purchase a rail pass

• The Registrar's Office can be visited at 205 E 23rd St, or emailed the application at registrar@sva.edu.

Need assistance? Please contact studentaffairs@sva.edu.

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1. Is there a meal plan?

SVA does not offer a meal plan. Moe’s Cafe is an on campus dining facility which offers a meal card. Students can email moescafe@sva.edu for more information.

2. Where can I find information about SVA and campus policies?

A copy of the SVA Handbook can be downloaded from sva.edu/handbook

3. How do I apply for scholarships? 

The office of Financial Aid can assist with scholarship related questions. Contact fa@sva.edu for more information. Additional information about SVA Tuition and Fees is available on the SVA website.

4. When do I have to pay my bill? 

The office of Student Accounts can assist with questions regarding billing and payment. Contact studentaccounts@sva.edu for more information. 

5. How do I waive the student health insurance? 

The office of Student Health and Counseling will be able to provide you with more information on how to waive the student health insurance. Contact health@sva.edu for assistance. 

6. How do I sign up for housing? 

For information on housing visit, see Residence Life.

7. Where do I go to obtain an enrollment verification?

You can contact the Registrar’s office at registrar@sva.edu for assistance. 

8. Can I defer my enrollment?

Incoming students should contact the office of Admissions at admissions@sva.edu for assistance.

9. Who’s my academic advisor and how do I contact them? 

To find your academic advisor visit Advisement. 

10. What do I do if I need to make changes to my schedule?

Your academic advisor can assist you with changes to your class schedule changes. To find your academic advisor visit Advisement. 

11. How do I know what supplies I’ll need for my classes? 

Your instructors will provide you with information on the materials you will need for the semester.

12. I’m a parent and I would like to register to receive email notifications from SVA.

Parents and/or guardians can sign-up for SVA Parent E-News here. 

13. Is SVA safe? 

Yes! You can learn more about our on-campus security measures by visiting Campus Safety.