Fashion Institute of Technology - Health & Safety

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Number of Public Safety Officers		29
Crimes on Campus		Aggravated Assault: 0 Arson: 0 Burglary: 1 Murder/Manslaughter: 0 Robbery: 0 Sex Offenses: 0 Vehicle Theft: 0
Safety Services		Investigations and follow-ups Lost and Found Medical emergency response Photo ID/replacement The security guards at FIT are unarmed but equipped with portable two-way radios. The staff works closely with the New York City Police Department, 10th Precinct.
Health Services		Accupuncture General medical and gynecological care HIV testing Laboratory services Massage therapy Nutritional counseling Vaccinations Women's clinic
Day Care Services?		No

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To students, the security around FIT is considered very strict; however, the level of security adds to the level of safety for students attending FIT. The safety level makes perfect sense, considering the school is located in New York City. The block that FIT resides on, 27th Street between Seventh and Eighth avenues, is blocked from oncoming traffic between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. The security office also works close with the NYPD, as officers are often seen on campus, to add to the level of safety.

Students must be smart and use common sense to stay safe in New York City. It can be a dangerous place at times, as any city can be. Staying alert is a critical habit that one must be accustomed to while living in such a big city. When it comes to health, FIT has an on-site health center located on the fourth floor of the David Dubinsky Center (the A Building). All full-time students have access to the features of the health center. The health center provides general medical and gynecological care. It is staffed by nurse practitioners and physicians.

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Health & Safety at Fashion Institute of Technology

marierosario

'15

Fashion and Apparel Merchandising

A+

Super Safe

I feel really safe living on campus. There is security 24/7 in each building. FIT is actually the 8th safest campus in USA. Is great that you get to live in NYC without any worries.

Feb 01, 2012

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Health & Safety at Fashion Institute of Technology

Vintagescene24

'15

Fashion and Apparel Merchandising

B

Its Pretty OK

Every time I;m on campus, i bump into a security guard or two. They are really around and alert. I feel safe.

Nov 03, 2011

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lakibwe2

'13

Fashion and Apparel Design

B+

Security in FIT

Like other schools, FIT get security officers and also have relation with the NYC Police Department. I recommend student make friends. To have at least someone with them is better than go out alone.

Apr 25, 2011

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FIT is a dry campus, meaning there is no alcohol allowed on campus or at any functions hosted by FIT, whether it's on campus or not.
As big as New York City is, it consistently ranks as one of the top 10 safest big cities to live in America.
Students and faculty are not allowed in any buildings at FIT without showing their school ID first.

Security OfficeWhat's This?

Security Office
Room D442
(212) 217-7777
www.fitnyc.edu/3142.asp

Health CenterWhat's This?

Health Services
Room A402
(212) 217-4190
www.fitnyc.edu/3274.asp
Monday 9 a.m.–8 p.m., Tuesday 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Wednesday–Thursday 9 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday–Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

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Hometown: Charlotte, NC

Major: Fashion Merchandising Management

Grad Year: 2013

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