The Office of Students Affairs is responsible for student activities and governance, University life, leadership programs, and campus-wide special events such as our annual White Coat and Graduation ceremonies. Working alongside other University department, the Student Government Association, and the general student body, we encourage all students to develop their full potential as individuals, community members and future leaders. We aspire to serve as trusted resources, helping students every step of the way, from orientation to graduation.

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES SERVICES (SDS)

The mission of SMUFOM's Students with Disabilities Services is to promote effective self-advocacy and accessible academic learning for students with disabilities. SMUFOM will attempt, to the best of its ability, to provide a student with the assistance they require. SMUFOM respects the confidential nature of your disability-related information. Access by SMUFOM personnel to disability-related information is on a need-to-know basis and only for the purpose of assuring appropriate accommodations. Some temporary impairment, such as broken bones, recovery from surgery, and short-term illnesses may impact a student’s ability to attend class, take notes, or complete examinations. If there are academic concerns related to a temporary-impairment, the student should first consult with course professors to discuss the nature of the impairment and alternative ways to meet course requirements. Students requesting temporary academic accommodations from SMUFOM must submit a request to the Dean of Academics and provide medical documentation of the temporary impairment. This could be a letter from a physician, or medical documents showing the nature and extent of the injury. Accommodations for temporary impairments may include:

• Accessible Parking Access
• Use of a computer or recorder in class
• Accommodated class examinations
• Permission to move about in class
• Flexibility in Attendance Policy
• Flexibility in Dress Code
• Temporary On-Campus Accommodations (if space if available)

COUNSELLING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

SMUFOM understands the emotional effects associated with moving away from home and being away from family and friends. In addition, student stress levels during this academic process can be often overwhelming. SMUFOM has aligned with the Mental Care Centre of Curacao which offers students a variety of counselling options including Individual treatments, Group Treatments, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Directive Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Psychotherapy, Play Therapy sessions, Assertiveness Therapy, and Relaxation Therapy.

For more information on our Counselling & Development Services,click here.

FACULTY OFFICE HOURS & ACADEMIC ADVISING

SMUFOM Faculty is available to all students that may have specific questions or concerns regarding the course or those who seek further academic advising. All our Faculty Members have a designated office space where they can meet students one-on-one. Full-time Faculty members have office hours until 5:00pm every day. Students must email the faculty member and request an appointment.

For more information on Academic Advising, click here.

HONOR STUDENT TUTORING PROGRAM

SMUFOM's Honor Student Tutoring Program is available to all students wishing to receive extra help with any given subject. Students will receive tutoring lessons from our Senior Honor Students for a flat fee of 15 ANG per hour. Any student wishing to partake in this program must send a request to the Dean of Academics.
Any students wishing to become an SMUFOM Honor Student Tutor must apply directly to the Dean of Academics. All applicants must meet the program requirements, including a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and an 85% or above in the course they wish to tutor in. In addition, applicants must provide a letter of recommendation from the course professor.

STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

The SMUFOM Student Government Association (SGA) is the main student-run organization at SMUFOM. Composed of an Executive Board and several internal committees, the SGA represents all SMUFOM Students. Every year, the SGA works diligently to organize social events, sport tournaments, and work with SMUFOM Administration to improve student life at SMUFOM. All students are welcome to join the SGA, whether they be elected as an Executive during the elections process or serve in one of the internal committees.

AMERICAN MEDICAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION (AMSA)

The American Medical Student Association (AMSA), with a half-century history of medical student activism, is the oldest and largest independent association of physicians-in- training in the United States. It is a student-governed, national organization committed to representing the concerns of physicians-in- training. AMSA members are medical students, premedical students, interns, residents and practicing physicians. Founded in 1950, AMSA continues its commitment to improving medical training and the nation’s health.

CHRISTIAN MEDICAL & DENTAL ASSOCIATION (CMDA)

The Christian Medical & Dental Associations (CMDA) is made up of the Christian Medical Association (CMA) and the Christian Dental Association (CDA). CMDA provides resources, networking opportunities, education and a public voice for Christian healthcare professionals and students. Founded in 1931, CMDA provides programs and services supporting its mission to “change hearts in healthcare” with a current membership of nearly 18,000. CMDA promotes positions and addresses policies on healthcare issues; conducts overseas medical projects; coordinates a network of healthcare professionals for fellowship and professional growth; sponsors student ministries in medical and dental schools; distributes educational and inspirational resources; hosts marriage and family conferences; provides Third World missionary healthcare professionals with continuing education resources; and conducts academic exchange programs overseas.

BIG BROTHER, BIG SISTER PROGRAM (BBBS)

For more than 100 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life. As the nation’s largest donor- and volunteer-supported mentoring network, Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages 6 through 18, in communities across the country. We develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people.