Student Services

Housing

The Housing Department is committed to helping students with their housing transition by assisting them withfinding the plan that best suits their needs.  The Housing Department offers several services, including:

Student Housing — FIDM has selected several apartment complexes to provide shared apartments for its students (Los Angeles, San Diego, and Orange County only).  In order to ensure the comfort and security of living in a community situation, students are asked to sign a housing contract with the college.

Independent Housing/Roommate Referrals — Roommate assistance is available to students including detailed information about independent apartment referrals, home-stay programs, residence halls, hostels, and local hotels.

Career Center

Career development and placement assistance is one of the most important services offered by the college.  Individual and college-wide activities offer job search techniques and preparation for employment.  Other services provided by the Career Center include:

Entering students are encouraged to seek career services immediately after registering for their first quarter classes.  Continuing students are advised to remain in contact with their Career Advisors throughout the program.  Students are encouraged to obtain part-time employment in positions related to their majors.  The goal of such employment is to prepare students for full-time positions upon graduation and to give them experience working with professionals in their chosen fields.  Although employment is not mandatory, many opportunities are available through the Career Center. Individual career related assistance can be utilized at all of the FIDM campuses.  Alumni have access to all employment-related services, including FIDM’s online job search, and are encouraged to keep in touch with the Alumni Association Office to participate in all events.

Library

The Library provides services to students, alumni, faculty, staff, and industry representatives at the FIDM Los Angeles campus and at the three branch campuses.  In addition to continually expanding book and periodical collections, the following special features are available:

Individual Development & Educational Assistance

The IDEA Center provides students with additional educational assistance to supplement classroom instruction in the areas of writing, mathematics, computer competency, study skills, research skills, and reading comprehension.

College Services

College Services provides books, supplies, and equipment to students to enable their full participation in coursework leading to the successful completion of their degree program.

Personal Counselor

The Education department provides personal counseling to ensure that students are assisted with emotional, social, and learning problems which contribute to academic issues or poor attendance.  Referrals for substance abuse programs, prevention awareness, and all other counseling services are available upon request.