The Campus

365 Fifth Avenue
Our campus is a nine-story landmark diagonally opposite the Empire State Building. Formerly the B. Altman department store, the interior has been reconstructed to meet the overall needs of the Graduate Center and the particular needs of each doctoral program, research center, and administrative office. The campus features enhanced library facilities, seminar rooms, an expanded dining commons, and state-of-the-art computing facilities which give every student access to the web. There is also a cultural and conference complex that includes an auditorium, recital hall, art gallery, and black box theatre. These facilities are available for exhibitions, lecture series, concerts, poetry readings, and other educational activities and events, many of which are open to the general public.

The Neighborhood
The Graduate Center enjoys the many advantages of a Midtown location. Among these are centrality, train, bus, and subway accessibility, and proximity to the collections of the New York Public Library, including those of the new Science, Industry, and Business Library, which is also located in the former B. Altman building. Other neighbors include the residents and cultural organizations of Murray Hill, a quiet, historic district stretching to the northeast; and the Morgan Library and Musuem.

Dining at 365 Fifth Avenue
A skylit dining facility affords commanding views of the Empire State Building and provides a gathering place for faculty, students, staff, and guests. A café, 365 Express, located in the lobby of the Graduate Center, provides convenient service and a social hub.

Spaces for Students at 365 Fifth Avenue
The campus provides office space for the Doctoral Students’ Council, clubs, and other student organizations. Two attractive lounges serve all students, one intended for quiet study, the other for socializing. In addition, there are lounges and study areas for each doctoral program.