FAQ's

The Sir Alexander Ewing Speech and Hearing Clinic operates as part of Ithaca College’s clinical education program. Services are scheduled according to the academic semester, and clients are selected each term based on therapeutic needs, clinic availability, and student clinician assignments. To inquire about services, please contact the clinic directly by phone or email. The clinic follows the Ithaca College academic calendar and is closed during semester breaks.

If space becomes available for the upcoming semester, you will be contacted by the clinic coordinator. If you are not scheduled but wish to remain on the waiting list, please confirm with the clinic that you would like to continue being considered for future openings.

All evaluation and therapy services are provided free of charge as part of the College’s mission to serve the community while providing learning opportunities for students.

All services are delivered by graduate and upper-level undergraduate students in the Speech-Language Pathology program. Students work under the direct supervision of licensed, ASHA-certified faculty members.

Yes. Clients may continue therapy for multiple semesters when appropriate and as space allows. Each semester’s continuation is determined by clinical progress, student placement needs, and supervisor approval.

The clinic operates during the fall and spring semesters, following the Ithaca College academic calendar, with an additional summer session from June to July. The clinic is closed during semester breaks and outside of these sessions, but messages left by phone or email will be returned promptly once staff are back in session.

No. The Ithaca College Speech and Hearing Clinic exists to serve individuals in the community who may be underserved or lack access to care, such as those without insurance coverage or who have exhausted their benefits. The clinic’s goal is to provide valuable services and learning experiences that complement, not compete with, other local providers.