Counseling Services

The Counseling Services Office is dedicated to ensuring an inclusive, equitable, and person-centered experience for all.

Personal Counseling

Counseling services are available to provide students with short-term support to promote personal development, mental health, and wellness. Students may seek personal counseling services for concerns such as mental health issues, difficulties navigating life transitions, stress, grief and loss, chemical dependency issues, and more. The counselor is also available to support students in accessing on- and off-campus resources, including resources to help in meeting basic needs.

For additional mental health, chemical dependency, and basic needs resources, please visit the Student Basic Needs Resources webpage.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis,

• • Call 911 if you or others are in immediate physical danger.
  • Call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 to connect with a crisis counselor for free 24/7.
  • Additional crisis resources can be found on the Student Basic Needs Resources webpage under “Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Resources”.

Handouts and Resources on Topics Related to Personal Development, Mental Health, and Wellness: 

• • Mental Health and Wellness 
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Thinking Patterns and Mental Wellness
  • Stress Management
  • Progressive Muscle Relaxation
  • Grief and Loss
  • Financial Wellness
  • Sleep
  • Dealing with Conflict

Academic Counseling

Counseling services offer students the opportunity to explore strengths associated with academic achievement and develop strategies to address areas for improvement. Support is available to focus on topics such as time management, study skills, test-taking skills, test anxiety, and more. The counselor can also provide support in navigating Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards.

If you are seeking academic advising, you can locate your advisor’s information on the Academic Advising webpage.

Handouts and Resources on Topics Related to Academic Success Skills:

• • Study Skills
  • Test-Taking Techniques
  • Test Anxiety
  • Time Management
  • Healthy Technology Habits
  • Stress Management

Career Counseling

Choosing a proper program of study is crucial for success in college. Students can meet with the Counselor for support in the process of developing career goals by exploring personal skills, interests, personality traits and values. Career counseling can help a student to match these characteristics with occupational and educational opportunities.

Career Services, such as job search support, resume development, interview skills, and job training programs are available through the Career Services Office.