Besides advising students about summer school, honors work, independent study, CLEP exams, and professional options, advisers oversee the progress of probationary students until they firmly establish themselves. All services are offered at both the Main and Midtown campuses. The office maintains an excellent job and graduate school placement record. Psychological and Personal Guidance Short-term psychological guidance and counseling are available to students who are experiencing emotional difficulties. They may range from problems in adjusting to the academic environment to more serious personal problems.
Consultations are confidential.
Appropriate referrals are made, when necessary, to licensed mental health practitioners in consultation with students and their parents. Students desiring to discuss questions relating to spiritual values and observance are encouraged to consult the appropriate counselor. First-Time Oncampus Advisement Direction and assistance are provided for students having their first encounter with college. To help in the transition from high school, individual conferences are held during the course of the year. Students contemplating graduate study in the health sciences are urged to meet with them during their first year on campus and to attend all informational meetings dealing with preparation for health professions admissions, the application process, and professional school selection during the junior and senior years.