A variety of counseling groups are offered throughout the academic year. For these services, students must be referred to the dietician by the Counseling Center staff. For these services, students must be referred to the psychiatrist by the Counseling Center staff. Personal counseling is also available from the college pastors, the dean of students, and associate deans. The St. Olaf Career Development Center provides a wide range of resources to both students and alumni who wish to explore career alternatives.
Career planning is an ongoing and developmental process.
At St. Olaf, students are encouraged to consider career issues in a larger context. The ultimate goal of the Career Development Center is to help students find a direction that allows them to use their gifts, talents, and abilities. The career and life planning process consists of three distinct phases. Phase One involves self-assessment. In this phase students explore personal issues such as values, skills, and interests.