The University Counseling Center offers six different services to the UW campus. Students may receive assistance with problems that interfere with academic progress, daily living, adjustment to university life, or relationship issues through individual, group, or couples counseling, crisis intervention services, or brief problem solving sessions. Drop-in hours and scheduled appointments are available daily. UCC professional staff are trained in helping students cope more effectively with the stresses that interfere with their academic progress. The counseling staff consists of licensed psychologists and counselors, as well as doctoral students who are completing their training in counseling and psychology.
Confidentiality is a top professional priority.
Except in cases of risk to life or child-abuse, no information is shared with anyone outside of the UCC staff without the signed permission of the student. Appointments must be made in person with the UCC staff at 340 Knight Hall, on campus. Outreach programs can be initiated by student or staff request, or by UCC staff in bringing issues of concern to various campus populations. Some current issues include date rape, suicide prevention, gender sensitivity, respect for diversity, and wellness programming. A variety of confidential services are provided to students concerned about substance abuse issues, including assessment and referral for treatment and continuing care groups for recovering students or ACOA students.