All CD students who have been allocated to the program are required to participate in the College s Pre-freshman Summer Program. CD students must register for the CD New Student Seminar course during their first semester at the College. The counselor who teaches this seminar becomes the student s assigned counselor. In this seminar, students begin the process of academic and career planning. All CD students complete a new student assessment inventory to identify their needs and interests.
Counselors work with students individually and in workshops to address their specific needs.
They are recommended to register for CD counseling groups on study skills, academic probation, transfer, career exploration and parental issues. The Personal Counseling Cluster, M-166, provides counseling services to students who are experiencing personal problems and need assistance with academic success. The nature of the counseling relationship is completely confidential and private. Counseling interaction helps students develop the skills needed to address their challenges and succeed in life. The Cluster offers individual, short term counseling, as well as workshops and theme focused groups.