All students may obtain professional individual and group counseling through the Counseling Center. Students are assisted by the counselors in exploring feelings, attitudes, motivation, academic abilities, study habits, time management, test taking and stress coping skills, as well as many other areas of need. Career exploration through the Strong Interest Inventory is also available. The Counseling Center Staff includes professionally trained certified counselors and licensed clinical social workers. Referral services are available when needed.
Emphasis is placed on aiding the students and on maintaining a confidential counseling relationship.
Xavier's Wellness Program for students, staff and faculty is coordinated through this office. The Counseling Center also sponsors Wellness Peer Counselors, a student organization which helps other students, staff and faculty learn how to live a Wellness lifestyle. One of the purposes of this course is to assist students in developing the skills necessary for success in college. The Department staff also serve as the advisors for Deciding Majors. Students who choose not to declare a major until they have more information about their own interests, abilities, and different disciplines which are available at the University, are assigned to the Deciding Majors Department.