In High School the guidance office may be a place to visit if you needed help. You may have even had a teacher, coach, or director that had an impact on your life. You may encounter the same kind of stressors at college, as in high school. Even though you may be nervous about telling someone how you feel. It does help you to feel better and make an informed decision.

The Counseling Center

At the community college : Is where you will usually find one stop shopping. Here you may find people to help with personal issues, financial aid, academic advising, learning disability issues (usually have a dedicated office as per the ADA act), mentoring programs, transfer counseling, learning workshop opportunities and career/major counseling

At the College/University that you attend : EACH area stated above may have their own office. Some of these crucial offices may be:

Other offices that offer support

Academic Advisement - for questions about everythng academic

Advocacy for special populations - for students with physical, emotional or learning disabilities

International Students office - for support

Tutorial Center - to gain clearer insight on a subejct you are currently taking

Writing Lab/Math Lab - to increase these basic skill needs

Counseling Center - for all self improvemment/personal growth needs

Career Development - to explore options about a major, employment opportunities and career fairs

Financial Aid Office - to go to when you have ANY questions about financial needs: work study, scholarships, grants, loans, etc.

Peer Mediation/Drop In Center - there is sometimes a group/place on campus run by students where you could go if you have a concern

Registrar's Office - to go for concerns re: classes, schedule, transcripts, etc.

and the always fun....

Bursar's Office - where you pay your bill, parking tickets, etc...

The Health (and Wellness ) center is where to go if you feel sick, with any ailment.

The Dean of Students Office is an important one to know for larger issues: academic and personal.

• You probably received a student handbook at some point. Look for the location and numbers in there. A student will only be their MOST successful if they use their resources.

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