Overview
In an effort to help students explore, discover, and transform, professionally trained counselors are available to facilitate current and prospective students with their personal, social, and educational growth and adjustment.
The Counseling Department coordinates the integrated services of the Counseling Center. The Center offers a combination of academic counseling, career counseling, transfer counseling and education counseling. The Counseling Department is open weekdays throughout the academic year. It has an open-door policy and while an appointment is not necessary, one is recommended. For more information, contact the Counseling Department.
The Counseling Department also offers a series of special events through out the semester you can attend.
Academic Success
- What steps should I take to ensure my academic success?
Please refer to the Academic Success Action Plan.
- How can I communicate with my instructor(s)?
One way you can communicate with your instructor(s) is by email. Every student at Onondaga is assigned an email account. Get help logging into your student email account.
- In need of research/reference assistance?
Contact a librarian at Coulter Library, Coulter Building.
- Where can I go to type a paper on campus?
Over 100 PCs are available in the Academic Computing Center.
Academic Concerns
- Unexpected poor performance?
Contact instructor, advisor, Counseling
- Poor note taking skills?
Contact Study Skills Center
- Difficulty Concentrating?
Contact Counseling Center
- Possible learning disability?
Contact Disability Services Office (DSO)
- English language difficulties?
Contact English as a Second Language (ESOL) Coordinator
Attendance Problems
- Have you spoken with faculty member?
If not, contact instructor
- Have you spoken with an advisor or counselor?
If not, contact advisor or counselor
- Is financial aid an issue?
Contact Financial Aid Office
Behavioral Issues
- Classroom behavior
Contact Instructor, Department Chair or Student Life
- Student-student interaction
Contact Student Life or Counseling
- Endangerment to self or others
Contact Security Office or Counseling Center
Financial Problems
No funds for books/transportation/basic living expenses?
- If an EOP participant, contact EOP office
- If Veteran, contact Veterans' Office
- For others, contact Financial Aid or Counseling Center
Personal Issues
- Health Concerns?
Contact Health Services
- Disability-related issues?
DSO - Disability Services Office
- Legal, work-related, family, social relationships, or emotional/personal issues?
Contact Counseling Department
- Emergencies
Call extension 2311 (315-498-2311)
The strengths development program embraced by the College is used in many classrooms and encouraged in academic and student support services. SQ provides the opportunity to develop strengths by building on your individual talents. Visit one of the SQ “homes” – Counseling Center, Math Lab, Writing and Study Skill Center, Career and Applied Learning (CAL) Center, and Content Tutoring Center – to learn more. Discover your talents and maximize your potential with SQ!
Ability to Benefit – High School Equivalency Certification – Program Certification allows students who have not graduated from high school to get their GED by taking college courses. Students will be advised to take eight 3-hour courses in specific categories applicable to their major and completion of the GED.
The College has partnered with ULifeline, developed by Duke University, to offer additional information and resources regarding mental health. By visiting http://www.ulifeline.org/schools/sunyocc the student can take a quick mental health test using a self-evaluator, which identifies common mental health concerns. The student can also learn more about mental health issues and the warning signs of emotional distress.
Alcohol Screening
Students can take free and confidential alcohol screening by going to http://www.alcoholscreening.org. Answering the questions takes only a few minutes, and will give you personalized results based on your age, gender and drinking patterns.
If you have a concern not addressed by the above information, please contact the Counseling Center for assistance and referral.
