Overview
Onondaga Community College offers an array of services and support to help you develop to your greatest potential. Choose the area of concern to discover the resources available to you. 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)
If you have a concern not addressed by the above information, please contact the Counseling Center for assistance and referral.