Counseling and Advisement Services

Berkeley College offers a full-service Office of Military and Veterans Affairs led by an Assistant Vice President. The Office's primary role is to see to the needs of Berkeley College’s military and veteran student population. From answering questions about VA educational benefits, to counseling military members and veterans on Berkeley policies and procedures, to acting as an intermediary for student-veterans when they have problems or concerns, the Office maintains a dedication to meeting the diverse needs of the military and veteran population.

In addition, the Office of Military and Veterans Affairs maintains four dedicated sites in order to provide greater outreach and support:

• Office of Military and Veterans Affairs website: http://www.berkeleycollege.edu/military/
• National Guard Outreach website: http://berkeleycollege.edu/military/national_guard/
• US Navy Distance Learning Partnership website: http://berkeleycollege.edu/military/navy
• Office of Military and Veterans Affairs Facebook site:http://www.facebook.com/BerkeleyCollegeMilitary

The Student Development and Campus Life Department supports students in reaching their educational goals at Berkeley College. The Department works in a cooperative relationship with faculty, College staff, and students to provide a safe and secure environment that fosters students’ intellectual, psychological, physical, social, and professional development. A diverse range of programs, activities, and services are designed to enhance the student experience at Berkeley College.

The Berkeley College Counseling Services provide a professional and confidential setting for the psychological, emotional, and developmental support of students as they pursue academic goals and explore personal growth. All counseling services are free, voluntary, and confidential. A variety of services are offered, including individual and group counseling, life coaching, crisis intervention, psychoeducational programs, consultations, and referrals to off-campus counseling resources. Our Counseling staff continues to develop themselves professionally by participating in professional development training and programs designed to enhance our understanding of the needs of our diverse student population. Issues which Berkeley College counselors provide assistance with include psychoeducational programs:

• Dealing with anger
• Coping with grief and loss
• Substance abuse
• Coping with anxiety and depression
• Domestic violence
• Eating disorders
• Balancing school and family
• Making the transition to college

The Academic Support Center (ASC) at Berkeley College provides tutoring and helps students to achieve academic success by meeting with them on a regular basis to improve learning and study skills. Students can receive free tutoring in subjects such as Accounting, Computer Applications, English, Math, Reading, and Writing. On the ASC website on Blackboard, students can access a variety of handouts, presentations, and links to all of the above subjects, plus some very useful information about study skills, time management, and test taking. Students interested in making an appointment with the ASC may do so via our online tutoring reservation system, TutorTrac. Tutoring is done by appointment and on a drop-in basis.