Academic Advising and Counseling

Counselors, Educational Advisors, Career Program Advisors, Baccalaureate Advisors, Student Success Specialists,  and Career Coordinators play an integral role in empowering students to achieve success by actively supporting their educational goals from admission to the completion of their declared program of study. Upon admission to the College, students are assigned a dedicated educational advisor based on the student's educational pathway. Academic Advising and Counseling provides the following services:

• Academic Advising: Includes the interpretation of test results and information on program requirements, assistance with course selection, explanation of college support services and assistance with career planning, study skills, educational planning and graduation audits.
• Academic Planning: Developing an educational pathway is a partnership between the student and their assigned educational advisor. This pathway ensures that students are able to accomplish their educational and professional goals in a personalized, individualized, and efficient manner.
• Career Exploration: Career Coordinators provide career exploration appointments that are great for students who are unsure about what they want to do. Students are assisted with exploring their career opportunities across all industries to make the best decision based on their major interests and skills.

Mental Health Counseling

Faculty, staff, students, and others may refer a student struggling with personal and emotional difficulties or who may be exhibiting concerning behavior. We appreciate you sharing concerns about Seminole State college students as it helps to maintain Seminole State College as a supportive and safe campus environment.

If you are a student requesting services for yourself, please utilize this form and include your personal information.

Students referred will be contacted and offered resources by a member of the college's Counseling team, typically within 1-2 business days.

Please note that referrals are reviewed by the Counseling department only during normal college business hours and are not monitored after hours, on weekends, or during official college holidays. This form is for NON-EMERGENCY reporting. If this is an emergency, please call 9-1-1 or contact the office of Safety and Security 407-708-2178.

Request to speak to a counselor- Refer a student

The Counseling office does not provide diagnostic or evaluation services, nor does it provide clinical interventions, therapy, or counseling.

Counselor Contact Information

For non-emergencies during college hours of operation, you may visit any campus advising office to speak with a counselor or call 407.708.2133 and leave a message if you are unable to come in person.

Confidentiality Policy

All information disclosed during a session, as well as the fact of signing up for services, is confidential and will not be revealed to anyone outside the Academic Advising and Counseling Department without written permission of the student, except under these conditions:

1. Where disclosure is required by law (i.e. when there is reasonable suspicion of abuse of children or elderly persons, or by court-ordered subpoena).
2. Where the student presents a serious danger of violence to another.
3. Where the student is likely to harm him/herself unless protective measures are taken.

Students in need of personal counseling will be seen as a priority, and appointments are not necessary. If this is a mental health crisis and the college is closed, please contact the Seminole State College After Hours Crisis Hotline 407.571.0999 OR the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (call or text) 9-8-8. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please dial 9-1-1 immediately.