Counseling Services
Bush Campus Center, Rm. 204 · (570) 327-4765
Academic & Personal Counseling
Academic Counseling
Counselors provide academic intervention activities designed to assist students who are experiencing academic difficulties. These activities include an early alert system, midterm interventions for students struggling at mid-semester, and individual assistance. In addition to being available in the Counseling Services Center, counselors are on location one day per week in the Academic Schools to meet with students. A counselor is available to assist students who are having academic difficulties by working with them to develop a personal plan for success.
Interested in Transferring to another Institution from Penn College?
Schedule an appointment with Counseling Services to discuss the transfer process. Whether you already know to what school you’d like to transfer or just want to explore options, counselors are available to help you through the decision-making process.
To schedule an appointment to discuss your transfer options or any academic concern, contact Counseling Services by calling (570) 327-4765 or by e-mail at counseling@pct.edu.
Personal Counseling
College counselors are available to aid students in resolving many types of problems including social, emotional, vocational, and personal concerns. All information is handled in a confidential setting. Services of the Counseling Center include:
- Short-term personal counseling
- Crisis intervention
- Career development
- Administering and interpreting self assessment inventories
In some cases, a counselor will determine that the needs of a student would be best met through a community agency off-campus. Referrals are made when the student is in crisis, has a long-term, ongoing problem, or can otherwise benefit from the resources of an outside agency. Counselors will assist students in obtaining such services when appropriate.
Beginning your college career can be an exciting transition. Both traditional and non-traditional students face many of the same challenges during this time. To assist students with the process, Counseling Services offers support groups. Some groups are designed to work with special populations, such as returning adult students and displaced workers. Additional groups such as stress management and others are open to all students.
Students interested in individual assistance or in participating in a support group are encouraged to contact the Counseling Services to set up an appointment with a counselor at (570) 327-4765.