Counseling Department

Getting the most out of college is challenging in many ways. Community College of Philadelphia's Counseling Center is here to help. The College offers free comprehensive counseling services to all its students. The Counseling Center is staffed by professional counselors. Educational, career, and personal counseling are available to both individual and groups. Counselors also assist students and graduates who wish to continue their education in other institutions. Information discussed in counseling is kept strictly confidential. Counselors help students with concerns related to:

Educational Matters
Course selection
Problems with instructors
Withdrawal from school or dropping classes
Interpretation of College’s rules, regulations and policies
Spring 2008 Student Success Workshops

Career Selection
Application to select programs
How to obtain information on occupations
How to make a decision about a career

Transfer Planning
What to do to transfer to a four-year institution
How to obtain information on Financial Aid: Grants and Scholarships


Personal Situations and other concerns which affect students’ education or academic performance.