Advising and Counseling

Advising

Advising is a process by which students work with academic advisors to discuss appropriate course selection within their major requirements.  Discussion may also include assistance with understanding the institution’s curriculum, policies, and procedures, the transferability of skills and knowledge, academic success strategies, progress toward the degree, career objectives and transfer assistance.   Students are encouraged to seek advising from faculty members in their academic department or from our counseling staff.

Counseling

Counseling helps students to meet the challenges associated with their higher education endeavors.  Student Planning Counselors assist students with transfer planning, career and major exploration, job search, understanding college policy and procedures, setting and working toward educational and life goals, and responding effectively when personal issues--such as family crises or depression--interfere with academics.  While Bucks County Community College counselors do not provide long-term mental health therapy and do not replace outside help when indicated, they are an essential element in providing student support and ensuring student success.