Counseling & Assessment

Counseling and assessment services are available through Purdue University North Central's Dean of Students Office. The goal is to help the individual student attain a stage of development where an honest self-appraisal can be conducted. Services are offered in the following areas:

Career Counseling
Assistance is available for individuals who have not clarified their immediate or long-range vocational goals, or are dissatisfied with their present majors in college. This service is free to enrolled students.

Computer-Based Career Assessment
DISCOVER, a computerized career guidance program, contains the latest occupational and educational information to assist students in career planning. It is possible to begin this assessment through DISCOVER Career Planning Program .

Career Test Battery
Individual tests relating to aptitude, personality, mental ability and interest are available on request. Also a specially developed test battery is available for both enrolled students and non-students. A nominal fee is charged: $30 for enrolled students, $60 for non-students.

Academic Counseling
Services are provided to students experiencing difficulty in their academic work. Help with study techniques, scheduling of study time and other problems related to academic performance are offered. These services are free to enrolled students. The office also provides academic advisors for students who have not established career objectives.

Personal Counseling
Short term, confidential individual counseling is available for a variety of personal problems including substance abuse issues. Referral to outside services is available as is necessary and appropriate. These services, free to enrolled students, are provided by the dean of students and the director of counseling services.

Suicide Prevention Lifeline