We pride ourselves in our commitment to meet the specific needs of each student through interdepartmental collaborative relationships, interfacing with local community organizations, and building upon the campus’ broader academic mission of success via a multicultural learning environment. 

Services

Listed below are services available from trained and experienced staff familiar with concerns of today’s college students:

Academic Advisement: Freshman And Transfer Students

All freshman and transfer students entering York College with 27.5 credits or less are seen for academic advisement in the counseling department.  We will help you choose courses, create your class schedule, and plan for your academic future!

Academic Performance: Grades And Probation

Any student who is having difficulty with classes and/or has been placed on academic probation MUST be seen by a trained professional in the counseling department.  If an academic block is placed on your account, students are urged to seek advisement as soon as possible.  Trained counselors within the counseling department are authorized to lift academic blocks.

Alcohol And Drug Prevention Counseling

Our trained staff can provide answers to your questions, referral information, and resources to accurate, useful, and trustworthy information.  If you, or anyone that you know, has a problem with alcohol and/or drugs, please stop in to see us.  We are here to help.

Career Counseling

Available to all students’ interested and/or requiring help in: choosing a major, changing a major, and/or obtaining occupational information in fields and professions of interest.  Stop by to see our library of occupational resources and guides.

Crisis Counseling

YORK College maintains on-site counseling services for students facing a critical problem requiring immediate attention.  With a specialization in crisis counseling, trauma, and intervention, clinicians are trained in evidence-based methodologies to address your immediate concerns.  Recommendations for referrals and other resources are also available as an adjunct to crisis counseling services.

Graduate School

A Graduate School Fair is hosted at York College during each Fall semester.  If you need help in choosing a graduate school to further your education, stop by and ask to see a career counselor in the counseling department.

Individual Counseling

YORK College offers free psychological, short-term, individual counseling to all students having difficulty in coping with personal and/or academic concerns.  Referral information and guides for additional resources are available.

Veterans Affairs

Veterans who have served in active military duty, and family members impacted by our veteran’s loyal service, may be eligible for one of a number of VA educational benefit plans.  If you are a veteran returning back to school, a counselor specializing in veteran affairs can assist you with your educational and financial needs.  Special concerns, such as eligibility requirements, tutorial assistance, and academic credit for military experience can all be addressed in Room 1G02.  We look forward to assisting you in your academic endeavors.

Workshops

Workshops are available to help you succeed and improve your overall grade point average (GPA).  Please see a counselor for scheduled workshops on stress management, study skills, test-taking strategies, and more.

Services For Students With Special Needs

Adaptive Technology Center

Located in the Library (Room #3H05, Telephone: 718-262-1950) and managed by YES, York’s Adaptive Technology Center serves all students with disabilities. The Center contains computers with high speed Internet access and assistive software programs to aid in student learning. These programs include “Zoom Text”, which enlarges and reads the screen; “Naturally Speaking”, a voice recognition program that types as you speak; “Jaws”, which reads all text displayed on the screen; and “Kurzweil 3000”, a scan and read program. The closed circuit televisions (CCTV) increase print size and change background color. The Center’s copier zooms materials up to 200% larger than the original. In addition, students can borrow equipment such as a tape recorder to enhance their learning experience.

Office Of Services For Students With Disabilities (OSD)

The Office of Service for Students with Disabilities is a sub-division of the Counseling Center within the Division of Student Development.  Located in Room 1G02, OSD provides a wealth of support and services for students with a documented disability.  Accommodations such as: extended testing time, large print text, use of a tape recorder, closed-caption television, reader and/or notetakers, adjustable tables, and computers with adaptive technology are just some of the services provided for by OSD.  To better ascertain if you are eligible for any of these services, stop by and ask to speak with a disabilities specialist.

CUNY L.E.A.D.S. (Linking Employment, Academics, Disabilities and Services)

The mission of the CUNY L.E.A.D.S. program is to link a disabled student’s academic accomplishments with his/her professional endeavors via career counseling, job coaching, internship assistance, and more. CUNY L.E.A.D.S., in partnership with VESID, aims to facilitate successful academic and career outcomes for CUNY students with disabilities.  YORK’S CUNY L.E.A.D.S. counselor is located in the Counseling Department in Room 1G02.  Stop by for additional information.

York Enrichment Services (YES)

YES works with OSD to provide needed services to special-needs students.  While OSD provides reasonable accommodations, YES offers enhanced academic support services, such as free one-to-one tutoring, counseling, learning through adaptive technology, study workshops, referrals and coordination of related services.  YES is located within the Counseling Office, Room 1G02, Telephone: (718) 262-2274.