There are five general types of support services that help you from beginning to end.
The Division of Student Engagement and Retention provides essential information about the College, its policies, campus life, peer tutoring, career and personal counseling, new student orientation and much, much more.
1. Student Success Center
The Student Success Center (SSC) located in the St. Clair Building on the East Campus provides academic support for students who want assistance outside of the regular classroom. Housed in the SSC are Peer Tutoring, Supplemental Instruction, laptop checkout program, computer lab, graphing calculators and a variety of student oriented workshops to promote retention and completion. Office hours: (Fall/Spring) Monday - Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Summer) Monday - Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Contact the SSC office at (361) 698-2265 for additional information.
2. New Student Orientation (Viking Experience Week)
Viking Experience Week facilitates a successful academic and personal transition of new students and their families into the Del Mar College community. New Student Orientation is designed to help students:
- Prepare for academic life at Del Mar College (Advising and Registration)
- Make new friends
- Explore the campus and its resources
- Learn about activities and campus life
- Learn about relevant policies and regulations
- Familiarize themselves (and their families) with the College experience
New Student Orientation familiarizes prospective incoming and transfer students with essential information concerning College rules and regulations and student support services and advising and registration. Attendance is mandatory, since pertinent information is shared which enhances and improves a student’s opportunity for success.
3. Career Development Office
The Career Development Office offers information, assistance and guidance to you and alumni interested in identifying and planning a new career, preparing for employment, changing careers or providing referrals to part-time, full-time and career positions. Del Mar works in conjunction with Texas Workforce Solutions to put you in touch with employers in our area and to advise you as to the targeted occupations which can afford the best opportunity for you. Del Mar uses the DMC Student Job Bank (www.delmar.edu/dmcjobbank.aspx) for both applicants and employers. Employers interested in Del Mar College students should contact the Office directly at (361) 698-2467, go online at www.delmar.edu/placement or visit the St. Clair Building, Room 116F for more information..
Workshops and individual appointments are available to help you with career goals, job search strategies, resume writing, labor market information and interviewing techniques. For more information, please call (361) 698-2467.
DMC Student Job Bank
The Financial Aid Services Office uses the Del Mar College Student Job Bank for on campus positions. This site (www.delmar.edu/dmcjobbank.aspx) provides job search information. The DMC Student Job Bank is a free job posting service available to you 24 hours a day. You can review these employment opportunities by following instructions provided on the DMC Student Job Bank site.
For further information or assistance, contact:
Financial Aid Services
Harvin Student Center
101 Baldwin Boulevard
(361) 698-1293
4. Counseling Center
The Counseling Center provides short-term individual, couples and group counseling. Licensed Professional Counselors are available to provide emotional support to students and assist with the development of social, behavioral and other life skills.
The Counseling Center assists students in coping with obstacles such as depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem and other issues which might otherwise interfere with educational and personal development. Crisis intervention is a service offered to students who are in serious or immediate emotional distress. Counselors are available to handle emergencies such as suicide attempts, suicidal ideation, reports of sexual assault or attempted sexual assault, physical assaults and other types of crises. Counselors may also suggest referrals to other community and college resources when appropriate. All services are confidential.
| East Campus Counseling Center |
West Campus Counseling Center |
| Harvin Student Center, |
Emerging Technology Building, |
| Room 233A |
Room 108 |
| (361) 698-1586 |
(361) 698-1586. |
5. Retention Services
The Retention Services Office exists to identify and serve students experiencing academic, social, financial and/or personal challenges. Retention Case Managers (RCMs) provide resources to promote maximum academic potential and self-efficacy. Our belief is that all students are capable of reaching their academic goals. RCMs strive to facilitate the empowerment of students through the development of intervention strategies that address academic, financial and social barriers.
Retention Case Managers are committed to working collaboratively with all campus departments to facilitate, support and promote programs and activities that give students the best opportunity for academic success.
Services for students at risk of leaving college include:
- Assistance with the financial aid appeals process
- Referrals to campus and community resources
- Coaching through decision-making and values exploration
- Identifying barriers to and strategies for academic success
RCMs provide deliberate outreach/conection each semester to all students placed on probation or suspension. Additionnally, RCMs intervene with other students when alerted by faculty via the Retention Alert Program (RAP).
Case Managers are housed at both the East and West Campuses. Call (361) 698-1948 to schedule an appointment.