Counseling Services
The Counseling and Testing Center (CTC) provides individual, career, couples, and group counseling as well as psycho-educational groups for personal and social development. A series of self-development workshops is offered during the Fall and Spring semesters. Topics include, but are not limited to the following:
Romantic and Social Relationships
Depression and Anxiety
Anger Management
Stress and Time Management
Grief Counseling
Referrals are made to community agencies when needed. Counseling Services are free and confidential. Contact information: Counseling and Testing Center, Griffin Building, Suite 500, Elizabeth City, NC 27909. Telephone: 252-335-3273/3834/3274/3642, Fax: 252-335-3728.
New Student Orientation
The Counseling Center coordinates the New Student Orientation program (NSO) for new freshmen and transfer students. NSO introduces new students to university programs and services, and it provides an opportunity for new students to interact with staff, faculty, and administrators while receiving academic advisement and guidance with registering for classes. NSO is offered during the months of June, July, August, and January and is required for all new students prior to enrollment.
Peer Mentors
VANS (Vikings Assisting New Students) is a group of student orientation leaders who work with new freshmen and transfer students during the New Student Orientation program. Members serve as peer educators, tour guides, and discussion leaders. Students interested in VANS must have a 2.5 GPA and complete an application process by the November deadline.
Testing Services
The Counseling Center coordinates and administers national, local, and specialty tests to students, staff, and non-affiliated off-campus individuals and groups. The University is a national test site for Educational Testing Services in Princeton, New Jersey. The following tests are offered: CLEP, MAT, LSAT, SAT, ACT, University Placement test(s) and Proctored Exams as requested.