| The College Discovery Program at BMCC
is committed to providing professional counseling to our students
on an individual basis. Students are encouraged to discuss personal
concerns especially as they relate to their educational aspirations.
Counselors are trained with masters or doctoral degrees in counseling,
psychology, or social work. Some of the counselors speak more than
the native English language and thus provide valuable support to
our bilingual students. Currently, counseling is available in Spanish.
All CD students are assigned one of four counselors. Students must
meet with their assigned counselor on a regular basis. First year
students are expected to schedule an appointment with their assigned
counselor at least three times in the semester. Continuing students
should schedule at least two visits each semester. The program requires
that the counseling visits be noted in a monthly report to the administrator.
Therefore, when you come into the CD office, remember to sign-in
at the front desk. A convenient appointment to meet with your counselor
can be made at the front desk. You may also contact your counselor
by telephone, or through email (remember to identify your name in
the subject line of the email message).
Why do I need a counselor?
Studies have shown that college students who utilize support services—such
as counseling—generally perform better and are retained at higher
rates. Counseling can also help by creating a relationship that fosters
personal, academic, social and educational development.
Why do I need a counselor and an academic advisor?
The CD program was recently restructured to include an academic
advisement component. The primary role of the academic advisor
is to guide students through their curricular development. Counselors
work with students as a “whole.” All facets of the student
development can be addressed in counseling.
Group Counseling Workshops
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