Counseling can be one of the most important resources available to you during your tenure at Atlantic Cape whether you are a recent high school graduate, returning adult, transfer student or veteran. Counseling can be essential in assisting you in the achievement of your educational and/or career goals.
A navigator or counselor can help you choose an appropriate degree program that aligns with your career goals, assist with the transfer process and help you navigate through obstacles that may interfere with your academic progress.
If you are faced with challenges that you find difficult to handle alone such as personal issues, substance abuse, feelings of depression and/or despair, please come in to meet with a counselor. There is no cost to meet with a college counselor and counselors adhere to ethical guidelines regarding confidentiality. Students are referred to community mental health providers if long-term counseling is deemed appropriate.
Counseling services are available at all three campuses. Call (609) 343-5667 to schedule an appointment with a counselor.
Academic advising is also housed in the Center for Student Success and designed to assist students achieve their academic and career goals.
There are six academic support programs to help eligible students attain their academic goals. The programs are Educational Opportunity Fund Program (EOF), Student Support Services Program (SSS), New Jersey STARS (NJS), Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) and Peer Mentors, Men of Atlantic Cape (MAC) and Stockton Transfer Pathways (STK Pathways).
The programs offer a variety of services that include, but are not limited to counseling, academic advisement, monitoring of academic progress, assistance with the transfer process and cultural activities.