Often, students refer themselves to counseling. However, there are instances where it is easier for a student to make an appointment through a concerned friend, RA/RD, coach, staff member, professor, or family member.

Students are also referred to Student Counseling Services for violating the campus alcohol policy. In the event that this violation occurs, the student is referred to the counselor for the Alcohol Evaluation and Education Program. The program is designed to evaluate problem behaviors associated with alcohol consumption and to promote acceptable, alternative behaviors.

The referral process follows:

• Suggest that your friend call SCS while you are present, or make the call for him/her. Sometimes it is helpful to accompany a friend to the SCS office.
• If you are concerned about a fellow student but are uncertain about the appropriateness of a referral, feel free to contact the counselor for a consultation.
• If the referral is an emergency, call SCS or Student Services immediately during office hours. After hours, call security or the on-call RD/RD, who will then contact the counselor.