South Carolina State University

The Counseling and Self Development Center addresses the emotional/developmental needs of South Carolina State University students. Counselors provide services that enable students to define and accomplish personal goals as well cope with stressors and, at times, severe mental disorders, Students are encouraged to:

1. Engage in self appraisal;
2. Generate alternate modes of responding to events;
3. Choose a feasible course of action;
4. Accept responsibility for their choice.

Counseling and Self Development Center
Post Office Box 7508
300 College Street
Orangeburg, SC 29117
Phone Number: (803) 536-7245
Fax Number: (803) 536-8702

Counseling services are provided at no charge to all undergraduate and graduate students.

Appointments can be made in person at the Center or by phoning 536-7245,
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm

Services are provided on the basis of self-referrals or in collaboration with faculty, staff, or other professionals.

Confidentiality Statement

Counseling is a confidential process. All records, including test data, are confidential and separate from other college records. Information about students will not be revealed to any person or agency, within or outside of the University, without the student’s knowledge and written consent. In all cases, the Counseling and Self-Development Center adheres to strict professional standards of ethics and confidentiality.