Counseling

Staffed by professional counselors, the College’s Counseling Center offers you free educational, career and personal counseling services. Counselors also assist both current students and graduates who wish to continue their education at another institution. Information discussed in counseling is kept strictly confidential.

What’s Available?

All students on academic probation, readmit students (away from the College 2+ years), and new transfer students must meet with a counselor to register.

Registration for 10 week classes will continue until the week of 10/3. Registration for January 2024 will start in late October 2023.

• New Transfer students, please complete this form for registration appointment. 

  Once we receive your request, you will be contacted by our office about registration and next steps. 

• New students (no previous college credits) and Continuing students (good academic standing) see Academic Advising for assistance with course selection and registration, learning about college resources, creating academic and graduation plans.

We encourage students to attend our Virtual Drop-In or In-Person Drop-In hours. 

Virtual Drop In (Sept. 18 to Dec. 19)

Students without an appointment can see a counselor of a first-come, first-serve basis for a 15-minute virtual or in-person drop-in session.

Click here to access virtual drop-in 11 am - 1 pm 

Monday and Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

• Registration for Academic Probation & Readmit Students (Transfer students are seen in-person or by appt.)
• Changing majors
• Withdrawal (Dropping one or all courses)
• SAP Ed Plans
• Difficulty in course(s) 
• Academic/Time Amnesty

In-Person Drop-In Services (Sept. 18 to Dec. 19)

Students without an appointment can see a counselor on a first-come, first-served basis for a brief session. Students who need more time with a counselor can make an appointment for a private counseling session. Appointments can be made at the reception desk in the Bonnell Building, Room BG-07 or by calling 215.751.8169 or email counseling@ccp.edu.

Main Campus, the Counseling Center is located in Room BG-07. 

Thursday: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1:30 to 4 p.m.

• Registration for Academic Probation, Readmit and New Transfer Students
• Changing majors
• Withdrawal (Dropping one or all courses)
• SAP Ed Plans
• Difficulty in course(s) 
• Academic/Time Amnesty
• Crisis/Emergency Situations

Please contact Regional Centers directly for drop-in hours. 

Current Students

For academic, career, transfer, and personal counseling contact Counseling at counseling@ccp.edu or 215-751-8169. Please include a message with your name, J number, phone and/or email, and our office will be in touch with you.

Counselors can assist you in these areas:

Academic

• Improving study skills
• Balancing work and other responsibilities with school
• Withdrawing from school
• Changing majors
• Registering for courses (new transfer students, readmit students, and students on academic probation)

Personal

• Developing self-esteem, confidence and problem-solving skills
• Resolving conflicts and crises affecting school work
• Seeking other resources in the community

Career

• Assessing and evaluating interests, values and abilities
• Exploring the world of work (salaries, educational and training requirements, employment outlooks)
• Relating interests, values and abilities to careers
• Making a career change

Transfer

• Maximizing credit transfer
• Locating information on transfer schools
• Deciding when to apply for transfer

Hours & Locations

Main Campus - Room BG-07

Fall and Spring semester hours:

Regional Centers

Northeast Regional Center, Room 102

Call 215-516-3780 for hours.

West Regional Center, Room 132

Call 215.516.3781 for hours.