About Us

The UCC is a student service department within the Division of Student Affairs. The major goal is to provide support services that help each student grow and develop emotionally, interpersonally, and intellectually.

All currently registered students are eligible for FREE services at the UCC. You will be asked to show your FSU Card at each visit.

As an individual, you have unique concerns and needs. The UCC offers various counseling methods tailored to meet your needs.

News and Information

The University Counseling Center is pleased to report that it recently received formal notification that our Pre-doctoral Internship in Professional Psychology has been reaccredited by the Committee on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association.  The reaccreditation is for the maximum allowed period of seven years, and the next accreditation site visit will is scheduled forl 2013.  The reaccreditation process is a lengthy one. The required Self-Study of the internship program was submitted in December, 2005, and, following a preliminary review by the Committee on Accreditation, a formal site visit was conducted in July 2006.  The site visit report and the program's response to that report was included in the final Committee review, and reaccreditation was awarded during the Committee's March 29 - April 1, 2007 meeting.  Accredtitation by the American Psychological Association is an important recognition of the quality of the training program at the University Counseling Center and has been instrumental in attracting  outstanding interns from top graduate programs throughout the United States to Florida State University where they not only continue their training but also provide excellent service to our students.



Counseling Center Draws Raves
posted 02/09/2007 by B. Furbee

The University Counseling Center once again scores high on the Client Satisfaction Survey distributed in November. Many responses rated The University Counseling Center “Excellent” in the areas of relationships, consultations, as well as aesthetics and scheduling.  Of the clients who participated in the survey, most responded that they would return to the Center if needed, and would recommend The Center to others who may seek counseling. During fall 2006, the University Counseling Center supported more than 1,000 students by the services of group or individual sessions.  Issues that brought students to The Center include romantic/family relationships, anxiety, depression, academic adjustment, and self esteem. Consultations are available to students free of charge, and The Center offers various counseling methods tailored to meet the needs of students.  All services provided are confidential. For more information about services, call (850) 644-2003.