There is no denying that college is difficult. It’s a time where your course load becomes tougher and the decisions you make carry more weight than ever before. Let the abundance of services located throughout Montclair State University help make the difficult moments easier to handle. Below are just a few of the services that any student can take advantage of.
1. University Health Center (UHC) – Feeling ill, but you’re miles away from your primary doctor at home? Head over to Blanton Hall where the UHC is located on the ground level. Make an appointment or drop-in to see a nurse or physician who can heal your aches and pains. The UHC also has an endless supply of ibuprofen, cough drops and more that you can stop in to grab on your way to class if you’re feeling under the weather. Additionally, UHC sponsors STI and HIV screenings, immunizations, and physicals throughout the year.
Office Hours
- Monday-Thursday: 8:30am – 6:00pm
- Friday: 8:30 am – 4:30pm
- Saturday: 11:00am – 3:00pm
2. Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) – Sometimes you just need someone to talk to. Luckily, CAPS is available on campus in Russ Hall where their services are free and confidential. Make an appointment in advance to speak with a therapist for individual counseling. If one-on-one counseling is not for you, then participate in group therapy. Groups comprised of 5-8 students and two co-leaders speak about specific topics related to the group. Regardless of which setting you feel more comfortable in; the counselors at CAPS can help you overcome your personal concerns and issues.
Office Hours
- Monday-Thursday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Friday: 9:00am – 4:30pm
3. Career Services – Located in Morehead Hall, Career Services is a one stop for all things career related as the name implies. Let Career Services help you update that resume of yours that you keep putting off. Meet with a career counselor who will make your resume look ah-mazing! While you’re at Career Services, a career counselor can also assist you with choosing the right major based on the answers given in an online assessment of your skills, values and interests. P.S. – its works!
Office Hours
- Monday/Thursday: 8:00am – 7:00pm
- Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
- Drop-in hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 2:00pm – 4:00pm
4. Center for Academic Development and Assessment (CADA)
As college students, we are bound to find ourselves struggling to understand material from certain classes that are necessary for exam time. Rather than staring at your notes trying to memorize the information, come to CADA located in Morehead Hall, Room 140 for walk-in tutoring. Get the “aha” moment with the help of tutors who can make the material easier to understand. Some subject areas include foreign languages, business and social sciences. The spots fill up quickly the closer it is to midterms and finals, so be sure to get to CADA before the rush does!
Office Hours
- Vary upon the subject you want to be tutored in. To get the full schedule, check here.
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