
College is about finding yourself. We're here so you don't get lost.
Although college is a time of learning and exploration, there is also the inevitable stress of college life. The University of Dayton Counseling Center seeks to provide opportunities for students to work towards a more balanced life style. As a result, students are freed to pursue a fuller and richer expression of their educational experience.
At the Counseling Center we realize anxiety, depression, and a host of other personal struggles can often prevent students from obtaining their full potential. To help students overcome obstacles and achieve a healthy well-being, the Counseling Center provides individual and group counseling for personal and career related concerns.
Interested in being an Ally?
ALLY is a workshop that trains individuals who are interested in joining a campus network of allies to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender community. ALLY training includes experiential activities and guided discussions designed to provide knowledge, skills, and attitudes that will help you be an effective GLBT ally. It is free and open to all University of Dayton students, faculty, and staff. UD's ALLY program is lead by Drs. Jennica Karpinski and Shamell Brandon, of the UD Counseling Center, along with volunteers from the UD campus community. A Light Dinner will be provided, as well as a sticker that can be displayed in your room or office to demonstrate that you have been trained to be an ally.
If you are interested in attending the next ALLY workshop (To Be Announced), please register at the following link.https://regstg.com/Registration/Registration.aspx?rid=98088e5d-0841-4ccc-84dd-6153b48be2ba
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Need to talk? We're here to listen.
Whether you're experiencing personal concerns or are looking for insight into matters that you would like to improve, we encourage you to visit the Counseling Center for therapy.
A trained professional will help you define goals, make decisions and solve problems related to personal, social, career and educational concerns.
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Life is full of big decisions. It's okay if you need more time to figure out your future.
Trying to choose a major? Don't know what to do with the major you have? Make an appointment with one of our therapists, who can help you determine your interests and passions — and what major and career best relates to them.
Let's face it, making such an important decision can often be difficult, which is a way our office is committed to helping students make career-related decisions that are right for them.
If you already have a career in mind, Career Services can review your résumé, practice interviewing skills, and assist with other career-related questions.
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Sometimes, you need to be with others who understand. We get it.
Many times, a challenge you are facing is shared by other students and can be more effectively addressed in a group setting. These problems often include difficulties in interpersonal relationships, depression, anxiety, eating problems, low self-esteem, and difficulties with grief or loss.
Groups typically consist of five to eight students with similar concerns and are led by one or two therapists who help facilitate communication between group members.
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Help us. Help them.
Concerned about the psychological well-being of someone on campus? Our helpful, trained staff can offer suggestions to help address your concerns.
Help is available either by calling the Counseling Center (937-229-3141) Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm, or for an after hours emergency call Public Safety (937-229-2121).
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Find the tools for success.
The Counseling Center is willing to provide a variety of workshops and outreach programs including (but not limited to):- Test anxiety
- Strategies for coping with a roommate/friend's eating concerns
- MBTI group interpretations
- Assertiveness
- Decision-making
- Procrastination
- Stress management
- Mindfulness
Our current offerings are posted on the campus calendar in Porches.
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The questions on standardized tests may be difficult, but accessing them doesn't have to be.
Whether you're preparing for college or graduate school — or want to earn college credit by showcasing your current knowledge — we offer an easy and convenient way to take standardized tests. Our national test center offers services such as proctored exams, CLEP, DSST, MAT, ACT and SAT testing, and special testing accommodations for students with disabilities.
Our staff of experienced professionals is available to help with any of your testing concerns or requirements.

Where to find us when you need us.
Counseling Center
300 College Park
Dayton, OH 45469
Gosiger Hall
Phone: 937-229-3141
