An important part of the philosophy of LaGrange College is that each student should have advice and counseling throughout his/her academic career. The counseling office, located in Smith Hall directly behind the patio offers a variety of counseling services to assist students in reaching their academic and personal goals.

The counseling office does this by providing short-term personal counseling in the following areas:

• Resolving conflicts
• Adjustment to college life away from home
• Relationships with friends and family members
• Reducing stress
• Feelings of depression
• Eating disorders
• Alcohol or substance abuse

The counseling office also provides study skills workshops, maintains the campus-tutoring center, and offers one on one academic coaching. In addition, the counseling office works to ensure that educational programs are accessible to all qualified students in accordance with the provisions of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and expanded by Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.  Reasonable and appropriate accommodations, academic adjustments, and/or auxiliary aids are determined on a case-by-case basis for otherwise qualified students who have a demonstrated need for these services.  Pamela Tremblay is the Section 504 coordinator.  Her contact information is below.  She will receive proper documentation for learning and attention disorders, psychiatric disorders, chronic health impairments, physical disabilities, and any other physical or mental condition that substantially limits a major life activity prior to the academic term when accommodations are desired.

The counseling office strives to help students make the most of themselves as developing persons, be more effective in their relationships with others, understand feelings and behavior, and enhance positive traits. Discussions are confidential in keeping with professional standards.