An important factor in a pharmacy student's success in college is the help he or she has available from advising and counseling, and the degree to which such services are used. Every; pharmacy student has an assigned academic advisor during the entire college program. The advisor must be a member of the faculty of the College of Pharmacy. This is different from other programs on campus. You are encouraged to get to know your advisor and to use that person's experience and advice in planning your college progress.

The Office of Student Services serves as a valuable resource for students. Printed and video materials are available on a wide variety of subjects, including pharmacy career options, post-graduate opportunities, other Colleges on campus, and student services available on campus.

Once a student is admitted to the College, he or she is assigned an individual academic advisor. Advisors help in planning schedules and must approve the courses, which each student selects at registration. They advise on electives and assist in determining the best schedule for a student to take. The advisor is the first person to go to when a student is having academic or personal problems, and should be considered a personal friend. Remember, your advisor is interested in you, and has the experience and ability to give you help when you need it.

Other counseling resources include mature and qualified faculty and staff. Older undergraduate students who are employed on the men's and women's residence halls' counseling staffs and live in the halls can assist the students with their personal and scholastic problems. Staff members of the Office of the Dean of Students are available to advise you about matters of personal or general concern. They can, for example, offer assistance or refer you to specialized help in such areas as career options, study habits, housing, scholarships, financial aid, part-time employment, campus activities, and home and community relationships. Support services that may be called upon for specialized help include the Cosiano Health Center and staff psychiatrists, the Bucher Center/Counseling Services Center, and the Office of Disability Services. Part of your growth process is recognizing a problem exists and learning to seek and accept help when it is needed.