Counseling Center
Our Mission
The Dakota State University Counseling Center provides free and confidential resources through individual student counseling, training, workshops, presentations, and activities designed to assist students in capitalizing on their strengths through academic and personal growth.

Well being
Students develop flexible coping strategies that are well matched to the demands of their environment.

Communication
Students use productive interpersonal skills to build healthy relationships.

Decision making
Students overcome obstacles in their academic and personal lives through healthy decision making.

Goal setting
Students develop smart goals to guide their personal and professional growth.
Our Services

- Confidential clinical services that help students achieve their academic and personal goals.
- Providing education, training, and support to the campus community regarding the needs of students through outreach, programming, and consultation.
- Providing prevention programming on range of behaviors pertinent to college population.
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Commonly addressed topics

- Academic related issues
- Mood or self-esteem issues
- Relationship issues
- New life circumstances
- Grief and loss
On Campus and Telehealth Appointments
If you would like to continue services or schedule a new appointment, please schedule through Trojan Connect - Counseling and Disability Services, call 605-256-5121 or email counseling.center@dsu.edu.