On your ESL Transition Program and throughout your degree you will be supported by extensive student services at Woodbury University:

Counseling Center

The Counseling Center seeks to foster the well-being of all Woodbury students in the belief that sound emotional health is conducive to academic success. As a Woodbury student you are eligible for this free counseling service. Confidentiality is strictly honored. Services include:

• Individual assessment and short term counseling
• Workshops and presentations on a variety of topics, emphasizing health and wellness
• Support groups (organized around student interest)
• Referrals to specialized mental health or community services
• On-line Screening for Depression, Anxiety, Alcohol and Eating Disorders
• Annual Health & Wellness Fair

Health Services

You are encouraged to join and make use of the on-campus Health Services. Any health worries that you may have will be dealt with confidentially and efficiently. The campus nurse has a network of referrals to off-campus healthcare providers including medical doctors, medical facilities and clinics, dentists and vision care specialists. Services provided by the campus nurse include:

• health assessments
• first aid
• health screenings including diabetes, cholesterol, body fat analysis, vision and height/weight
• Meningitis and flu vaccines
• Stress Busters

Career Services

A team of knowledgeable career professionals are here to answer your questions, help you consider and explore a variety of career possibilities, and develop an action plan for pursuing them. Services include:

• Career counseling
• Recruiting events
• Career resource library
• Career assessments
• Professional Resume/customized cover letter writing
• Job search strategies
• Interview coaching/mock interview

International Student Programs

The 'Life in Another Country' program of events allows international students the opportunity to discuss the excitement and challenges of life in another country together with international students and American students. It is an open discussion on dealing with new customs and cultures in America. The program include topics such as diversity, observing traditional holidays, and guidelines for US academic writing requirements.

International Peer Advisors

All new international students are assigned an International Peer Advisor (IPA). IPAs are international students themselves, who provide support and encouragement to new international students, helping each other to adjust to life at Woodbury and in the United States. You will be invited to apply to work as an IPA once you are in your second year of Woodbury academic classes.

Academic services

• Peer mentoring
• Faculty advising
• One-to-one tutoring
• Supplemental instruction
• IT support
• Writing programs
• Disability support