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Academic Counseling
Initial academic advisement is provided for all prospective and current students. When enrolling in college for the first-time, the student meets with a counselor for academic advisement and registration. Thereafter, students are assigned to a counselor or an academic advisor. Academic advising is available to all currently enrolled students according to the students' declared majors. Students should consult with their assigned counselor or academic advisor for approval of academic matters such as choice of electives, course overloads, adding or dropping courses, registration, college services, discuss educational goals and timelines, and develop degree plans.
Degree Plan
Students should select his or her major field of study as early as possible or at the latest, the spring semester of their sophomore year. The planning of a course of study should be exercised in consulting with their assigned counselor or academic advisor. Students are encouraged to meet with their assigned counselor or academic advisor on a regular basis to plan their field of study, monitor their progress toward their educational and career goals, and at any time there is a need to discuss questions of concerns.
Transfer Planning
Counselors and academic advisors provide students with different avenues with transfer information to assist them in their transition to a university in the state of Texas. Mutual agreements between SWTJC and four-year institutions have been established to allow students access to upper-division educational programs. Joint Admissions Agreements and 2+2 programs allow students to follow established course outlines whereby a student can see semester-by-semester what transfer courses can be taken at SWTJC and the courses required for a degree by the university. Transfer Articulation Agreements are designed to match courses at SWTJC with university courses.Transfer Days are held on the Uvalde campus during the Fall Semester with more than 20 universities from across Texas, provide students an opportunity to visit with recruiters. Dates and times will be posted around campus. Local university recruiters also come to the campus on a regular basis, which also affords students access to transfer information.
Career Counseling
Career Center assists students in career planning. Students not having declared majors are encouraged to visit the Career Center. Career counseling, including career assessments, assist students select an academic major or career field. Career resources are available for students to research occupations, salaries, job outlook, employer information, job search processes, and college information. If you would like to research career choices visit the Career Center located in the Matthew Student Building.
Job Placement Office
The Job Placement Office provides a spectrum of services to assist SWTJC students in the areas of job searching. Current job vacancies for work-study positions and full-time & part-time jobs are advertised. Job referrals are provided to qualified students applying to advertised job openings. Career and Job Fairs are coordinated annually to allow students the opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge on careers and interview for jobs. Free printed materials, such as "Guide to a Good Resume," "Starting the Job Search," "Interview Questions," and "Job Fair & Career Fair Tips" are available to interested students.
Personal Counseling
Counselors are available to also assist you in personal matters. Consultations are kept confidential. We are aware that personal matters may affect your educational goals and our counselors are here to offer an outlet to help you. However, the college cannot provide long-term individual counseling. Referral assistance is provided for those individuals needing more extensive counseling than the Counseling Centers are able to provide.
Student Development
The Counseling Center provides Student Developmental Seminars in the fall and spring semesters. These seminars offer students the opportunity for knowledge and growth in various areas. Topics include, but are not limited to: Academic Support, Career Issues, College Planning, Counseling Issues, Health Issues, and Campus Safety. These seminars encourage students to make responsible decisions regarding lifestyle choices as they relate to their lives as students at SWTJC. These seminars are free and available to all SWTJC students. Click Here to view the list of the next scheduled seminars.
Counseling Center
Southwest Texas Junior College
2401 Garner Field Road
Uvalde, TX 78801
Tel: 830-591-7271
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