Student Handbook 2018

The plan may include individual counseling through the college, a referral to a practitioner in the community, attendingaworkshop, consultationwith apsychiatrist formedication, or referral to other campus support services.

Arranging appointments with Bluefield College Counseling Services Appointments can be arranged by calling 276-326-4256 or visiting the Office of Student Development from 8:30am-5:00pm, Monday through Friday. The first appointment will be scheduled as a 30-minute triage appointment to assess the nature and severity of your concerns.

All undergraduate students enrolled full-time at Bluefield College are eligible to receive services.

Referring a student to counseling services ABluefield College student can be referred to counseling services by a Bluefield College faculty and/or staff member as well as a fellow Bluefield College student. Guidelines for interactionincludetalkingtotheperson(whoisreferringthestudent)inprivate,specifically stating their reasons for concern, listening carefully, avoiding criticizing or sounding judgmental, and discussing with the student a referral to counseling services. If the student resists referral and you remain uncomfortable with the situation, contact the Director of Residence Life at 276-326-4256 to discuss your concern. Sometimes it can be helpful to accompany the student to Bluefield College counseling services. General Information Career Services welcome and serves all students in all majors at Bluefield College. We hope that you will utilize the services and programs that career services offer. Whether you are applying for a summer job or internship as an underclassman or a senior applying for jobs for after graduation.Weare here to serve and assist YOU! Career Services

Career Services is available to assist students with the following: • CoverLetterandResumes • Career Assessments • Internships • ConnectingwithBluefieldAlumniaboutcareersandinternships • Applyingtograduateschool • GRE

PARKING POLICY Campus Safety Office, DMC, ext. 4313

Faculty, staff, students and visitors are responsible for making themselves aware of the regulations pertaining to the operation and parking of vehicles at Bluefield College.

All vehicles operated by students must be registered on MyBC. The registration fee for students is included in the student’s tuition and fees. Due to the demand for parking, the College has implemented designated parking. The parking spaces arecolorcodeddepending on your status:

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