Eligibility for services

The University Counseling Center provides short term counseling and consultation to students who are experiencing emotional and psychological problems that are interfering with their ability to be successful in their personal and academic development.

At times, it may be appropriate for students to find longer-term or specialized treatment to address their presenting concerns.  When these instances arise, the UCC staff will aid in helping students find community-based resources that best meet their mental health needs. Clinical issues that may indicate longer-term or specialized treatment and community referral may include:

• Experiences of active psychosis.
• Clinical presentations, such as some personality disorders, that indicate short-term therapy may be ineffective or detrimental.
• Significant or chronic disordered eating symptoms posing medical danger.
• Significant or chronic substance use/abuse which interferes with engagement in therapy.

Community referrals may also be provided for following reasons:

•  Ongoing treatment relationship with another mental health provider.
• Court ordered or treatment mandated by the legal system, not including treatment mandated by OU’s Office of Student Conduct.
• Comprehensive psychological evaluations, such as, neuropsychological evaluations, custody evaluations, forensic assessments, or assessment/documentation for an emotional support animal.
• Inappropriate or harassing behaviors or threats of violence.

All degree seeking students, who were enrolled at OU (Norman campus) during the Spring semester and who are enrolled in the Fall semester, are eligible to receive services at the UCC during the summer regardless of whether they are enrolled in summer classes.

International students, regardless of degree-seeking status, are eligible for services if they are currently residing within the USA. Additionally, any May graduate who is unable to return to their home country as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic will also be eligible to receive UCC services through July 31 of the year of your graduation. All incoming first year students will be eligible for services beginning at the start of the fall semester.

Eligibility requirements for students

1. Students must be enrolled in at least one (1) credit hour in the semester in which they are seeking services on the Norman campus.  

2. Students do not need to have a Student Health Plan to be eligible for services. See a list of services fees here.

3. Students are not eligibile for individual counseling services if the student is already seeking individual counseling servies with another provider. Students are eligible for any workshops or group counseling services even if they are seeking individual counseling services with another provider.

Eligibility requirements for faculty/staff

1. Faculty/staff must be employed through the University of Oklahoma (Norman Campus) and carry the university provided health care benefits.