Counseling Services

Anoka-Ramsey Community College Counselors are specially trained faculty who provide mental health programming, crisis intervention, career counseling, short-term individual counseling, assessments, and referrals.

What We Do

Personal Counseling

Short-term counseling for personal and social problems that impact student success, such as:

• Life balance, stress, and anxiety

• Relationship issues

• Support and referral for alcohol/chemical abuse, sexual assault, depression, eating disorders, etc. 

Personal Crises

• Physical or sexual abuse, assault, or harassment

• Thoughts of suicide or self-harm

Career Decision-making 

• Understanding the career planning process

• Individual career counseling

• Interpretation of career assessments

• Career planning resources and referral

Academic Counseling

• Choosing a major

• Academic problems, academic suspension

Advising Services

Anoka-Ramsey Community College Advisors are specially trained staff members who assist students with academic planning, academic and career information, and academic success.

What We Do

Academic Planning

• Interpreting placement test results

• Information on majors and degrees

• Help students choose courses

• Help student with dropping or withdrawing from courses

• Work with transfering credits to and from Anoka-Ramsey

• Degree progress and graduation

Academic Success

• Academic success workshops

• Assistance with study skills

• Academic probation and suspension

Career and Program Information

• Career information library

• Anoka-Ramsey program guides

• Transfer guides, college major guides

• Information and referral to college and community resources

First Stop for Information and Referrals

• One-stop shop for accurate information
• Walk-in advising
• AskUS Web services