Three Key Takeaways
- Know where to turn: FAMU offers counseling, health and safety resources to support students when challenges arise.
- Stay on track: Academic advisors help students choose courses, plan their degrees and reach graduation.
- Prepare for what’s next: Career services help students build skills, find internships and jobs, and prepare for life after FAMU.
A new school year brings excitement, new opportunities and, sometimes, unexpected challenges. For students adjusting to college life, managing a demanding course load or dealing with personal concerns, knowing where to turn can make the difference between struggling alone and getting the support they need.
The first weeks of a semester are a good time for students to become familiar with the services available to them. At FAMU, a network of campus offices and services is available to help students make the most of their college experience.
Counseling services
College can bring challenges that extend well beyond the classroom, from homesickness and relationship problems to academic stress, substance use, anxiety and depression.
FAMU's Office of Counseling Services provides a confidential, professional environment where students can discuss personal and academic concerns. Counseling is available throughout a student's college journey, from orientation through graduation.
The office is located at 1735 Althea Gibson Way, Suite 304, in the Center for Access and Student Success (CASS) Building. Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Thursday: 10:15 a.m.–4 p.m. Phone: (850) 599-3145 Email: counseling@famu.edu
Staying healthy is essential to staying on track academically
FAMU Student Health Services provides convenient, affordable care for illnesses and injuries, along with immunizations, nutrition services and other health support. The center is staffed by physicians, advanced nurse practitioners, licensed practical nurses, certified medical assistants and support personnel.
Staying healthy is essential to staying on track academically
FAMU Student Health Services provides convenient, affordable care for illnesses and injuries, along with immunizations, nutrition services and other health support. The center is staffed by physicians, advanced nurse practitioners, licensed practical nurses, certified medical assistants and support personnel.
An onsite pharmacy provides students with convenient access to prescription and over-the-counter medications at discounted prices. Student Health Services is located on the first floor of the CASS Building. Appointments: (850) 599-3777
Academic advising and career counseling
Academic advising is an important part of a student’s success at FAMU. FAMU's team of academic advisors help students select an appropriate major, understand degree requirements, plan their coursework and registration, and stay on track toward timely graduation.
Academic advising is an important part of a student’s success at FAMU. FAMU's team of academic advisors help students select an appropriate major, understand degree requirements, plan their coursework and registration, and stay on track toward timely graduation.
They also work with students to clarify academic and personal goals, identify challenges and make informed decisions about their undergraduate experience.
While graduation may seem far away, career preparation should begin well before a student's senior year.
FAMU's Career and Professional Development Center helps students explore career paths and develop the skills needed to compete for internships, jobs and opportunities after graduation.
The center offers career coaching, résumé and interview preparation, and advice on micro credentials that could give students the edge in the job market, internship assistance, professional development and career fairs. Students can also use career tools to research employers, explore career options and practice interviewing.
Whether you are a freshman exploring possibilities or a senior preparing for the job market, the center can help turn a FAMU education into a career plan.
Career and Professional Development Center
Phone: (850) 599-3700
Email: cpdcenter@famu.edu
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Campus safety
Students should also know how to reach campus police before an emergency occurs.
FAMU's Department of Police and Public Safety works to maintain a safe campus for students, faculty, staff and visitors. Its responsibilities include community engagement, investigations and follow-up on safety concerns. For non-emergency assistance, call (850) 599-3256.
Students should also know how to reach campus police before an emergency occurs.
FAMU's Department of Police and Public Safety works to maintain a safe campus for students, faculty, staff and visitors. Its responsibilities include community engagement, investigations and follow-up on safety concerns. For non-emergency assistance, call (850) 599-3256.
FAMU Police and Public Safety
2400 Althea Gibson Way
Tallahassee, Fla. 32307
2400 Althea Gibson Way
Tallahassee, Fla. 32307
Academic pressure, personal difficulties, illness or safety concerns do not have to derail a student's education. FAMU's campus resources are designed to provide support before those challenges become overwhelming.
The most important step is often the simplest: ask for help when you need it.
Knowing where to turn is not separate from the college experience. It is part of learning how to succeed in it.