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Academic Counselling

We are here to help you overcome academic challenges and improve your academic skills so that you can thrive from your first day at Stellenbosch University. We do this through individual and group counselling sessions focused on academic and career counselling, personal development work sessions, and by providing career counselling to students. 

Our approach focuses on addressing your unique challenges and providing practical tools that enable you to set clear goals and manage academic and personal obstacles effectively. We are committed to being your academic support partner throughout your university experience, ensuring you have the support needed to succeed both in your studies and life.

Contact us
Phone: +27 21 808 4707 
E-mail: [email protected]

Physical address
47 Victoria Street
Stellenbosch

Our Work

The Division has the following focus areas

Through individual counselling, career guidance, engaging workshops, and accessible online resources, we equip students with the tools to overcome life’s challenges and grow, and excel academically. Our goal is to help you build lasting resilience, and ensure you achieve your academic goals while thriving in all aspects of the university experience.

Our work sessions empower students to excel academically by developing better study techniques, to better manage their time and stress, and grow personally through work sessions focused on self-development and emotional regulation among others.

Our​​​​ services

Student support services

We offer a comprehensive range of accessible services to help you succeed academically, develop personally, and navigate the challenges presented by university life. Explore the options below and reach out when you need our assistance.

Academic counselling

Our one-on-one and group counselling sessions are about your academic and life success.

Career counselling

We offer a comprehensive range of accessible services to help you succeed academically, develop personally, and navigate the challenges presented by university life. Explore the options below and reach out when you need our assistance.

Work sessions

Attend our work sessions to develop and enhance your study techniques, manage stress, improve concentration and cultivate discipline, as well as how to create balance throughout your university life. You'll also be able to connect with peers through group discussions and learn strategies to manage emotions and forge meaningful relationships.

Resources

We have a range of online resources focused on wellbeing and academic skills as well as videos that address a range of academic support topics.