University Counseling Center
The University Counseling Center (UCC) provides comprehensive clinical and referral services to °®¶¹´«Ã½'s undergraduate students, graduate students and affiliated entities. Our goal is to enhance the psychological well-being of our students so they can take full advantage of the educational opportunities at the University.
Hours of operation
8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
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Summer hours
8 a.m.–4 p.m.
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Contact our office
Phone: 607-777-2772
Fax: 607-777-2708
How to make an appointment
- Call 607-777-2772 or stop by the UCC office (Old O'Connor 264).
- Tell us you are interested in setting up an appointment. If your concern is urgent, please notify us at this time.
- If you have to leave a message, please indicate your name, B# and phone number.
Health portal
Access the UCC health portal at: .
Log in with your BU login id to view upcoming appointments, fill out forms, send secure messages and use mobile check in.
UCC services
The UCC offers a range of in-person and telehealth services. Call the UCC at 607-777-2772 to find out more about our services.
- Individual counseling
- Group counseling
- Same-day urgent counseling
- Consultation for concerned parents, guardians, friends and family
- Referrals to providers and treatment coordination
For more information, visit our services webpage.
Telemental health service options are being delivered primarily through the Zoom platform.
The UCC uses procedures and settings in Zoom to ensure full IT security of sessions.
You must be in New York state at the time of the appointment in order to receive clinical
services at the UCC through telehealth.
Experiencing urgent symptoms?
We will provide same-day urgent service, with emergencies triaged to determine the
appropriate level of care. Same-day urgent appointments will be offered in person
and via telehealth. After-hours support remains available through the main counseling
number at 607-777-2772, then press 2.
For life threatening emergency assistance call 911 or your local hospital, or see the emergencies webpage for other resources.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
to speak with someone 24/7.
Looking for private space for a telehealth appointment?
Reserve a quiet and confidential space on campus through Health and Counseling Services.
Tips for how to find a counselor if you are looking for one in your home area.
Our office location
Online screenings
Screen yourself for depression, bipolar disorder, alcohol, eating disorders, generalized anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
How to make a referral to the UCC
Are you interested in helping your friend, student or child? Are you worried about their well-being? Know your limits as a help-giver; only go as far as your expertise, training and resources allow. When a student needs more help than you are able or willing to give, it is time to make a referral to a professional.
Telehealth
International and domestic students with UnitedHealthcare insurance have unlimited access to both telehealth and telecounseling services