Fundamental to Occidental’s mission is seeing each of our students thrive, excel and succeed. Whether you are trying to identify your intellectual and personal goals, looking to find where you belong, or encountering roadblocks in your pursuit of personal or intellectual growth, we have a wide range of resources to support you.
Academic Support & Opportunities
General Support
If you need support or have questions and aren't sure where to go
Academic Coaching
For help with time management, study skills, or organizational support
STEM Tutoring
If you need tutoring or want to collaborate with other classmates in STEM
Science Study Groups
For challenging student-led workshops in biology, chemistry, and physics
Language Tutoring
If you want to practice your language skills or need help with an assignment
Tutoring in Any Subject
To work with peer tutors if you need help with homework or a class assignment
Academic Advising
For questions about academic policies, requirements, placement exams, or transfer credit
Pre-Health Advising
For students and alumni interested in health professions to get information, resources, and advising
Pre-Law Advising
For students interested in applying to law school to receive one-on-one counseling and support
Disability Accommodations
If you have questions about academic or housing accommodations
Tech Help & Support
For general technology support or to request hardware or software
Other Academic Questions
If you need clarity about academic policies or your academic plans
Personal Support & Well Being
Mental Health & Counseling
If you want to talk to a free therapist or need crisis support
General Support
If you need support or have questions and don’t know where to go
Intercultural Community Center
For connection to community and identity-focused support
Spiritual & Religious Support
If you are looking for guidance about your religious or spiritual identity
Sexual Misconduct
For information about sexual misconduct and harassment, or to report an incident
Survivor Support
If you’d like to talk to a confidential survivor advocate or need resources and support around sexual violence
Community & Connection
Intercultural Community Center
For connection to community and identity-focused support
Spiritual & Religious Support
If you are looking for guidance about your religious or spiritual identity
General Support
If you need support or have questions and don’t know where to go
Professional Development
Career Exploration
To get career advice or look for job and internship opportunities
Fellowships & Awards
To get information about research fellowships and funded awards
Undergraduate Research
To explore research opportunities on and off campus
International Programs
If you want to study abroad or learn about other overseas opportunities
Domestic Programs
To learn about Oxy’s Campaign Semester, Oxy at the U.N., or D.C. Internship
STEM Scholarships
Scholarships and support advising for first-year students interested in STEM