Counseling Services

Counseling Services for Ashland University Students

At Ashland University, there is a place on campus that will help you pursue your academic and personal goals. Personal counseling services are FREE to all students and are designed to enhance the quality of your university experience. Ashland University provides personal, social, academic or career counseling and related services to further address a variety of student's needs. Such services include:

The goal of Ashland University Counseling is to accent individual student development. As such, if we can assist with any personal, private or professional concern, please contact the office of Psychological Counseling Services. Students can be assured that personal concerns will be treated as COMPLETELY CONFIDENTIAL, within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 and the Licensure Board of the State of Ohio.

Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Office closed from 12:00pm-1:00pm for lunch daily. Students may initiate services by visiting our office, located on the second floor of the Hawkins-Conard Student Center, or by calling the administrative assistant at 419-289-5307 to schedule an appointment.

Director: Oscar McKnight Ph.D., PCC-S, LSW, NCC, DCC    omcknigh@ashland.edu

Counselor: Kerri Carmichael MA, PC, DCC    kcarmich@ashland.edu

In the event of an EMERGENCY, Please contact:

- Ashland Univeristy Safety Service when calling from (on campus phone) 

- x5555

- On Campus Emergency Response when calling from ( cell phone)

- 1.419.207.5555

- Samaritan Hospital Main Number at 1.419.289.0491

- Emergency Response: 911

- Remember to check the "Local Resources" Link as well