Counselor Education Important Dates

• May 15: Summer Payment Deadline
• July 15: Fall Payment Deadline 
• December 15: Spring Payment Deadline

Financial arrangements for the satisfaction of student account balances must be completed prior to the first day of classes. Note: the monthly payment plan option is not available in the Summer term.

• Fall 2025: August 15th - DeLand Campus - Sage Hall, RM 222 - 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Each year, our Annual Student Meeting is held in August before the beginning of the Fall semester. Here, we share essential program updates and required information for the new academic year, in addition to being entered to win fun door prizes!

We will start our meeting together as colleagues, faculty, and staff, and end with breakout sessions of:

• First-Year Student Orientation
• Practicum and Internship Orientation
• To the Finish Line and Beyond: Portfolios, Applying for Jobs, License Registration

We strongly encourage all to attend every year, as you will be held responsible for any and all program information shared. Moreover, all students are required to attend at least one annual student meeting as a part of their degree requirements for graduation.

Annually in Spring 

Upon a student's completion of 18 hours of coursework, they become eligible to advance to candidacy. Faculty make advancement decisions based on the rubric criteria. Upon advancement, the Department notifies students by letter when they advance to candidacy. Failure to meet the rubric criteria at a score of three (3) or higher results in remediation of the student or dismissal from the program.

This orientation session will help students learn what to expect during their internship and provide tools and tips to maximize their experience. All students are required to attend at least one practicum orientation as part of their graduation degree requirements.

Spring 2026: Feburary 19, 2026, 9:30am-11:00am via Zoom

For all students starting practicum in Summer 2026 and Fall 2026, it is required that you attend the Pre-Practicum Orientation meeting. There will not be a Pre-Practicum Orientation during the summer semester. Students are required to attend at least one Pre-Practicum Orientation before starting practicum and are encouraged to attend multiple in the year leading up to their pracitcum semester. Therefore, students planning to start practicum Spring 2026 or Summer 2026 are welcome to attend this orientation. Information for joining the online orientation is available the student Canvas course. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Dr. Brooke Bugni: [email protected].

CPCE testing takes place during Practicum semesters. Testing will take place at a Pearson VUE testing location that is convenient to each student. There is a $150.00 fee for testing due at the time of registration.

• CPCE Review Guide
• Spring: March
• Summer: June
• Fall: September

• Spring 2026 E-Portfolio Submission Timeline: 
  
  • Student Submission Date: March 20, 2026
  • Reviewer Feedback Date: April 3, 2026
  • Student Re-Submission Date (if needed): April 10, 2026
  • Final Reviewer Feedback Date (if needed): April 24, 2026