Orientation Recording
Welcome to the Graduate Counseling Programs!
This 13-minute video highlights the major program components such as the didactic courses, practica, internship, and comprehensive exam. Please review Graduate Counseling Programs Handbook before you begin viewing so you can follow with the sections mentioned. After viewing the video, proceed to the section titled, "Advisor Meeting."
Summer courses will be in person or hybrid with synchronous virtual and in person meetings
Fall courses will be in person or hybrid with synchronous virtual and in person meetings
We now use email for all forms of confirmation.
Review and Sign: Acknowledgement of Handbook and Expectations of Student Conduct Consent Form
Review and Sign: Student Contract for Classroom Conduct
Review and Sign: Plan of Study
Approximately ten days after the plan of study has been processed, you can activate My RIC Account which will give you access to MyRic Online Services, RIC Email, and Blackboard
You will receive your official letter confirming your matriculation into the program. Your student ID and password will also be sent to the email address you provided in your admission application.
Refer to sections titled, "Recommended Three-year Plan for Spring Admit/Summer Start,” “Recommended Three-year Plan for Spring Admit/Fall Start” of the Graduate Counseling Programs Handbook for the recommended course sequence and schedule of classes
Refer to sections titled, "Schedule of Courses” and “Elective Courses” of the Graduate Counseling Programs Handbook for schedule of classes
To search for classes: Use the following prompts in MyRIC
Summer and Fall Courses LIST >Search for Classes >Term = Summer or Fall >Subject=Counseling and Ed Psych >Course Career = graduate > Search
Review “Frequently Asked Questions” of the Graduate Counseling Programs Handbook
See Program Handbook Sections
Course sequencing and Course scheduling
Program Electives
Comprehensive exam
Graduation and program completion