Counseling and Psychological Services

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Department Overview

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CAPS looks forward to working with you in the 2026 - 2027 academic year. Please see below for our schedule as the semester begins:

- You may schedule your access appointment beginning Thursday, 8/20

- CAPS will begin holding walk-in hours (11AM and 3PM, weekdays) on Monday, 8/24

- CAPS will begin conducting access appointments on Tuesday, 8/25

- All clinical services re-open on Monday, 8/31

 
 
Want to get connected to CAPS for the Fall 2026 semester?
 
Every student completes one access appointment per academic year to connect to our services. You may schedule your access appointment beginning on Thursday, 8/20. Go to Get Connected to CAPS, select "CAPS Portal" and then "Access Appointment." (Please note, you must be on campus internet or using VPN in order to access the scheduling page.) 
 
As a reminder, schedule your access appointment for a time that you will be in a secure and private location with cell service, as access appointments are conducted over the phone.


Welcome

Welcome to Swarthmore College’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). Our mission is to promote students' well-being within a safe and confidential environment through a range of psychological support and consultation services. We provide individual and group counseling, assessment, consultation, and referral services to the Swarthmore community.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity

These values are at the core of our profession and the services we provide. The Counseling Center is dedicated to making our care accessible to all students, and our staff is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and affirming environment that embraces the richness of our diverse community.