Student Counseling Services
Academic Study Counseling
If you are looking for someone to:
- advise you on how to improve academic skills,
- show you how to set up a studying plan,
- guide you in preparing for tasks and/or exams,
- help you deal with stress, fear of failure, procrastination and concentration problems,
- help you find correct information on academic issues,
- advise you on a personalized learning track in case you are a combining student,
- listen to your interests, expectations and concern,
Contact the academic study counselors
Office hours: Monday - Friday 09:00-12:00 and 13:00-18:00
Office number: Gh416, Gh417, Gh418
Psychological Counseling
In case you need psychological help, all GUGC students can reach out to the cofidential mental health counseling office.
Caring for your mental health needs is key to achieving your academic and personal goals, and we are here to help you succeed.
Contact the psychological counselor
Office hours: Monday - Friday 09:00-21:00
Office number: Multi-Complex Building #3052
Ombudsperson
One ombudsperson and a vice-ombudsperson are elected each year to support students in all matters that require an absolutely confidential approach. These person are members of the academic staff and are proposed by the students. Their position is endorsed by the Campus Council.
Students can consult the (vice)ombudsperson with question, complains and remarks that relate to the courses, individual professors, the GUGC management and all matters that relate to the professional relation between the university and the student.
It is the task of the (vice)ombudsperson to mediate in these matter and propose solutions to resolve possible conflict situations, always adhering to the strict principle of confidentiality, so that the names of students that seek help are not passed on to a third party, unless the student gives specific permission for this.
For academic year 2024-2025 the following professors were selected as ombudspersons:
- Ombudsperson: Prof. Hoo Sun Chung
- Vice ombudsperson: Prof. Joris Vankerschaver