How can CASS help you personally and academically? See the following for more information
about the services we provide, as well as information about resources that can help
you with your mental health and well-being.
Not sure you need counseling? Students can take convenient online Mental Health Screenings to see if counseling could be beneficial.
CASS provides professional counseling, at no charge, for all YTC students through
phone, virtual and in-person sessions. Appointments can be scheduled by calling, emailing,
or through Navigate. Students will be asked to complete an intake questionnaire prior
to their first appointment with a Counselor.
Confidentiality is a priority consideration so students can be assured of their privacy
when seeking assistance. CASS follows the ethical guidelines for confidentiality set
forth by the American Counseling Association and the South Carolina Board of Examiners
for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Code of Ethics (Chapter 36). Any counseling
records are maintained separately from a student’s academic records. Confidentiality
is fully explained in the “Informed Consent” section of the intake questionnaire.
Students will be able to address any concerns or questions concerning confidentiality
when they meet with a Counselor.
In addition to services through CASS, students can access counseling services through
our Student Assistance Program. Services are available 24/7/365. For more information,
visit their website at www.mygroup.com, call 800-633-3353, or download the MYGroup app, available at the Apple App Store
or Google Play Store.
You can also access a variety of online self-help and wellness information through
the work-life services site! To explore the site, you can access directly through
the Student Assistance Program icon on your Navigate app or follow this path: www.mygroup.com > My Portal Login > Work-Life. Then, use the following to login:
Username: ytcsap
Password: guest
The Student Resource Office (SRO) in CASS coordinates services and accommodations
for students with a documented diagnosis, including but not limited to physical, learning,
and psychological disabilities. These services provide equal educational opportunities
to students by minimizing the impact of functional limitations on their academic lives.
Click here to visit the SRO page for more information.
If you are pregnant, recently experienced a miscarriage, or recently given birth,
CASS is here to support you. Title IX (federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination
on the basis of sex in education programs and activities) assures that you receive
appropriate accommodations to address the impacts of pregnancy and childbirth.
CASS is the home for YTC’s Veteran & Military Services. Click below to visit the VMS
site to learn more about all that is available to support those who have and are currently
serving our country. All military affiliated students are also welcome to access our
services and support.
CASS administers grant programs to assist students who have demonstrated financial
need. Awards are available for childcare, transportation, laptops, and emergency situations
regarding rent and utilities.
Accepted and currently enrolled students can click here for more information and to apply.
Students who are returning from academic suspension must participate in at least one
academic counseling session prior to registering for classes and will have a registration
hold on their record until they have this meeting. The first step to scheduling this
meeting is completing an academic self-evaluation. Once this evaluation is complete,
a staff member will contact the student with a link to schedule with a Counselor.
Students should email cass@yorktech.edu if they need the link to the evaluation.
Academic counseling is a service that is available to all students. Any student wishing
to discuss issues such as motivation, time management, communication with instructors
and other obstacles to academic success may schedule an academic counseling appointment
by calling, emailing, or through Navigate.
Students wishing to completely drop/withdraw from all courses for an entire semester
or term, such as an 8-week term, should contact CASS. We will discuss the impacts
of dropping/withdrawing from the course(s) and process the request. Students can call,
email or visit us in J building to discuss with a staff member. They can also schedule
an “academic counseling” appointment through Navigate.
Students can drop classes themselves prior to the start of the classes and during
the drop period. However, if they have any concerns about dropping or are unsure if
this is the best option, they are encouraged to discuss with a CASS staff member.
Students wishing to withdraw from part of their courses for a semester, or term, should
contact the instructor for the course(s).
Review our Frequently Asked Questions for Dropping and Withdrawing from Classes for more information. Students should discuss any questions with a staff member in
Counseling and Support Services and/or a Financial Aid staff member. These FAQs do
not cover every situation and address all possible issues or concerns.
The following guide provides a list of local resources to address a variety of needs
such as housing, childcare, health, and transportation:
In line with the college’s Tobacco-Free Campus Guidelines, the following is provided
as a resource for individuals interested in stopping the use of tobacco.
In compliance with Title IX (Non-Discrimination) and the Campus Sexual Violence Elimination
Act (SaVE Act), which strengthens measures to prevent sexual violence on college campuses,
York Technical College provides this interactive training workshop for its students.
This online course contains interesting, real-life college situations and guidance
on how to respond to some challenging situations. There is no extra cost to you to
participate in this workshop. We encourage all YTC students complete the workshop.
It only takes about 20 minutes.
Students who are sick or have symptoms of COVID-19 should notify their instructor
and stay home until the symptoms resolve. Instructors should be flexible and allow
alternative mechanisms for assignments or course completion. Please follow the guidelines
posted on this page under “Positive COVID-19 Test Results.”
If you test positive for COVID-19, it is recommended that you isolate away from campus
and any clinical or lab sites for five days from the date of your first onset of symptoms
(or your test date if you were symptom free). The day after your symptoms began (or
date your tested positive) will count as day one. Count out 5 days from day one. You
may return to campus and/or clinical or lab sites on the sixth day.
Example 1: Student has COVID symptoms on September 1st and tests positive on Sept.
3rd , Sept 1 = day 0 and Sept 2= Day 1; Sept 6 = day 5, so Sept 7 = day 6. It is
on this day that the student may return to campus if fever has resolved for at least
24 hours (without taking fever-reducing medications) and other symptoms are improving.
Example 2: Student was exposed to COVID and gets tested on Sept 1 but has no symptoms.
Sept 1= day 0 and Sept 2 = day 1; Sept 6= day 5, So Sept 7 = day 6. It is on this
day that the student may return to campus.
If your return date (day 6) falls on a weekend day, your return date will be the following
Monday or the next time your class meets.
York Tech asks that you continue to wear a mask for the next 5 days while on campus
or at any clinical or lab sites.
If you test negative for COVID-19 and are still experiencing symptoms of illness,
please do not visit campus until you are feeling better and/or you have been fever-free
for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medications.
COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) is a disease caused by a virus named SARS-CoV-2.
It can be very contagious and spreads quickly. Over one million people have died from
COVID-19 in the United States.
COVID-19 most often causes respiratory symptoms that can feel much like a cold, the
flu, or pneumonia. COVID-19 may attack more than your lungs and respiratory system.
Other parts of your body may also be affected by the disease. Most people with COVID-19
have mild symptoms, but some people become severely ill.
People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild
symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus.
Anyone can have mild to severe symptoms. Some possible and more common symptoms include:
Fever or chills
Cough
Loss of taste or smell
Sore throat
Congestion or runny nose
Fatigue
Nausea or vomiting
Muscle or body aches
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Diarrhea
Headache
If you have symptoms, it is recommended that you test immediately.
A Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test will provide a more reliable test result. You
can find out more information about different types of COVID-19 testing here.
Have you been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19?
Under the College’s current COVID-19 protocols, students exposed to COVID-19 are not
required to quarantine as long as they remain symptom-free. We ask that you please
monitor yourself for symptoms, and you are encouraged to wear a mask and observe social
distancing while on campus.
If you develop symptoms of illness, you should remain off campus. The CDC recommends
getting tested once you develop symptoms.
For more information on COVID-19 visit the following sites listed below:
Should a student require an extension past the five-day quarantine period, they should then reach out to Counseling and Support Services by email at CASS@yorktech.edu or call (803) 327-8007.
CASS provides professional counseling support and other services for students to help
them address personal and academic obstacles, as well as the impacts of disability.
Contact us by phone or email, or drop by J Building, to learn more about how we can
assist you.
