Counseling Services
The Dean of Students is responsible for intake counseling for referral, policy/procedure advising, non-academic student advising and student/school issue problem-solving.

Medical Center Student Services
As a commitment to the health and well-being of our students, the Southwest Naturopathic Medical Center provides discounted medical care to students. Discounts are also available in the Natural Medicinary and for certain services such as laboratory, IVs and injectables. Specific information is available at the Medical Center.

Board Review Classes
Naturopathic Physician Licensing Examination (NPLEX) Board exams are traditionally held in August and January. Exact dates and additional information can be obtained at 8948 SW Barbur Blvd. #157 Portland, OR 97219-4047 or by calling 503-250-5014. Board review classes are coordinated by student NPLEX review coordinators with the assistance of the Provost and Dean of Students.

Student Tutoring
Individual and group student tutoring is available for classes and labs. Ask the class instructor or the Dean of Students for a student tutor recommendation. Student tutors may receive Community Service hours for the service they perform.

Student Government Association
Membership in the Southwest College Student Government Association (SGA) is open to all students who are currently enrolled and in good standing. The association represents the interests of the student body, acting as liaison between administration, faculty and students.

SCNM Email Account
SCNM-assigned student e-mail accounts are the College’s official means of communication with all students. You are responsible for all information sent to you via your College-assigned e-mail account. If you choose to forward your College e-mail account, you are still responsible for all the information, including all attachments, sent to your College e-mail account.

Advising
The Registrar assigns incoming students a faculty advisor upon entering the College. All full-time faculty post their advising hours outside the faculty area and are required to do two advising hours per week. If a student wishes to change their advisor, they must submit a written request to the Registrar.

Identification Badge
Each student is issued an identification badge during their first registration. Student should keep the badge in their possession at all times when on campus or at the Medical Center. The identification badge is used as a security measure and is required for students to receive certain services such as Library borrowing privileges.

Parking Permits
Each student is issued a parking permit during orientation. It is the responsibly of the student to hang the permit from their vehicle’s rear view mirror at all times while parked at the College or Medical Center. Violators will be towed.