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University Counseling and Wellness Center
300 Student Center Circle
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Closed during holidays)
(251) 460-7051
The University Counseling and Wellness Center provides free and confidential counseling for
currently enrolled students. Staffed by professional mental health counselors, individual and
group counseling services are available through this office. The Center takes goal-focused and
collaborative approach to mental health services with out students and community. We strive
to empower USA students to learn the skills they need to address and manage their mental
health concerns so that they can succeed personally and academically during their time at
USA and beyond. We also strive to educate the campus community about the psychological and
development needs of USA students through community-level interventions, including outreach
programming and consulation. Further information about this department may be accessed
online at www.southalabama.edu/departments/counseling.
Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Office
Located in Suite 245 of the Student Center, the Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of
Students Office is a central point for all student concerns. The office is here to help make the
educational experience for students a meaningful and memorable one. The Vice President for
Student Affairs and Dean of Students Office strives to facilitate cooperation among students,
faculty and administrators. The office provides direction and works in conjunction with other
Student Affairs offices, programs, and services to help ensure the retention, academic progress,
and graduation of USA students.
For more information or an appointment, call the Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of
Students Office at (251) 460-6172.
Dining Services
USA Dining provides all dining services for the University of South Alabama. With locations
open from 7 a.m. to 12 a.m., students have convenient options for meals or snacks all over
campus.
Located in the residential area of campus, the Fresh Food Company (FFC) is the campus allyou-care-to-eat
dining hall. This is where the meal swipes included with your meal plan are
used. With multiple serving areas and a wide variety of options, The Fresh Food Company
accommodates a wide variety of tastes and diets. Inside the FFC, you’ll find True Balance. USA
Dining takes food allergens very seriously and works diligently to accommodate students with
food allergies. All of the foods served at our True Balance station are made without the top 8
most common allergens including: milk, egg, peanut, tree nut, soy, wheat, shellfish, and fish.
Meals served at the True Balance station are prepared in an allergen-free area of the kitchen,
including secluded storage areas to eliminate the chance of cross-contact.
Several other dining options are available for students across campus. These include the
Student Center Food Court with Chick-fil-A, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Panda Express, and Cotton
State BBQ; Starbucks in Marx Library; Einstein Bros. Bagels in Health Sciences; Prowler Bowls
in the Student Rec Center; a cafe in Shelby Hall; a convenience store in Delta Commons; and
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