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Counseling Services

Counseling Services

Supporting Your Mental Health Journey at IE University

IE University’s counseling services care for students’ mental health and psychological growth. We provide a safe and confidential environment where students receive professional psychological support tailored to their unique journey through academia.

What we offer: 

Personalized one-on-one sessions, alongside informative talks and workshops on topics relevant to university student life. Our one-on-one services include:

  • Guidance Counseling: Unlimited access to in-house psychological guidance and emotional support for issues such as homesickness, motivation, grief, anxiety, relationships, or fear of public speaking. There is nothing too big or too small.
  • Mental Health Counseling: Up to eight annual sessions with a clinical psychologist to help you navigate unexpected mental health difficulties and psychological trauma.

Students can access both services throughout the academic year. Our guidance counselors are available to recommend the most suitable support for your unique situation. If you already have a mental health condition and wish to continue your long-term treatment in Spain, we can provide you with a list of trusted psychologists and psychiatrists.

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How to access counseling services:

To schedule a session, email Counseling.IEU@ie.edu or complete this form. You will receive a prompt reply, typically within the next week. 

For detailed information about the different services and resources available to our students, please visit IEU Counseling’s dedicated website.

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS

Functional Diversity Department

The Functional Diversity Department is committed to ensuring that students with specific learning needs can fully access and participate in academic and campus life.

We support students with diverse abilities, backgrounds, and learning profiles by facilitating access to the accommodations available at IE University. In addition, we offer personalized study coaching sessions and tailored learning strategies to help students strengthen their academic skills according to their individual needs.

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For more information, please write us an email.

Important Deadlines 

We strongly encourage students to contact the Functional Diversity Department as early as possible, as the review process may take several weeks.

Students who submit complete and up-to-date documentation by the following deadlines will receive priority review. Requests submitted after these dates will not be eligible for accommodations during final exams.

  • Fall Term
Request deadline: November 15
  • Spring Term
Request deadline: April 15

For more information on how to apply and which accommodations IE University offers, please see the current catalogue for the 2026-2027 academic year.   

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Any student with specific learning needs, medical circumstances, both chronic and temporary, learning disorders, ADHD, or psychological/emotional difficulties may apply by completing the registration process and submitting the required documentation.

    • Learning disorders/ADHD

      For students diagnosed with a learning disorder (e.g., dyslexia, dyscalculia) and/or ADHD, reports must confirm the existence of a special educational need through standardized, psychometric, or objective diagnostic tests that are internationally recognized and administered by a qualified professional.

      Examples include: WISC/WAIS, TOVA, CPT, D2, WAIT, CTOPP, DASH, among others.

    • Medical Circumstances

      If you are applying for academic accommodations due to chronic or temporary medical circumstances, medical documentation must include:

      • Diagnosis
      • Description of symptoms
      • Medical prognosis
      • Tests conducted and specific results
      • Professional recommendations
      • Date of the next medical check-up

      Please note that updated medical reports may be required each semester or academic year.

    • Psychological or Emotional Difficulties

      If your request is related to psychological or emotional difficulties, you must submit a written report signed by a licensed clinical psychologist or psychiatrist confirming:

      • Your diagnosis and symptoms
      • The start date of therapy
      • Attendance for at least one month (3–4 sessions) before the accommodation request
      • The frequency of sessions
      • Your commitment to continuing therapy
      • Professional recommendations

      In these cases, accommodations granted by the Functional Diversity Department will always be temporary. Students must submit an updated report each term to maintain their accommodations

  • No. Academic accommodations are not applied retroactively and are only available to students who are officially registered with the Functional Diversity Department.

  • To access services, students must self-identify by registering with the Functional Diversity Department and submitting the required documentation.

    Documentation must be officially translated into English or Spanish if originally issued in another language. Applications will only be reviewed once all documentation is complete. If additional information is required, students will be notified via IEU email.

    It is the student’s responsibility to submit all required documentation before the established deadlines to allow sufficient time for review and coordination of services.

  • Yes. All records are maintained confidentially in accordance with legal requirements.

  • All submitted reports must:

    • Be original or certified copies.
    • Include a sworn/certified translation into English or Spanish if originally written in another language.
    • Be legible, signed, and dated.
    • Clearly state the evaluator’s name, professional title, and credentials.
    • Specify the tests or assessment methods used to identify the difficulties, as well as the corresponding results.

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