Student Information

Clinic Operating Hours

As an outpatient mental health clinic, the Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic operates on a schedule related to but separate from the SCSU academic calendar. Typically the clinic is closed for one week between semesters.  

Program Director Open Office Hours

 In addition to regular faculty office hours, monthly open office hours are scheduled with a goal of facilitating an open and transparent culture. Faculty, students, and staff are invited during this time to discuss concerns and receive advisement on how they could follow up on concerns within the program and University. Email levatinop1@southernct.edu to make an appointment.

Program and Clinic Dates

*(may be adjusted to meet school calendar and program need)

  • Friday, March 29 – Sunday, March 31, 2024 – Day of Reflection recess (no clinic, no academic classes) 
  • Monday, May 6 – Sunday, May 12, 2024 – Exam week, clinic remains open
  • Monday, May 13 – Saturday May 18, 2024 – No clinic and no academic classes
  • Monday, May 20, 2024 – First day of Summer classes, MFT-664 and MFT-563 begin
  • Monday, May 27, 2024 – No clinic, Memorial Day Holiday
  • Wednesday, June 19, 2024 – No clinic and no academic classes, Juneteenth Holiday
  • Thursday July 4th – 6th, 2024 – Clinic Closed, 4th of July
  • Saturday, August 10, 2024 – Last day of all sections of MFT-664 and Saturday MFT-563
  • Monday, August 12 – Thursday, August 15, 2024 – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday MFT-563 continues
  • Monday, August 19 – Saturday August 24, 2024 – Clinic Closed, No Academic Classes
  • Tuesday, August 27, 2024 – Fall Clinic & MFT Academic Classes begin, first day of Fall supervision (MFT-662)
  • Monday, September 2, 2024 – Clinic Closed and No Academic Classes, Labor Day
  • Friday, September 6, 2024 – New Student Orientation (tentative)
  • Monday, October 28 – Saturday, November 2, 2024 - Self-care/self-study week, no clinic, no MFT classes
  • Wednesday, November 27 – Saturday November 30, 2024 – Thanksgiving recess, no clinic, no MFT classes 
  • Tuesday, December 10, 2024 – Last day of academic classes
  • Thursday, December 11 – 17, 2024 – Final Examination week
  • December 19 – December 22, 2024 Fall clinic groups continues to meet (Clinic Open)
  • Monday, December 23, 2024 – Wednesday, January 1, 2025 - Clinic Closed 
  • Thursday, January 2, 2025 – Clinic reopens
  • Monday, January 20, 2025 – MLK Day, Clinic Closed, No academic classes
  • Wednesday, January 22, 2025 – Start of Spring 2025 clinic and academic classes
  • Friday, February 14 – Monday, February 17, 2025 – President’s Recess, no classes or clinic
  • Monday, March 17 – Sunday, March 23, 2025 – Spring Recess, no classes or clinic
  • Friday, April 18 – Sunday, April 20, 2025 – Day of Reflection recess (no clinic, no academic classes)
  • Monday, May 12 – Sunday, May 18, 2025 – Exam week, clinic open (except Thursday 5/15 for commencement)
  • Monday, May 19 – Monday, May 26, 2025 (Memorial Day) – Clinic Closed
  • Tuesday, May 27, 2025 – First day of Summer classes, Summer MFT-664 and MFT-563 begin 
  • Thursday, June 19, 2025 – No clinic, Juneteenth Holiday
  • Thursday, July 3 – Saturday, July 5, 2025 – Clinic Closed, 4th of July
  • Monday, August 18, 2025 – Last day of MFT 664 & MFT 563
  • Tuesday, August 19 – Tuesday, August 26, 2025 – Clinic Closed, No Academic Classes
  • Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - Fall Clinic & Academic classes begin, first day of Fall supervision (MFT 662)
  • Saturday, August 30, 2025 – MFT clinic open for ongoing client care
  • Monday, September 1, 2025 – Clinic Closed and No Academic Classes, Labor Day
  • Friday, September 5, 2025 – New Student Orientation 
  • Monday, October 27 – Saturday, November 1, 2025 - Self-care/self-study week, no clinic, no MFT classes
  • Wednesday, November 26 – Saturday November 29, 2025 - Thanksgiving recess, no clinic, no MFT classes 
  • Monday, December 8 – Sunday, December 14, 2025 - Final Exam week, clinic open
  • Monday, December 15 – Monday, December 22, 2024 - Fall groups continue, clinic open
  • Tuesday, December 23, 2025 – Thursday, January 1, 2026 - Clinic Closed
  • Saturday, January 3, 2026 – Clinic reopens (Fall groups continue)
  • Monday, January 19 – 20, 2026 – Clinic Closed, MLK Day
  • Wednesday, January 21, 2026 – Spring Academic and Clinic Classes begin
  • Friday, February 13 – Monday, February 16, 2026 – President’s Recess (No academic classes, no clinic)
  • Monday, March 16 – Saturday, March 21, 2026 – Spring Break (No clinic, no academic classes)
  • Friday, April 3 – Sunday, April 5, 2026 – Day of Reflection recess (No clinic, no academic classes)
  • Monday, May 11 – Sunday, May 17, 2026 – Final Exam Week (Clinic and classes open, except Thursday due to commencement)

Student Resources

MFT Program Handbook

American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

MFT Core Competencies