The objective of this study was to identify specific characteristics of students who avail themselves of the counseling services offered by the college psychological counseling clinic. The study was designed to provide relevant data concerning two important questions. First, is a specific psychological counseling service needed as part of the college program, i.e. does contact with the service indicate alleviation of behavioral symptoms which would impede a student's school performance? Secondly, are counselors in the psychological clinic dealing with different student problems than counselors in the counseling office? Analysis of a random sample of clinic records, including stated reason for coming and outcome of counseling, indicates that the service has been effective for alleviating symptoms which could interfere with successful adjustment, including school performance. Results also provide evidence to support the theory that students coming to the psychological clinic for assistance have stated problems different from those requesting assistance from the counseling office. (Author)