To provide students with support, guidance and professional counselling that contribute to holistic student success and the achievement of desired Nelson Mandela University graduate attributes.

In fulfilling our mission we, 

• Provide for the career, academic and psychosocial development of students;

• Complement, reinforce and support the values, mission and goals of the Nelson Mandela University; 

• Network, collaborate and foster interdependent relationships within and outside of Emthonjeni and Nelson Mandela University; 

• Base our work on theory, research and best practice.