CAPS is always trying to figure out ways to give students quick access to services, and we utilize Next day appointments at times through the academic year in order to improve access. Next day appointments are 30 minute, solution-focused appointments that allow the counselor and student to assess their most immediate concerns and develop a plan. Examples of times when CAPS may utilize Next day appointments to improve student access to mental health services include: periods of time between semesters (summer session, January), near the end of the semester (reading and finals periods), and during moments when the demand for counseling services on-campus is high.