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This study aimed at investigating the effectiveness of a training Counseling program in reducing stress and improving the level of academic adaptation for Students at preparatory year program - Hai’l University. The study population consisted of 300 male students who enrolled in summer course and distributed in three tracks (Humanities, Medical, Engineering). While the study sample consisted of (60) students who got the highest grades in the psychological stress scale. The experimental group consisted (30) students who received a training program of (12) sessions for (60 – 90) minutes weekly. The control group consisted of (30) students who were not exposed to training program. The study results showed that there were statistical differences in reducing stress and improving academic adaptation among the experimental group compared to the control group. (Published Abstract)