Counseling

Counseling Services

All Counseling Appointments by Telephone & Zoom

The Counseling Team is here to support you via Telephone and Zoom appointments during the Fall, Winter and Spring quarters. During these quarters, you may schedule your appointments with our online scheduling system. Pre-scheduled 30-minute appointments are not available during the Summer quarter.

During the Summer quarter, the Counseling Center will be offering Quick Questions, telephone, and live video conferencing drop-in sessions on a first-come, first-served basis. To be added to the Quick Questions queue, please telephone the Counseling Center and be prepared to provide your student ID, full name, and callback telephone number OR Zoom meeting ID number.

For general questions, please call 650.949.7423 or 650.949.7821.

Summer Quarter Hours

Monday - Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed Fridays until Sept. 11
Closed Sept. 17 and 18

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Our goal is to help you clarify your academic and personal goals. Our counselors are committed to your success and deliver a range of services.

Academic Counseling

Explore majors, educational choices and set academic goals
Get up-to-date information on admissions and transfer requirements
Develop a Student Educational Plan (SEP) for certificate, graduation and/or transfer
Address academic and progress probation
Get referrals to other support services on campus
Certify your IGETC and CSU GE eligibility

Career Counseling

Explore career options and paths
Learn about different career and college success courses
Use career search resources to weigh your options

Personal Counseling

Get support in safe, non-judgmental spaces
Address personal issues affecting your college success
Receive referrals to on-campus and community resources as needed

Programs with Counseling Support

Our Mission

Our mission is to empower students in their educational journey by building upon their diverse strengths. We advocate on behalf of learners to overcome institutional barriers while providing academic, career, transer, personal counseling and instruction. We value the worth and dignity of each individual as they positively contribute to their communities and global society.