VRC Academic Counseling

Our VRC/DRC counselor is here to support student veterans, service members, and dependents in meeting their academic, career, and personal goals. Also supporting service-connected veteran students with accommodations. Contact our friendly VRC front desk staff to schedule an appointment. 

Contact Us

 

Manija Ansari – Counselor, Veterans Services

 

Meet CounsLanguages spoken: English, Farsi, German and Russian

Hobbies:History, music and international travel

 "Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around." -- Leo Buscaglia

Email: ansarimanija@fhda.edu

Phone: 650.949.7232

Student Forms

 

Counseling Forms

GE Reciprocity Exception to Academic Policies
GE Reciprocity Exception to Academic Policies
Petition for Academic Renewal Petition for Admission After Disqualification
Petition for Course Substitution/Waiver Petition to replace Substandard Grades
Request for Transcript Evaluation Student Educational Plan - Please use DegreeWorks in your MyPortal to create your education plan.

Transfer Forms

Advanced Placement Credit General Education Certification Request 
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Academic Calendar

 

Winter Quarter 2022Application Open

Spring Quarter 2022Application Open

Summer Session 2022

Apply March 1, 2022

Classes Start: June 27Classes End: VariesFinal Exams: Last class meeting
April 25 2022: Summer Schedule AvailableSummer Registration Dates & Deadlines  

Fall Quarter 2022

Apply April 4, 2022

Classes Start: Sept. 26

Classes End: Dec. 16

Final Exams: Dec. 12-16


 

June 20: Fall Schedule Available

Fall Registration Dates & Deadlines (TBD)

Winter Quarter 2023

Apply Oct. 3, 2022

Classes Start: Jan. 9

Classes End: March 31

Final Exams: March 27-31


 

Oct. 24 2022: Winter Schedule Available

Winter Registration Dates & Deadlines (TBD)

Spring Quarter 2023

Apply Feb, 1 2023

Classes Start: April 12

Classes End: June 30

Final Exams: June 26-30


 

Jan. 30: Spring Schedule Available

Spring Registration Dates & Deadlines (TBD)

Foothill General Counseling Services

NEW TALK SPACE OPTION FOR WINTER QUARTER! Talk Spaces provide a private and quiet environment for your counseling appointment. Come in and use our Talk Spaces located in the Counseling Center. Want more info? Contact the Counseling Center Front Desk.

Please be prepared to be engaged in this virtual appointment as if you were in person with a counselor. If you are driving, your appointment will be rescheduled. It is helpful to have access to a device (computer, tablet, or phone) with internet access so the counselor can show you important information on their screen. However, this is not a requirement.

General Counseling

Currently Foothill College offers general counseling appointments by telephone and online zoom video. Select your preferred appointment type below and review how to prepare for your meeting.


Front Desk Hours
    • Monday–Tuesday: 8:30 a.m.– 6 p.m.
    • Wednesday–Thursday: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
    • Friday: 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

ONLINE ZOOM APPOINTMENT


Phone

650.949.7423  (Lunch break at 12:301 p.m.)

650.949.7821( Lunch break from 1:00-1:30 p.m.)

TELEPHONE APPOINTMENT


In-Person Counseling Services

In-Person Counseling Services are now being offered on campus in a safe and confidential environment known as Talk Spaces. 

  • Monday–Thursdays:  8 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Fridays 8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.  (virtually only)

IN-PERSON APPOINTMENT/TALK SPACE

Note: *Counseling services unavailable on Thursday from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Drop-In Quick Questions Session

Got burning question? Need help quick? Quick Questions is the way to get answers FAST!

QUICK QUESTION DROP-IN HOURS

Drop-In Quick Questions Session

Got burning question? Need help quick? Quick Questions is the way to get answers FAST!

QUICK QUESTION DROP-IN HOURS

 

 

Admissions and Records Office Resources 

If you have questions about applying for admission, registering for a class, verifying student records or obtaining a transcript evaluation, the Admissions & Records Office is here to help you.  Use our online Contact/Help Form

Residency Determination

The following information is provided to advise students of the steps that must be taken to establish and maintain California residency. This information is taken directly from Title 5 CCR 54000-54045.

View Residency Determination

Ordering Foothill Transcripts

Current and Former Students

Starting Feb. 18 , 2020, all current and former Foothill students may order transcripts online through Parchment for only $7, our authorized transcript provider.

Transcripts will be sent electronically or mailed in hard copy, depending on the arrangement with the receiving institution.

Order Foothill Transcripts

Transcript Evaluations

Students transferring academic credit to Foothill College from other U.S. accredited colleges should send their official transcripts to Foothill College for evaluation. Students may SEE A COUNSELOR with unofficial transcripts for preliminary assistance. To be eligible for transcript evaluation students must be currently enrolled in Foothill courses, due to the high volume of request priority is given to students that have completed a minimum of six (6) units at Foothill.

Transcript Evaluations

 

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