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  • Make an Appointment
  • Drop-In Quick Questions
  • Choosing a Major
  • General Education Requirements
  • Probation & Disqualification
  • Graduation
  • Student Forms
  • Meet the Team

Timely Update - Petition for June 30 Commencement Ceremony

Friday, May 12 is the deadline to petition for graduation to include your name in the printed program for our Commencement Ceremony on June 30, 2023

Petition for Your Degree

 

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(Intro Text) Connect with a Counselor

Our Foothill College counselors are here to help you choose a major, create an ed plan, plan for transfer, or just talk about life. You can meet in person or virtually by phone or zoom. Need a private and quiet environment for your virtual counseling appointment? Use our Talk Spaces located in the Counseling Center. Contact the Counseling Center Front Desk for details.

Welcome to Counseling Services

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Counseling Appointment Hours

  • Monday–Tuesday: 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
  • Wednesday–Thursday:  8 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Friday: Closed for Summer Term

Counseling Office Location

Student Services Building 8300, Room 8302

Front Desk Hours

  • Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (Virtual 5-6 p.m.)
  • Friday:  Closed for Summer Term

Physical office hours may vary on any given day based on unforseen circumstances. Please leave a message with your name and student CWID and we will return your call. 

Reach Front Desk by Phone, Email and Chat

For General Inquiries

Note: When using Chat, you are in contact with Counseling Center staff, not with a Counselor.

Counselor Quick Question Hours

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General Counseling Appointments (Accordion)

Foothill College offers 30-minute general counseling appointments — in person, by telephone and online zoom video. Appointments are limited and the appointment system allows you to book up to 7 days in advance. Select your preferred appointment type below and review how to prepare for your meeting.

Telephone Appointment

Please be prepared to be engaged in this phone 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 so the counselor can direct you to important information. However, this is not a requirement.

Schedule Telephone Appointment

Online Zoom Appointment

Please be prepared to be engaged in your 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.

Schedule a Zoom Appointment

In-Person Appointment

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Schedule In-Person Appointment

Sunnyvale Center

Closed for the Summer term. Services will return to Sunnyvale in Fall 2023.

Schedule a Sunnyvale Center Appointment

Transfer Planning

You can make an appointment with ALL counselors in General Counseling or the Transfer Center to get assistance with tranedsfer to a 4-year university. Both offices provide the same transfer support. Visit the Transfer Center website to access additional transfer services and resources.

Transfer Center Appointment

15-Minute Quick Question Session

Got a burning question? Need help fast? Quick Questions is the way to get answers FAST! These are offered by phone or Zoom.

Quick Question Hours

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Help Choosing a Major

To earn a degree from Foothill,  you'll declare a college major—a concentrated area of study intended to help you acquire specialized knowledge about a particular subject.

  

General Education (GE) Requirements

Both associate and bachelor degrees include two types of classes: general education (GE) and courses for your major. Review and select your GE plan for requirements.

  

Counseling Classes

We offer a variety of classes to help you achieve college success. View a sampling of our Counseling (CNSL) and Career Life Planning (CRLP) courses.

 

Explore Our Services (Accordion)

Our counselors are committed to your success through a range of services. Their goal is to help you clarify your academic and personal goals. These include sessions regarding course consideration for each quarter, AP test scores, prerequisite clearance, progress probation levels 1 and 2 to name a few, and petition for graduation. Explore our services and ways we can help you discover and achieve your goals

Academic Counseling

Career Counseling

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
  • Visit our Mental Health and Wellness Center to connect with a mental health specialist.

Programs with Counseling Support

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Graduation (Router Panel)

One quarter prior to your estimated graduation date, meet with a counselor to go over the degree requirements and submit the Petition for Graduation.

 

 

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You can count on Foothill to support you no matter which path you choose.

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