HOW COUNSELING WORKS

Counselors are available throughout the year to assist you with your educational goals.  You can meet with a counselor on a scheduled appointment once the semester started or in a drop-in basis during registration period. It is very important that you feel comfortable and confident while working with your counselor, so please do not hesitate to change your counselor to someone who you can connect with.

In order to avoid a lengthy wait during peak registration periods, schedule appointments early in the semester if possible. To plan for fall semester, make an appointment during spring starting in April. To plan for spring, make an appointment in September or early October.

How Drop-in Counseling Works?	A Scheduled Appointment
Appropriate for informational quick questions, prerequisite waivers, unit overloads,  short term academic planning or emergency problem solving Is on a first come, first served basis Sessions are up to 15 minutes long Is with the counselor available at that time	Is made in advance either on line, in person or by phone Appropriate for long term educational planning, clarifying your academic records and eligibility for graduation or transfer, dealing with probation or dismissal questions Is 30 minutes long or longer if requested in advance Can be made with a specific counselor of your choice
HOW TO GET THE MOST FROM COUNSELING
Student Responsibilities	Counselor Responsibilities
Attend scheduled appointments and provide complete and accurate information Be prepared: Bring a list of questions Bring a copy of prior educational plans and transcripts from other colleges Think about and make a list of possible interest courses Follow through on counselor recommendations Follow up: Let us know how you are doing	Keep scheduled appointments Provide accurate and specific information Develop and revise educational plans Help students learn to locate and use resources Listen and suggest options Assist students in making decisions