You can meet with a counselor at either the Santa Rosa or Petaluma campuses on a scheduled or drop-in basis. Since you are not assigned a counselor, you may choose, and, if you wish, you may change counselors. It is important that you feel comfortable and confident with your counselor.
In order to "beat the rush" and avoid a lengthy wait, schedule appointments
as early in the semester as possible. To plan for Fall semester, make an
appointment during spring before May 1. To plan for Spring, make an appointment
in September or early October. Planning ahead in this way (Early Bird Counseling)
will earn you Priority 1A registration.
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- Is appropriate for referral to college and community services, short term academic planning, informational quick questions, 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 in person or by phone
- Is appropriate for long term educational planning, clarifying your academic records and eligibility from graduation or transfer, dealing with probation or dismissal questions
- Is 30 minutes long
- Can be made with a specific counselor of your choice
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- Attend scheduled appointments and provide complete and accurate information
- Be prepared:
- Bring a list of any questions
- Bring a copy of prior educational plans and transcripts from other colleges
- Think about and make a list of possible 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
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