About New Student Programs

Initial Orientation

We highly recommend this in-depth orientation to you, the first-time college student, as your first step before you see a counselor. Held twice weekly in Plover Hall, this orientation provides you with vital information on a variety of important topics including admission and registration, financial aid and scholarship, career exploration, and English and math assessment. You will be provided details on earning an A.A. degree, the transfer process, and the completion of a career certificate. These supportive, small group sessions help ensure you a successful entry into the academic arena and, eventually, completion of your educational goals.

Drop-in orientations offered throughout the year:

Wednesdays at either 10:00 AM or 5:30 PM

New Spring 2010 Drop-in Orientations just Added!

Tuesday, January 5th from 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM in Room 558, Plover Hall
Tuesday, January 5th from 3 PM - 5 PM in Room 558, Plover Hall
Wednesday, January 6th from 10 AM - 12 PM in Room 558, Plover Hall
Wednesday, January 6th from 5:30 PM - 7 PM in Room 558, Plover Hall
Thursday, January 7th from 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM in Room 558, Plover Hall

Academic, Career & Personal Counseling

It is important to stay in touch with a counselor while pursuing your educational goal. By doing so, you can be assured of a less stressful entry process and a more successful completion of your educational goals.

Counseling is available in Bailey Hall on the Santa Rosa Campus and in the Richard W. Call Building on the Petaluma Campus. Our counselors provide semester-by-semester assistance in your class selection and help with career clarification. You can make an appointment with one of our counselors by calling (707) 527-4451 (Santa Rosa) or (707) 778-3914 (Petaluma).

College and Community Referrals and Resource Information

The New Student Programs staff is committed to providing up-to-date and accurate referrals and resource information. These resources include:

• Career Development Classes
• College Survival and Study Skills
• Video and Book Lending Library - over 100 titles
• College and Community Referrals
• Free Seminars and Workshops

We provide an array of services designed to assist you with the successful completion of your educational goals. Please give us a call at (707) 527-4375 if you need more information.

Questions and comments about this page may be directed to hzarate@santarosa.edu.