The primary goal of the Counseling Center is to provide opportunities for students to clarify their personal goals and values. It also assists students in understanding the relationship of their goals and values to chosen academic programs, and their career opportunities. The Counselors work to assist students in improving self-image, understanding, self-esteem, and direction. Our Counselors with their educational credentials and training deliver a range of counseling services.

Counseling Appointments

You may now use our online system to book 30-minute counseling appointments. Go to this link: http://fhcounseling.foothill.edu/esars/counseling/eSARS.asp. Please note that you will need an active 8-digit Foothill College Student ID number (SID) to get started. Most counseling appointments are located in Room 8305A in the Counseling Center located on the third floor of the Student Services Building in the lower campus. Please be aware, some counselors may be located in other parts of our campus such as CTIS Room 4127 or in Room I-4 on the Middlefield Campus.

When should I schedule a 30-Minute Counseling Appointment?

For issues that require more time than a 10 minute Drop-In meeting, you should schedule an appointment to see a counselor for the following issues:

• Academic problem solving
• Educational Plans
• Petitions (Graduation, Course Substitution etc.)
• Financial Aid or Veteran Forms
• Probation or Disqualification
• Transfer
• Choosing a major
• Career related planning
• Applying for a degree or career certificates
• Personal concerns

10 Minute DROP-IN Counseling Sessions

Drop-In counseling is offered on a first-come, first-served basis and is limited to 10 minutes in Room 8305A. Students will need to have active Foothill College Student ID (SID) to see a counselor.

When should I see a Drop-in Counselor?

• CNSL 50 holds
• Assessment test result evaluation
• QUICK: What classes should I take this quarter
• Clear prerequisite blocks - must have transcripts to show prerequisites taken
• Answer basic application, assessment and registration questions

Counseling Hours (Fall, Winter, Spring 2009/2010)

• Monday & Tuesday 8:00am-7:00pm
  (Drop-In hours: 9:00am-6:30pm)
• Wednesday & Thursday 8:00-5:00pm
  (Drop-In hours: 9:00am-4:30pm)
• Friday 9:00am-3:00pm
  (Drop-In hours: 9:00am-2:30pm)

For a complete list of all support services, please visit the Student Services general information page or the Student Support Services web page.

Online Advising Forum

The Online Advising Forum is another option available for students to post quick questions for a counselor. Responses are made within a 48 hour period(except weekends) and are moderated by three of our counselors, Jerry Cellilo, Andrew Lee, and Fatima Jinnah.