Counseling Appointments

Welcome to the Counseling Appointment Page

All types of appointments may now be scheduled online, in-person or by phone. The best times to meet with a counselor are the months of September, October, February and March. Please be aware that it may be difficult to book counseling appointments during the summer.

Appointments are released every THURSDAY starting at 8 a.m. for the following week.

If the online scheduling system says appointments are full, please check Counseling Appointment Updates and Cranium Cafe (below) first, or call the Counseling Center for any additional appointments that may be available.

Counseling Appointment Updates

Appointments for the week of July 10 are available to schedule on THURSDAY, JUly 6 at 8 a.m. through the online scheduling system below or by calling the Counseling office. Please refer to the Appointment Scheduling Options below.

OCC campus & student services will be closed on Tuesday, July 4 in observance of Independance Day.

SUMMER APPOINTMENTS ARE LIMITED and typically fill by 10 a.m. on Thursdays when they are released.

If you are a high school student who has recently graduated or will be graduating, please visit the Future Pirate site to schedule for an Academic Planning Workshop. This is ONLY for high school students who have not met with a counselor for an SEP. Your status will be checked for this workshop.

For CRANIUM CAFE appointments, please locate this option by using the links in "Appointments Scheduling Options" below.

If no appointments are available in all areas, please call the Counseling office or visit the Counseling website starting at 8 a.m. on Thursday to schedule an appointment for the following week.

Appointments for Unique Needs

The following student groups should meet with specific Counselors for their unique needs:

AIM / PROBATION
ATHLETES
ARC (Accessibility Resource Center)
DROP-IN Counseling
EOPS
Financial Aid
PUENTE
STEM
Veterans

To schedule an appointment for Academic Probation or Dismissal, please call (714) 432-6902 or email occretention@occ.cccd.edu.

Note: If you have a counseling hold due to your academic standing, you will need to schedule an AIM appointment in order to be eligible to register.

For Student-Athletes ONLY!

For full availability of counselors for Student Athletes, please call the Counseling Center during regular business hours. 

Student Athlete Counselors:
Cynthia Fascella (Full-Time)

When scheduling, students MUST select the sport they participate in.

Make an Appointment with Cynthia Fascella

Please call the Counseling office for a student athletics appointments with one of these following counselors: (714) 432-5078

Caitlyn Carralejo*
Jeff Bonds*
Stacy Kirch*

*Limited availability

Accessibility Resource Center (ARC) (Formerly DSPS)

ARC Counseling services at Orange Coast College are in place to help students identify and clarify disability-related accommodations, academic class schedules, career and educational goals. The intent is to help students explore their options and make informed decisions that will improve the quality of their lives. Our DSPS counselors are available to assist you with the following:

Educational Planning
Career Exploration
Disability Management Counseling
Academic Accommodation Plan (Intake)
Referral for on/off Campus Resources
Self Advocacy & Communicating with Faculty

Make a ARC Counseling Appointment

Drop-In counseling is a 10-minute conversation with a counselor for general information such as prerequisite requirements, general transfer and graduation-related questions, referrals to other programs and services, Math, English and Reading Course placement, questions about comparable courses or general quick questions. Counselors will not be able to review academic records or transcripts in this 10-minute session.

For assistance, please call the Counseling Center at (714) 432-5078.

For registration assistance and resources, check out "Future Pirate Events" from the link below.

Registration Information

Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS)

Our counselors provide Academic, Career, and Personal Counseling. Each EOPS student is unique, and we take a personal interest in serving you. We strive to get to know students on an individual basis. We develop close relationships by visiting with students at least three times each semester.

Make an EOPS Appointment

If you need help with understanding how your classes impact your financial aid, your Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) status, or assistance with an educational plan, the Financial Aid Counselor is more than happy to assist you.

Make an Appointment with Financial Aid

All current Puente students are welcome and are highly encouraged to meet with the Puente counselor at least once a semester.

The PUENTE Community College Program is a statewide academic, counseling and mentoring program operating in 39 California community colleges and is co-sponsored by the University of California. Its aim is to provide support for students to build the skills necessary for success in both academic and career goals while in community college.

Students enrolled in the PUENTE program work closely with their Counselor, English Instructor and Mentor to prepare for transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Over its 26-year history on the OCC campus, PUENTE has helped students to earn their degrees, take leadership roles in the community, begin their careers, and return as mentors for new PUENTE students.

ONLY PUENTE STUDENTS:
Make a PUENTE Appointment

You can also call the Puente Center for availability (714) 432-5046

If you are a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) major, you can schedule an appointment with one of the STEM counselors.

Make a STEM Appointment

OCC has a designated counselor for our veteran & dependent students who has a thorough understanding of the academic progress needed to fulfill your certificate or degree requirements, in addition to the impact that your course selection will have on your benefits. All military connected students are welcome to take advantage of this service. If you are utilizing VA Education benefits, you will be required to meet with the veteran counselor for most items.

Make a Veterans Appointment

APPOINTMENT SCHEDULING OPTIONS

PHONE APPOINTMENTS

NOT recommended for new students.

Please call the Counseling office if you prefer a phone appointment. 714-432-5078

Schedule a 30-minute appointment phone appointment if you are a returning or continuing student who requires a Student Educational Plan (SEP) or have questions that require a review of your academic records. Students are limited to one appointment per week.

NOTE: A 30-minute counseling appointment will assist students with setting up their Student Educational Plans (SEPs), however, students will not register for classes during their counseling appointments.

ZOOM & IN-PERSON APPOINTMENTS

Recommended for NEW & CONTINUING students.

Schedule a 30-minute appointment if you require a Student Educational Plan (SEP) or have questions that require a review of your academic records. Students can select either an in-person or Zoom appointment when scheduling. Recommended for NEW and continuing students.
Students are limited to one appointment per week.

NOTE: A 30-minute counseling appointment will assist students with setting up their Student Educational Plans (SEPs), however, students will not register for classes during their counseling appointments.

MAKE AN APPOINTMENT

Important Information:
If meeting via Zoom, please use either Google Chrome or Firefox browsers and log in from a computer (not a smart phone) with a microphone and web camera.

CRANIUM CAFE APPOINTMENTS

Cranium Cafe is an additional online booking system and platform used for appointments. Schedule a 30-minute appointment online if you require a Student Educational Plan (SEP) or have questions that require a review of your academic records. Students can select either an in-person, phone, or video appointment when scheduling. Students are limited to one appointment per week.