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Counseling

Who We Are

Counseling’s primary goal is to provide academic support services necessary for students to succeed at the College of Alameda. Counselors are an integral part of the education process, recognizing the needs of each student with whom they come into contact. Counselors provide current and valid information, using many resources, so that students are prepared to investigate alternatives, establish priorities, and develop an Educational Plan.

Spring 2022: The Counseling Department is now offering in-person services on Tuesdays & Wednesdays. Online Zoom Appointments are still available Monday-Friday (limited availability on Tuesday & Wednesday)

Counseling appointments can be scheduled by filling out a request for an appointment below. You will be emailed your Counseling Appointment details along with the ZOOM meeting link for online appointments. Please make sure to provide the best contact email and phone number when scheduling your session.

Questions about your Zoom Counseling Appointment? Please use the Student Guide by clicking here.

Our Services

Need an Appointment?

Schedule your Counseling appointment for the following:

  • Quick Question (academic advice, excess units, general questions, prerequisite questions)
  • Developing a Student Education Plan
  • Degree Petitions
  • Financial Aid Appeals 
  • Major Exploration
  • Probation Hold/ Dismissal
  • Transcript Evaluation 
  • Transfer to a four year college/university 

Request a Counseling Appointment (In-Person or Online ZOOM)

Request for Prerequisite Clearance

General Education Worksheets

Support Guides & Tutorials

Virtual Application Assistance

Remote Services

FAQs

The Counseling Department is located in Building A (Administration). Counselors are available from 8:oo am to 7:oo pm on Mondays, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Tuesday through Friday. The office phone number is (510) 748-2209.

The College may accept lower-division units earned from accredited colleges or universities. Please bring an unofficial copy of your previous college units and meet with a counselor for more review.

Fall and Spring semesters are 18 weeks long.  Summer session is 6 weeks.

A full-time student enrolls in 12 or more units during a regular semester. A part-time student can enroll in as little as 1/2 unit to as many as 11 units.

Counseling

Spring 2022

HOURS OF OPERATION

Monday 8:00-7:00

Tuesday- Friday 8:00-4:30