We are here for you! To prevent the spread of COVID-19, we have services online and in person. Note: Only students who have complied with the vaccine mandate will be allowed to meet in person with counselors.
Spring 2022 Semester- Counseling drop-ins and appointments will be available in-person, online, or by telephone Monday - Friday. On Saturdays, counseling appointments will be held online and by telephone. For Saturday appointments, please contact the Counseling Department.
For a successful virtual appointment, please make sure to download, install, and test Zoom before your appointment.
Athletic Counselor
Black/African American Student Counseling Drop-in Hours
CalWORKS Counselor or call 408-288-3250
Career Education Counselor
Dual Enrolment call 408-288-3750
EOPS/CARE/ALMASS/Guardian Scholars or 408-288-3788
General Counselor
International Students Counselor
METAS Counselor
Milpitas Counselor
Puente Counselor
Student Accessibility Services (SAS) call 408-288-3746
Transfer Counselor
UMOJA Program Counselor
Veteran Counselor
Frequent links students request:
To sign up for Noncredit courses, students need to submit the Noncredit application in one of two ways:
As a
new student, you will need to apply and be admitted into the college,
before you can meet with an SJCC Counselor. Please follow the steps below, to
apply and be admitted into the college.
- Submit
an Application
- Complete the Self-Guided Placement
- To have waivers applied for English and Math
placement using your high school cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA), go to MyWeb and select "Self-Guided Placement" on the
Student Menu.
- Complete the Online College Orientation
- Schedule an Appointment with a Counselor
- Register for Class
- Pay for your Class
Need a prerequisite cleared?
Click on the Prereq Check to clear them:
*PLEASE ADVISE THAT WE ARE FULLY BOOKED UNTIL JUNE 21, 2022. PLEASE USE THE Counseling Request Form IF NO APPOINTMENTS ARE AVAILABLE*![]()
If you see a safety/secure message on our
Online Appointment Tool and you use:
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Chrome: click "Advanced" then click "Proceed to esars.sjcc.edu (unsafe)"
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If you use Firefox: click "Enable TLS 1.0 and 1.1" - it is safe.
The Counseling Department is committed to providing quality, comprehensive academic, career, and personal counseling services in a supportive environment to assist students in achieving their educational and vocational goals and empowering them to make informed choices and decisions.
Not sure where to start or how to reach your academic or career goals? Need help developing your educational plan? Just need to talk to someone too? The SJCC Counseling Department is here to help! Meeting with a counselor is one of the most important things you can do during your college career at San Jose City College.
The Counseling Department's mission is to provide comprehensive counseling services in a safe, supportive environment to guide, motivate, and empower students to achieve their educational, vocational, and personal goals.
Please try and log on to the Zoom link as soon as you receive it to make sure all your questions are answered. If you request a "Phone Call" please be available at the time of your appointment. If you are more than 10 minutes late for your appointment, we may need to reschedule.
Please make sure you have updated your email and phone number to contact you. Sometimes the phone numbers are disconnected or no longer in service.
These services are critical to your academic success. We are here to assist you with academic-related matters and issues.
It is important that you make an appointment to see a counselor during your first semester to discuss your educational and career objectives and develop a customized educational plan. In addition, meet with a counselor at least once a semester to ensure you are on the right track in achieving your educational and career goals.
Academic Counseling Services:
Assist you with academic-related matters and issues.
Help you to clarify your educational objectives and develop an educational plan specific to your educational goals.
Help you to understand the requirements of certificate programs, associate degrees, general education, majors, and transfer, as well as the College's policies and procedures.
Provide transcript evaluation and class selection.
Provide academic probation/dismissal counseling for those students who are struggling academically and need to strategize ways to improve their academic performance and standing.
Assist with graduation and financial petitions and other academic/registration-related forms.
Additional transfer information and resources can be found in theCareer/Transfer Center.
Sometimes personal issues or concerns can affect your academic performance or success. If you are experiencing this, we can listen and direct you to the appropriate resources. Personal matters discussed with a counselor are held in strict confidence. Talking to a counselor may be the best way to get you back on track to academic success.
It is not uncommon for students to encounter personal issues while in college. Stress, depression, loss and grief, substance abuse, anger, eating disorders, anxiety, and relationship problems can interfere with your ability to do your best academically.
We are experienced to help you to mitigate and deal effectively with personal issues and concerns that are affecting your academic success and performance. When appropriate, you may be referred to other professional services on campus such as the Student Health Services or in the community.
Having good mental health increases the likelihood of doing well academically — just like good physical health is essential for peak athletic performance. When you encounter these personal issues, it is important to seek healthy solutions.
The Orientation is designed to help you become more familiar with San Jose City College. Participating in orientation is critical to your success.
Orientation provides students with information about San Jose City College's educational programs, support services, registration process, college facilities, student life, academic expectations and procedures, and students' rights and responsibilities. At the moment, we are only offering online orientations.
Click here for instructions on how to complete the orientation
