Starting May 20th, Fall Registration Will Begin for Transfer-In Students
Transfer-in students are not required to book an academic counseling appointment; however, please click on the link for more information about appointments.
Academic Counseling
- Assist students in planning and achieving their academic and career goals.
- Develop individualized Student Educational Plans (SEP).
- Educate students on transfer & SBCC requirements.
- Counsel students on success strategies.
- Conduct Class Planning sessions for new students, classroom presentations and workshops.
- Teach Personal Development/College Success courses.
- Refer students to University Transfer Center, Career Center, Health & Wellness, DSPS, and other student services.
We are available to help you in a variety of ways. We hope one of these will suit your needs.
Our front desk is staffed with counseling assistants who can answer general academic counseling questions. We are located on the bottom floor of the Students Services building in SS-120.
Building Hours for March
Monday (3/18) 8:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m.
Tuesday (3/19) 8:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m.
Wednesday (3/20) 8:30 a.m. -6:00 p.m.
Thursday (3/21) 8:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m.
Friday (3/22) REMOTE ONLY
We can also be reached by phone at 805-730-4085.
Phone Hours:
Monday (3/18)- 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday (3/19)- 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday (3/20)- 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Thursday (3/21) - 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Friday- (3/22)- 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
If you are unable to reach us by phone, we highly encourage you to reach us by visiting our in-person front desk.
We offer students an opportunity to submit academic counseling questions via a Google Form and an academic counselor will respond in 3-4 business days (response times may vary dependent on staffing).
Ask A Counselor Google Form link.
We offer on-campus and remote 45-minute appointments with academic counselors to help continuing students with more complex questions and course planning. These appointments may include, but are not limited to: planning courses for 2 or more semesters, completing financial aid SEPs, discussing notices received about academic standing and progress standing, etc.
Spring 2024 Counseling Appointments Hours
Mondays- Thursdays from 9am-4pm, available on campus or remote
On Fridays from 9am-1pm, remote only appointments.
Students can book these appointments in your Starfish.
If you have questions regarding TAG, UC and/or CSU applications please attend a virtual workshop and/or watch step-by-step tutorials offered by the SBCC University Transfer Center.
If you have any I.T. questions, please visit this website to get in touch with our I.T. Student Tech Support.
What Type of Student Are You?
How to Access a Counselor
Your Resources
Campus Location:
Student Services Building
1st Floor - Room 120
Email: academiccounselingcenter@pipeline.sbcc.edu
Follow us on instagram: @sbccacademiccounseling