Meet With a Counselor
Don't wait until the last minute to speak with a counselor! Use our virtual Drop-in sessions or make an appointment today if you have questions about choosing classes or planning for your degree or transfer.
Find the Counselor for your Village
Each De Anza Village has a designated Success Team, including counselors who can help you with resources that are relevant to your major and goals:
Artistic Expression
- Mark Fu
- K.D. Le
- Shireen Woo
Health and Life Sciences
- Patty Guitron
Physical Sciences and Technology
- Herminio Hernando
- Sheldon Fields
- Natasha Joplin
Business and Finance
- Mark Fu
- Phong Lam
- K.D. Le
- Shireen Woo
Language and Communication
- Barbara Dahlke
- Pauline Wethington
Social Sciences and Humanities
- Barbara Dahlke
- Pauline Wethington
You can speak with a counselor by scheduling an appointment or dropping in virtually during our remote and in-person office hours.
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Appointments
Some programs and learning communities have designated counselors for their students. You can find a directory of all De Anza counselors on the Our Counselors webpage.
New, Continuing or Returning Students Make an appointment to meet in person or on Zoom
Click the gold button below to schedule your appointment. If there are no times available, please check back, as new appointment times will become available every day.
Notes:
- Returning students must reapply for admission to access the counseling appointment system. (You don't need to do this if you only skipped summer session.)
- Academic or Progress Notice students must schedule an appointment with the Academic Awareness counselor.
- Questions about transferring? Contact the Transfer Center.
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Drop-Ins
Winter Quarter (January 12 - March 27)
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- Monday: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - In Person and Zoom
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - In Person and Zoom
- Wednesday: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM - In Person and Zoom
- Thursday: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM - In Person
- Friday: Not Available
Please contact Transfer Center for questions about transferring and contact Academic Awareness Program for questions about Academic or Progress Notice. If you are a returning student, you must reapply for admission to sign-up for drop-in (You don't need to do this if you only skipped summer session.)
Notes:- Drop-in schedule is subject to change based on counselors availability
- First-come, first-serve and wait times may vary
- Zoom link will be available on the drop-in page and via email
- Last sign-in: 15 minutes before closing
To join Zoom drop-in, click the gold button below and sign-in
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Online Help Desk
Use De Anza CONNECT to Request Assistance When You:
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- Want to learn more about on-campus resources
- Need help scheduling an academic counseling appointment
- Need help signing up for a drop-in session
- Need help troubleshooting Zoom
- Feel lost and unsure who to ask questions
- Feel overwhelmed with school
- Fell stressed about passing your classes
- Want to ensure you’re on track to your goals
Click the De Anza CONNECT button to select your question and provide details.
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Making the Most of Your Meeting
- Before you meet with a counselor, prepare a list of questions that you want to ask.
- Bring any relevant documents such as your unofficial transcripts from other colleges, your educational plan and any other records that may be related to the issues you want to discuss.
- Be on time! If you miss two appointments, you may lose your appointment privileges.
If you can't make your appointment, PLEASE let us know: Use the online scheduling system to cancel or reschedule.
General Contact Information
For office hours and general contact information, please visit our Office Hours and Location webpage.