We Can Help!

outreach counselors in hallway

Office of Outreach counselors offer academic counseling services for

  • Students in the Men of Color Community 
  • For general questions about enrollment, please send an email to outreach@deanza.edu or call 408.864.8327
    (Current students: Please include your 8-digit CWID when you email us, so we can respond more quickly.)

meet with a counselor

If you're not participating in the Men of Color Community, click the red bar that best describes you:

New Students 

If you're a new, first-time college student – and not participating in the Men of Color Community, or another program that has its own counselors – you are automatically part of the De Anza CONNECT program. During your first three quarters at De Anza, you will receive

  • Support from a network of CONNECT counselors and student success specialists
  • Friendly check-ins via text messages from Roary, our student success chatbot
  • Phone and email follow-ups from the CONNECT team, to ensure you receive the support you need

You can find out how to schedule an appointment with a CONNECT counselor by clicking the yellow button: 

Meet your counselor

Continuing/Returning Students

If you have attended De Anza for more than two quarters – and you're not participating in the Men of Color Community or another program with its own counselors –  you should contact the General Counseling Center to see a counselor there.

Meet Your Counselor

our counselors logoOur counselors can assist you with

  • Choosing classes to reach your academic goal, such as earning a degree or certificate or transferring to a university
  • Creating an educational plan 
  • Finding resources on campus, such as tutoring or other academic assistance
  • Exploring career options
  • And more!
For questions about the registration system or student records, please contact the Office of Admissions and Records.


Speak With an Outreach Counselor

Summer Hours

  • Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Fridays: Closed

Please note that drop-in sessions are for brief questions only. If you need help with the following, please schedule an appointment:

  • Financial aid extensions
  • Comprehensive education plans
  • Transfer Agreement Guarantee (TAG) applications

Drop-In Sessions

(10 minutes, no appointment needed) 

You can speak with a counselor – in person or on Zoom – during these hours.

Thursday, Aug. 6

Counselors will be available for drop-in help (no appointment needed) – in person and on Zoom – during these hours:

  • 1:30-5 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 10

Counselors will be available for drop-in help (no appointment needed) – in person and on Zoom

  • 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 11

3-5 p.m.

How to Drop In on Zoom:

Click the yellow "drop-in" button to log in through the eSARS system during the drop-in hours listed above.

 Click to Drop In

You will be added to the drop-in queue and a counselor will see you on a first-come, first-served basis. (If you have trouble connecting, please call 408.864.8327 or email outreach@deanza.edu. Please include your 8-digit CWID when you email us, so we can respond more quickly.)


Schedule an Appointment 

(You can also check our drop-in hours for times when you can see a counselor without an appointment.) 

How to Make an Appointment:

Click the yellow "appointment" button to schedule a time when you can meet with a counselor in person, by phone or on Zoom.

Click for appointment

After you click the button, you'll prompted to log in to the eSARS scheduling system:

  • Log in with your CWID (your 8-digit student ID number, also known as your Campuswide ID) and your date of birth (use the format: MMDDYYYY).
  • Once you are logged in, follow the prompts to see appointment times that are available over the next 14 days.
  • If you don't see any times open, please check back each day. New time slots will be posted as they become available. 


Meet the Outreach Counselors


Erick Aragon

Erick Aragon 
Counselor: Men of Color Community


Ashley FloresAshley Flores 
Counselor


Leticia Gonzalez-HernandezLeticia Gonzalez-Hernandez 
Counselor


Anna NguyenAnna Nguyen 
Counselor


Jesus RuelasJesus Ruelas 
Counselor: 
Men of Color Community


Chai SaechaoChai Schweikert
Counselor


Charles Van MeursCharles Van Meurs
Counselor: 
Men of Color Community

 
Students who aren't eligible to see an Outreach counselor can visit the general Counseling Center or a counselor within their division or program.

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