We Can Help!

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.)
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:
- F-1 visa students should always see an International Student Programs counselor.
- You can also find a directory for counselors in other programs at deanza.edu/our-counselors
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.
- F-1 visa students should always see an International Student Programs counselor.
- You can also find a directory for counselors in other programs at deanza.edu/our-counselors
Our 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!
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.
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.
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
Counselor: Men of Color Community
Ashley Flores
Counselor
Leticia Gonzalez-Hernandez
Counselor
Anna Nguyen
Counselor
Jesus Ruelas
Counselor:
Men of Color Community
Chai Schweikert
Counselor
Charles Van Meurs
Counselor:
Men of Color Community
