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Counseling Appointments

Welcome to the Counseling Appointment Page

APPOINTMENTS FOR DECEMBER 9 - 13  ARE FULL!

Counseling Office Hours Updates:

December 16 - December 18:  8 - 5 pm
Counselors will NOT be available from 12/16 - 12/18.  Staff are available for general assistance.

Counseling appointments are available to schedule weekly!
Please check back on our website on December 30 for appointment availabilities for January 2 & 3.

The best times to meet with a counselor are the months of September, February and March. Please be aware that it may be difficult to schedule counseling appointments during peak times.

Always check appointment availabilities on Cranium Cafe (see below in APPOINTMENT SCHEDULING OPTIONS) and call the office to check for possible cancellations.

APPOINTMENT SCHEDULING OPTIONS & MODALITIES

The Counseling Center offers in-person, Zoom, and limited phone appointments.  All modalities may be scheduled online, in-person or by phone. The best times to meet with a counselor are the months of September, October, February and March. Please be aware that it may be difficult to schedule counseling appointments during peak times.

Appointments are released every THURSDAY starting at 8:30 a.m. for the following week. 

If you are not able to schedule an appointment using the SARS Online Scheduling System, please check Cranium Cafe scheduling platform first for availability, or call the Counseling Center for any additional appointments that may be available or for assistance with a staff member at 714-432-5078.

GUIDELINES for Zoom & Phone Appointments

1. For the safety of students and others, Counselors will not conduct an appointment if a student is operating a vehicle.  All counseling appointments will require your full attention with minimal to no distractions.

2. If you have a Zoom appointment, please be prepared to turn on your camera for verification purposes. 

Appointments for Unique Needs

The following student groups should meet with specific Counselors for their unique needs:

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

UPCOMING EVENTS

DECEMBER 14: LAST DAY OF FALL SEMESTER

DECEMBER 16 - JANUARY 1, 2025: WINTER BREAK

JANUARY 2, 2025 - INTERSESSION BEGINS

REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE

For registration assistance and resources, check out the Future Pirate Center. 

Counseling Center Information

Contact Us

(714) 432-5078

occcounseling@occ.cccd.edu

Watson Hall - 3rd floor

Office Hours

Monday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Friday:  8 a.m. - 12 p.m. (CAMPUS); 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (REMOTE)
CLOSED on Weekends & Major Holidays