Transfer Counseling
Drop-in counseling (10 mins)
- In-person, Zoom, or phone accommodations can be made if needed at 714-432-5894.
- Limited to 10 minutes on a first-come, first-served basis.
- General transfer questions only.
- Application assistance (full applications will not be reviewed). Questions about filling in the applications can be answered; please have your questions ready for the Counselor before the drop-in.
- Drop-in counseling is not appropriate for transcript reviews or SEP's.
Attention: Campus & office closed all day on 1/20, 2/14-17, 2/20, 4/4, 5/26
IN-PERSON DROP-IN HOURS
Monday: 10:00-12:00 / 12:30-1:00 / 4:00-5:00
Tuesday: 10:30-11:30 / 4:00-5:00
Wednesday: 10:00-11:00 / 11:30-12:00 / 12:30-1 / 1:30-2:30
Thursday: 11:30-12:30
VIRTUAL DROP-IN HOURS
Monday: 11:30-12:30 / 2:00-3:00
Friday: 9:30-10:30 (No Drop in 5/9/25)
Transfer Counseling Appointments (30 mins)
*All students will need to have an Student Education Plan (SEP) in DegreeWorks prior to meeting with a Transfer Center counselor.If you have not yet met with a counselor and/or do not have an SEP in DegreeWorks, please schedule an appointment through general counseling. (Choose one of the links below to schedule the appropriate counseling appointment)
Schedule Future Pirate Counseling Appointment these appointments are intended for high school students graduating in 2025 who need to obtain their First Semester SEP.
Schedule General Counseling Appointment these appointments help students develop an education plan (SEP) and the selection of appropriate courses in preparation for certificates, Associate Degrees, and transfer plans. (For new and continuing OCC students)
Transfer Center Counseling Appointments
*Transfer Center appointments will be released at 10am on Thursdays.
*Transfer Counseling appointments are limited.
Schedule Transfer Counseling Appointment to meet with a transfer center counselor to discuss transfer programs. These appointments can also be scheduled in person or via phone. (For continuing OCC students interested in transferring)
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Booking Tips: When using the links above to schedule appointments you will be redirected to a scheduling webpage. Enter your MyCoast student ID number (ex. C0XXXXXXX) and birth date, then check the consent box, and click blue sign in button.
It is the student's responsibility to check their email for appointment confirmation details. Please email the transfercenter@occ.cccd.edu if it is not received, to avoid missing your appointment. Additionally, as a courtesy to others and to avoid appointment restrictions please cancel if unable to attend by contacting the Transfer Center. (See Late/No Show Policy tab)
It is the student's responsibility to check their email for appointment confirmation details. Please email the transfercenter@occ.cccd.edu if it is not received, to avoid missing your appointment, or please call 714-432-5894 . Additionally, as a courtesy to others and to avoid excess "no shows", if unable to attend please contact the Transfer Center to cancel.
LATE: The grace-period for late appointments is 15-minutes. If a student is 15-minutes late, a counselor may not be able to see them or their time will be limited to the time that is left. A student may need to reschedule for a different day if appointments are available. After the 15-minute grace period, and there was no notice, the student will be marked as a no-show.
NO-SHOW: Students are allowed up to three no-shows before their access to scheduling future appointments becomes limited. As a courtesy, we ask that if you are not able to attend your appointment for any reason, please cancel the appointment at least 60-minutes before the scheduled time.