Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the OCC campus is open with a limited weekly schedule. The academic counselors and the F-1 advisors are available to help you online and in-person. Schedule an appointment or chat with us during our Drop-in hours.
How to Meet with an Academic Counseling or F-1 Advisor:
First, determine if you should speak with an F-1 Advisor or Academic Counselor.
Meet with an Academic Counselor For:
- Last semester Reduced Course Load Authorization (<12 units)
- Major changes
- Academic Plans/Updates
- I-20 Extension letter (If your I-20 ends in Spring (May) and
you will transfer out for Fall semester you do not need to extend I-20). - Concurrent Enrollment Transferability Information
- Graduation Readiness Checks
Next, would you like to Drop-In or Schedule an Appointment?
Drop-In with Academic Counselor:
Counseling Drop-in hours change weekly. Click the Academic Counseling button below to find each counselor's weekly drop-in schedule and log in with your OCC username and password.
Schedule Appointment with Academic Counselor:
Click the Academic Counseling button below. Find a counselor's schedule by clicking "Schedule Appointment/Meeting" and log in with your OCC username and password to find date and time.
Meet with An F-1 Advisor For:
- Questions about your I-20
- Questions about your passport or visa
- Your F-1 status
- Working in the U.S. (OPT, CPT, on-campus employment, Financial Hardship)
- If you are feeling overwhelmed by your class load or are thinking of dropping below 12 units
- Anything you're unsure of that isn't in the Academic Counselor's list to the left
- If you are thinking of returning to your home country
Next, would you like to Drop-In or Schedule an Appointment?
Drop-In with F-1 Advisor:
|
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| By Appointment only |
Gladys
11 AM - 1PM
Mireille
2:30 - 4PM |
Mireille
10 - 11AM
Gladys
2 - 4PM
|
By Appointment Only |
No Advising |
Click the F-1 Advisor button below. Find an adviser you wish to see. If a Green "ONLINE" dot next to the adviser/counselor's photo, click "Chat Now!". Log in with your OCC username and password.
Schedule Appointment with F-1 Advisor:
Click the F-1 Advisor button below. Find an advisor's schedule by clicking "Schedule Appointment/Meeting" and log in with your OCC username and password to find date and time.
General Questions:
Contact us by phone, text, or email
General Front Desk - (714) 432-5940
Mireille Halley - (714) 714-7721
Thu Nguyen - (714) 714-7784
Gladys Calderon - (714) 714-7519
Or email us at occinternational@cccd.edu