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 office drop-in hours. For faster service, send us an email.
How to Meet with an Academic Counseling or F-1 Advisor:
First, determine if the information you need is on our current international students page. Use the icons at the bottom of the page. If your answer is not there, then 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)
- Changes of Major
- Academic Plans/Updates
- I-20 Extension letter (if your I-20 ends in Winter/Spring and
you will transfer out for Fall, you do not need to extend your 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 a date and time.
Meet with An F-1 Advisor For:
- Questions about your status, I-20, passport, or visa
- Working in the U.S. (OPT, CPT, on-campus employment, financial hardship)
- If you are feeling overwhelmed by your class load, are dealing with a medical issue that is affecting your academic performance, or are thinking of dropping below 12 units
- Anything you are unsure of that is not on the Academic Counselor's list to the left
- If you are thinking of returning to your home country
Please read the current international students page first to see if you can find the information you need. Use the icons at the bottom of the page. If your answer is not there, you can come to drop-in advising online on Cranium or schedule an appointment.
Online Drop-In with F-1 Advisor:
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9:00-10:00 am |
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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 a 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
Greg Buie - (714) 714-7722
Or email us at occinternational@cccd.edu