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Please contact the Guardian Scholars Office to schedule an appointment

Email: Guardianscholars@cccd.edu

Phone: 714-432-6835

 

 

The intent is to help students explore their options and make informed decisions that will improve the quality of their lives. Our professionally trained staff are available to assist you with the following

ACADEMIC COUNSELING APPOINTMENT

  • Educational Planning
  • Career Exploration
  • Registering for Courses
  • Counseling Classes
  • Referral Services
  • Transfer Services

SPECIALIST APPOINTMENT

  • Personal Counseling and Coaching
  • Academic and personal resources
  • Skill Development
  • Co-Case Management
  • Transfer Support
  • Referral Services

If you need to cancel an appointment, please contact our office immediately. You may cancel via phone (714) 432-6835, through your text message reminder, or in person. Please DO NOT cancel an appointment via e-mail.

Drop-In Counseling is limited to fifteen minutes and is appropriate for general questions only. Please call or check in with the front desk for drop-in times. 

Drop-In Counseling is not appropriate for transcript evaluation, Student Education Plans or personal counseling, as drop-in Counselors do not have access to your transcript or other student records.

To request to take more units, please complete an Overload Petition today!

Scheduling An Appointment 

We have in person, virtual, or phone appointments available to students. Student can schedule their appointments by calling the Guardian Scholars office during office hours. All scheduled appointments are thirty minutes long (unless otherwise noted), and are based on availability. Students are limited to one appointment per week on any platform.

 

Specialist Appointments

After booking, students MUST check their OCC Student Email for appointment information and confirmation. Failure to check your email may result in you missing your appointment. If you are running late, contact the Guardian Scholars office to notify the staff. Students are given a 10-min. window to attend their 30-min. appt. or 20-min. to attend their 1-hr. appt. Failure to notify the staff, can result in appointment restrictions for the remainder of the term.