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Make an Appointment.

Counseling services at Evergreen Valley College are offered in person or online via Zoom.

To meet with an academic counselor, students can schedule an appointment by using the links below, calling the Counseling Department at 408-270-6475 or by visiting the Counseling Department's front desk located in the Student Services building, SC-250.

For quick counseling related questions, please Email: mycounselor@evc.edu 

 
Express Counseling (up to 15 minutes)

Express counseling is available online or in-person Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM* on a first-come-first served basis. No appointments are needed. 

  • Class Problems
  • Class Recommendations for First Time College Students
  • EVC College Policies & Procedures
  • English/Math Recommendations
  • Prerequisite Verification

Enter the Online Express Counseling Waiting Room

*Please note express counseling will end promptly at 3:00 PM. The last student will be seen at 2:45 PM.

 

30 – Minute Appointments 
  • Course Repeats (3rd and 4th Attempt)
  • Excess Units
  • In-Progress Verification (Enrolled in prerequisite course at another college)
  • One Semester Edplan (Less than 15 units completed, no external transcripts from other colleges)

Schedule a 30 Minute Appointment

 

60 – Minute Appointments
  • Academic or Progress Dismissal
  • Academic or Progress Probation
  • Academic Progress Review
  • Career Counseling 
  • Complete Edplan (Must have completed 15 or more units at EVC and/or SJCC) 
  • Graduation Petition
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Personal Counseling
  • Transcript Discussion
  • Transfer Follow-Up
  • Transfer Planning
  • UC TAG Review

Schedule a 60 Minute Appointment

 

Please Note: If your search for an online appointment is returning no results, that means we are booked more than 21 days in advance. Please call the Counseling Department for further availability.

Zoom Information

Online Appointments take place via Zoom, an online meeting platform that works on computers, smart phones, or tablets. A Zoom account is not necessary to participate. Visit Zoom Help Center for video tutorials.

After you schedule your online appointment, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom meeting link with login instructions. Please check in 10 minutes before your scheduled Zoom appointment to deal with any technology problems that might arise and wait for your Counselor in the virtual Waiting Room.

Counseling Policies

Late Policy

Students will be marked as a "no show" and must schedule a new appointment if they are:

  • 10 or more minutes late to a 30-minute appointment
  • 15 or more minutes late to a 60-minute appointment
 
Cancellation Policy

We strongly recommend that you make every effort to keep your appointment in order to avoid a long wait period for a new appointment.  Should you need to cancel an existing appointment, we require 24 hours notice. You may cancel your scheduled appointment on eSARS On-Line Appointments or by calling the Student Success Center at 408-270-6475​. 

How To Prepare For A Counseling Appointment

We are here to support you. Please plan ahead for your counseling session and follow the steps below for a productive counseling session.

  • Visit our FAQ webpage, which could help you answer questions you might have before your appointment.
  • Visit the EVC First Stop Center for registration, Math and English placement and Prerequisite Clearance information. 
  • Bring your EVC student ID to the appointment.
  • Bring transcripts, AP scores, educational plan(s), and any other academic records that pertain to what you plan to discuss with the Counselor.
  • Prepare a list of questions. 
  • Review transfer information if you plan to transfer and Degrees/Certificate requirements.

Special Programs Students 

Contact your programs for counseling appointments.

  • ASPIRE: 408-274-7900 Ext. 6227
  • CalWORKs: 408-274-7900 Ext. 6589
  • DSP: 408-270-6447
  • ENLACE: 408-274-7900 Ext. 6598
  • EOPS/CARE: 408-270-6455
  • International Students: 408-223-6740
  • OASISS: 408-274-7900 Ext. 6079
  • Umoja/ AFFIRM: 408-274-7900 Ext. 6853
  • Veterans Freedom Center: 408-223-6789
  • YESS Program (Foster Youth): 408-274-7900, Ext. 6547

Contact.

Counseling Department

Location:

Student Services Building (SC-250)

Campus Map (PDF)​​

Phone:

408-270-6475

For quick counseling related questions, Email:

mycounselor@evc.edu 

Office Hours:

Monday - Thursday: 8 AM - 5PM

Friday: 8 AM - 1 PM