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The academic counselors and support staff of the Academic Counseling Center provide students with information regarding academic planning, institutional and transfer requirements, goal setting, and professional career preparation requirements. These counselors specialize in academic planning, and work in collaboration with the counselors and support staff of the Career Center and Transfer Center.
Location
The Counseling Center is located in the Student Services Building.
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 8:00am - 6:45pm
Friday, 8:00am - 4:15 pm
July hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:00am - 5:45pm
Friday, 8:00am - 4:15pm
ACADEMIC COUNSELING SERVICES:
• Counseling Appointments:
Meeting with an academic counselor at least once a semester is essential to your success. An appointment may be scheduled in advance at the front desk of the Counseling Center or by calling (805) 965-0581 x 2285. If advanced appointments are unavailable due to registration periods you may see a counselor on a "same day" appointment basis.
• Student Education Plans (SEP):
An SEP should be developed during the student's first semester at SBCC and throughout a student's enrollment at SBCC. An SEP outlines a suggested course of study for the individual student based on major, transfer plans and sequence of courses. Students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to develop and update their plan each semester or when a change is made to their major, transfer institution or other pertinent objectives.
• Transfer Advising:
Counselors provide transfer information, such as: General Education Requirements, (IGETC and CSU Breadth), preparation for major courses, general admissions requirements, and information on the UC and CSU systems, as well as California independent and many out of state colleges and universities. With counselor guidance, students can explore options and create a plan to transfer. The student may then be referred to the Transfer Center for more in-depth information.
• Degrees/ Certificates:
With the option of over 88 degrees and 52 certificates, a student often remains undecided on a major. Counselors are available to discuss options and give general information on each major offered. They can also provide Curriculum Guides, discuss prerequisites and general career information. Referrals may be made to the Career Center, appropriate college and community resources.
• Probation/Disqualification:
When a student is placed on Academic Probation/Disqualification, or Progress Probation/Disqualification, counselors are available to counsel students on the most effective ways to achieve good academic standing. It is strongly recommended that students seek counseling as soon as possible to preserve their academic record. For information on district policy click here.
• Advising On-Line:
Can't find what you're looking for? Try our Counseling Questions Section.
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