Academic Counseling

Academic, Career & Personal Development

The Columbia College Counseling Department is committed to student success by empowering and guiding students in navigating their personal, academic, and career goals.

Connect with a Counselor To:

Develop your educational plan to get you on track and keep you on track (Starfish)
Plan your first or next semester courses
Receive help with preparing to transfer to a four-year college
Research careers related to specific certificates and degrees
Learn strategies, techniques, and specific campus resources to help you succeed
Receive assistance filling out petitions like graduation, transcript evaluation, academic renewal or course substitution requests
Work with personal concerns that impact your college career

Scheduled Appointments: We offer 30-60 minute scheduled appointments online, over the phone as well as in-person availability Monday - Friday. To schedule, call or stop by the Counseling office, and current students can also schedule through the online Starfish Service Calendar

Drop-In Counseling: Do you have a quick question that needs a quick answer? We are here for you! Drop-In counseling is available Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Connect with our counselors by calling in, stopping by the Counseling office or click the remote drop-in button below to get on the drop-in waitlist.

Explore our Special Programs to learn if you qualify for additional support and counseling services:

DSPS: Disabled Student Programs & Services
Dream Resource Center: supports all undocumented and California Dream Act eligible students
E OPS & CARE: Extended Opportunity Program & Services and Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education
TRIO SSS & MEOC: Student Support Services for Transfer and Degree Completion
CalWORKS: California Work Opportunities and Responsibilities to Kids
Veterans Benefits & Services for Veteran's and their dependents

Additional Resources:
- Interest Areas & Programs of Study - Find a path at Columbia College to reach your educational and career goals
- Now What? You met with a Counselor and have a plan...find out what's next!
- Priority Registration - How to get and keep a good date to register early for your classes
- How to Transfer - Learn about options to transfer to a four-year university
- Graduation Preparation - Important dates and information about graduation to ensure you’re on the right track to completing your degree or certificate
- Career & Job Exploration - Take a career assessment, explore careers, attend career fairs and interest sessions, job application assistance and more
- Academic Probation & Dismissal – Received an academic status notice but want to stay in school.
- Academic Renewal: Requirements and Filing a Petition - Qualify to remove classes with poor grades from GPA.
- Personal Counseling - Our licensed Mental Health professional provides registered students help with personal issues and concerns.

Contact Info

To Schedule Appointments:

We are currently meeting with students online, by phone and in-person. Call 209-588-5109 to schedule an appointment, or if you are a current student, you can use the online Starfish Service Calendar.

For Special Programs Counselors (DSPS, EOPS, CARE, CalWORKS, TRiO, Veterans and NextUp), call 209-588-5130 to schedule.

Contact Information:

209.588.5109
cccounseling@yosemite.edu
Campus Location: Manzanita, Upper Level

Front Desk Fall/Spring Hours:
Mon - Fri 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Front Desk Summer Hours:
Mon-Thurs 7:00 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.

Kelci Goss

Program Technician Counseling & Student Support Services

209-588- 5109

gossk@yosemite.edu

Courtney Sutton

Director of Outreach & Retention

209-588-5236