Virtual and In-Person Counseling Services

In order to meet with a Counselor, you need to:

• Have an active SDCCD application on file
• Be pursuing a major at City College
• Send in all transcripts of prior colleges attended to the district
• Have a current and accurate email address in your mySDCCD portal. You can update your email and presonal information through your mySDCCD student portal. 
  

   

  Continuing Students

  Quick Connect Live Chat Students can connect with us virtually for quick questions. Quick Connect is only offered Mondays-Thursdays from 10am-1pm. Join Virtual Lobby

  In-Person Drop-Ins Come by our office in A-366 to meet with a Counselor in-person for quick questions.  Please note that there may be an extended wait time during peak registration periods.

  Counseling Appointments Virtual and in-person counseling appointments are available. Stop by our office in A-366, call (619) 894-6118 or (619) 388-3540, or you can use our appointment scheduler to set up either a virtual or in-person appointment.  Appointment Scheduler

  Ask the e-Counselor All prospective and continuing students at City College can ask general counseling questions via email as long as it is not related to personal academic records. Click below to send an email to the e-Counselor. Ask the e-Counselor

   

  New Students

  New Students must have an active SDCCD application. Apply online if you haven't yet.  Next Steps: Complete the New Student Orientation Complete the New Student Educational Planning Workshop IF you still need Counseling support after completing the New Student Educational Planning workshop, you can sign up for the Power Hour workshop from the Canvas module at the end of the workshop.

   

ADDITIONAL COUNSELING SERVICES

 

• Prerequisite Clearance

  • You do not need to meet with a Counselor to clear a prerequisite.  You can complete the form and submit the request online along with supporting documentation.    
  • To clear a prerequisite, students need to fill out the Proof of Prerequisite or Corequisite form as well as provide supporting documentation that the prerequisite has been met.  Supporting documentation may include an unofficial transcript.  Screen shot of your grade is acceptable as long as your name, the name of the institution, the class, and letter grade is visible.  The form as well as directions to submit the form, can be found on our District Forms & Documents website.  

• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • Please visit our FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) website for answers to commonly asked questions.