Contact a Counselor or Adviser 

Don't wait until the last minute to speak with a counselor! Drop in or make an appointment today if you have questions about choosing classes or planning for your degree or transfer.

While you won't be able to visit us in person during the 2022 winter quarter, you can still speak with a counselor or academic adviser over Zoom video, by making an appointment or dropping in during our virtual office hours. You can also use our Online Adviser or send us an email.

  • Appointments

    New Students

    If you're in your first or second quarter at De Anza, or if you're in the De Anza Promise program, you should contact the Office of Outreach for counseling and other assistance.

    CONTACT OUTREACH

    Some programs and learning communities have designated counselors for their students. You can find a directory of all De Anza counselors and academic advisers on the Our Counselors webpage.

    silhouettes of two people talking on computerContinuing or Returning Students – 

    Make an appointment to meet on Zoom

    If you've completed two or more quarters, the General Counseling and Advising Center is the place to come for assistance with planning and achieving your academic, career, transfer and personal goals.

    MAKE AN APPOINTMENT

    Click the gold button to schedule your appointment. If there are no times available, please check back, as new appointment times will become available every day.

  • Drop-Ins

    Drop In With Zoom

    silhouettes of two people talking on computerDrop-in sessions are only 10-15 minutes and are meant for quick questions regarding academic, career, and transfer counseling and advising. These sessions are not meant for completing a comprehensive educational plan, personal counseling or financial aid extension. 

    DROP IN VIA ZOOM

    Click the gold button to drop in during these hours below:

    Winter Quarter (virtual) Drop-in Hours:

      • Mondays and Tuesdays: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
      • Wednesdays and Thursdays: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
      • Friday - Please visit the Transfer Center and The Retention Support Services during their drop-in hours from 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.


    You'll be asked to sign in with your eight-digit student ID (also known as Campuswide ID or CWID) and date of birth (MMDDYYYY).

    After you sign in, click the blue Drop-In button. If the "Drop-In" button is greyed out, it means counselors or advisers are not available because they are helping someone else. Please check back later during the listed drop-in hours. 

    Drop-in sessions are hosted by counselors and academic advisers. Counselors can assist with all topics. Academic advisers can assist with all topics except 

    • Academic Renewal 
    • Career Counseling
    • Crisis Counseling
    • Exceeding Maximum Units
    • Major Update
    • TAA/TAG 
    • Probation 

      

  • Online Adviser

    Use the Online Adviser for Quick Questions

    silhouette of one person with word balloonA counselor or academic adviser will review your question and respond through the online system. Questions should be brief and relate to general academic issues only. ​

    For questions regarding other topics, use the following links: 

    Click the gold button to submit your question.

    USE THE ONLINE ADVISER

  • Email

    Questions? Email us!Send Us an Email

    For general questions, you can also contact us by sending an email to deanzacounseling@deanza.edu. 

    You'll find more information about our counselors and staff on the General Counseling directory webpage.  

Making the Most of Your Meeting

  • Before you meet with a counselor or academic adviser, prepare a list of questions that you want to ask.
  • Bring any relevant documents such as your unofficial transcripts from other colleges, your placement test scores, your educational plan and any other records that may be related to the issues you want to discuss.

  • Be on time!
  • If you can't make your appointment, PLEASE let us know: Use the online scheduling system to cancel or reschedule.

Office Remote Hours

  • Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Office Closures

  • Monday, Jan. 17, 2022: Martin Luther King Day
  • Friday, Feb. 18, 2022 and Monday, Feb. 21, 2022: Presidents Day
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