Our Mission
The mission of the Counseling Division is to help students make appropriate and successful educational decisions, set achievable and realistic goals, adjust to changing roles in a global society and resolve academic, transfer and career concerns that can interfere with the ability to succeed in their college experience.
Main Campus Location
Student Service Building 8300, Room 8302
Foothill Map.pdf
Telephone: 650-949-7423
Main Campus Counseling Office Hours
Fall, Winter & Spring Quarters
Monday & Tuesday: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Click here to make a 30-minute Main Campus counseling appointment.
Middlefield Campus Counseling Services
Counselors are available during the Fall, Winter and Spring quarters:
Mondays: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Thursdays: 10:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
in Room I-6.
Please note: No services are available during the Summer Session.
They will resume in the Fall Quarter.
Click here to make a 30-minute Middlefield Campus counseling appointment online.
The Foothill College Middlefield Campus is located at
4000 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Get directions to the Middlefield Campus
Online Advising
If you can't make it to campus to see a counselor, the
online advising forum may be a great alternative for you. You can post your questions online and a counselor will respond within 48 hours (except weekends).
We have three forums for you to post your quick questions about:
- General Academic Advising
- Degree Certificates and Programs
- Transfer