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Frequently Asked Questions
 
 
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Absence: What can I do if I miss class?
Communicate with your instructor immediately. Before you miss (skip) a class, be sure to review your instructor's attendance policy in the class syllabus, or you could flunk the course.
 
Academic Advising: I need help to decide which classes to take.
Counseling Services & Educational Planning: http://www.foothill.edu/transfer/counselcenter.html
(650) 949- 7423
 
Alcohol/Drugs: I need help with problems of alcohol/drugs.
Health Services: http://www.foothill.edu/vcc/aod/index.html
(650) 949-7243
 
Assaults: To whom do I talk in cases of assault?
Campus Safety/Police: http://www.foothill.edu/police/
Emergency: Dial 911
Non-emergency: (650) 949-7313
Student Affairs Office: http://www.foothill.edu/services/affairs/studentaffairs.html
(650) 949-7241
 
Athletics: How can I get involved with the athletic programs on campus?
Physical Education Division Office: http://www.foothill.edu/ath/
(650) 949-7222
 
Bills (Tuition/Fees): How and where do I pay my bills?
Admissions & Records: http://www.foothill.edu/reg/
(650) 949-7325
 
Burnout: I get tired in class and can't complete my work, I need help.
Psychological Services: http://www.foothill.edu/vcc/psych.php
(650) 949-7910
 
Careers: I need help with choosing the right career for me.
Student Development Center &
Career Center: (650) 949-7229, http://www.foothill.edu/career/
Transfer Center, (650) 949-7235, http://www.foothill.edu/transfer/index.shtml
 
Childcare: Is there a facility for my kids to be taken care of, while I attend school?
Foothill College does not offer childcare services. Please consult your local childcare facilities.
 
Clubs: I would like to join clubs on campus and meet some new people.
Organizations Board of Directors: http://www.foothill.edu/vcc/clubs.php
(650) 949-7637
Student Activities Office: http://www.foothill.edu/vcc/activities.php
(650) 949-7060
 
Community Service: Where can I find information about community service opportunities?
Service Learning Volunteer Center: http://www.foothill.edu/vcc/slvc.php
(650) 949-7634
 
Computer use/Labs: Are there open computer labs for student use on campus?
Media Center: (650) 949-7445, http://www.foothill.edu/divisions/avandmedia.html
Krause Center for Innovation: http://www.foothill.edu/cfi/
There are additional labs available to students subscribing to specific departments, please contact the department offices to access that information.
 
Crime Prevention: I may have witnessed a crime, where do I report this?
Campus Safety/Police: http://www.foothill.edu/police/
(For Non-emergency, 650) 949-7313; EMERGENCY: Dial 911
Student Affairs Office: http://www.foothill.edu/services/affairs/studentaffairs.html
(650) 949-7241
 
 
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Death in Family: I have family emergencies to take care of, whom should I notify?
Please contact your instructors to make appropriate arrangements.
 
Disabilities: Where can I get assessed for disabilities? Are there support facilities on campus for disabled students?
Disabilities Resource Center: http://www.foothill.edu/al/drc.html
(650) 949-7017 TDD,
(650) 948-6025
 
Disciplinary Problems: What are the disciplinary procedures at Foothill?
Campus Safety/Police: (650) 949-7313, http://www.foothill.edu/police/
Student Affairs Office: (650) 949-7241, http://www.foothill.edu/services/affairs/studentaffairs.html
 
Disturbing behavior: I have witnessed some disturbing and offensive behavior. With whom should I speak regarding this?
Campus Safety/Police: , (650) 949-7313, http://www.foothill.edu/police/
Student Affairs Office: (650) 949-7241, http://www.foothill.edu/services/affairs/studentaffairs.html
 
Financial Aid: I need help funding my education.
Financial Aid Office: http://www.foothill.edu/reg/faguide.html
(650) 949-7245
 
Health (Mental): I think I need to talk to a guidance counselor.
Psychological Services: http://www.foothill.edu/vcc/psych.php
(650) 949 7910
 
Health (Physical): Can students get medical benefits from the school? I am feeling really sick. Is there an infirmary on campus?
Health Services: http://www.foothill.edu/vcc/health.php
(650) 949-7243
 
Health (Speech & Hearing): I have hearing and speech problems, where can I get some assistance?
Adaptive Learning Center: http://www.foothill.edu/al/
(650) 949-7038
 
Homesickness: I miss my home.
Psychological Services: http://www.foothill.edu/vcc/psych.php
(650) 949 7241
 
Housing: Where can I find accommodations near campus?
Student Activities Office: http://www.foothill.edu/vcc/housing.php
(650) 949-7282
 
ID Card: What is my student ID card& Where can I get one?
ASFC Smart Shop: http://www.foothill.edu/vcc/owl.php
OwlCard Processing Office: (650) 949 7551
OwlCard Marketing: (650) 949-7195
OwlCard Supervisor: (650) 949-7341
 
Internships: I would like to participate in internship programs.
Special Programs: http://www.foothill.edu/programs/index.php
(650) 949-7229
NASA/Ames Internship Program
(650) 604-5560
 
 
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Job search: I need help finding a local job.
Career Center: http://www.foothill.edu/career/
(650) 949-7229
 
Jobs (Campus): I need help finding a job on campus.
Career Center: http://www.foothill.edu/career/
(650) 949-7229
 
Legal: Where can I get help with my legal affairs?
ASFC offers free legal counseling services through the Student Activities Office:
http://www.foothill.edu/vcc/legal.php
(650) 949-7282
 
Library use: What are the library hours? How can I get a library card? Can I put books on hold?
Foothill College Library http://www.foothill.edu/ol/
Circulation, (650) 949-7611
Reference, (650) 949-7608
 
Major/Minor (choosing): I need help with choosing a major/minor.
Counseling Services & Educational Planning: http://www.foothill.edu/transfer/counseling.html
(650) 949- 7423
 
Making Friends: I am new here, and looking for people to hang out with.
Student Activities Office: (650) 949-7282, http://www.foothill.edu/vcc/activities.php
Psychological Services: (650) 949-7910, http://www.foothill.edu/vcc/psych.php
 
Multicultural Issues: How do I get involved with the multicultural activities?
Student Activities Office: http://www.foothill.edu/vcc/activities.php#multicultural
(650) 949-7282
 
Parking: How do I purchase parking permit? How can I obtain visitor's parking permit?
Campus Safety/Police: (650) 949-7313, http://www.foothill.edu/police/
To make payments write to Parking Violations, PO Box 1113, San Jose, CA 95109-3113, or call, (800) 818-1832
 
Personal Problems: I need some help with my personal problems.
Psychological Services: http://www.foothill.edu/vcc/psych.php
(650) 949-7910
 
Plagiarism: What is plagiarism? What are the penalties for plagiarism?
Student Affairs Office: http://www.foothill.edu/services/honor.html
(650) 949-7241
 
Prejudice: I feel I have been discriminated against.
Student Affairs Office: http://www.foothill.edu/services/studentright.html#discriminationprotection
(650) 949-7241
 
 
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Rape: Where do I report incidents of rape?
Campus Safety/Police: http://www.foothill.edu/police/
(650) 949-7313 Student Affairs Office: http://www.foothill.edu/services/studentright.html#harasspol
(650) 949-7241
 
Readmission: I've suspended my education and I want to be back in school.
Admissions & Records:: (650) 949-7325, http://www.foothill.edu/reg/
Counseling Services & Educational Planning:: (650) 949- 7423, http://www.foothill.edu/transfer/counseling.html
 
Recreation: I want to have fun in school.
Student Activities Office: http://www.foothill.edu/vcc/intramurals.php
(650) 949-7282
 
Relationships: I just broke up with my boy/girl friend. I need someone to talk to.
Psychological Services: http://www.foothill.edu/vcc/psych.php
(650) 949-7910
 
Religion/Spiritual Issues: Do you have prayer room in campus?
Please call the Fine Arts Division Office at (650) 949-7262.
 
Safety: It's late at night. It's dark. Is there someone who can escort me to my car?
Campus Safety/Police: (650) 949-7313, http://www.foothill.edu/police/
 
Scheduling Classes: I need help to schedule my classes.
Admissions & Records: http://www.foothill.edu/reg/
(650) 949-7325
 
Sexual Harassment: I've been sexually harassed. To whom do I report this?
Campus Safety/Police: (650) 949-7313, http://www.foothill.edu/police/
Student Affairs Office: (650) 949-7241, http://www.foothill.edu/services/studentright.html#harasspol
 
Social Activities: I want to be involved with activities.
Student Activities Office: http://www.foothill.edu/vcc/activities.php
(650) 949-7282
 
Stress: I feel overwhelmed and over burdened. I need help.
Psychological Services: http://www.foothill.edu/vcc/psych.php
(650) 949-7910
 
Student Issues: I feel I wasn't treated fairly. To whom do I talk about this?
First read this: http://www.foothill.edu/services/studentright.html#stucomplaint
Student Affairs Office: (650) 949-7241, http://www.foothill.edu/services/affairs/studentaffairs.html
Student Activities Office: (650) 949-7282 http://www.foothill.edu/services/affairs/studentaffairs.html
Associated Students of Foothill College (Student Government) secretary, (650) 949 7281
 
Student Organizations: I want to be involved in student government.
Associated Students of Foothill College (Student Government) secretary
(650) 949 7281
 
Study Skills: I have trouble getting good grades. Whom can I approach for help?
Counseling Services & Educational Planning: http://www.foothill.edu/transfer/counseling.html
(650) 949- 7423
 
 
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Test Anxiety: I panic during my examinations. I need help.
Psychological Services: http://www.foothill.edu/vcc/psych.php
(650) 949-7910
 
Time Management: I feel like I am juggling too many things at once. I need help.
Counseling Services & Educational Planning:: (650) 949- 7423, http://www.foothill.edu/transfer/counseling.html
Psychological Services: (650) 949-7910, http://www.foothill.edu/vcc/psych.php
 
Transcripts: How can I obtain my transcripts?
Admissions & Records: http://www.foothill.edu/reg/
(650) 949-7325
 
Tutoring: I need tutoring or I would like to tutor.
Tutorial Center: http://www.foothill.edu/tut/index.html
(650) 949-7447
 
Veteran's Affairs: Are there resources for veterans on campus?
Veteran's Office
(650) 949-7001
 
Weather: Where can I get information about weather?
Please consult your local news reports. Los Altos weather conditions can be found online.
 
Weight Management: I need help maintaining my figure. I need help with my eating disorders.
Health Services: , (650) 949-7243, http://www.foothill.edu/vcc/health.php
Physical Education Department, (650) 949-7222, http://www.foothill.edu/ath/
 
Withdrawal: I have a personal emergency. What can I do about my classes?
Admissions & Records: http://www.foothill.edu/reg/
(650) 949-7325
 
 
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