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Counseling

Welcome to Counseling Services

SKIP TO AN ACTION: Quick Question Help with a Counselor | Schedule an Appointment | Contact Our Office | Learn About Our Services  

Connect with a Counselor

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Schedule a 30-Minute Counseling Appointment

General Counseling

Foothill College offers general counseling appointments by telephone and online zoom video in addition to in-person. Select your preferred appointment type below and review how to prepare for your meeting.

Telephone Appointment

Please be prepared to be engaged in this phone appointment as if you were in person with a counselor. If you are driving, your appointment will be rescheduled. It is helpful to have access to a device (computer, tablet, or phone) with internet so the counselor can direct you to important information. However, this is not a requirement.

Online Zoom AppointmenTPlease be prepared to be engaged in this virtual appointment as if you were in person with a counselor. If you are driving, your appointment will be rescheduled. It is helpful to have access to a device (computer, tablet, or phone) with internet access so the counselor can show you important information on their screen. However, this is not a requirement.

IN-PERSON APPOINTMENT

Sunnyvale Center

Appointments available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Sunnyvale Appointment

 
Transfer Planning

You can make an appointment with ALL counselors in General Counseling or the Transfer Center to get assistance with transfer to a 4-year university. Both offices provide the same transfer support. Visit the Transfer Center website to access additional transfer services and resources.

Transfer Center AppointmenT

 15-minute Quick Questions Session

Got a burning question? Need help fast? Quick Questions is the way to get answers FAST! These are offered by phone or Zoom

Quick Question Hours

Contact Our Counseling Office

 

Counseling Hours

 

  • Monday - Thursday:  8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

  • Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Virtual) 


Reach Our Front Desk by Email, Phone, Chat

For general inquiries, call us at 650-949-7423 or email us at the following address:
fhcounseling@fhda.edu 

Please note that you are in contact with Counseling Center staff members when you utilize the Chat, not with Counselors. You will need to schedule an appointment or use a Quick Questions session to speak with a Counselor directly for personalized academic advice.

Our Commitment to Your Success

Our mission is to empower students in their educational journey by building upon their diverse strengths.  See our full mission and values statement.

Our goal is to help you clarify your academic and personal goals.

Our counselors are committed to your success by a delivering a range of services. These include sessions regarding course consideration for each quarter, AP test scores, prerequisite clearance, progress probation levels 1 and 2 to name a few, and petition for graduation.

Explore our services and ways we can help you discover and achieve your goals!

Academic Counseling

Career Counseling

Personal Counseling

  • Get support in safe, non-judgmental spaces
  • Address personal issues affecting your college success
  • Receive referrals to on-campus and community resources as needed

Make an Appointment

Counseling Services Survey

 

Apply for Your Degree or Certifcate

Follow Steps to Petition for Graduation

To refer to your degree or certificate requirements by catalog year,  view them here:

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Questions?
We're Here to Help!

Counseling Center

650.949.7423


fhcounseling@fhda.edu


Student Services Building 8300, Room 8302

View Counseling Center Office Hours

Instructional Department Information

 

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