Counseling Division

Building 100 (Next to Admissions & Records)
Information Line: (510)723-7013 · Appointment Desk: (510)723-7013
E-mail: cc-counseling@chabotcollege.edu
Dean of Counseling - Matthew Kritscher

Fall & Spring Semester Regular Service Hours

Monday & Thursday, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM & 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Friday, CLOSED

Spring Break

CLOSED DUE TO BUDGET CUTS

Summer Session

To Be Determined

The Chabot College Counseling Division provides essential support services to a diverse student population by offering an array of programs, classes and counseling assistance. The counseling faculty and staff make every effort to ensure transfer information, career exploration and assistance with personal concerns.

Don't know where to start? Try the Frequently Asked Questions page!

Counseling Services Provided

Counselors are available to help students choose a program of study in relation to their educational, career, and/or personal objectives.

Academic Counseling

Academic counseling begins with educational goal-setting, exploring educational options and opportunities, evaluating educational background, and providing the student with clear, concise and up-to-date educational information of all types.

Course Selection & Planning: Counselors are available to assist in helping students select courses that will meet specific areas of interest or goals.
Transfer Planning: Transfer counseling provides students with valuable information on admissions requirements and procedures. Counselors assist students in appropriately sequencing their classes and provide support in making informed decisions about their transfer options. Chabot offers Transfer Admission Agreements (TAA- guaranteed admission to participating universities). We also have a Career/Transfer Center to support students in researching potential careers and transfer institutions.
Student Educational Plans (SEP): Educational plans are made that include specific courses that will be taken by the student for each subsequent term until their degree objective is obtained. Students must have a major or goal selected and Mathematics and English Assessment Tests completed before making a Student Educational Plan. Please specify that you are requesting an SEP when calling for an appointment.
Previous Course Evaluation: Students with course work taken at other institutions of higher learning can have this previous work unofficially evaluated regarding degree, certificate, transfer, or prerequisite requirements.
Academic Probation: Students who have attempted at least 12 units at Chabot College and who have less than a 2.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) are placed on Academic Probation. Students on Academic Probation must see a counselor and complete an "Academic Success Contract" before registering for the next term.
Academic Difficulty: Counselors are available to help students having academic difficulties find assistance that will help them improve their academic performance. Problems may stem from a variety of areas including personal or social. Crisis Counseling and referral are also available.
Choosing a Major: Students who have not chosen a major or career field or who are considering a change of major or career may see a counselor for assistance.

Career Counseling

Career counseling provides the student with an opportunity for clarification and integration of career and educational goals, study of careers and lifestyles, vocational and career testing, and presentation of resource speakers. Counselors also provide courses and one-to-one career counseling.

Personal Counseling

Personal counseling is provided to students who need and seek assistance in resolving personal issues that interfere with school. These problems can include dealing with death, illness, divorce, problems with parents, spouses or significant others. Problems can also include dealing with feelings that arise because of lack of financial or emotional support. In addition, help with improving self esteem is offered through counseling and courses.