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Counseling Services Frequently Asked Questions
How do I begin?
- Step I - Application - On Line Application or
Complete an application at the Office of Admissions & Records Room SSC102. Students who have attended previous colleges are encouraged to have their transcripts mailed to the Office of Admissions & Records, Saddleback College Mission Viejo, CA 92692-3635. The information on these transcripts may then be used in a counseling appointment to effectively plan coursework at Saddleback College. Students are also encouraged to bring their "unofficial" transcripts to counseling appointments.
- Step II - Orientation
The Division of Counseling Services & Special Programs offers an online orientation which provides an excellent beginning to your college career. The Online Orientation process begins when the yellow button to the left is clicked.
- Step III - Matriculation
At the time the application is filed, matriculation testing will be scheduled. Students are encouraged to complete the Assessment testing in English, Math and Reading. The results of the assessments are essential for appropriate course enrollment.
- Step IV - Group Advisement
Students may register for their Group Advisement session immediately following their assessment session. You must attend your Group Advisement session or take course APSY 1, APSY 140, or APSY 160 to complete the matriculation process. Advisements are done in groups and provide information on:
- Campus life and support services
- Understanding college programs and how they work, including how to read and utilize the catalog and the class schedule
- Help students to determine their educational goals
- Plan a first semester schedule
- Prepare a "Student Educational Plan"
For additional information about this process contact the Matriculation Office at (949) 582-4970.
What is the difference between a scheduled appointment and drop-in counseling?
Scheduled appointments:
- are made in advance, either in person at the Counseling Office in the Student Services Center Room 167, or by phone (949) 582-4572.
- are 30 minutes long, unless an hour is requested.
- can be made with a specific counselor of your choice.
- are appropriate for long-term education planning, clarifying academic records, eligibility for graduation or transfer, financial aid, athlete or veterans' academic plans, academic issues dealing with probation or dismissal questions.
- may be used for short-term personal counseling and/or career counseling (hour appointments available upon request).
Walk-in counseling:
- is on a first come, first served basis.
- is with the counselor available at that time.
- is for brief questions or short advisement sessions.
- may be done over the phone, call (949) 582-4572.
- does not require an appointment (drop into the Counseling Center during most business hours).
On-line Advising:
- On-line advising is meant to enhance our current, or prospective students', knowledge and information relevant to pursuing educational goals at Saddleback College.
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