Welcome to General Counseling Center

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General Counseling is here to support you every step of the way. Whether you’re planning your classes, preparing to transfer, or getting back on track academically, our counselors and staff are here to help you succeed.

 

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This Week’s Hours

Fall 2026 Counselor Drop-In and Zoom Help Desk, Oct. 12-16
Day Counselor Drop-In Zoom Help Desk
Monday, Oct. 19 10 a.m. to noon, in person  10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 20 10 a.m. to noon, in person and Zoom 10 a.m. to noon
Wednesday, Oct. 21 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in person; 10 a.m. to noon on Zoom On-campus support only
Thursday, Oct. 22 12:00 p.m. to 2 p.m., in person 10 a.m. to noon
Friday, Oct. 23 No drop-in hours No Zoom Help Desk

Drop-in is with an academic counselor, no appointment needed. The Zoom Help Desk is with a staff member (not an academic counselor); you can also use the Student Support Request Form, and replies take up to 2-3 business days.

Meet With a Counselor Join Zoom Help Desk

Future, New and Returning Students

Future Students

Future students and parents or guardians: the Outreach Office can answer your questions before you apply. Email outreach@deanza.edu.

Outreach Office

New and Returning Students

First-time college students, transfer students and returning students: General Counseling is here for you. Skipped a quarter (summer excluded)? Re-apply for admission first.

Meet Your Counselor

How We Can Help

Our academic counselors help with academic counseling and educational planning, personal counseling, and career and major exploration. General Counseling also offers these programs and services to help you stay on track, plan your future and connect to the right resources.

Transfer Center

Explore Transfer Center resources. All students are welcome to meet with a Transfer Center counselor for resources, workshops and answers to your questions about transferring to a four-year university, including guidance for CSU, UC, and private or out-of-state transfers. University representatives visit regularly and workshops are available throughout the quarter.

Meet Your Transfer Counselor

Academic Awareness Program

Regain good academic standing through the Academic Awareness Program. All students on academic or progress notice are encouraged to meet with an academic counselor for resources and support. If you don't have a counselor through an individual program or Learning Community, you are welcome to meet with the Academic Awareness counselor or one of the team's student success specialists.

Meet Your AAP Counselor

Filing for Your Certificate or Degree

You can file for your degree or certificate at any time during the quarter in which you are graduating, but you must apply no later than the last day of the quarter in order for your degree or certificate to be conferred for that quarter.

Contact Us

Call Us

  • Phone: 408.864.5400
  • In a voicemail, include your full name, student CWID, phone number and best day and time to reach you.
  • Staff return calls in 3 or more business days.
  • Or use the Student Support Request Form (reply in 2-3 business days).

Visit Us

  • Registration and Student Services (RSS) Building, 2nd Floor
  • 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino, California 95014
  • Closest parking: Lot A (campus map)
  • Book an appointment or join drop-in: Meet With a Counselor

Office Hours

  • Fall, Winter and Spring: Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Fridays: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., online appointments only
  • Summer: Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Fridays, campus closed
  • See the academic calendar for holiday closures and important dates.

Make the most of your time at De Anza with General Counseling.

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