Meet With a Counselor

Don't wait until the last minute to speak with a counselor! Use our virtual Drop-in sessions or make an appointment today if you have questions about choosing classes or planning for your degree or transfer.

  • Appointments

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    New, Continuing or Returning Students

    Click the gold button below to schedule an in‑person or Zoom appointment; if no same‑day times are available, check back each morning as new appointments open daily, and use the same system to cancel or reschedule.

    MAKE an APPOINTMENT

  • Drop-Ins

    Spring Drop-In Hours 

      • Monday and Tuesday
        • 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - In Person and Zoom
      • Wednesday
        • 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM - In Person and Zoom
      • Thursday
        • 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM - In Person
        • 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM - Zoom
      • Friday: No drop-in

    Drop‑in sessions are first‑come, first‑served with varying wait times and may change based on counselor availability. The Zoom link will be shared on the drop‑in page and via email—please sign in using the gold button below. Last sign‑in is 15 minutes before closing.

     
     

  • Online Help Desk

    Get Help Through De Anza CONNECT

    Use De Anza CONNECT to get help with campus resources, counseling appointments, drop‑in sessions, or knowing where to start. A staff member will respond to general questions through the online Help Desk, and for academic support (class selection, educational plans, transfer coursework, or career planning), please schedule a counselor appointment or join a drop‑in session.

    Follow these steps:
    1. Click the De Anza CONNECT button.
    2. Select the one inquiry that best matches your need.
    3. Enter details about your question.
    4. Submit your inquiry.
    5. Wait for a response before submitting another inquiry.
    6. Check your email for a link back to De Anza CONNECT.
    7. Click the "Response" button at the bottom of the page to read the reply.
    8. Reply in De Anza CONNECT if you have additional questions.

    De Anza CONNECT

Find the Counselor for your Village

Each De Anza Village has a designated Success Team, including counselors who can help you with resources that are relevant to your major and goals:

Artistic Expression 

  • Mark Fu
  • K.D. Le
  • Shireen Woo

Health and Life Sciences

  • Patty Guitron

Physical Sciences and Technology

  • Herminio Hernando
  • Sheldon Fields
  • Natasha Joplin

Business and Finance

  • Mark Fu
  • Phong Lam
  • K.D. Le
  • Shireen Woo

Language and Communication

  • Barbara Dahlke
  • Pauline Wethington 

Social Sciences and Humanities

  • Barbara Dahlke
  • Pauline Wethington

Making the Most of Your Meeting

  • Prepare a list of questions to discuss with your counselor.
  • Bring relevant documents (e.g., unofficial transcripts, educational plan, or related records).
  • Arrive on time—missing two appointments may result in loss of scheduling privileges.
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