Currently, to provide additional counseling availability, we are scheduling 1-hour counseling appointments for two weeks in advance to the day. If appointments are full, please continue to check back for availability.
Schedule an Appointment Online
Book your appointment any time with our 24/7 Online Appointment System.
To be added to our Counselor Callback list for brief 15-minute questions, call us at (949) 582-4572 or email us at sc-ecounselor@saddleback.edu. Be sure to include your name, student ID number, and a brief note describing the question or issue you wish to discuss with the counselor.
In-person counseling is conducted in the Gateway building at the Counseling office on the second floor. Walk-ins are welcomed for quick counseling questions.
Appointment No-Show Policy
To ensure counseling services remain available and accessible to all students, students are expected to attend all scheduled counseling appointments or provide advance notice if they need to cancel or reschedule.
A student will be considered a no-show if they fail to attend a scheduled counseling appointment without prior notification.
The following actions will be taken for missed appointments:
- First No-Show: The missed appointment will be documented in the student's record.
- Second No-Show: The student will receive a formal warning from the Dean of Counseling.
- Third No-Show: A hold will be placed on the student's account, and the student will be required to meet with the Dean of Counseling before the hold is removed, and future counseling appointments can be scheduled.
Students who are unable to attend an appointment should notify the Counseling Office as soon as possible or cancel their appointment via the online scheduling system.
About Counseling Appointments
September, October, February, and March are among the best times to make an appointment. Please be aware that appointments book quickly during peak periods, such as registration and the start and end of each semester. During these times, we will have same day in-person walk-ins and callbacks available to get your questions answered.
NOTE: Appointments with Farsi-speaking counselors are limited. For a Farsi-speaking counselor, please call (949) 582-4572 to arrange an appointment.
One-hour Appointment, Walk-in, or Callback – Which is right for you?
One-hour Appointments
- Develop an educational plan
- Career and college exploration
- Financial Aid eligible education plans (including SAP Appeal support)
- Transfer planning (including application support)
- Personal counseling
Walk-in or Callback
- Same-day, first come-first served; no appointment needed
- 15-20 minute sessions to ask questions and receive support
- Students may be directed to schedule a one-hour appointment by the counselor
- NOTE: Educational plans cannot be completed during these sessions
Helpful Videos and Services
- Visit the Registration Help Center to learn about MySite and how to register.
- Learn about LRC tutoring by watching this helpful video.
If you have problems or concerns please email Dr. Skaff, Dean of Counseling.