Bilingual counselors are provided by the Saddleback College Counseling Office.

¡Hablamos Español!

To schedule an appointment, call us at (949) 348-6850 or email us at scadulted@saddleback.edu

NOTE: All Adult Education Counselors are located in the Saddleback College Gateway building, on the second floor in GW 201-1.

Counselors provide students with: 

  • Academic counseling: Plan your college classes, choose a major/career, get guidance to earn a certificate or degree, and create academic goals by developing a comprehensive academic plan MAP.
  • Personal Counseling
  • Career Counseling

All Saddleback College counselors strive to help you develop strong academic success skills to succeed in college, earn vocational certificates, associate degrees, and transfer to a university.

Successful students see a counselor at least once a semester. 

May 27, 2025 - July 24, 2025

Day

Time

Language

Counselor

Monday

8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Farsi / English

Maryam Afshari

Monday

1 - 6 p.m.

Spanish / English

Jeanette Esquivel

Tuesday

1 - 6 p.m.

Spanish / English

Selene Roman

Tuesday

8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Farsi / English

Maryam Afshari

Wednesday

1 - 6 p.m.

Spanish / English

Abigail Vivas-Orozco

Wednesday

8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Farsi / English

Maryam Afshari

Thursday

1 - 6 p.m.

Spanish / English

Abigail Vivas-Orozco

Find helpful videos such as:

  • How to apply - Saddleback College Adult Education.
  • Visit our Saddleback College Adult Education office.

View the Adult Education YouTube Channel

Saddleback College is deeply committed to the inclusion of all people, regardless of their race, ethnicity, heritage, national origin, immigration status, religion, age, sexual orientation, or level of ability. Saddleback College is dedicated to student success, inclusion, and the powerful representation of each member of our community.

The Undocumented Student Support page provides a variety of resources to our Dreamers, AB540 eligible students and our undocumented students to support academic success. California Assembly Bill 540 (AB540) is a California law that allows qualified undocumented students opportunities to further their education and pay in-state tuition fees at all California Community Colleges.

If you are an undocumented student, there are many resources available to you. Please know Saddleback College's caring allies are ready to help and protect our undocumented community and their families.

At Saddleback College you will find a safe environment and supportive community.

Welcome to opportunity.