Bilingual counselors are provided by the Saddleback College Counseling Center.

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

Counselors provide students with: 

  • Academic counseling: Planning your college classes and creating academic goals such as pursuing a CTE certificate and/or Associate degree.
  • Personal Counseling
  • Career Counseling
  • Resources, Tutoring, and Financial Aid Information
  • Register for Free Adult ESL, Citizenship, HSE, or OASIS Courses
  • Certificates and Degrees
  • Plan and Register for Credit Courses
  • Choose a Major/Career
  • Foreign Transcript Evaluation Information


Download a Printable Version of the Fall 2023 Counseling Schedule
 

Day Counselor, Time, and Place
Monday

Maryam Afshari

(English & Farsi)

8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Online

 (949) 416-5654

mafshari@saddleback.edu
 

Tuesday

Tanith Quintanilla

 (English & Spanish)

2 - 7 p.m. 

In-person at Silverado HS

 tquintanilla@saddleback.edu
 


Jeanette Esquivel

1 - 7 p.m. 

Online

(English & Spanish)

jesquivelmorales@ivc.edu
 

Wednesday

Jeanette Esquivel

1 - 7 p.m. 

In-person at Silverado HS

(English & Spanish)

jesquivelmorales@ivc.edu
 


Maryam Afshari

(English & Farsi)

2 - 7 p.m. 

Online

(949) 416-5654

mafshari@saddleback.edu
 

Thursday

Maryam Afshari

(English & Farsi)

4 - 7 p.m. 

In-person at Silverado HS

(949) 416-5654

mafshari@saddleback.edu
 


Tanith Quintanilla

 (English & Spanish)

2 - 7 p.m. 

Online

 tquintanilla@saddleback.edu
 

Find helpful videos such as:

  • How to Register for Classes in MySite (in English & Spanish)
  • How to Log onto Canvas to access your classes (in English, Spanish, Farsi and Mandarin)

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.