Academic Counseling

Academic, Career & Personal Development

The Columbia College Counseling Department is committed to student success by empowering and guiding students in navigating their personal, academic, and career goals.

Connect with a Counselor To:

Develop your educational plan to get you on track and keep you on track (Starfish)
Plan your first or next semester courses
Receive help with preparing to transfer to a four-year college
Research careers related to specific certificates and degrees
Learn strategies, techniques, and specific campus resources to help you succeed
Receive assistance filling out petitions like graduation, transcript evaluation, academic renewal or course substitution requests
Work with personal concerns that impact your college career

Scheduled Appointments: We offer 30-60 minute scheduled appointments online, over the phone as well as in-person availability Monday - Friday. Evening appointments are also available. To schedule, call 209-588-5109 or stop by the Counseling office. Current students can also schedule through the online Starfish Service Calendar

Drop-In Counseling: Do you have a quick question that needs a quick answer? We are here for you! Drop-In counseling is available Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Drop-Ins are available in-person as well as remotely. To join remotely, please click the green box below to join the drop-in list.

Explore our Special Programs to learn if you qualify for additional support and counseling services:

DSPS: Disabled Student Programs & Services
Dream Resource Center: supports all undocumented and California Dream Act eligible students
EOPS & CARE: Extended Opportunity Program & Services and Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education
TRIO SSS & MEOC: Student Support Services for Transfer and Degree Completion
CalWORKS: California Work Opportunities and Responsibilities to Kids
Veterans Benefits & Services for Veteran's and their dependents

Go-To Resources

Academic Probation & Dismissal – Received an academic status notice but want to stay in school.
Academic Renewal: Requirements & Filing a Petition - Qualify to remove classes with poor grades from GPA.
Career & Job Exploration - Take a career assessment, explore careers, attend career fairs and interest sessions, job application assistance and more
Graduation Information - Important dates and information about graduation to ensure you’re on the right track to completing your degree or certificate
How to Transfer - Learn about options to transfer to a four-year university
Interest Areas & Programs of Study - Find a path at Columbia College to reach your educational and career goals
Mental Health Counseling - Our licensed Mental Health professional provides registered students help with personal issues and concerns.
Next Steps: You met with a Counselor and have a plan...find out what's next!
Priority Registration - How to get and keep a good date to register early for your classes

Contact Info

To Schedule Appointments:

Call 209-588-5109 to schedule an appointment, or if you are a current student, you can use the online Starfish Service Calendar. Appointments are available in-person, by phone, or via Zoom, with options for both daytime and evening appointments.

For Special Programs Counselors (DSPS, EOPS, CARE, CalWORKS, TRiO, Veterans and NextUp), call 209-588-5130 to schedule.

Contact Information:

209.588.5109
cccounseling@yosemite.edu
Campus Location: Manzanita, Upper Level

Front Desk Fall/Spring Hours:
Mon - Fri 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Front Desk Summer Hours:
Mon-Thurs 7:00 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.

Kelci Goss

Program Technician Counseling & Student Support Services

209-588- 5109

gossk@yosemite.edu

Courtney Sutton

Director of Outreach & Retention

209-588-5236