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

    All counseling appointments must be scheduled in advance.

    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

    Important: Summer 2026 Registration Assistance

    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.

    Summer Drop-in Hours

    • Monday, Aug. 17th:
      • 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM & 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM - On Zoom
      • 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM & 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM  - In Person                
    • Tuesday, Aug. 18th:
      • 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM & 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM - On Zoom 
      • 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM & 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM - In Person
    • Wednesday, Aug. 19th:
      • 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM - On Zoom
      • 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM & 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM - In Person
    • Thursday, Aug. 20th:
      • 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM & 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM - On Zoom 
      • 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM In-Person                
     
     

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 

  • Phong Lam

Health and Life Sciences

  • *Tom Nguyen (BHES Division Counselor)

Physical Sciences and Technology

  • N/A

Business and Finance

  • Phong Lam
  • Sheldon Fields

Language and Communication

  • Barbara Dahlke

Social Sciences and Humanities

  • Barbara Dahlke

In a Program or Learning Community?

Many programs and Learning Communities have designated counselors. If you see your program or Learning Community listed below, click the yellow button to find your counselor.

Programs

Click the yellow button in this box if you're in one of the programs listed here:

  • Athletics 
  • De Anza College Promise
  • Disability Support Programs and Services
  • EPS: English Performance Success
  • EOPS: Extended Opportunity Programs and Services
  • Guardian Scholars or NextUP – current
    or former foster youth
  • International Student Programs – F-1 visa students
  • MPS: Math Performance Success
  • Pride Center – LGBTQ+ students
  • Rising Scholars – previously incarcerated or affected by justice system
  • Veterans, reservists or military dependents


Find Your Program Counselor

Learning Communities

Click the yellow button in this box if you're in one of these Learning Communities:

  • Bundle Up with EPS – English Performance Success
  • FYE: First Year Experience 
  • FLOW: Future Leaders of the World
  • IMPACT AAPI
  • LEAD: Latinx Empowerment at De Anza
  • MESA (Math, Engineering, Science Achievement)
  • MPS: Math Performance Success 
  • Men of Color Community
  • Pride Learning Community
  • Puente Project
  • REACH: Reading, English, Athletics, Counseling, Humanities
  • Rising Scholars
  • Umoja Community


Find Your Learning Community Counselor

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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