Welcome to General Counseling Center
Important Information
Spring Drop-In Hours
- Monday and Tuesday: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - In Person and Zoom
- Wednesday and Thursday: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM - In Person and Zoom
- Friday: No drop-in
General Counseling is here to support you every step of the way. Whether you’re planning your classes, preparing to transfer, or getting back on track academically, our counselors and staff are here to help you succeed.
Our Academic Counselors can assist you with:
- Academic counseling and educational planning
- Personal counseling
- Career and major exploration
- Explore Transfer Center resources and receive guidance for CSU, UC, and private or out‑of‑state transfers
- Regain good academic standing through the Academic Awareness Program
- Connect to campus support services through De Anza Connect
Make the most of your time at De Anza with General Counseling.
Future Students
Future Student or Parent/Guardian, Outreach Office can answer your questions before you apply. Please contact by emailing outreach@deanza.edu.
New Students
Transfer students with prior college/university experience (excluding dual enrollment) and first-time college students enrolling in Spring, Summer, or Fall 2026, General Counseling is here for you.
Returning Students
Returning to De Anza? You must re-apply for admission if you skipped a quarter (summer excluded).
Programs and Services Within the General Counseling
The General Counseling Center offers specialized programs to help you stay on track, plan your future and connect to the right resources.
Transfer Center
All students are welcome to meet with a Transfer Center counselor for resources, workshops and answers to your questions about transferring to a four-year university. University representatives visit regularly and workshops are available throughout the quarter.
Academic Awareness
All students on academic or progress notice are encouraged to meet with an academic counselor for resources and support. If you don't have a counselor through an individual program or Learning Community, you are welcome to meet with the Academic Awareness counselor or one of the team's student success specialists.
De Anza CONNECT
Want help finding resources or assistance? Use the easy online form and we'll connect you to the right support. De Anza CONNECT is a fast, simple way to get pointed in the right direction — whatever you're navigating.
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
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
Filing for Your Certificate or Degree
You can file for your degree or certificate at any time during the quarter in which you are graduating, but you must apply no later than the last day of the quarter in order for your degree or certificate to be conferred for that quarter.
Contact Us
- Phone: 408.864.5400
- Online Help Desk
- To schedule a counseling appointment or join drop-in, visit Meet With a Counselor
- See the academic calendar for holiday closures and other important dates.
Office Location
- Registration and Student Services (RSS) Building,
2nd Floor - 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino, California 95014
- Closest parking is Lot A – see campus map
Office Hours
Fall, Winter and Spring
- Monday - Thursday:
- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Fridays: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- online appointments only
Summer Office Hours
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- Monday-Thursday:
- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Fridays: Closed
- Monday-Thursday: