We're Here to Help You!
No matter your educational goal at De Anza, it's easy to connect with counselors who can
help you succeed.
Our counselors are available to help and to answer your questions on a variety of topics, including graduation and degree requirements, educational plans, academic progress – and more. You can speak with a counselor or academic adviser in person or by phone, email or Zoom video.
Important Information
Winter Quarter Drop-in Hours (January 12 – March 27)
- Monday: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – In Person and Zoom
- Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – In Person and Zoom
- Wednesday: 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. – In Person and Zoom
- Thursday: 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. – In Person
Find the Right Counselor for You
Many programs and Learning Communities have designated counselors. Find yours below, or see general options if you're not enrolled in a specific program.
In a Program or Learning Community?
Programs
- 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 the justice system
- Veterans, reservists or military dependents
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
Not in Any of the Above?
If you're not in a designated program or Learning Community, select the option that applies to you. The General Counseling Center can help you plan and achieve your academic, career, transfer and personal goals.
Note: De Anza College Promise students should see the Promise counselors in the Office of Outreach. F-1 visa students should always see an International Student Programs counselor.
Future Students
Thinking about attending De Anza? The Office of Outreach can answer your questions before you apply.
New Students
New to De Anza and not in a program or Learning Community? The General Counseling Center is here for you.
Continuing or 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 Division
The General Counseling Division offers specialized programs to help you stay on track, plan your future and connect to the right resources.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
For office hours and general contact information, please visit our Office Hours and Location webpage. To speak with a counselor, please visit our Meet With a Counselor webpage.