San Diego City College (619) 388-3400   1313 Park Blvd  San Diego, California 92101 

The Counseling Department

Welcome to the Counseling Department at San Diego City College. Counseling is an integral part of the matriculation process. Student life poses special challenges of managing academic, job and personal responsibilities. Here at San Diego City College we employ experienced professional counselors qualified to provide career and educational counseling, as well as personal support when needed. We counsel the whole student, therefore we are committed to offering a variety of counseling services to students in order to facilitate and foster both personal and academic growth.

The following are some of the benefits to students.

Benefits of Counseling

• Adjustment to college life
• Student develop increased confidence in academic abilities
• Help exploring career opportunities
• Addressing lack of direction about your chosen career
• Addressing concerns over whether or not you're in the right major
• Learning to make better decisions regarding academic goals
• Support when there is a change or decline in academic performance
• Helping to alleviate anxiety related to academic work (e.g., test-taking)
• Adjustment to cultural changes or a new environment
• Support  when there is difficulty concentrating (e.g., when trying to study) and making decisions

First Year Experience Program

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