The Counseling department provides prospective and current students with comprehensive academic, career, and personal counseling necessary to successfully reach their goals. Counseling services are offered at the Sacramento City College main campus, as well as the Davis and West Sacramento Educational Centers. Bilingual services are available in Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Russian depending on location.
Make a Counseling Appointment
Appointments are released at midnight each day to schedule for the following week.
Note: The least-busy times to meet with a counselor are February through March, July, and October.
Video Appointment
This appointment is held entirely online, from wherever you are. It does not involve an office visit.
Appointments are online using Cranium Cafe. To book an appointment, click the button below.
You will need:
- a desktop or laptop computer works best (smartphones and tablets may work but are limited in what they can do)
- a working webcam
- a working microphone
Phone
This appointment will be held via phone. Please make sure your current contact information is updated. To book an appointment, click the button below or call us at (916) 558-2204.
This appointment will be held via email. Please make sure your current email information is updated. To book an appointment, click the button below or call us at (916) 558-2204.
Quick Questions
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Counseling Services
Academic
Counselors provide assistance with certificate/degree requirements, transfer requirements, and college selection preparation for an academic major course selection. Counselors will help new students create an Education Plan during a City Jam.
Career
Career goals should be based on interests, personal values, aptitude, and life experiences. Your counselor can explore and select the best major and career goal for you.
Resources and workshops in the Career Center are highly recommended.
Personal
Counselors provide confidential, short-term, non-therapeutic counseling with personal, family, or work concerns as they relate to educational goals.
Crisis
Crisis services are available to students who are experiencing acute emotional distress and require immediate attention. For assistance, please come directly to the Counseling Center, RN 147 in Rodda North, first floor.
If you are experiencing a medical or psychiatric emergency when the department is closed, please call 911.
Contact
Email: counseling@scc.losrios.edu
Phone: (916) 558-2204
We will respond within 24 to 48 hours.
Hours
Monday to Thursday:
8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Friday:
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Please note: Counselor access may finish earlier each day, depending upon availability.
Location
Rodda Hall North, RHN 147
3835 Freeport Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95822
For Counseling Staff
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Work Experience
Apply what you have learned in the classroom to the work environment.