Counseling and Transfer
SCC Counseling provides students with academic, career, personal, and crisis counseling necessary to successfully reach their goals. Counselors are available to help you develop an educational plan of courses needed to reach a goal of an Associate's degree, transfer to a four-year institution, or completion of a certificate; even if you’re unsure of your educational goal.
Counseling services are also offered at the Davis Center and West Sacramento Center.
Counseling Outreach & Retention
Meet with a Retention Specialist to get connected with campus resources, and assistance with general questions about becoming an SCC student.
Student Area Outcomes
- Increase the awareness of transfer requirements and resources, increasing confidence in transfer capabilities.
- Increase the support, retention, and persistence of students who identify as Black/African American by continuing to provide counseling appointments and a safe space.
- Students will have increased access to counseling appointments and increased show rates.
Counseling Services
Academic
Counselors are available to help make sure students start off on the right track by developing an education plan of the courses needed to achieve their goal of an Associate's degree, transfer to a four-year institution, or completion of a certificate; even if you’re unsure of your educational goal. Our counseling team is here to help you succeed!
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.
Personal
We understand that life while attending school has its challenges that can be stressful. SCC counselors provide confidential, short-term counseling with personal, family, or work concerns as they relate to educational goals.
Crisis Services
Crisis Intervention
Crisis services are available to students experiencing non-life-threatening emergencies.
Contact
Phone: (916) 558-2204
Email: counseling@scc.losrios.edu
Dean: Rukiya Bates
Supervisor: Mikenna Modesto
Admin Assistant: Cristina Perez
Fall Hours
By Phone
- Monday to Friday:
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
In-Person
- Monday to Thursday:
8:00 am to 5:00 pm - Friday:
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Excluding holidays.
Location
Rodda Hall North, RHN 147
3835 Freeport Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95822
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Fresh Start Program
Need help removing a dismissal hold or how to prevent academic probation. This program services students who have experienced academic and or personal setbacks.
Other Support Services
Need additional support services? Check out EOPS/CARE/NextUP, DSPS, CalWORKs, Black Student Success or Cultural Engagement Centers.