Navigating college can sometimes feel like a full-time job – but at El Camino, you’re never on your own.
Are you a new to college student? Consider visiting the Warrior Welcome Center for El Camino application assistance, new student orientations, and other onboarding services.
Struggling with a class? Confused about a process? Not sure what your next step should be?
Our Academic Counseling team of Counselors and Advisors offer the one-on-one support you need to succeed in the classroom, manage all the decision-making, and keep your future in focus.
Student Services Building Hours (may differ from Student Services office hours of operation):
Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00am-1:00pm
Counseling and Advisor drop-in services are available daily, in person and remotely
(phone/Zoom). You are welcome to call ahead to check our daily schedule.
NOTE: Appointment scheduling will pause after Wednesday, February 8, 2023. Counselors will be available to meet with on a drop-in basis, in person and online, during the first two weeks of the Spring Semester. No appointment is needed between Mon., February 13 - Fri., February 17 and Tues., Feb. 21 - Fri., February 24, 2023.
Falling behind in a class? Check out our options for convenient one-on-one or group tutoring, guided study centers and labs, online workshops, and more.
Looking ahead to a bachelor’s degree – or beyond? We’ll guide you through all the options and help you plan your roadmap to your next big step.
Undecided on your major, career, or educational goal? Considering a career change? The experts in our Career Center will help you find your focus.
Online counseling provides a way for students to connect with a counselor via email, live chat, and/or videoconferencing.
Students should prepare for and treat online counseling services as they would for in-person services on campus. During the COVID-19 emergency, online counseling services are being used in place of traditional face-to-face counseling, and we understand that web-based counseling is new to many.
The following tips will give you an overview of appropriate etiquette when interacting in this new environment. It is important for you to read and understand the information below in order to use online counseling services and make the most of your virtual appointment.
To utilize videoconferencing appointments, you will need to have access to a computer with specific technical requirements listed below:
If you do not have access to this technology, you can still meet with a counselor by scheduling a telephone appointment.
Academic Counseling
Student Services Building, Second Floor
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Counseling and Student Success mission is to collaborate with the campus community to create a learning environment that fosters a sense of community, compassion, self-awareness – one that serves diverse students and promotes equitable educational outcomes and student success.
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