Counseling Services at Foothill College

Foothill College offers 30-minute general counseling appointments by phone, Zoom, and in person. Once you’ve applied to Foothill, you can schedule time with a counselor for help with academic planning, transfer questions, and more. Appointments can be booked up to seven days in advance through the online scheduling system.

You can choose the format that works best for you:

• Telephone Appointment

• Zoom video

• In-person appointments

• At Sunnyvale Center: Appointments at 1070 Innovation Way in Sunnyvale on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in Room 111A. 

• Transfer Planning: You can make an appointment with ALL counselors in General Counseling or the Transfer Center to get assistance with transfer to a four-year university. Both offices provide the same transfer support. Visit the Transfer Center to access additional transfer services and resources.

Please Note: Please be prepared to be engaged in the above virtual appointments as if you were in person with a counselor. If you are driving, your appointment will be rescheduled. It is helpful to have access to a device (computer, tablet, or phone) with internet access so the counselor can show you important information on their screen. However, this is not a requirement.

Need help fast? Join the Quick Questions queue to meet with a counselor for up to 15 minutes by phone or Zoom.

To get in line, do the following.

• Call (650) 949-7423

• Or use the FH Counseling Chat.

• Have your CWID ready.

Requests are handled in the order received. The queue opens no more than 5 minutes before sessions begin. We stop adding students 15 minutes before the session ends or when the queue is full. You may request a specific counselor and we will do our best to accommodate, but this is not guaranteed due to high demand.

When to schedule a 30-minute appointment. Quick Questions are best for brief guidance. If you need help with an educational plan, academic probation, or transcript evaluation, please schedule a 30-minute counseling appointment instead.

Please note: all quick question dates and times are subject to change.

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General Counseling Quick Question Hours

January 26 – January 30

• Monday: 9 a.m. a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

• Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

• Wednesday: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

• Thursday: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

• Friday: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

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F-1 International Student Quick Questions

Some topics require a scheduled appointment with an international counselor, including:

• I-20 extensions (counselor recommendation and educational plan).

• Optional Practical Training (OPT) and educational plans.

• Reduced course load (fewer than 12 units).

Students requesting a reduced course load for medical reasons must meet with the immigration advisor in the International Student Office, not a counselor.

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Winter Term Hours

• Mondays: 9 a.m.–10 a.m.

• Tuesdays: 2 p.m.–3 p.m.

• Wednesdays: 1 p.m.–2 p.m.

• Thursdays: 4 p.m.–5 p.m.

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Dual Enrollment Quick Questions

Dual enrollment students can meet with a counselor in person, by phone, or on Zoom for Quick Questions. Some topics may require more than 15 minutes.

If additional help is needed, email SuQiong Yu at yusuqiong@fhda.edu.

Winter Term Hours

• Wednesdays: 4 p.m.–5 p.m.

• Fridays: 1 p.m.–2 p.m.

High school students may also meet with any Foothill counselor for general support.

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You should meet with a Dual Enrollment counselor if you are:

• Taking a college class not tied to A-G or high school graduation requirements.

• Planning to transfer to a four-year university in the future.

• Working toward a Foothill certificate or degree as a high school student.

• Unsure how Foothill courses apply within the CCAP (College and Career Access Pathways) program.

Reach our front desk by email, phone, and chat. For general inquiries, call us at (650) 949-7423 or email us at fhcounseling@fhda.edu.

Please note that you are in contact with Counseling Center staff members when you utilize the Chat, not with Counselors. You will need to schedule an appointment or use a Quick Questions session to speak with a Counselor directly for personalized academic advice.

Winter Hours

January 5 – January 9

• Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (In Person)
• Friday: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. (In Person)

January 12 – January 16

• Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (In Person)
• Friday 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Virtual)

January 19 – March 20

• Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (In Person)
• Friday 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Virtual)

March 23 – March 27

• Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (In Person)
• Friday 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Virtual)

March 30 – April 03

• Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (In Person)
• Friday 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Virtual)

Holidays & Exceptions

January 19: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, February 13: Lincoln's Day. February 16: Washington's Day.

To view our our Counseling (CNSL) and Career Life Planning (CRLP) courses, including numbers, titles, and descriptions, see our Counseling Course Catalog for detailed information.