Welcome to Mesa College Counseling

Winter Break is December 23, 2020 - January 1, 2021: Please note that remote counseling services will not be available during Winter Break.  Emails and phone calls from students will be responded to starting January 4, 2021.

Important Update Regarding Counseling Services: Due to the current situation with COVID-19, campus is closed to students until further notice.  During this time, we ask for your patience and understanding while we transition to remote services. Counseling services can be accessed in the following ways:

• New Students
  Please visit our workshops webpage for more information on the Pre-Registration Workshop for first-time college students.

• General Inquiries
  Please contact the counseling staff for general inquiries, sign up for Drop-ins, or make an Appointment. You can reach us by phone: 619-388-2672 or email: sdmesafollowup@gmail.com.
  
  Note: Please include your student ID and reason for the visit in your email. If you require an immediate response, please contact the counseling department via phone.  

        Registration & mySDCCD Portal Resources           
View the videos and resources below for help with your mySDCCD portal.

• How to search for classes - video
• How to register for classes - video
• How to waitlist a class - video
• How to drop classes - video
• mySDCCD troubleshooting/FAQ
• mySDCCD Portal basics

Counseling Services:

Mesa College Counselors are available to meet with you in a variety of ways to assist in helping you achieve your academic goals. We are committed to providing a positive college experience for you through several methods. Whether you're pursuing a certificate of achievement, Associates degree, transfer from Mesa to a university, or personal counseling/development, we are here to support you!

The following counseling services are available: 

• Counseling Quick Questions (Ask a Counselor)
  You can email a counselor at mesacoun@sdccd.edu for quick questions regarding general topics, such as, summer/fall registration dates and form processing assistance. These are for quick question and answer sessions and are NOT designed for intensive information.  Your student record will not be accessed. This can take up to 3 business days for a response.
  
  If we are unable to fully respond to your questions, we will refer you to drop-in counseling services or to schedule an appointment.
  
  

• Drop-in Counseling
  Counselors are also available for brief advisement sessions, commonly referred to as Drop-in counseling. Drop-ins are 10-15 minute brief counseling sessions via phone (or email) and are intended to address quick questions specific to a student’s academic record. During these sessions, counselors will be able to access your personal information and provide details specific to your academic record. Drop-in counseling is available same-day, and a counselor will contact you via phone or email within a 2-3 hour time frame.  

  • Services include:
    Abbreviated Ed Plan (1 semester) 
    Financial Aid Referrals
    Academic Renewal Petitions
    Probation & Disqualification
    Career/Transfer/Course Questions
    Petition Inquiries
    Info for prospective students 
    Prerequisite Clearance (view our prerequisite web page for more info)
    
    To sign up for drop-in counseling, please contact the counseling department by phone at 619-388-2672 or email: sdmesafollowup@gmail.com
    
    For Drop-in Counseling, you must meet one of the following criteria:
    1. Enrolled in at least one class at Mesa College.
    2. Your application reflects that you are a prospective Mesa College student.
    3. You are a prospective student who is interested in a major/program of interest available at Mesa College.
• Appointments 
  45 minute appointments are also available for more in-depth counseling sessions related to academic planning or to address complex questions or issues.  Appointments will be conducted by phone or by video conference. A computer or smart device will be needed for video conference appointments.  Appointments can be made one week in advance but will be limited during all class registration periods.
  
  To schedule an appointment, you must meet the following criteria:
  
  1. Enrolled in at least one class at Mesa College
  2. Transcripts from colleges outside of California must be received and evaluated
  3. Completed one semester of college coursework.
     
     
     • Services include:
       Comprehensive educational planning
       Financial aid appeals
       Veterans ed plans
       Career planning/counseling
       Personal counseling
       Transfer advising
       Personal counseling
       Petition processing
       
       To schedule an appointment, contact the counseling department by phone at 619-388-2672, email: sdmesafollowup@gmail.com, or through E-sars(online scheduling service).
       
       E-sars is available 8am to 11:59pm.  Appointments are released exactly one week ahead.  Please include student ID number and reason for visit when scheduling through email.
       
       For our online appointments please review our informed consent.

Not sure what to do? 

If you are unsure of which counseling service to request, please contact the Counseling office by phone or email and let us assist you in determining which would be best for your situation.

COVID-19 Questions/Concerns/Updates:
The following links can provide you with updates, frequently asked questions, and resources to health and mental health services:
     Online Student Support Services
     District frequently asked questions
     SD Mesa College
     Health and Mental Health resources for students 
     

Need to submit your official college transcripts?   
Electronic transcripts are now being accepted for submission.  Please visit our webpage for more information on official transcripts.

To request an official evaluation of your transcripts: 
Contact counseling to complete the request via email or over the phone.

To apply for financial aid:  Complete the FAFSA and the California College Promise Grant (formerly Board of Governors Fee Waiver).

Mesa College Programs and Services

We have a number of programs to assist you with achieving your academic goals here at Mesa College.

Clicking on the program titles will direct you to each program's homepage.