Counseling Center

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Counseling Center 

 Location: Student Services Building Room 160 

Call us at (562) 908-3410  to be connected with a Counselor for quick questions during Express Counseling or to make an appointment.   

Limited Counseling Appointments Available in Person or Remote

Call us at (562) 908-3410

Email: counselingcenter@riohondo.edu

Spring Session Office Hours  (subject to change)

January 28 – May 25, 2023 

Counseling Center will open the first two Saturday’s  of the Spring  term:

 Jan 28th & Feb 4th  (8:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.)
Office Hours:

                                Monday                                              8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
                                Tuesday                                              8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
                               Wednesday                                        8:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m.
                                Thursday                                            8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
                                  Friday                                                 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Counseling Center will be closed: 

January 16th (Martin Luther King Day)  January 27th (Flex)

Feb 17th ( Lincoln’s Day)  Feb 20th ( President Day)  March 27th – March 31st ( Spring Break) May 29th ( Memorial Day)

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Counseling Center is committed to aiding each student in establishing, clarifying, and pursuing personal educational/career goals. The primary responsibility of the counseling staff is to provide counseling support for Rio Hondo students, faculty, and the campus community.

Counselors can assist students with a variety of needs:

      • Program planning
      • Choosing a major
      • Graduation requirements
      • Transfer requirements to four-year colleges and universities
      • Personal problems
      • Scholarships and financial aid programs
      • Tutoring
      • Communication with a professor

    Students should meet with a counselor by appointment well in advance of the registration period. Contact the Counseling Center with your Rio Hondo Student ID#.

    IMPORTANT NEW INFORMATION ABOUT PRIORITY REGISTRATION FOR NEW STUDENTS 

    In accordance with new state regulations, students who plan to enroll at Rio Hondo College are to be provided with Core Matriculation Services after applying:

        1. Placement Tool
        2. Orientation(online)
        3. Counseling/Advising Services

    New students who do not complete core matriculation services are not eligible for Priority Registration and may have a hold placed on their registration. Students may be exempt from some or all of the components of matriculation if they meet certain criteria.

    Click here for Matriculation Exemption Form

    Click here for Assessment Exemption Form

    Counseling Center Information

    Dean, Counseling: Lisa Chavez

    Senior Secretary: Veronica Rodriguez

    Phone: (562) 908-3410