Welcome to the Rio Hondo College Counseling Center

Due to COVID-19, Rio Hondo College has transitioned to on-line instruction and remote student services through May 9, 2020. 

Counseling Center is open Monday – Thursday 8 am – 7 pm and Friday 8 am – 2pm

Students can make an appointment via telephone, email, or AccessRio.

Office: (562) 908-3410 | Email: counselingcenter@riohondo.edu | Log-in to AccessRio

Call us at 562-908-3410 to be connected with a Counselor for quick questions during Express Counseling.

Spring Express Counseling (subject to change)
Monday	1 – 7 pm
Tuesday	1 – 7 pm
Wednesday	8:15 am – 3 pm
Thursday	2 – 7 pm
Friday	8 am – 2 pm

 
The 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 Services

Counselors are available to assist students in a variety of capacities such as:

Academic Counseling	Personal Counseling	Career Counseling
Setting Educational Goals	Personal growth and exploration	Career planning courses
Academic & Personal Success Strategies	Self awareness	Guidance in the career decision making process
Exploring degree and certificate options	Time/Stress Management	Investigating career options
Evaluating transcripts	Family/relationship Concerns	Developing and implementing career goals
Transfer options	Motivation Issues	Job search tools
Linking academic goals with career options	Maximizing Potential	Linking Career and academic goals
Educational Planning	On and off campus referrals	Career Assessments and Interpretations
Academic/Progress probation intervention		Values Clarification
Petitioning for graduation

Counseling Center Information

Dean, Counseling: Lisa Chavez

Senior Secretary: Veronica Rodriguez

Phone: (562) 908-3410

              (562)463-7576

Office Hours: 

Student Services Bldg. Rm 160 (SS-160)
Monday – Thursday 8:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M.
Friday 8:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.