Counseling Center

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Counseling Center 

Call us at (562) 908-3410  to be connected with a Counselor for quick questions during Express Counseling or to make an appointment.  During high volume times, the waitlist will be closed prior to 4:00 pm when we’ve reached capacity for the day.

On Campus Front Desk Open:

Monday – Thursday 8 am – 5 pm (remote only 5-7 pm)

Counseling services will continue to be remote until further notice.

Call us at (562) 908-3410

Email: counselingcenter@riohondo.edu

Fall Office Hours  (subject to change)

8/21/2021 – 12/11/2021
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. (on campus office closed)

Counseling Center will be closed: 

 Nov 12, 2021, (Veterans Day)

Nov 25-26 2021, (Thanksgiving Day)   December 23- 2021,- January 1, 2022 (Winter Break)

 

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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 Center Information

    Dean, Counseling: Lisa Chavez

    Senior Secretary: Veronica Rodriguez

    Phone: (562) 908-3410