Counseling Center

 

 

 Welcome to the Rio Hondo College Counseling Center!

 

Express Counseling  will be offered:

  January 2, 2020  through January 24, 2020

  M-TH 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 pm

  Friday 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 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. Assessment
        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.