Ask a Question via e-Counseling

A counselor will review your question and respond through the online system within 3 business days. Questions should be brief and relate to general academic questions only, no petition assistance is available through this service.

For questions regarding other non-counseling services, use the following links:

Admissions and Records: Application Status, Student Records, Transcripts

Financial Aid: FAFSA, Award Status

Placement Center: Pre-Requisites, Chemistry Challenges, ESL placement

Submit your question to e-Counseling

General Non-Academic Questions

If you are looking for general help related to accessing counseling services or general campus information, you can send us an e-mail. 

We are unable to provide academic counseling via email, should you need these services please review our other appointment options.

Send us an e-mail

Services provided On-Campus (1 - Hour Appointments Only) : Full two year education plans; Max Unit Petitions; Choosing a major; Career counseling; Transfer planning; Graduation planning

Requirements for attending an on-campus appointment:

• Review the Student Covid-19 Self Checklist before coming on campus
• Must be fully vaccinated to access in-person services  (will be verified at the time of booking)
• No guests or other visitors allowed in the office during your appointment time
• Maintain 6 feet social distancing 

If you agree to these requirements please give the office a call to schedule your on-campus appointment.

If you have been requested by the Financial Aid Office to provide a Maximum Unit Petition to be considered for financial aid funds, you will need to schedule an appointment below. It is required for you to complete your typed statement (located on the last page of the form) before your appointment time. 

We are not able to review your financial aid status, should you have questions regarding your file, please contact the Financial Aid Office for assistance. 

Appointments are released every weekday, up to 15 days, if there are no available appointments after selecting "all" please check back the next business day.

Schedule your max unit petition appointment 

Students who meet certain criteria outlined in the Academic Renewal Petition should meet with a counselor to discuss your options. 

Schedule your academic renewal petition appointment

If you are a student athlete or prospective student athlete, meet with a dedicated Athletic Counselor. Students who do not fall into this category should refer to the options above for assistance. 

Quick Question -15 minute appointments are for the following: Quick questions, One semester plan (AEP), Unit overload petition, Help with registering for classes

Class Planning - 30 minute appointments are for the following: Picking classes, Eligibility, Full two year education plans (semester by semester), Financial Aid Petitions, Choosing a Major, Career Counseling, Personal Counseling (related to academic success), Transfer/Graduation planning, Professional Referrals to Community Resources

Schedule an appointment with an Athletics Counselor

The UMOJA Scholars program at Cuyamaca College is a student success program aimed for closing the equity and achievement gaps for students that identify as Black, African, and/or African American, which are disproportionately impacted. 

Being a student in our program affords you the following benefits:

• Creating long lasting relationships/friendships
• Learning Community
• Enrolling in UMOJA Supported Classes such as COUN 120 and COUN 140
• Tutoring and Academic Support
• Financial Aid and Scholarship Assistance
• Information regarding Transfer Admission into UC, CSU and Historically Black College and Universities (HBCU's)

Schedule an appointment with an Umoja Counselor