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Counseling and Advising Appointments

Counseling and advisement resources are as diverse as our student population.

Whether you’re a new student with fewer than 15 units, an athlete, part of MESA, Canyons Promise, mpowerment Programs, or the Academic Accommodations Center — or you’re not in a special program and simply need general counseling to plan your classes — we’re here to help you map out your academic path with a counselor.

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Academic Accommodations Center (AAC) Student

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If you are a participating student with the Academic Accommodations Center (AAC), you may schedule an academic counseling appointment by contacting the AAC office. Express drop-in counseling with an AAC Counselor is also available and hours are listed on the AAC website.

Join AAC

AAC provides support to COC students with documented disabilities. If you are interested in AAC, please visit their website to learn more.

Visit the AAC website

Athlete

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If you are a Student Athlete, it is best to meet with the Athletic Counselor to ensure all NCAA eligibility requirements are met. You can directly book a counseling appointment with the Athletic Counselor, Albert Loaiza (albert.loaiza@canyons.edu). You can also schedule the appointment by contacting the Athletic Program Specialist, Jasmine Hall at 661.362.3156 or Jasmine.Hall@canyons.edu.  

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Join COC Athletics

If you are interested in participating in a COC Athletics team, please connect with the coaching staff for the sport you are interested in joining. 

Visit the COC Athletics website

Basic Needs Center (BaNC)

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Register for the BaNC

If you are interested in receiving services from the BaNC, visitt website.

Visit the BaNC website

CalWORKs Student (Empowerment Program)

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If you are a participant in CalWORKS, you can directly book an academic counseling appointment through the CANVAS CalWorks site. Eligible CalWORKS' students are added to the CANVAS-CWKs and have a counseling link to book an appointment. If you do not have access to CalWORKS in Canvas, please connect with the CalWORKS Program.

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Join CalWORKS
Part of COC's Empowerment Program, CalWORKs (California Work Opportunity and Responsibility for Kids) is the states Welfare-to-Work program for families with children. The College of the Canyons CalWORKs Program works in partnership with the Department of Public Social Services to assist students with education, training, and job skills.

Visit the CalWORKS Website

Canyons Promise Student

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Current Year 1 and year 2 Promise students can find information on hours and links to book appointments in their Canyons Promise Canvas shell.  The Canvas shell also includes the weekly Express Drop-In schedule. If you have trouble accessing your Canyons Promise Canvas shell, please contact us by emailing promise@canyons.edu or calling the office at 661.362.3784.

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Join Canyons Promise
For Canyons Promise eligibility and requirements, visit the Canyons Promise website.

Visit the Canyons Promise Website

Current or returning student not supported by a specialized program

If you are not part of a special program that has its own designated counselor, please use the Academic, Career, and Transfer Counseling Office services.

Counselors in the Counseling Office meet with students who are not affiliated with special population program and who have completed at least 15 units at College of the Canyons. The Counseling Office provides express drop-in services, 1-hour counseling appointments, and workshops. These services are available online, at the Valencia Campus, and at the Canyon Country Campus.

Visit the Counseling Office website to learn more about our services and how to get connected with a counselor.

Visit the Counseling Office website

EOPS Student (Empowerment Program)

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Join EOPS
Part of COC's Empowerment Program, the Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS) is a state funded program designed to go above and beyond other services offered on campus. EOPS is a student support program that provides academic and developmental services to students who face social and economic barriers.

Visit the EOPS website

High School Student – I have not yet graduated

Students that are in currently in high school and want to take courses with College of the Canyons BEFORE they have graduated may be eligible to participate in our Early College Program. Click the button below to learn about the programs and next steps.

Visit the Early College High School website

Honors Program Student

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International Student

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If you are an international student on an F-1 visa, please book an academic counseling appointment directly with an ISP Academic Counselor through Canyons Connects. You can access Canyons Connects through MyCanyons..

Join the International Services & Programs (ISP)

For more helpful information about the ISP program, please visit the ISP website. If you have questions about admission applications, I-20 and F-1 visa requirements, or general questions, feel free to join us during open office hours through Zoom.

Visit the International Students website

Inspire Scholars/NextUp Student (Empowerment Program)

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If you are a current student in the Inspire Scholars/NextUp program, you can directly book an academic counseling appointment through your Inspire Scholars/NextUp Canvas shell. Canvas can be accessed by logging into your MyCanyons/CanyonsID account.

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Join Inspire Scholars/NextUp
Part of COC's Empowerment Program, Inspire Scholars/NextUp exists to improve access to higher education for current/former foster youth; increase retention, graduation and transfer rates and promote student learning and development.  Interested and prospective students may visit the Inspire Scholars/NextUp website.

Visit the Inspire Scholars/NextUp website

MESA Student

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If you are a participating student in the MESA (Math, Engineering, Science Achievement) Program, you can directly book an academic counseling appointment through the CANVAS MESA site. CANVAS can be accessed by logging into your CanyonsID account.

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Join MESA

MESA serves to enrich the experience of students majoring in math, science and engineering to support financially disadvantaged and/or historically underrepresented students by providing a variety of services including academic advisement, discipline specific enrichment and community building opportunities. If you are interested in MESA, please visit their website to learn more.

Visit the MESA website

New Incoming Prospective COC Student

You are new to COC without a COC Student ID number. You will need to apply to College of the Canyons to get started.

Complete the New Student Checklist

New to COC

You are new to COC with a COC Student ID number and

• Have never taken a class at College of the Canyons before, and
• Are not currently enrolled in high school.

If you took COC classes while you were in high school but haven’t taken any since graduating, you are still considered a new student.

If you have fewer than 15 units completed, your first stop will be with an Academic Advisor. Advisors specialize in helping new students start strong, explore resources, and understand their first steps at COC. When you reach 15 units, it’s time to meet with a counselor to build your full education plan.

If that’s you, click the button below to get started with your New Student Checklist.

Complete the New Student Checklist to Meet with an Academic Advisor

New to COC with College Credits from Another School

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Students who are new to COC, and college credits from another college please visit the Counseling Office wbsite.

Visit the Counseling Office website

Umoja (formerly Ujima Scholars)

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Join Umoja

Launching in Fall 2025, the Umoja Community is an inclusive support program focused on enhancing the cultural and educational experiences of Black and African American students. Open to all students, Umoja fosters a sense of belonging through counseling, mentorship, community building, and culturally relevant instruction grounded in the legacy of the African and African American Diasporas.

Visit the Umoja website

Undocumented Resource Center (URC) Student

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Undecided or Not Sure about My Major or Career Goals

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Are you feeling unsure of your future? Have you thought about dropping out of college or changing your major yet again? Are you unsure of your life plans for the day after your college graduation? If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions you might be an ideal candidate for a Career Counseling appointment with the Academic, Career, and Transfer Counseling Office.

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Veteran or Veteran Dependent Student

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If you are a Veteran or Veteran Dependent student, you can directly book an academic counseling appointment or access drop-in counseling through the Veteran's Resource Center (VRC) website.

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Join the Veterans Resource Center

Visit the Veterans Resource Center (VRC) website to learn more about services and programs for COC Veterans.

Visit the Veterans Resource Center Website