Our Mission
The mission of the Counseling Division is to help students make appropriate and successful educational decisions, set achievable and realistic goals, adjust to changing roles in a global society and resolve academic, transfer and career concerns that can interfere with the ability to succeed in their college experience.
Main Campus Location
Student Service Building 8300, Room 8302
Foothill Map.pdf
Telephone: 650-949-7423
Main Campus Counseling Office Hours
(Fall, Winter & Spring Quarters)
Monday & Tuesday: 8 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Click here to make a 30-minute Main Campus counseling appointment.
Effective Spring Quarter 2012
Effective Spring Quarter 2012, if you need to have a prerequisite or a hold cleared, or if you want to submit any petitions to the Academic Council, you must submit completed forms. with all required back-up materials, to the Counseling Office for approval. You can drop off all forms at the Counseling Office front desk in Room 8302, or FAX them to (650) 949-6125. The counseling staff is available to assist you with quick questions. If the counseling staff is unable to assist you with your question(s), you will need to make an appointment to see a counselor.
You will find many answers to your questions within the Foothill website or when you click on
ASK Foothill, found on our home page or at
https://foothill.intelliresponse.com/students/.
Middlefield Campus Counseling Services
Did you know there are counseling services available at the Middlefield Campus during the Fall, Winter and Spring quarters?
Counselors are available:
Mondays: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Thursdays: 10:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
in Room I-6.
Click here to make a 30-minute Middlefield Campus counseling appointment online.
The Foothill College Middlefield Campus is located at
4000 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Get directions to the Middlefield Campus
Online Advising
If you can't make it to campus to see a counselor, the
online advising forum may be a great alternative for you. You can post your questions online and a counselor will respond within 48 hours (except weekends).
We have three forums for you to post your quick questions about:
- General Academic Advising
- Degree Certificates and Programs
- Transfer
