Welcome to the Counseling Center
Meeting with a counselor is one of the most important things you can do to ensure your academic success. Counselors can help you clarify your academic and personal goals. Our counselors can assist you with education planning, academic concerns, transfer planning, major/career exploration, and provide information on resources available to support you.
Self-Schedule Counseling Appointment
- Aug.4th (9-12 p.m.) Ukiah Center Theater - In-Person Welcome event: Join us for a Counseling Department presentation, followed by program orientations for Athletes, CalWORKs, EOPS, General Students, and the Pomo Pathway Program.
- Aug.5th (5-7 p.m.) Hybrid event -Another way to participate, sign-up for our hybrid event! You can either attend in-person in the Learning Center or join us online via Zoom from 5-7 p.m.Visit: Zoom.us/join Meeting ID: 898 9341 3201
A Mendocino College counselor can assist you in the selection of appropriate coursework for your academic goal and help you develop a student education plan to achieve it. The Counseling Center offers the following services:
- academic counseling
- career counseling & major/career exploration
- transfer planning
- personal/mental health counseling
- bilingual counseling in Spanish
- referrals to campus & community resources
Summer 2026 Hours:
Ukiah Campus: MacMillan Hall, Room 1000; Monday-Thursday: (8 am-5 pm), Fridays (CLOSED)
*Some Early Evening Appointments: Wednesday & Thursdays (5-6 pm)
*Ongoing! Special Saturday options (Phone/Zoom only)
*Starting August - we will have drop-in options three days/week (Tuesday-Thursdays) We will post additional information and a calendar soon.
North County Center, Coast Center, & Lake Center: Please call for site-specific offerings. Our centers offer daytime & evening appointments in your communities as a convenience to you.
Self-Schedule your Counseling Appointments 24/7 with our Eagle Connect software!
Drop-in Hours will resume for Fall 2026, in the month of August!
Tues-Thursdays (3 days/week) for August, then one day/week for the following months. Check back in for a calendar.
Important information for Drop-In Counseling Sessions:
- In-person drop-in sessions are available at the Ukiah Campus
- Each session is limited to 15 minutes to serve as many students as possible
- Wait times may vary based on the number of students in line
- Drop-in sessions are offered on a first-come, first-served basis
- For Zoom Drop-in, please have your Student ID Number ready while you wait to be seen
Questions? Contact us: (707) 468-3048
**Si usted desea una cita de consejería en español, por favor llame al Departamento de Consejería al (707) 468-3048.
Counseling Administrative Assistants & Program Specialists
Rebeca Rojas-Ortega
General Counseling Faculty
Apryl Guisasola
Transfer Counseling Faculty/Articulation Officer
Mark Edward Osea
EOPS/CARE/NextUP Counseling Faculty
Disability Resource Center (DRC) Coordinator/Counseling Faculty
CalWORKs, NextUP, and CARE Counseling Faculty
Equity and Pomo Pathways Counseling Faculty
Apryl Guisasola
Part-Time Counseling Faculty
Fernando Calderon
Welcome Students,
Mendocino College is offering three styles of appointments for your convenience. You may meet with counselors face-to-face, via Zoom, or by phone. Each of our centers also offers these same choices to you. Your preferences are important to us.
Summer Hours
Monday through Thursday: 8 am - 5 p.m.
Friday: Closed
Fall Hours (starts Aug.17, 2026)
Monday -Friday: 8am-5 p.m.
Tuesdays & Thursdays (evening appointments 5- 7p.m.)
Drop-in Calendar for August 2026! See additional details below for specific dates & times.
Drop-in Hours for Fall 2026!
The Counseling Department will resume drop-in appointments in August:
Tuesdays through Thursdays (3 days/week) In-Person or Virtual (Pay attention to the schedule to know which is being offered, and Zoom link is provided below.
(8/11-/27) In-Person in Ukiah (9-12 pm)
(8/4-8/27) Zoom Drop-In (1-4 pm)
Zoom: zoom.us/join
Meeting ID: 898 9341 3201
*Visual calendar & Zoom link provided below in link.
Important information for Drop-In Counseling Sessions:
- In-person drop-in sessions are available at the Ukiah Campus
- Each session is limited to 15 minutes to serve as many students as possible
- Wait times may vary based on the number of students in line
- Drop-in sessions are offered on a first-come, first-served basis
- For Zoom Drop-in, please have your Student ID Number ready while you wait to be seen
August 2026 - Drop-in Calendar.pdf (PDF you can print)
NEW! We are excited to share that we are transitioning to the Eagle Connect calendar system. ALL of our Counseling Faculty will use this platform for all appointment scheduling.
You can now self-schedule your appointments with our Counseling Faculty:
We encourage you to review the brief video tutorial on how to schedule this using your smartphone.
For additional questions or support, see your local center and/or reach out to us:
Email: counselingappointments@mendocino.edu OR Call: (707) 468-3048
**If you are receiving services through the following Student Support Programs, you can also get in touch with additional support personnel by contacting:
CalWORKs: )707) 467-1034
rfink@mendocino.edu
DRC/DSPS: (707) 468-3031
drc@mendocino.edu
EOPS/CARE: (707) 468-3113 or 468-3115
eops-mc@mendocino.edu
ALL appointments can be self-scheduled through our new software, available to you online 24/7. Eagle Connect. This link will take you to our webpage, where you can learn more.
Academic Counseling includes assistance with the following:
- Get assistance exploring career pathways that are right for you
- Explore which certificates and degrees we offer to help you achieve your career goals
- Gain understanding of your opportunities to transfer to a University
- Determine specific courses to achieve your academic goals (certificate, degree, transfer)
- Identify which courses are required for you to transfer to the University of your choice
- Develop a timeline to map out your academic and career goals. This is called a Student Education Plan (SEP).
- Discuss your academic concerns and get support if you are on academic or progress probation
- Learn your anticipated graduation date
- Provide information and referrals to campus support programs and resources
- Referrals to community resources
The Student Education Plan (SEP) is essentially a timeline. You will create this with the help of your counselor to select the courses you will need to complete to achieve your education goal. A SEP may include your courses required for your program (also referred to as major) courses that satisfy the general education graduation requirements and/or additional courses you need if planning to transfer to a University.
An education plan will keep you on track with your goals. As you identify which courses to take each semester and be efficient with your time at Mendocino College. Our goal is to help students to save time and money by planning with our assistance. Counselors can provide additional guidance to support efficient planning.
There are two types of SEP’s:
- Abbreviated SEP – A short-term plan that includes your initial one or two semesters of courses needed for your goal(s).
- Comprehensive SEP – A long-term plan that incorporates all of the courses & semesters needed to complete your goal(s). To complete a comprehensive SEP you must first select a major and an educational goal(s).
Tips to get the most out of your appointment:
- Come to the appointment with your questions.
- Be prepared to discuss your career interests.
- If applicable, bring a copy of any AP or IB score reports.
- Bring a copy of your unofficial transcript(s) if you attended other college(s).
- If you are planning to transfer, what careers are you exploring? Are there specific Universities that you would like to learn more about? Please share if so.
Whether you're exploring career options, choosing a major, creating an education plan, preparing to transfer, or simply deciding what comes next, our Counseling Faculty are here to help!
Our counseling services are designed to support your entire college journey—not just one specific topic. Career exploration, educational planning, transfer guidance, and academic success strategies are all part of the personalized support you'll receive during your appointment.
The best part? You can self-schedule an appointment with any of our Counseling Faculty to discuss your goals, explore career possibilities, and create a plan that works for you. No matter where you are in your journey, we're here to help you take your next step with confidence.
The time that you spend at Mendocino College is a valuable time in your life when you are exploring possibilities for your future. The goal of career counseling services is to help students learn how to make informed decisions in their educational and career choices. Whether you are undecided about your major/career or know exactly where you want to end up, career counseling is a great way to ensure you make informed decisions when it comes to setting and reaching your goals.
If you are part of a special program (CalWORKs, EOPS, Pomo Pathway) your program counselor is the best person to support these explorations.
Start exploring your options today!
Career counseling can help you with the following:
- Learn about academic majors and career technical programs at Mendocino College
- Help you explore and clarify career paths if you are undecided
- Assist you in creating a plan for your academic and career goals
- Help you explore majors and academic programs that fit with your desired career choice
- Provide you with tools and resources to research career options
- Recommend various career assessments and help you synthesize your assessment results
Free career assessment is available through the Career Hub, located in MacMillan Hall, Room 1250 on the Ukiah campus. We will analyze your results and discuss them with you. All Academic Counselor have access to review the results with you. The Hub also organizes an annual career fair and can assist you in preparing for a job interview and writing a résumé.
Career Hub services include:
- Career Assessment
- Job Searching
- Resume & Cover Letter Assistance
- Mock Interview Coaching
- Employment Connections On- & Off-Campus
- Career-Related Workshops & Events
- Career Fairs
Taking a career assessment is a great starting point if you are feeling undecided about what career path you are interested in pursuing. A career assessment can help you determine potential careers that might bring job satisfaction. A variety of assessments are available to give you a better idea about specific aspects of yourself as related to career planning, such as interests, personality, values, and skills.
Take a career assessment using one of the assessment tools below and find out what majors and career paths might be a good fit for you. We recommend you schedule a 30-minute appointment with a career counselor after completing an assessment to debrief and synthesize your results.
- Wingspans- Wingspans is an immersive career platform that guides you on your career discovery journey through storytelling. Explore over 700 real world stories about work through the eyes of real people in a variety of jobs. Start by completing a personality assessment to discover career possibilities that are right for you: https://mendocino.wingspans.com/login
- California Career Zone- Take an interest or values assessment to learn more about potential career paths that align with you. This website allows you to browse through California’s 15 leading industry sectors/career pathways and discover your possibilities: https://www.cacareerzone.org/
- Career OneStop- Take an interest, skills, or values assessment to learn what kind of career might be a good fit. While you’re there, take a moment to explore their collection of videos on hundreds of different careers: https://www.careeronestop.org/
- 16 Personalities- Take a personality assessment based on the Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator (MBTI) to assess yourself, how you work with others, and what work environments are a good fit: https://www.16personalities.com/
Do you feel like you need more time to explore your options? Mendocino College offers courses that can help you explore majors and careers while developing a better sense of self and clarifying academic, career and personal goals. Consider taking one of the following courses while earning college credit! These courses are offered during the fall, spring & summer semesters.
- CCS-100: Career Planning Success (1.5-3.0 units): Begin your career planning process and find the best career options, based on their strengths, interests, and values. Earn CSU transferable elective credit. Want to learn more about the course content? View the Course Outline of Record here: https://www.mendocino.edu/academics/resources/curriculum
- CCS-101: Career & Life Planning (3 units): Establish and achieve education, career, and life goals through a comprehensive approach to effective planning. Meets CSU General Education Transfer requirement Area E and Mendocino College Wellness degree requirement. Want to learn more about the course content? View the Course Outline of Record here: https://www.mendocino.edu/academics/resources/curriculum
Whether you want to declare a major, change your major, or explore careers that relate to a major, there is a lot to discover about your potential options. Here at the college we offer degrees and certificates from seven Career and Learning Pathways: https://www.mendocino.edu/academics/programs/guided-pathways
Use the following resources to help you identify areas of study that are right for you:
- Explore Mendocino College program options: https://www.mendocino.edu/academics/programs/degrees-and-certificates
- Visit a department’s program page to learn more about the classes, faculty, organizations, and activities: https://www.mendocino.edu/about/administration/academic-departments
- Get to know your program of interest by reviewing the required coursework for your degree or certificate: https://www.mendocino.edu/academics/resources/college-catalog
- California Community Colleges Find a College- Find degrees and certificates offered through the California Community College system: https://www.cccco.edu/Students/Find-a-College
- California State University (CSU) Degree Search- Search for Baccalaureate (B.A. or B.S.) degrees offered through the CSU system: https://www.calstate.edu/attend/degrees-certificates-credentials/Pages/search-degrees.aspx
- University of California (UC) Degree Search- Search for Baccalaureate (B.A. or B.S.) degrees offered through the UC system: https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/campuses-majors/majors/
After you start identifying potential career paths and occupations of interest, it is important to continue gathering information to determine if it's the right fit for you. Informed career decisions benefit from in-depth research to obtain an understanding of day-to-day experiences, work environment, regional location, upward mobility, and more. Be sure to consider additional details for positions you are researching, such as job tasks, educational requirements, skills and qualifications, job outlook and employment projection, and wages and salary. Use the following websites to help you gather this information:
- Occupational Outlook Handbook- An online government source listing hundreds of occupations with job descriptions, education, training, median pay & projected job growth rate: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/
- O*NET Online- A primary source of occupational information, offering detailed and up-to-date descriptions on U.S. occupations: https://www.onetonline.org/
- North Far North Careers- Research and explore industries and programs in the northern region of California. You'll learn more about top occupations, academic programs within the CA Community College system to pursue these occupations, and helpful information regarding work tasks, typical activities, and average pay: https://northstatecareers.org/
- CCC Career Coach- In addition to taking a career assessment, you can also gather information about various career sectors, including median salary, top entry-level education, annual job openings, and daily tasks: https://ccc.emsicc.com/
- Salary Surfer- Provides potential wages of community college graduate earnings for certain majors after two and five years of graduating. Does not include salary information about students who transfer to a 4-yr university: https://salarysurfer.cccco.edu/SalarySurfer.aspx
- My Skills My Future- Matches you to new jobs using your skills from current and previous jobs: https://www.myskillsmyfuture.org/
- Credits/Units can be applied to certificates and degrees and are transferable to CSU system
- Practicum/Internship/Completion of Studies (Hours of Paid and Unpaid Work = Credits/Units)
- Open enrollment throughout the semester & courses can be repeated for up to 4 semesters
- Paid/unpaid internships and externships, job shadowing, and volunteering are all part of the approaches to WEE
- No class attendance other than a mandatory orientation at class start
We would like to help you to understand if your career goals will require you to transfer to a University. Meeting with counselors to share your long-term goals is the first step towards knowing and planning. Mendocino College has multiple degree choices that can assist you to be efficient with your coursework. Ask your counselor about Associate Degrees for Transfer that might be right for you.
In addition to what our counselors can provide, we have a counselor who dedicates his sessions to support students as they learn more about transferring to a University. They regularly offer workshops to students virtually to help students learn more. We also have a dedicated space on campus, where you can pick-up University brochures and information while exploring your options. Our counselor has created a special Transfer Canvas shell to share updates with you. You can expect to receive regular announcements and updates to help you feel confident as you explore your options. The Transfer counselor also meets with students at all locations. Let us know if you would like this specific style of appointment when you call.
Annually, we hold an event where we invite University representatives to campus so that you have the opportunity to ask them questions directly. We hope you will join us next Fall! These events are open to both high school students and college students.
College catalogs are available in the Transfer Center or online.