Academic Counseling

Counseling Appointments

Our Counselors can meet with you in the following ways:

In-person

Call (714) 241-6162 to book an in-person appointment.

Phone

Book a phone appointment.

Zoom

Book an online appointment.

e-Advise

e-Advise is designed to address quick questions related to academic advisement.

Express Counseling

First come, first served fifteen-minute counseling session. Call (714) 241-6162 for availability.

Military and Corporate Education

Call (714) 241-6162 and identify yourself as a Corporate, Military, or Veteran student. Or book a Military/Vet online appointment.

Counseling Services

• Our Mission

  The mission of the Coastline College Counseling Department is to guide and support our diverse student population throughout their educational journey. We aim to serve as a vital link across academic disciplines and student services within Coastline College, promoting access, understanding, and effective communication.

When to See a Counselor

Our Counselors are dedicated to helping you succeed in your educational journey, whether you're pursuing a 2-year associate degree, a certificate in one of our many programs, or planning to transfer to a 4-year university. Our Counselors are available to assist you with:

• Academic Advising: Get personalized advice on course selection and academic planning.
• Educational Plans: Develop a comprehensive plan to achieve your educational goals.
• Career Guidance: Explore career options and receive guidance to help you make informed decisions.
• Programs and Degrees: Understand the requirements and opportunities within various programs and degrees.
• Transcript Evaluation: Ensure your previous coursework is accurately assessed and applied.
• Transfer Assistance: Receive support and guidance for transferring to a 4-year university.

Our goal is to provide you with the resources and support you need to navigate your academic and career pathways successfully.

More Information

• Inclusion & Equity

  The Counseling Department is committed to:

  • Recognizing our areas of privilege and to use our privilege as a voice of advocacy for our students and for the communities we serve.
  • Reviewing and updating Coastline Counseling Department policies, procedures, and practices for countering systemic racism.
  • Addressing intersectional challenges of race and social class to develop appropriate helping strategies while allowing dignity of the human person.
  • Continually growing our cultural competency and cultural humility by listening and learning from the students we serve.
  • Addressing institutional racism on our campus and offer spaces for dialogue for our students.
  • Exemplify, through our actions, our deep commitment in creating an equitable, equal, and non-discriminatory environment for our culturally diverse students, colleagues, and communities.
• Pre-Counseling Workshop

  After you have scheduled an appointment with a Counselor, please complete this Pre-Counseling Workshop to ensure you come prepared to your Counseling meeting. In doing so, you will be able to maximize the time you have with your counselor to answer your questions and focus on future planning.

• Appointment No-Show Policy

  Students who cannot keep a scheduled appointment should cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the appointment, or they will be considered a no-show. Students with two no-shows in a three-month period will not be eligible to schedule another counseling appointment for three months from the date of the second no-show. Walk-In and E-Advise counseling will still be available; however, many issues cannot be effectively addressed in Walk-In and E-Advise because counselors are unable to access student records or view transcripts.

  To avoid a no-show, students should cancel at least 24 hours prior to the appointment in one of the following ways:

  • Call the Counseling office at (714) 241-6162
  • Email counselingdept@coastline.edu
  • Reply with "CX" to the automated text reminder
  • Select Cancel after logging on to the appointment scheduling webpage
• Clear Prerequisites

  To clear prerequisites, please see our Prerequisite Clearance How-To or contact the matriculation clerk in the Admission & Records office at (714) 241-6176.

• Course Overload Petition

  Course Overload Petition Criteria:

  • First-time college students and students on progress or academic probation are not eligible for overload.
  • Students must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 at all colleges attended.
  • Student must provide copies of transcripts of all other colleges attended.
  • Student must have completed at least 50% of their units attempted.
  • The petition should be submitted only during open enrollment for the semester/term in which you are requesting overload.
  • The Course Overload Petition must be submitted to the college (Coastline, Golden West College, Orange Coast College) where the student would like to enroll in the course that exceeds the semester/term limit.

  The semester/term limits are:

  • Fall/Spring: 19 units
  • Summer: 9 units
  • Winter Intersession: 6 units

  This maximum applies to the combination of all units in which the student enrolls per semester/term in the Coast Community College District (Coastline College, Golden West College, Orange Coast College).

  This form is to request unit overload at Coastline. To request unit overload at GWC or OCC, please visit their websites for more information.

  Click here to begin your Course Overload Petition.

• Testing & Articulation
  • Testing Center
  • Transfer Articulation Agreements
• District Course Disclaimer

  Please be advised that courses with the same number and the same title may not be equivalent across the three colleges in the district, and might not be the course you need for your major, general education, or transfer path. It is the student's responsibility to check with Counseling at your home college to confirm that this course meets your specific educational goals.

Unit Requirements for Degrees & Certificates

The unit requirements for an Associate Degree from Coastline is 60 units. The unit requirements for Certificates are as follows: Certificate of Achievement (18-39 units), Certificate of Accomplishment (12-17.5 units), and Certificate of Specialization (6-11 units).

Certificates of Competency are noncredit. Information about those can be found on Adult Education.

Basic Needs Resources

Basic Needs Resources

Basic Needs Resources

Basic Needs at Coastline College includes food access, housing assistance, mental health services, hygiene products, student success supplies/equipment, transportation, and emergency funding. Basic needs services & resources are coordinated to serve and support students to be successful in your educational journey.

Related Pages

Admissions & Records

Information about Enrollment, Registration, Records & Transcripts, Graduation, and more.

Student Orientation

All new Coastline students participate in an online orientation session.

Student Success Resource Center

Providing academic support for Coastline students.