General Counseling

Mental Health Counseling is available in the Student Health Center & Their Canvas Shell

The Miramar College Counseling Department's mission is to provide counseling, instructional & student success programs that meet our students' needs. The department assists and supports all student from connection through completion, focusing on student success in an environment that supports and promotes diversity, equity, respect and inclusion.

Make sure to schedule your 1hr Comprehensive Appointment to plan your classes!

 

If you have a question for a counselor, please visit our Counseling Appointments and Other Ways to Contact a Counselor pages.

 

Other Resources for Academic Counseling

The Miramar College office at MCAS Miramar is located in The Hub (Bldg. 5305) and can be reached by phone at 858-536-4329 for assistance. For more information you can visit their website.

You can also call 619-388-7862 or visit the office on campus at I-104 (Miramar’s Veterans Affairs) for assistance. 

Student Athletes can schedule meetings with Athletic Counselors by calling 619-388-7369 or 619-388-7760, or visiting the office at J-222. 

(Student Parents) 

If you are participating in the CARE/CalWORKs program at Miramar College, you can see a CARE/CalWORKs counselor by making an appointment via the CalWORKs Canvas page (available to active CARE/CalWORKs students), by calling 619-388-7869 or visiting the office at K1-305.

If you or your child are receiving CalWORKs benefits you may be eligible for the CARE and/or CalWORKs program to receive counseling services and financial support, to apply and get more information visit their website.

Career Counseling helps students with career exploration, career assessments, resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation, job/internship searches and more. Visit their website or office at L-104 for more information. 

Appointments with Career Counselors can be scheduled online through Handshake (please visit Career Services website to sign up for Handshake), by calling 619-388-7335 or visiting the office at L-104.

The Dreamers Support Office provides programs and services to empower undocumented and immigrant students at San Diego Miramar College to achieve their academic, career, and personal pursuits.

While walk-ins are welcome, appointments take priority so please visit the Dreamers website to schedule a meeting with an Academic Counselor or Support Staff. If you have any questions you can call 619-388-7970 or visit the office at K-304.

DSPS

Disability Support Programs and Services (DSPS) department at Miramar College offers a variety of services for students with verified disabilities.  Examples include students with learning disabilities, impairments in vision, hearing, and mobility, mental health conditions, acquired brain injuries, and other medical disabilities.

Students can visit the website to register with DSPS, schedule appointments and request accommodation letters. Students can also call 619-388-7312 or visit the office at K1-204.

EOPS

If you are participating in the EOPS program at Miramar College, you can meet with an EOPS counselor by making an appointment via the EOPS Canvas page (available to active EOPS students), by calling 619-388-7869 or visiting the office at K1-305.

If you are receiving financial aid and have the CCCG grant and/or Pell grant you may be eligible for the EOPS program to receive counseling services and financial support, to apply and get more information visit our website. 

Information about Honors Contracts, Honors Transcript Agreements and the Honors UCLA TAP guide can be found on the Honors Program website. If you have any questions please contact Dr. Carmen Carrasquillo (cjay@sdccd.edu) or Counselor/Professor Marcella Osuna (mosuna@sdccd.edu). You can also visit the office at I-107.

Current International students please call 619-388-7840 or stop by General Counseling at K1-203 to schedule an appointment with the International Counselor.

Potential International students please contact the Student Services Representative for International Students at 619-388-7573 to get started.

Mental Health Counseling is located in K2-102. To schedule an appointment at Miramar College Mental Health Services, call 619 388-7881 or go to the Health Services office.

Students in the MESA program at Miramar College can schedule an appointment with the MESA Counselor through the MESA Canvas Page. Alternately, they can email MiramarMESA@sdccd.edu. 

If you’re a STEM student majoring in a field that requires Math 150 or higher, you may qualify for the MESA program. To learn more and apply, visit our website. You can also contact the program at (619) 388-7220 or visit the STEM Center in S6-110.

STEM Students can schedule appointments on the STEM Canvas shell, and the QR code that is displayed around campus. Alternately, they can email MiramarSTEMexito@sdccd.edu. 

Current or Former Foster Youth

If you are participating in the NextUp program at Miramar College, you can see a NextUp counselor by making an appointment via the NextUp Canvas page (available to active NextUp students), by calling 619-388-7869 or visiting the office at K1-305.

If you are current or former foster youth, we encourage you to connect with our office to see if you are eligible to receive counseling services and financial support. To get more information visit our office at K1-305 or website.

If you are a current Promise student, you can book a Promise Counseling Appointment through Canvas online here.

Students can view the eligibility requirements and apply for the Promise Program on the website.

Formerly Incarcerated Students

Current Rising Scholars please call 619-388-7222 or visit the office at K1-304 to schedule a meeting with a Counselor. 

Potential Rising Scholars please visit the website and take the Welcome Survey to be invited to our Canvas shell and all of the events.

All students are welcome to meet with a Transfer Center counselor or visit the Transfer Center for resources, workshops and answers to your questions about transferring to a four-year university.

To schedule an appointment or sign up for a workshop, students can call 619-388-7380, email miratran@sdccd.edu or visit the office at K1-306.

Current Veterans students can schedule an appointment with a Veterans Counselor by calling 619-388-7862 or visiting the office at I-104.

New Veterans students please call 619-388-7862, visit the office at I-104 or view the website to find steps for registering as a Veteran student.