Counseling Department
We make the utmost effort to see students in a timely manner. However, during registration periods, appointments fill quickly and students may experience longer wait time in the Drop-in Lobby.
In preparation for the Fall 2025 semester, the Counseling Department will have limited counseling appointments available from August 18 to 22.
Counseling for your academic, career, and life goals.
Counseling services are available virtually via Cranium Café, a web-based counseling
platform and in-person. SBVC counselors can assist you in making informed decisions
about your academic, career, and life goals.
Counseling will have drop-in services (walk-in appointments) for the first two weeks of the semester.
If you want more information on how to navigate the new “Self-Service” system, check out the videos that are available on the SBVC YouTube page.
General Counseling Contact
Regular Hours
Monday & Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday & Wednesday 8:00am-7:00pm
Friday 8:00am-2:00pm
Extended Hours
Monday - Thursday 8:00am-7:00pm (August 25, 2025 - September 4, 2025)
Friday 8:00am-4:30pm (August 29, 2025 - September 12, 2025)
Spring Recess Hours - March 16 - 20, 2026
Monday - Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm
Friday 8:00am-2:00pm
Summer Hours
Monday - Thursday 8:00am-6:00pm
Friday Closed
2025 - 2026
- August 13, 2025, office closed from 12:30 - 3:30 pm
- Limited appointments, August 18 - 22, 2025
- August 22, 2025, office open from 1:00 - 4:30pm
- September 1, 2025
- November 11, 2025
- December 24, 2025 - January 2, 2026
- Limited appointments, January 12 - 16, 2026
- January 16, 2026, office open from 1:00 - 4:30pm
- January 19, 2026
- February 6, 2026
- February 16, 2026
- May 25, 2026
- June 18, 2026
2025 - 2026
- August 13, 2025, office closed from 12:30 - 3:30 pm
- Limited appointments, August 18 - 22, 2025
- August 22, 2025, office open from 1:00 - 4:30pm
- September 1, 2025
- November 11, 2025
- December 24, 2025 - January 2, 2026
- Limited appointments, January 12 - 16, 2026
- January 16, 2026, office open from 1:00 - 4:30pm
- January 19, 2026
- February 6, 2026
- February 16, 2026
- May 25, 2026
- June 18, 2026
Current student looking for special programs?
We offer a wide variety of specialized services! The programs, services and facilities provided by our various departments are designed to create a stimulating and supportive environment that enhances the personal development, learning, educational success and career preparation of all students.
Our departments provide Disability Services (SAS), Student Health Services, Veteran's Services, Valley-Bound Commitment, EOPS/CARE, CalWORKs, Puente Project, Tumaini Program, Success Through Achievement & Retention (STAR) and International Student Services.
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