How do I make an appointment with a Health Sciences Counselor?
Video Express Counseling
Have a quick question? Stop by during dates and times listed below to meet with a
Health Sciences Counselor. These sessions are limited to 10 minutes. No appointments
needed. If you need more than 10 minutes, you will be advised to schedule a regular
counseling meeting.
Summer 2025 Days & Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Have your SMC student ID number and a photo ID available when you join.
Join Health Sciences Counseling Video Express Waiting Room (opens in new window)
Schedule 30 Minute Counseling Appointment
- Email Health Sciences to schedule an appointment at healthsciences@smc.edu
- In-Person, Telephone, and Videop appointments available.
- Your email should include your name, SMC student ID, days of the week and times you are most available, and a return phone number.
- Please allow 48 hours for a response during the week. A response may be longer than 48 hours if an email is received when the office is closed.
- An email confirmation will be sent to your SMC email address.
- For telephone assistance, call Health Sciences 310-434-3453.
- Important note for telephone appointments: Please make sure that your telephone number is correct in Corsair Connect. You should also make sure that your cell phone allows blocked/unknown callers at this time.
Why should I book a Health Sciences Counseling appointment?
Students may meet with our Health Sciences Counselors for a variety of reasons such as:
- To obtain information about our Associate Degree Programs and/or our non-credit certificate programs
- Academic advising
- Transcript evaluation
- Educational planning
- Review of graduation requirements
- Health Sciences Transfer pathways (RN to BSN & BS in Respiratory options)
- Student success strategies
- Referrals to campus programs and resources
No matter the question, any question is a good one, so please feel free to reach out to us for support; we are here to help you succeed!
Nursing and Respiratory Care information sessions:
Health Sciences Counseling offers in-person SMC Nursing program and SMC Respiratory Care program information sessions (opens in new window) .