F-1 Zoom Express Counseling
Zoom Express Counseling is available to students on an F-1 visa and to international students studying online overseas. What is express counseling? It is designed for quick questions, such as prerequisite waivers, unit increase requests, or general transfer inquiries. Session length may vary depending on the student's questions and concerns.
Express Counseling does not handle educational planning, transcript evaluations, or immigration inquiries.
You must have an SMC student ID number and a photo ID ready. Before logging into the service, make sure your audio and video work properly. If you need more than 15 minutes, submit your questions to the International Counselor.
If the waiting room is locked, it means we've reached capacity and you won't be able to join at that time. Please check back periodically, as the room might reopen.
How to Join Zoom Express Counseling
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You will be removed from the room if you are not an F-1 Visa holder or an overseas international student.
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You can join via the free Zoom app.
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Please test the audio and video settings on your device.
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It is best to join on a laptop or desktop (smartphones may limit some application capabilities). We cannot proceed with the session if you are driving.
FALL 2025
Zoom Express Counseling is available at the following times (Pacific Standard Time). We typically see the last student 30 minutes before closing our Zoom Express service.
- Monday: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Tuesday: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Thursday: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Friday: 9 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.