The International COUNSELING Center will be closed on Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day. WE WILL REOPEN on Tuesday, May 27.
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? Express counseling is for quick questions (such as prerequisite waivers, unit increase requests, or general transfer questions). Sessions can vary depending on the student's questions and concerns.
Express Counseling is not for educational planning, transcript evaluations, or immigration
questions.
You must have an SMC student ID number and a photo ID available. Before logging into the service, ensure your audio and video work correctly. If you need more than 15 minutes, submit your questions to the International Counselor.
If the waiting room is full, you won't be able to join at that time. Please check back periodically as the room may 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 or overseas international student.
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You can join via the free Zoom app (opens in new window) .
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Please test the audio and video settings (opens in new window) 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.
SPRING 2025
Zoom Express Counseling is available during the following times (Pacific Standard Time). Our counseling services are closed on Fridays during winter intersession. We usually see the last student 30 minutes before we close our Zoom Express service.
- Monday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (CLOSED - MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY)
- Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Join the F-1 Zoom Express Counseling Waiting Room (opens in new window)