Counseling Information for Current EOPS/CARE Students

Academic, Transfer, and Personal Counseling Services

Our EOPS counselors will help you form your academic and career goals, and develop both short-term and long-term educational plans. Personal counseling services are also available to help students adjust to college life.

EOPS counselors work with EOPS students to:

Develop a plan of courses needed to achieve students' educational and/or career goals
Find the right combination of courses to fit students' needs and skill levels;
Ensure that students are on track to meet SMC graduation and certification requirements, as well as to transfer to baccalaureate institutions and/or professional schools.

1st Counseling Contact

January 15 – March 14

Update a current educational plan each semester with an EOPS counselor. If you have an updated educational plan from another department, an EOPS counselor needs to review it.

2nd Counseling Contact

March 17 – May 2

Meet with an EOPS counselor to discuss progress in reaching educational goals for the term and plan your summer/fall 2025 courses in preparation for your priority registration date.

3rd Counseling Contact

May 5 – June 20

The purpose of this contact is to help you prepare for the next term or to make future plans if you are graduating, receiving a certificate, or transferring.

For Current EOPS Students

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Visit or Call our Office.

Students can visit the EOPS office located on the SMC Main Campus, Student Services Center, Room 238, for assistance with scheduling an appointment. Additionally, students can call our office at 310-434-4268 for help with booking an appointment over the phone. These services are available during our in-person hours, which are listed on our homepage.

Email to Request a Counseling Appointment

Email EOPSappointment@smc.edu to book your next counseling appointment. You have the option of booking an in-person, video, or phone appointment. Please include the following:

First and Last Name
SMC ID Number
Days/times you are available
Specific EOPS Counselor
Indicate type of appointment (in-person, video or phone)

Book your own Counseling Appointment via Corsair Connect

The online booking system allows current EOPS students to book a phone appointment. If you prefer a video appointment, please email the EOPSappointment@smc.edu to request a switch from phone to video and vice versa.

Step 1: Log into Corsair Connect.

Step 2: Under the SMC Quick Link Section (left hand side of the screen), find Book a Counseling Appointment.

Step 3: Select Book a Counseling Appointment.

Step 4: Select EOPS Program from the drop-down menu.

Step 5: Select a day/time that works for you.

Step 6: Reserve your appointment.