Four Ways to Contact a Counselor
Join the VRC Video Express Counseling Waiting Room
Express counseling is for quick questions (for example, some prerequisite waivers, unit increase requests or general transfer questions, GI Bill questions) and sessions are ten minutes.
Video Express Counseling is not for education plans or transcript evaluation.
Counselor Hours
Monday
- 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. with Krys Gonzalez
Tuesday
- 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. with William Martinez
- 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. with Christina Sandoval
Wednesday
- 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. with Krys Gonzalez
- 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. with Christina Sandoval
Thursday
- 11;00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. with William Martinez
- Log in to Corsair Connect.
- On the main page, scroll down to SMC Quick Links on the left-hand side.
- Click on Book a Counseling Appointment.
- When you are in the booking system, you will be able to sort by Program/Area, Counselor, Day, and Time (Example: Veteran, Sandoval, Tuesday, 8 a.m.)
- Once an appointment is booked, you will receive a confirmation email sent to your SMC email.
- Make a note of your appointment as a reminder to be available during this time.
- You can also cancel existing appointments and view your appointment history.
- Ensure your telephone/cell number is accurate in Corsair Connect by selecting "Enrollment Services" and then "Profile/Preferences".
Call 310-434-8205 to book your academic counseling appointment.
If you get voicemail, leave a message with your name, student ID, and request so that we may return your call within 48 hours.
Note: The return telephone call from VRC will show up as "Blocked" or "Unknown" caller.
Leave a message with your name, student ID, and request. Response time 2 business days
Email VetsOutreach@smc.edu with your name, SMC Student ID, and request, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
