We Can Help!
Office of Outreach counselors offer academic counseling services for
- Students participating in the De Anza College Promise
- Students in the Men of Color Community
- For general questions about enrollment or the De Anza College Promise, please send an email to outreach@deanza.edu or call 408.864.8327
(Current students: Please include your 8-digit CWID when you email us, so we can respond more quickly.)
If you're not participating in the De Anza College Promise or Men of Color Community, click the red bar that best describes you:
New Students
If you're a new, first-time college student – and not participating in the De Anza College Promise, Men of Color Community, or another program that has its own counselors – you are automatically part of the De Anza CONNECT program. During your first three quarters at De Anza, you will receive
- Support from a network of CONNECT counselors and student success specialists
- Friendly check-ins via text messages from Roary, our student success chatbot
- Phone and email follow-ups from the CONNECT team, to ensure you receive the support you need
You can find out how to schedule an appointment with a CONNECT counselor by clicking the yellow button:
- De Anza College Promise students should see the Promise counselors in the Office of Outreach
- F-1 visa students should always see an International Student Programs counselor.
- You can also find a directory for counselors in other programs at deanza.edu/our-counselors
Continuing/Returning Students
If you have attended De Anza for more than two quarters – and you're not participating in the De Anza College Promise, Men of Color Community or another program with its own counselors – you should contact the General Counseling Center to see a counselor there.
- De Anza College Promise students should see the Promise counselors in the Office of Outreach
- F-1 visa students should always see an International Student Programs counselor.
- You can also find a directory for counselors in other programs at deanza.edu/our-counselors
Our counselors can assist you with
- Choosing classes to reach your academic goal, such as earning a degree or certificate or transferring to a university
- Creating an educational plan
- Finding resources on campus, such as tutoring or other academic assistance
- Exploring career options
- And more!
Speak With an Outreach Counselor
Please note that drop-in sessions are for brief questions only. If you need help with the following, please schedule an appointment:
- Financial aid extensions
- Comprehensive education plans
- Transfer Agreement Guarantee (TAG) applications
Drop-In Sessions
(10 minutes, no appointment needed)
You can speak with a counselor – in person or on Zoom – during these hours.
Feb. 23-27
Counselors will be available for drop-in help (no appointment needed) – in person and on Zoom – during these hours:
- Monday, Feb 23: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 to 5 p.m.
- Tuesday, Feb. 24: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (counselors unavailable 12:30–1:30 p.m.)
- Wednesday, Feb. 25: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Thursday, Feb. 26: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Friday, Feb. 27: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Feb. 28 - Mar. 13
Weekly drop-in hours:
- Monday: noon–2 p.m.
- Tuesday: 9:30–11:30 a.m.
- Wednesday: 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
- Thursday: 2–4 p.m.
- Friday: 9–11 a.m.
Mar. 16-27
Counselors will be available for drop-in help (no appointment needed) – in person and on Zoom – during these hours:
- Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
How to Drop In on Zoom:
Click the yellow "drop-in" button to log in through the eSARS system during the drop-in hours listed above.
You will be added to the drop-in queue and a counselor will see you on a first-come, first-served basis. (If you have trouble connecting, please call 408.864.8327 or email outreach@deanza.edu. Please include your 8-digit CWID when you email us, so we can respond more quickly.)
Schedule an Appointment
(You can also check our drop-in hours for times when you can see a counselor without an appointment.)
How to Make an Appointment:
Click the yellow "appointment" button to schedule a time when you can meet with a counselor in person, by phone or on Zoom.
After you click the button, you'll prompted to log in to the eSARS scheduling system:
- Log in with your CWID (your 8-digit student ID number, also known as your Campuswide ID) and your date of birth (use the format: MMDDYYYY).
- Once you are logged in, follow the prompts to see appointment times that are available over the next 14 days.
- If you don't see any times open, please check back each day. New time slots will be posted as they become available.
Meet the Outreach Counselors
Erick Aragon
Counselor
Ashley Flores
Counselor:
De Anza Promise
Leticia Gonzalez-Hernandez
Counselor
Anna Nguyen
Counselor:
De Anza Promise
Jesus Ruelas
Counselor:
Men of Color Community
Chai Schweikert
Counselor:
De Anza Promise
Charles Van Meurs
Counselor:
Men of Color Community