Welcome to the Counseling Department

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Congratulations Class of 2022!
- Review Commencement Website for details
Register now for Summer & Fall 2022
- Prepare for Summer/Fall Registration
- View the Class Schedule
Apply for Financial Aid Now! FAFSA & CADAA
Summer Counseling Services Calendar

The professional counselors at Gavilan College provide academic, career, vocational, transfer, and personal counseling. We can help you choose the right classes for your major, decide on your educational goals, find your ideal career path, transfer to a 4-year college, or work through difficult personal issues.

*Ofrecemos servicios en Español.

Gilroy - 30 Minute In-Person / Video Appointment

Requires COVID Vaccine Clearance.In-Person Services offered in the GILROY CAMPUS Student Center Building Monday - Friday. Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled appointment time.

For more complex questions/concerns or issues that require paperwork (ie. education plan).

Hollister - 30 Minute In-Person / Video Appointment

Requires COVID Vaccine Clearance. In-Person Services offered in the HOLLISTER BRIGGS BUILDING Tuesday & Wednesday. Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled appointment time.

For more complex questions/concerns or issues that require paperwork (ie. education plan).

Remote Drop In Counseling

For quick questions/concerns (10 minutes). Refer to the drop-in schedule in the announcements section of this page. Remote via phone or Zoom. If possible, have internet access as you might need to log into your account.

Valid Gavilan ID & Pin Number are required to log on to drop-in.

If you don't yet have a Gavilan ID # and want to be connected with a counselor, please call the counseling support office at 408-852-2895 or 408-848-4723.

30 Minute Phone / Video Appointment

Does NOT Require COVID Vaccine Clearance.

For more complex questions/concerns or issues that require paperwork (ie. education plan).

How to register for classes

Not sure how to use Self-Service Banner to register for your classes? This video will guide you through the whole process.

Waitlist Guide

Class full? Review this guide to learn more about waitlists and how to get on one.

Prerequisite Clearance

Take a prerequisite for a course at another college? Follow this process to get cleared to take the course.

"SR" Student Restriction

Seeing "SR" when trying to register for classes. Check here to see why this might be happening and how you can fix it.

Registering once classes have started

View this guide to learn how to register for a class after it has already started.

New Student Registration

New students should view this guide to learn about registering for your first semester classes.

Steps for Students on Dismissal

If your academic standing is Academic Dismissal or Progress Dismissal, you must follow these steps in order to petition for re-admission to the college and register for classes.

Emotional Wellness Services

Gavilan students who are currently enrolled are eligible to receive up to eight (8) emotional wellness sessions per semester for FREE. Use the Emotional Wellness online request form to request an appointment. For additional resources please visit Student Health Services.

Special Programs with Counseling Services

Counseling Support Office

For questions regarding counseling services and for assistance with scheduling appointments, please reach out to our Counseling Support Office.

Esther Castaneda

Office: Student Center (SC) 116
On Campus: Monday - Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Phone: 408-852-2895
Email: ecastaneda@gavilan.edu

Michelle Jones

Office: Student Center (SC) 116
On Campus: Monday, Thursday & Friday
8:30am - 5:30pm
Remote Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday
8:30am - 5:30pm
Phone: 408-848-4723
Email: mjones@gavilan.edu

Josie Olivares

Office: Hollister Briggs Building
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Phone: 831-636-3783