Welcome to the Counseling Department
The Compton College Counseling Department is a guiding force for our diverse student population on their path to completion and pursuit of success. We promote an inclusive environment where students can explore, identify, and achieve their academic, career, and personal goals.
For appointments call or visit the Counseling Department. Compton College students
can also make appointment via the Counseling (Chat with Us) tile in your MyCompton
portal.
Walk-Ins & Drop-Ins Welcome for
Fall 2026 Peak Registration
(August 24 - September 4, 2026)
Fall 2026 Schedule
Counseling Department Office Hours
Location: Student Services Building, 2nd Floor, Room 266
Fall 2026 Peak Registration
Hours of Operation
August 24 - September 4, 2026
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| 8:00am-6:30pm | 8:00am-6:30pm | 8:00am-6:30pm | 8:00am-6:30pm | 8:00am-4:30pm |
For the first week of the Fall 2026 semester, Campus hours will be Monday through
Thursday from 8:00am - 6:30pm. Campus will be open on Fridays from 8:00am-4:30pm.
Fall 2026 Semester
Hours of Operation
September 7 - December 11, 2026
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| 8:00am-4:30pm | 8:00am-4:30pm | 8:00am-6:30pm | 8:00am-4:30pm | 8:00am-4:30pm |
Starting Monday, September 7 through Friday, December 11th, hours of operation will
be Monday - Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm. Counseling will be open on Wednesdays from
8:00am-6:30pm.
Campus will be closed in observance of the following holidays:
Monday, September 7th - Memorial Day Holiday
Wednesday, November 11th - Veteran's Holiday
The Counseling Department will continue to assist you in-person, via telephone, email,
online chat, and video appointments. We are committed to helping you achieve your
goals and navigate the college experience. Thank you for choosing Compton College,
where every student is a success story!
Dr. Maria Garcia
Interim Dean of Counseling & Guided Pathways
mgarcia74@compton.edu
310-900-1600, ext. 2084
Counseling Department Contact Information
Student Services Building
310-900-1600, Ext. 2076
counseling@compton.edu
Video chat with Front Desk on Cranium Cafe
Service Area Outcomes (SAO) Assessment Plan
SAO Statement(s):
1. At the end of their individual counseling session, students will have learned more
about the services, support programs and/or resources to meet, advance, or complete
their goals.
2. Students who meet with a counselor will have a better understanding of what is
required in order to achieve their academic goals, leading to a successful academic
semester and persist to the next semester. (Successful is defined as earning a cumulative
GPA of a 2.0 or higher and at least 50% completion of units attempted that semester)
