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.
Click on the red button below to see a Counselor for Virtual Drop in for Winter 2026.
| *Virtual counseling drop-in |
Winter 2026 Counseling Schedule
*No appointments. Walk ins, telephone, and virtual drop ins are welcome*
Counseling Department Office Hours
Location: Student Services Building, 2nd Floor, Room 266
Starting December 15, 2025 through February 12, 2026, Counseling will be a walk in/drop
in basis. No appointments.
Winter 2026
January 12 - February 12, 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 |
Campus will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026 in observation of Martin Luther
King Jr. Holiday & Friday, February 13, 2026 in observation of Lincoln Holiday.
Disclaimer: January 12th - February 12th, 2026, Counseling Department Operation hours
are from Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm & Wednesdays 8:00am - 6:30pm.
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)
