How do I make an appointment with a counselor?
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How do I make an appointment with a counselor?
Currently enrolled WVC students
To schedule a counseling appointment at West Valley College, log into your student portal and access the Starfish platform. Once in Starfish, navigate to "My Success Network," find the "WVC Counseling Services" card, and select "Schedule" to choose your preferred date, time, and meeting format (in-person, Zoom, or phone). For assistance, you can contact the Counseling Department directly at (408) 741-2009.
Student athletes
As a student-athlete, you can schedule an appointment with an Athletics Counselor Andrew Cardamone from the School of Health and Human Development to receive academic, career, and personal support tailored to your unique schedule and goals. Counselors offer individual education planning, advisement on athletic eligibility, referrals to tutoring and health services, and life skills workshops to help you succeed both on and off the field.
Graduating high school seniors
To schedule a meeting with a counselor at West Valley College, use the Starfish platform, ensuring you have your West Valley username and ID number ready. After booking, you'll receive an email with a link to your meeting portal. During the session, inform the counselor that you're a new student seeking the Community Grant and need an educational plan.