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
Winter 2026
December 15 - December 19, 2025
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| 8:00am-4:30pm | 8:00am-4:30pm | 8:00am-4:30pm | 8:00am-4:30pm | 8:00am-4:30pm |
December 22- December 26, 2025
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| 8:00am-4:30pm | 8:00am-4:30pm | CAMPUS CLOSED | CAMPUS CLOSED | CAMPUS CLOSED |
December 29, 2025 - January 2, 2026
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| CAMPUS CLOSED | CAMPUS CLOSED | CAMPUS CLOSED | CAMPUS CLOSED | 8:00am-4:30pm |
Disclaimer: Campus will be closed from December 24, 2025 - January 1, 2026 in observation
of the Holidays. Counseling will resume on Friday, January 2, 2026
Winter 2026 Peak Registration
January 5 - January 9, 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 |
Disclaimer: Starting January 5th - January 9th, 2026, Counseling will have extended
hours from Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 6:30pm and Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm.
Disclaimer: Starting December 15, 2025 through February 12, 2026, Counseling will
be a walk in/drop in basis. No appointments.
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)
