Academic Counseling
EOPS Counselors helps students develop a six semester Student Education Plan (SEP) which includes identifying the course work students are to take in a specific order to achieve their educational goals. This entails advising students on enrolling in basic skills courses, sequencing of courses, and identifying prerequisites for degree applicable courses. EOPS Counselors,also provides information on major and graduation requirements for a Certificate of Achievement and/or Associate Degree at Cañada College (CC), tracks students’ progress and assists with study strategies, and/or refer for our Student Support Services, if needed. Assistance with class scheduling and registration procedures is also, readily available. For example:EOPS counselors provide referrals to ESL, DSPS, English and/or math assessment, Learning Center, Trio, workshops and tutoring,ect.
Personal/Career Counseling
Counselors assist students with selecting a major; administer and interpret career interest tests on an individualized basis; and refer students to Career Center for more extensive vocational assessment, if needed. We also provide information on job market trends and help students learn how to research occupations and job outlooks using resources such as the Library, Career Center, and College/Career Planning courses.
Priority Advising
EOPS students receive priority advising. With priority advising, students can meet with counselors at the beginning of the registration period and prepare for the coming semester.
Scholarship Information
Counseling Appointment
EOPS students are required to fulfill three EOPS Counseling appointments per semester. Each appointment last approximately 30 minutes. Each EOPS student is assigned one counselor for the entire academic year.
- The first appointment is to ensure that the student is pursuing the appropriate educational path based on their major.
- The second appointment is to review the student's mid-semester progress.
- The third visit is to schedule courses for the upcomming semeste.r.
- The third appointment must occur before the student can participate in priority registration.
It also serves as an opportunity for the student to make last minute adjustments to their Student Educational Plan.
