Counseling

CONTACT, HOURS & APPOINTMENTS

 

Academic Counseling is available through SAS to support students with disabilities in exploring educational, career, and personal goals throughout their academic journey. Through a collaborative and student-centered approach, SAS counselors can help students identify strengths, explore options, make informed decisions and connect with campus resources.

SAS counseling is available to students enrolled in both credit and noncredit courses, ensuring access to guidance regardless of educational pathway.

SAS counselors can also provide support related to academic accommodations, access concerns, self-advocacy, and navigating disability-related questions they may have during a student's experience at 麻豆影视.

Areas of support may include:

  • Exploring majors, interests, and career pathways
  • Developing educational plans
  • Planning for certificates, degrees, and transfer
  • Selecting and scheduling courses
  • Connecting to campus and community resources
  • Building self-advocacy skills and confidence in navigating college systems

SAS counseling is one of several counseling resources available at 麻豆影视. Students may choose to meet with counselors in other campus counseling departments if they prefer. SAS counseling offers an additional option for students who would like support that integrates academic planning with disability-related accommodations and access needs.

Students interested in Academic Counseling through SAS must be registered with SAS and meet with an SAS counselor. Students can discuss academic counseling during their Welcome Meeting or schedule an appointment with an SAS counselor at any time to explore their goals and support needs. Counseling appointments are available in person at the Oceanside Campus, San Elijo Campus, and Community Learning Center (CLC), as well as by Zoom or telephone.

Academic counseling is an ongoing resource available throughout your time at MiraCosta. Students are encouraged to connect with an SAS counselor whenever they would like support with accommodations, academic planning, goal setting, or navigating campus resources.

Recommended Check-Ins

  • Students are encouraged to meet with a SAS counselor at least once per semester and any time they would like to discuss their accommodations or academic goals.
  • Regular check-ins can help ensure your accommodations and Education Plan continue to reflect your needs, strengths and goals.

Accommodation Forms

Accommodation forms communicate authorized academic accommodations to instructors and help facilitate the implementation of the accommodations in the classroom. Students must request updated accommodation forms each semester if they wish to use accommodations in their courses.

  • Continuing students who have already met with a SAS counselor may request accommodation forms for new courses by phone or email. Students are encouraged to meet with an SAS counselor periodically to discuss how their accommodations are working and whether any updates or adjustments may be helpful.
Education Planning

Students are encouraged to meet with a counselor as early as possible to develop an Education Plan.

  • Students registered with SAS may be eligible for priority (early) registration. To continue receiving this benefit, students must have an Education Plan on file by the end of their second semester.

Planning ahead can help reduce uncertainty and support a smooth academic experience.

SAS counseling is designed to be collaborative, flexible, and responsive. You can expect:

  • A supportive environment to discuss goals, questions and concerns
  • Guidance in making academic decisions that align with your priorities
  • Help navigating college policies and processes
  • Adjustments over time as your goals and circumstances change

Your experiences, preferences, and goals are central to this process!

If you have questions and would like to schedule an appointment with a SAS counselor, please contact us at (760) 795-6658 or sas@miracosta.edu

SAS counselors support students with disability-related accommodations, access concerns, educational planning, and academic decision-making.

Students may choose to receive academic advising through SAS, including support with certificates, degrees, transfer planning, course selection, and educational plans. Students are also welcome to receive advising through other college counseling services if they prefer.

Faculty can support student access by:

  • Encouraging students to connect with SAS when they have qeustions about accommodations, educational planning, or disability-related concerns.
  • Recognizing that students connected with SAS have choice regarding where they receive academic advising services.
  • Referring accommodation-related questions to SAS when additional guidance or support may be helpful.

Faculty partnership matters. Your support helps create an accessibile and welcoming learning environment where students can make informed decisions and access the resources that best meet their needs. 

If you have questions or concerns regarding a student's accommodations, including assistance with implementing accommodations or situations where you believe an accommodation may result in a fundamental alteration, please contact the SAS counselor listed at the bottom of the student's accommodation form.

Faculty are encouraged to explore the accommodation pages available through the SAS website to learn more about specific accommodations or review the for information about the fundamental alteration process.

If a student has an authorized accommodation that is not described on the SAS website or if you have any general questions about accommodations, please reach out to the SAS office at (760) 795-6658 or sas@miracosta.edu.