Counseling Services

The Counseling Division at Skyline College is dedicated to assist individuals in all aspects of their development as students and help them accomplish their goals. Career and educational counseling are emphasized. A counselor can help students establish both short and long range goals and provide them with information about courses and programs that transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Counselors assist students in developing an individual Student Educational Plan (SEP), which maps out courses that will be taken over a number of semesters and serves as a guide to achieving goals. All students are required to have a comprehensive or abbreviated SEP on file.

Counseling appointments are made through the Student Success Link (SSL). You can login to SSL through your student portal https://smccd.onelogin.com/portal/. Step-by-step instructions on making an appointment are available on the district tutorials page.

The Counseling Services faculty has identified the following Student Learning Outcomes for the various services provided by Counseling Services:

• Navigation: Students will be able to navigate systemic barriers through culturally relevant, equity-focused counseling programs (assessment, orientation, counseling) tailored to address the unique needs of historically marginalized or underrepresented groups, ensuring equitable access to academic, career, and personal support services.
• Goal Alignment: Students will participate in educational and career planning supported by assessment, orientation and counseling, designed to promote equity and inclusivity for diverse student populations to reach their academic, personal and career goals.  
• Support Systems: Students will have year-round access to equitable counseling services (assessment, orientation, and counseling), with increased availability during peak registration periods to support persistence and retention."