Mission

The Counseling Department’s mission is to support and encourage students to reach their potential and achieve their academic, career, and personal goals. Students receive comprehensive and effective academic, personal, and career counseling services including developing education plans and delivering follow-up services to students.

Office Hours

Front Desk Support (In-Person & Phone) 

San Marcos 
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Escondido 
Monday - Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Rancho Bernardo 
Monday - Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

* Our Front Desk in Fallbrook is temporarily closed, however, we are still open for counseling in this location by appointment. Please call our office and we will be happy to assist you with scheduling a counseling appointment in Fallbrook.

Extended Hours

To assist you during the start of the Semester, our San Marcos Campus Office will be open during the following extended hours: Saturday, August 23 and Saturday, August 30, 2025 from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM and Friday, August 29, 2025 from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (extended from our regular 2:00 PM closing time).

Holidays/Closures

Due to an all-staff training on Friday, August 22, 2025, our San Marcos Campus Office will close from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM and will open from 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM. Scheduled online appointments with counselors will take place as planned, even when the office is closed. Our Escondido and Rancho Bernardo Offices will be closed all day.