Counseling and Student Services

Counseling and Student Services enhances student access to the California Community Colleges and promotes and sustains the efforts of students to be successful in their educational endeavors. The goal of the Counseling and Student Services Department is to ensure that students complete necessary coursework, persist to the next academic term, and achieve educational objectives through the assistance of the following student-direct core services: 

• Orientation
  Prior to registration, the orientation is designed to introduce students to North Orange Continuing Education, program requirements, student support services, and success tips.
• Assessment
  The purpose of the assessment process is to provide information regarding basic skill levels and activities necessary for a successful academic experience.
• Counseling and Advisement
  Counselors are available to discuss course offerings, career counseling, transfer counseling, and personal counseling (as it relates to a students academic progress.)  They can assist student’s in identifying NOCE and community resources.
• Educational Planning
  Students are encouraged to see a counselor for help planning their courses prior to registration, identifying electives and program requirements, and track academic progress toward program completion.  Counselors assist students in Basic Skills, Career Technical Education (CTE), English as a Second Language (ESL), and High School Diploma and with creating a student educational plan which shows courses and timeline for completing a program. 

Counseling and Student Services provides support to students while completing their educational goals. In general, a student goal is defined as a diploma, certificate, employment or career advancement, English as a Second Language proficiency, or transfer to credit.