Continuing Student Counseling Department (CSCD)
SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS
Contents of Specialized Programs
1. Concurrent Enrollment Program
2. Counseling for Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Students
3. Re-entry to Education Program
4. Information about the CCSF Veterans Educational Benefits Program
Concurrent Enrollment Program UC
This program with CCSF and the University of California, Berkeley, provides qualified students the opportunity to enroll in one free UCB course. Eligible students must, (1) have a 2.4 grade point average; (2) be eligible for, enrolled in, or have completed ENGL 1A and (3) have completed 20 UC transferable units. Students who have attended four-year colleges or universities are not eligible. During the semester of participation students must be enrolled in 12 units including the UCB course. Students may sigh up for this program for a total of two semesters. If you have questions please contact:
Julie Harris jharris@ccsf.edu 239-3334 B623E
Educational, career and personal counseling is provided on the Ocean/Phelan
Campus with evening counseling also provided at the Castro/Valencia Campus (Everett Middle School, 450 Church Street).
Informational workshops on various topics which are important to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students are offered
at the Castro/Valencia Campus during the evenings.
For more information, call the Continuing Counseling Department on the Ocean/Phelan Campus at (415) 239-3320.
Sarah Thompson sthompso@ccsf.edu 239-3320 C207
The Re-entry to Education program acknowledges the growing number of
adults actively changing their lives through the educational process. Whether
one is seeking to enhance his/her knowledge, learn new job skills, or prepare
for a professional career, the Re-entry to Education program seeks to ease the
transition for re-entry students return to college.
Re-entry to Education provides the following services to both prospective
and currently enrolled students: professional counseling for personal, crisis,
academic and vocational concerns; information on transfer to 4-year universities
and colleges; assistance with completing forms and referrals to campus and
community resources. Workshops and support groups are held to assist students
in adjusting to college expectations and to discuss issues such as career-/life
planning, study skills, goal setting, time management, financial aid, final
examination preparations and stress management. For more information about the
Re-entry to Education Program, call
Ronnie Owens rowens@ccsf.edu 239-3297 SH106
Information about the CCSF Veterans Educational Benefits Program
This City College Program is to help CCSF students obtain California and Federal VA benefits for which they are qualified. Those who think they may meet the qualifications are encouraged to contact our office for information and assistance. We are not part of the federal Veterans Affairs program. Rather, as CCSF employees, we are committed to helping you understand the federal and state regulations process and successfully move from the initial application stage to the point of receiving your benefits.
Location: Conlan Hall, room E-2 (in the basement), Ocean campus
Phone: Please call (415) 239-3486 for more information
Office Hours: Mondays through Fridays, 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Contact Persons: VA Certifying Official: Carolyn Escalante
Office Assistant: Faye Hammock
Academic Counselor: Andre de Cordova
Benefit Categories: Chapter 30: Montgomery GI Bill
Chapter 31: Vocational Rehabilitation, for Veterans disabled
while on active duty
Chapter 35: Children & Spouses of Disabled Veterans
Chapter 1606 & 1607: Active Reservist & National Guardsmen
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GI Bill Toll-Free
Information #: 1(888) 442-4551
Have a quick question? E‑mail us at Continue@ccsf.edu (Appointments cannot be made through e‑mail.)