FSPS: First Semester Planning Session

First Semester Planning sessions (FSPS) are for new, first-time in college students planning to attend Chabot College as their primary campus and who are pursuing a degree/certificate or transfer. A FSPS will help you plan out your first semester of classes.

NOTE: High School Concurrent/Dual Enrollment students do not need to complete this step. If you have previously attended another college or are a continuing Chabot College student, we recommend you speak with a counselor (drop-in or appointment) instead.

For Science, Technology, Engineering, Math & Environment (STEME) Majors: STEME First Semester Planning sessions (FSPS) are for new, first-time in college students who are considering or plan to major in a STEME field such as Biology, Environmental/Earth Science, Chemistry, Physics, Math, Computer Science, Engineering, and/or are interested in continuing on to a professional program such as Medical, Dental, Pharmacy, or Veterinary School (for example, to become a doctor, dentist, pharmacist, or veterinarian.)

Schedule a virtual (Zoom) STEME FSPS appointment

If no STEME FSPS appointments are available, you can connect with a STEME Counselor for an appointment or drop-in on the STEM-E Counseling website.

For Business, Economics, and Information Technology (BEIT) Majors:

BEIT First Semester Planning sessions (FSPS) are for new, first-time in college students who are:

planning to major in Business, Economics, Information Technology or related major

attending Chabot College as their primary campus

pursuing a degree/certificate and/or transfer to a four-year university

Schedule a virtual (Zoom) BEIT FSPS appointment

If no BEIT FSPS appointments are available, you may schedule an FSPS appointment for all other majors below.

For All Other Majors, including Nursing and Dental Hygiene

Schedule a Virtual (Zoom) FSPS appointment

If no FSPS appointments are available, you can connect with a counselor for a one semester Student Education Plan (SEPA) during drop-in hours on the counseling website.

Please note:

Appointments fill up quickly. If no appointments appear, please return regularly as new appointments become available each week.
For virtual sessions, you will receive an email with the zoom invitation 24 hours prior to your appointment.
Please don't schedule same day appointments or appointments less than 24 hours ahead. You may not receive the Zoom invitation in time.

If you still wish to speak with a counselor, please see our counselor webpage.

If you wish to speak with a STEME counselor, please visit the STEM-E counseling website.