Counseling Appointments

STEM-E Pathway Counseling

STEM-E (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math & the Environment) Pathway counselors are available to help you achieve your goals! STEM counseling is for students who plan to major in a STEM field such as Biology, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental/Earth Science, Geology, Chemistry, Physics, Math, and/or are interested in continuing on to a professional program such as Medical, Dental, Pharmacy or Veterinary School. 

All STEM Pathway students should start by seeing a STEM Counselor.  

STEM Drop-in Counseling:

STEM Drop-in Counseling is offered in-person in the STEM Center, 3906. Check-in with Mary or Muhhamad at the back desk to sign-up. Speak with a STEM Drop-in Counselor for up to 20 minutes for help with: 

  • Assistance with Spring 25 course planning and course registration (add/drop/W) questions, issues, or blocks 
  • Forms, such as: Math/Chem/Physics placements, overrides, course repeat petitions, excess units etc.  
  • UC/CSU Transfer application assistance and questions

Fall 2024 STEM Drop-in Counseling Schedule:

November & December: Additional Registration/Transfer assistance: 

Mon, 11/18 - 10am – 3pm 

Tues, 11/19 - 11am-2pm  

Wed, 11/20 - 11am – 1pm  

Thurs, 11/21 - 11am-12pm, 1-2pm 

Thurs, 12/05 - 11am-1pm

Thurs, 12/12 - 11am - 1pm

Finals Week

Mon, 12/16 - 9am - 4pm

Tues, 12/17 - 9am - 3:30pm

Wed, 12/18 - 9:30am - 2pm

Thurs, 12/19 - 9am - 12pm, 1pm - 4pm

Fri, 12/20 - 9am - 12pm 

(No drop-in from 12-1pm on 9/19, 10/17, 11/21, 12/19, 1/16/2025, 2/20, 3/20,  4/17, 5/15 due to President's Town Hall)

STEM Counseling Appointments:

STEM Counseling appointments are offered in person (in the STEM Center, 3906) or virtually via Zoom. Counseling appointments for Fall 2024 will start Week 2 (8/25/24).

Schedule an appointment with a STEM Counselor to: 

  • Discuss your academic, transfer, and career goals 
  • Review transfer and AS/AS-T requirements 
  • Develop a Comprehensive Student Education Plan (SEP), which will map out which courses you need to take each semester until graduation and/or transfer (we recommend you do this within your first year at Chabot)
  • Review transcripts from prior colleges/universities, or Advanced Placement (AP) scores
  • Complete Counseling forms (such as: excess units, prerequisite overrides, course repeat petitions etc.) 
  • Get connected with STEM Resources (tutoring, research/internship and scholarship information) and STEM Support Programs

To schedule your STEM Counseling appointment, please stop by the STEM Center (3906) or email Mary Love (mlove@chabotcollege.edu), with your Name, W#, Major, phone number, availability, and if you prefer a virtual or in-person appointment. 

MESA/Trio STEM Program students should schedule with their MESA Counselor.

New Incoming STEM students: STEM-E First Semester Planning Sessions (FSPS)

All new, incoming, first-time in college students planning to pursue a STEM-E Pathway major should  attend a STEM First Semester Planning sessions (FSPS) to help you plan out your first semester of classes and get you connected with STEM-E Pathway supports and resources. 

New students who have previously attended another college or are a returning Chabot student should schedule an individual STEM Counseling appointment or come to STEM Drop-in instead (see above)

Schedule your STEM FSPS