El Centro
El Centro, your one-stop bilingual resource center is dedicated to Chicanx/Latinx and low-income student success.
We provide:
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) student support services
- Academic, career, and personal Counseling
- Financial Aid Advising
- Peer Support with applying to Chabot, registering for classes, completing forms, and navigating online platforms.
- "Fresh Market" Pop-Up
- Free Printing
- Study Lounge & Computer Lab
Tu éxito es nuestra meta | Your success is our goal
Hours of Operation
We are open for in-person services to answer general questions, help apply to Chabot, register for classes, and/or provide technical support (e.g. Zonemail, Canvas, DegreeWorks).
Office will be CLOSED on:
- February 14, 2025, Friday: Presidents' Day (Holiday)
- February 17, 2025, Monday: Presidents' Day (Holiday)
- May 26, 2025, Monday: Memorial Day (Holiday)
Our Spring 2025 hours are:
Day of the Week | In-Person Hours |
---|---|
Monday | 9am-5pm |
Tuesday |
9am-7pm |
Wednesday | 9am-6pm |
Thursday |
9am-5pm |
Friday |
8:30am-1pm |
*Hours are subject to change without notice
Academic & Career Counseling
Appointments
We have 1-hour bilingual counseling appointments available for in-person, via Zoom
or phone call. Appointments can be scheduled by calling or visiting El Centro.
- Career/Major Exploration
- Personal/emotional concerns
- Associate Degree and University transfer planning
- Evaluation of progress toward graduation or transfer
- Course Planning, 3 or more semesters (SEP) comprehensive
- Academic Standing: Probation
- Evaluating a transcript from another college
Drop-In Hours
Counseling Drop-ins are short sessions between 10 and 15 minutes long and operate
on a first-come, first-served basis. Drop-ins are designed for quick questions or
immediate assistance.
- Support and questions regarding your academic goals
- Academic/Progress Probation 1
- One semester academic planning (SEPA)
- Submitting counseling forms - for example:
- Excess units
- Petition to repeat
- Prerequisite overrides & challenges
- Prerequisite challenges
- Substitution waivers
Availability:
January 21-31, 2025
Day of the Week | In-Person Hours |
---|---|
Monday |
9am-12:30pm 1:30pm-5pm |
Tuesday |
N/A |
Wednesday |
9am-12:30pm 1:30pm-6pm |
Thursday |
N/A |
Friday |
11:30am-12:30pm |
Financial Aid Advising
Appointments
30-minute appointments provide one-on-one, personalized financial aid support for
more complex or time-intensive needs. Appointments can be scheduled by calling or
visiting El Centro.
- Step-by-step assistance with completing FAFSA or CADAA applications.
- Guidance on Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) appeals.
- In-depth review and explanation of financial aid packages, including Cal Grant, Pell Grant, and other awards.
- Resolving issues on your financial aid application.
Drop-In Hours
Drop-ins are designed for quick questions or immediate assistance. These sessions
are shorter and operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
Examples of Drop-In Topics:
- Checking the status of FAFSA, CADAA, or submitted documents.
- Resetting passwords or accessing financial aid portals.
- Minor corrections or updates to applications.
- BankMobile Questions.
- General questions about deadlines, forms, or eligibility.
Availability:
January 27-31, 2025
Day of the Week | In-Person Hours |
---|---|
Monday | 3:30pm-5pm |
Tuesday |
N/A |
Wednesday | 3:30pm-5:30pm |
Thursday |
3pm-5pm |
Friday |
10am-11:30am
|
Need Support or Have Questions?
Connect with our Student Assistants for support with registering for classes, paying fees, scheduling appointments, and much more!