Educational Counseling

Academic counselors specializing in Veterans services are available to provide educational and career planning, and Disabled Student Program Services.  Veterans Counseling is provided in the VRC located in the Student Union Building, Room 126.

• Online/phone/email counseling options for remote students.
• Merced College conforms to CCCCO guidelines such as private advising space, peer mentoring, and tracking compliance progress.

Call or email the VRC to schedule an appointment to meet with the Veterans Counselor:

(209) 381-6161 / [email protected]

Appointments Required.

Counseling is available* during the following days/times:

Fall / Spring

• Monday:        9:00am – 4:30pm
• Tuesday:       9:00am – 4:30pm
• Wednesday:  9:00am – 4:30pm
• Thursday:      9:00am – 4:30pm

Summer

Call Mon – Thur    8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. For Availability

*Availability subject to change without notice.

Chat and video conferencing is offered through Zoom, an online meeting tool.

How to Join a Meeting in Zoom from an Email Invitation

Join by clicking on the URL Link in your e-mail or calendar invitation:

Video: How to Join a Meeting in Zoom

See video on YouTube

Test your Connection to Zoom

• Join a test meeting

Zoom is offered via ConferNow which is funded by a grant from the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office.

General counseling services are provided at the main campus on the second floor of the Lesher Student Services Center, next to Admissions & Records, as Well as in Student Service Bulding at our Los Banos Campus. Class registration information can be found using the Searchable Class Schedule.