Welcome to Skyline College! In order to make your transition to college as smooth as possible, the Counseling Division has prepared this list of frequently asked questions and answers for you.
We wish that we could meet with you personally to answer all of your questions, but we hope that some of the information here will help you as you get started here at Skyline.
General Questions
Associate Degrees
Transfer
Your Academic Record
First-Time College Students
Placement Testing/Orientation
Registration
Financial Aid
Prerequisites
Students Who Have Attended Other Colleges
City College of San Francisco Students
How should I prepare for my Counseling Appointment?
Write down your specific questions ahead of time and bring them to your counseling appointment.
Plan to arrive on time -- appointments are only 30 minutes in length.
If you have taken courses at colleges other than Skyline College, College of San Mateo or Cañada College, you should bring a copy of your (official or unofficial) transcript to your counseling appointment.
What is a SEP and how do I know if I need one?
A SEP or Student Educational Plan is like a personal map that you develop with your counselor. The SEP "map" is designed to outline what courses you should complete semester by semester in order to successfully meet your educational goal. If you have an educational goal, you should meet with your counselor regularly to develop and update your SEP. Students with a current SEP on file are provided with priority registration.
Do I need to make an appointment for a SEP or can I just drop in?
Yes, you should arrange a 30-minute counseling appointment to insure the best possible advising and planning for a SEP. Often, the questions raised in exploring your educational goals require more time than is allowed in a short drop-in visit.
What should I do if I am having difficulty deciding on a major or career goal?
The Career Center is a good place to begin exploring different majors or careers. You may also choose to take a course such as CRER 136 or CRER 137 (Life and Career Planning) to help you make an informed decision. Your counselor can also assist you through the decision-making process.
Am I assigned a counselor?
You are not assigned a counselor unless you are part of a special program that requires counseling, such as EOPS, DSPS, TRIO or Veterans.
How do I make a counseling appointment?
All new, matriculating students will be given a counseling appointment after they complete placement testing and orientation. After that, counseling appointments can be made by logging into Websmart at https://websmart.smccd.edu/ with your student ID (your G#). Due to high demand for services, students who do not show up for appointments may be blocked from making future appointments.
What is walk-in counseling for?
Walk-ins are quick, 20 minute sessions, offered only on a limited basis. Walk-in is not appropriate for students who need student educational plans (SEP), AA/AS or certificate evaluations, transfer evaluations or who are on academic probation/dismissal standing.
Students needing those services must make a regular counseling appointment through Websmart.
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