Schedule an Appointment with our Veterans' Counselors

Meet our Veterans Counselers
   

          Jose Calderon               Karen Archer               

You will need your student ID (W#) and date of birth to schedule an appointment.  If you do not have a student ID (W#), please call the Veterans First Program at 925.424.1570 or contact Admissions and Records.

Veterans Counselors can help you with ...

• Develop and maintain comprehensive Student Education Plans (SEPs). Veterans Counselors help students identify the courses required for their degree, certificate, or transfer goal and update plans when students change majors or educational objectives. LPC specifically identifies comprehensive education planning as a Veterans Counseling appointment service. An SEP is required in order to utilize your VA Education Benefits.
• Provide transfer planning. Veterans Counselors help veterans and military connected students understand transfer requirements, select appropriate coursework, and develop an academic pathway toward four-year institutions. 
• Help students navigate academic challenges and changes. Veterans and military connected students often need timely counseling when considering adding or dropping courses, changing majors, repeating courses, withdrawing, or adjusting their educational plans. These decisions can have academic consequences and may also affect VA benefits, making access to specialized counseling particularly important.
• Provide individualized support for the military-to-college transition. LPC describes the Veterans First Program's mission as facilitating the transition from military service to college while providing educational, financial, and other forms of support responsive to veterans' unique experiences and needs. Veterans counselors are an important part of that comprehensive support structure.
  

For a ONE HOUR APPOINTMENT:

Click HERE to schedule your own appointment or call the front desk at 925-424-1570.  You will need your student ID to schedule an appointment.  If you do not have a student ID, consider applying for admission to Las Positas College through the Admissions & Records Office.  

• Veterans Counselor can complete, update, or change your Student Education Plan (SEP);
• Answer questions regarding TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS;
• Assist with CAREER PREPARATION (e.g., resume writing, cover letter, and networking)

15 MIN DROP-IN SESSIONS:

15 Minute Drop-In sessions vary daily.  Please call 925-424-1570 for the next available Drop-In Session. 

• Answer add/drop questions
• Answer questions about adjusting, dropping or withdrawing from classes
• Answer questions about submtting the proper forms for changing major or filing for graduation.
• If your prefer a virtual or phone drop-in session, please let the front desk know.