Welcome to Veterans Counseling
Our staff can connect you with our veterans counselors through Zoom video appointments (preferred method) and via traditional phone calls. We are committed to serving veterans and their dependents who are new to college or returning to continue their education.
Connect with Veterans Counseling Services
This is the busy period and appointments can fill up fast, so we have a couple of options for speaking with a counselor.
Currently Enrolled Students, Try This First
EXISTING STUDENTS – SCHEDULE ONLINE VETERANS COUNSELING APPOINTMENT
If there are no appointments available, then click below to get on our Express Counseling Sessions which are same day, “first-come, first-served" sessions with a counselor.
For new students or to sign up for our Express Counseling Sessions (or if appointments are fully booked):
CONNECT LIVE WITH A VETERANS COUNSELING SPECIALIST OR SIGN UP FOR AN EXPRESS SESSION
If you see that our staff are assisting students, please be patient as they finish up; they will assist you as soon as they become available. Please note: The chat feature is compatible with Chrome and Firefox browsers only.
The enrollment periods are the busiest times for Counseling Services and appointments can fill up fast, so we offer same day, "first-come, first-served" sessions with a counselor; when you have time in your schedule, connect with our front staff through the live chat link and ask to be put on the Express Sessions list. Be sure to identify yourself as a veteran or military affiliated student so we can connect you to the proper counselor. Our veterans counselors will reach out to you by phone that day, but be advised that the list can fill up fast, so the earlier in the day you contact us for an Express Session, the better. Students sign up by either connecting with our front staff through "Online Express Chat" or via email to onlineadvisor@miracosta.edu.
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Steps for New VMA Students
If you are a new prospective Veteran, Active Duty, or Military-Affiliated (VMA) student, our Military and Veterans Services Center has created a quick-start guide and a checklist to download that will give you step-by-step instructions to get you ready for your academic journey.
New VMA Student Online Support Sessions
Counseling Services and the Military and Veterans Services Center are pleased to announce online Zoom support sessions aimed at VMA students new to MiraCosta. Join specialists from Counseling and Veterans Services every Thursday from 2:00 – 3:00pm. This community space is to support you in navigating counseling services and answer general questions you have. Registration is not required.
Join Meeting (create "Join Meeting" button)
Additional Educational, Career, and Counseling Resources for Veterans
We have a growing list of education, career, and counseling resources for veterans available in North County, the state, and Federal levels. It's broken up into helpful categories, so click here and take a look.
Email Advising
Have a quick question? Email with one of our counseling specialists at onlineadvisor@miracosta.edu. You can expect a response within 24-48 hours.
Note: Due to FERPA, email advising is restricted from sharing transcript review/evaluations
and searching personal data.
