Los Angeles Valley College Counseling Department is currently offering the following remote/online, and in-person services: 

• Scheduled video or phone Counseling Appointments for in depth counseling, review of academic records, evaluation of transcripts, educational planning, petition to graduate and other questions.

• In-person same - day counseling on a first - come - first - served basis.  Wait times may vary depending upon demand and counselor availability.
  • Please Note: For In-person counseling you are required to be cleared through Cleared4 self-check questionnaire process before entering the campus.  

• Prerequisite Clearance:   If you are attempting to enroll in a course that has a prerequisite, which you have completed at another college/university, or through AP/CLEP credits, follow the instructions on how to request a Prerequisite Clearance.  Allow   3-5 business days to receive a response. 

• Permission for Excess Units: You may enroll in up to 19 units for Fall/Spring semester and up to 9 units for Winter/Summer intersession.  To enroll in additional units, follow the instructions on how to request a Permission for Excess Units.  Allow 3-5 business days to receive a response.

• Counseling Online Help Desk through Live Chat via Cranium Café for quick questions.  Please note, during Live Chat we cannot access your academic records, review your transcripts or create educational plans.

Our office is open 8:00 am - 7:00 pm, Monday - Thursday and 8:00 am - 1:00 pm on Friday.  You may contact us at 818 - 938-8418.