How to Schedule An Appointment

The Counseling Center provides mental health services to enrolled UCI undergraduate and graduate studednts. If you are looking for Academic Counseling services please reach out to your designated college advising office linked here. 

To schedule an appointment, you can walk in to the Counseling Center during lobby hours (Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:00pm), located in Room 203 of the Student Services I building, or call 949-824-6457 during operating hours (Monday through Friday 8:00am-5:00pm).

It is helpful for students to understand how to seek services at the Counseling Center.  The first step is understanding the variety of services we offer and choosing the one that is right for you. To learn more about what service is right for you please go to:

If your situation is an emergency or crisis, you may request to see or speak to a Crisis Care therapist.

For any first appointment, please be sure to arrive before the appointment at the time designated by the receptionist to allow adequate time to complete the associated forms. If you do not allow adequate time for forms, the time you have to speak with the therapist may be reduced or your appointment may have to be rescheduled.