General Counseling

Beginning Fall 2025, 6 classes will have new names and numbers:

  • COMM 122 Public Speaking = COMM-C1000 Introduction to Public Speaking 
  • ENGL-120 College Composition and Research = ENGL-C1000 Academic Reading and Writing 
  • ENGL-125 Advanced Composition & Critical Thinking = ENGL C1001 Critical Thinking and Writing 
  • MATH-232 Statistics = STAT-C1000 Introduction to Statistics 
  • POLI-120 Introduction to the Principles of American Government = POLS-C1000 American Government and Politics 
  • PSYC-120 Introduction to Psychology = PSYC-C1000 Introduction to Psychology 

Welcome to General Counseling

Prospective Students
A NVC Student Application is required for all Counseling Services. 

We are honored you are here! Counselors are connecting with students by appointment. You can self-schedule counseling appointments online or connect with our front office for help with scheduling. Appointments are accessible in-person, video, and phone, we recommend you meet with a counselor twice a semester (or) as needed. 

Services

  • Graduation Petition Preparation
  • Educational Planning
  • Transfer Planning
  • Career Advising
  • Personal Counseling

Contact Us

Schedule an appointment
Counseling Front Office

  • Dr. Ryan Smith

    Dean of Counseling Services and Student Success

  • Renee Coffin

    Senior Administrative Assistant Counseling Division

Program Learning Outcomes

  • Students will be able to succeed in college by accessing and utilizing college systems, services and resources.
  • Napa Valley College Counselors are dedicated to student success. Our Counselors provide comprehensive academic support, while recognizing the individual needs of students within a diverse population.
  • Counselors work with students in assessing, planning, and achieving their immediate and long-range goals, as well as assisting students in developing self-knowledge, self-esteem, and self-confidence to enhance student learning and success.
 
Student Affairs provides support and services that engage and empower students to achieve success.
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