DSPS Counseling Services
DSPS Counseling
Students, Welcome to College of the Desert’s DSPS Counseling Services! DSPS Counselors are available for academic and disability-related counseling. You may choose your preferred appointment method from the following options:
- In-Person – The DSPS office is open for in-person counseling appointments Monday through Thursday.
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Virtual - Counselors are available for virtual counseling appointments Monday through Thursday.
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Phone – Counselor will call you at the phone number you provide.
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Online – Counselor will email you instructions for accessing your Zoom or Cranium Café meeting. If you are using a mobile phone, you will need to have the free Zoom app downloaded prior to the appointment.
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- Drop-in appointments are available Monday through Thursday. Please view the available drop-in hours on the main DSPS page.
Scheduling Your Counseling Appointment
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Please call 760-773-2534, email the DSPS office, or visit the office to schedule your appointment. Please include your preferred type of appointment (in-person, phone, Zoom, or Cranium Café).
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If you use assistive technology, please email the Director of DSPS, Leslie Quinones, to schedule your counseling appointment.
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ASL Interpreters and captioning services are available for appointments for deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
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DSPS students must meet with a DSPS Counselor at least once per semester to remain active and continue qualifying for DSPS services and priority registration.
