Counseling Forms & Resources

Counseling Forms

Permission to Exceed Units 

If your class starts before the official semester (e.g., your class begins on January 12, but the semester starts January 27), please include this detail in your request.

• Summer 2025: Submit the exceed units form starting April 21, 2025.
• Fall 2025: Submit the form starting May 12, 2025.
• Spring 2026: Submit the form starting December 8, 2025.

For urgent deadlines, complete the form and email cwoodson@dvc.edu to ensure timely processing

Application to Walk in Graduation Ceremony

Time-frame: April 1, 2025 – May 9, 2025

To apply to walk in the graduation ceremony with coursework remaining:

• Fill out the Application to Walk in the Graduation Ceremony form.
• Meet with a counselor to review your degree or certificate requirements. The counselor must sign the form and then forward it to the Dean for approval. This process may take 3 – 5 business days.
• Applications submitted by others will not be accepted.
• You must be within two classes of completing your degree or certificate and enrolled in those classes for the summer term.

You’ll receive the outcome of your request through your InSite email or with the returned form.

Missed Two Counseling Appointments

If you missed two or more counseling appointments in a term, you’ll need to email an explanation before scheduling another appointment.

Send your email to cwoodson@dvc.edu with the following details:

• Subject: Missed Two Appointments
• Full Name
• Student ID
• Email
• Term (Spring, Summer, Fall)
• Comment: Briefly explain why you missed two appointments and how you’ll ensure attendance in the future.

The Counseling Office will review your request within 1-2 business days and let you know if you’re approved to schedule another appointment.

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