- The focus of Student Services is to guide students on their path from application to completion. We help them get enrolled, move through their program, and find opportunities for transfer and career.
In all our programs, we acknowledge and support a student’s individual needs and experiences.
Scope of Our Services
Programs and services in Student Services include, but are not limited to:
- ACCESS (DSPS)
- Admissions & Records
- Athletics
- Basic Needs Resources
- CalWORKs
- Counseling
- Dreamer Support
- EOPS/CARE
- Financial Aid
- Foster Youth/NextUP
- Military Affiliated Services
- Mental Health Services
- Student Life
- Transfer Center
- Veterans Services
Contact Student Services
Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Friday 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Jane Kwon
Vice President of Student Services
Rachael Goldberg
Dean of Student Services, Counseling and Support Programs
Jenn O’Donnell
Dean of Student Services, Financial Aid and Enrollment Services
Student Resources
If you’re looking for resources for a CMC student in your life, whether as a parent, counselor, instructor, or anything in between, Student Services can point you in the right direction.
ACCESS (DSPS)
ACCESS is a federally mandated program that supports students with a disability in achieving their educational goals.
Students with a verifiably disability can contact ACCESS to discuss accommodations for classes and related educational activities with an ACCESS counselor.
Jennifer Anderson
ACCESS Coordinator
Michelle Correa
ACCESS Specialist
760.366.5201 ext. 5861/5862
Admission & Records
If there’s any information you’re looking for, the Admission & Records office is where you want to start your journey. It’s here where you can figure out the application process, find financial aid, look for transcripts, receive counseling, and discover everything else you may need when it comes to attending school.
Admissions & Records
Email: admissions&records@cmccd.edu
Phone: 760.366.3791 or 760.366.5201 ext. 4232
Athletics
The CMC Athletics website is home to everything related to the athletics department and Fighting Cacti. Find game schedules, tryouts, updates about the current teams, and everything in between on the Fighting Cacti website.
JJ Santa Cruz
Athletic Director/Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Dreamer Resources
The CMC campus is a safe place dedicated to learning and connecting with the community. If you have any questions or are looking for financial aid, basic needs, or more, the DREAMer resources page can help you find all the information you need.
If you have any questions or can’t find the information you’re looking for, please contact DREAMer liaison for additional assistance.
Stephany Gonzalez
760.366.3791 ext. 5875
Financial Aid
CMC’s Financial Aid page is where you want to go for everything regarding education funding. From FAFSA and scholarships to tax forms and back pay, you can find anything you might need here.
Please contact the Financial Aid staff if you have any questions that you can’t find on the Financial Aid page.
The Financial Aid office is located in the Office of Student Services in the 300 Quad.
Jenn O’Donnell
Director of Financial Aid
Brittney Blakeley
Senior Financial Aid Specialist
Delores Teague
Financial Aid Specialist
Transfer Center
The Transfer Center has everything you need when it comes to transferring colleges including events, virtual talks, university visits, and more. The page will have all the information you need regarding transferring colleges, transfer degrees, and everything else transfer related.
Contact the Transfer Center if you have any questions about the transfer process.
Transfer Center
Located in the Office of Student Services
760.366.3791, ext. 5898
Counseling & Advising
The Counseling & Advising page focuses on providing contacts for anyone who needs help with their academics and/or their mental health.
Military Affiliated Services
Whether a student is a veteran or connected to the military in one way or another, CMC has many services available to them.
Forms & Resources
Find every form and resource you need for every military affiliated individual.
MASP
Military Academic Skills Program is a free 18-day program helps students enhance their English and Math skills.
Military Base Office
The military base office is the central hub for all things military related to CMC.
Military Benefits
For students with military benefits, they can find how to use them here.
Military Connected
Find information and benefits available to any military connected student.
Veterans Services
CMC has services available to any students that are a veteran.
Basic Needs
CMC has resources available to any student that needs help getting food, transportation, or housing.
CalWORKS
CalWORKS provides information and resources to students receiving public assistance and helps them become independent.
CARE
Any student who’s a single parent with a kid under the age of 18, can receive public assistance through CARE.
Contact Student Services
Jane Abell
Vice President of Student Services
760.366.3791 ext. 5280
Jennifer O’Donnell
Dean of Student Services
760.366.3791 ext. 5294
Nicole Virtue
Executive Assistant to Student Services
760.366.3791 ext. 5889