General Counseling
Beginning Fall 2026, 12 classes will have new names and numbers:
Current NVC Course → Updated NVC Course- ARTH 105 → ARTH C1100
- ARTH 106 → ARTH C1200
- CFS 120 → CDEV C1000
- ECON 100 → ECON C2002
- ECON 101 → ECON C2001
- ENGL 121 → ENGL C1002
- ENGL 123 → ENGL C1003
- HIST 120 → HIST C1001
- HIST 121 → HIST C1002
- MATH 120 → MATH C2210
- MATH 121 → MATH C2220
- SOCI 120 → SOCI C1000
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
You may fulfill Step 4, for Priority registration by completing an Abbreviated Ed Plan Form. This is a one- or two-semester class plan. After you submit the form, it will be reviewed by the General Counseling Front Office, and Step 4 will be marked as complete.
Contact Us
- (707) 256-7220
- nvccounseling@napavalley.edu
- Office 1339
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Monday - Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 12pm
Schedule an appointment
Counseling Front Office
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Dr. Ryan Smith
Dean of Counseling Services and Student Success
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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.