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Drop-In Counseling & Advising Services

Need quick support? Our OCC Counselors & Advisors are here to help—no appointment required!

How it works:

First-come, first-served: Counselors & Advisors will meet with students in the order they arrive.
Flexible options: Choose in-person or virtual sessions to fit your schedule.
Wait times may vary: Reserve your spot in line and get started.

Contact Information

Schedule your appointment in MyOCC or by calling (248) 341-2270

Appointment Hours

Monday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesdays: Same-Day Drop-In Counseling & Advising | Reserve your spot in line to view current wait times
- 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Please note: Highland Lakes has virtual services only on Friday
Saturday (see dates below): 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Virtual)
- First two Saturdays in January
- Entire month of July (except July 5)
- Entire month of August (Same-Day Drop-In Counseling & Advising | Reserve your spot in line to view current wait times)
- Entire month of December

Email counseling at askacounselor@oaklandcc.edu - Please note that some questions may require an appointment.

Questions that can be answered via email include:

Exemptions
How to change your program
Financial Aid ineligible course (Counseling is unable to answer specific questions about your financial aid awards.)
Website navigation
Program information
Department contacts
Counseling appointments can be made via phone and MyOCC only

Auburn Hills Campus
2nd Floor B Building
Fax (248) 232-4355

Highland Lakes Campus
2nd Floor of Woodland Hall
Fax: (248) 942-3055

Orchard Ridge Campus
1st Floor of M Building
Fax: (248) 522-3696

Royal Oak Campus
1st Floor of B Building
Fax: (248) 246-2455