Brentwood Center

ADMISSIONS AND RECORDS

The Admissions and Records Office is providing remote services only, Monday-Thursday 9:00am-6:00pm.

• Information: (925) 473-7500

ASSESSMENT (PLACEMENT) & EDUCATION PLANNING

• Information: (925) 473-7431
• Assessment information and placement schedule

BOOKSTORE
The physical Bookstore is CLOSED, BUT we are open for business online. You can have your order shipped to you via UPS or select the in-store pick up option and make an appointment to come to the Pittsburg Campus Bookstore to pick up your order.

• Website: https://www.lmcbookstore.net/

 

CENTER FOR ACADEMIC SUPPORT

The Brentwood Center for Academic Support is offering support through the online Reading and Writing Consultation Web-page. 

Select the following link, for more information about Peer Tutoring and Reading & Writing Consultation Services.

• Contact us: (925) 473-7590 or (925) 473-7591
• Email us: Sandra Mills    Richard Stanfield 

COUNSELING SERVICES - Academic Counseling

Our Counselors are here to help you with choosing a major, understanding graduation requirements, transfer options, career planning, personal decision making, and testing.  For Special Program Counselors in DSPS, Veterans, Foster Youth, Re-engagement, Wellness, and all other Counseling needs, please call the office.

Scheduling A Counseling Appointment

The Counseling Department is here to support you via telephone and Zoom appointments. Schedule your appointment with a counselor online.

• Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-6:00pm and Fridays, 8:30am-1:00pm.
• Use the on-line appointment system by clicking here: SARS·GRID On-line Appointment System.

 

Express Drop-In Counseling
Express drop-in counseling is available most days for your quick questions.  Drop-Ins are 10 minutes or less. 

• Drop-in Hours: Monday - Thursday, 11:00 am 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm-5:00 pm Fridays: 11:00 am- 12:30 pm.
• Please call (925) 318-1733 to have your name placed on the Drop-in call list.

 

Other Services:

• E-advising - Get answers to basic academic counseling questions via email
• Education Plan Workshops
• Probation, Reinstatement Workshops
• For more information about the LMC Counseling Department in Pittsburg Los Medanos College - Counseling

 

COUNSELING SERVICES - Mental Wellness

The Student Wellness Program is a partnership between the Contra Costa Community College District and JFK University’s Community Counseling Centers.  The Program allows students to receive short-term therapeutic services that address the challenges they experience both in and out of the classroom.  Private appointments are available.

For more information, please call (925) 473-7449 or email:  WellnessLMC@email.4cd.edu.

DISABLED STUDENT SERVICES

Our Disabled Student Programs & Services Program (DSPS) provides support services to students with disabilities to allow them to fully participate in and benefit from courses at the college. Services and accommodations include, but are not limited to, priority registration, alternative testing, adaptive computer technology, sign language interpreters, textbooks recorded on to audio file and Braille, and one-on-one tutoring in Math and English.  Counseling appointments, tutoring, and accommodations are available at the Brentwood Center. To learn more about the services provided and how to apply to the DSPS program, please visit the DSPS website.

Scheduling a DSPS Counseling, Class Exam Testing Accommodations, and/or Assessment Test Appointment, call the contacts below:

• To schedule DSPS Counseling appointments, call the DSPS Office at (925) 473-7471 .
  
  
• For Placement, Assessment Testing with accommodations, please contact Assessment Test Coordinator, Nicole Almassey at (925) 473-7431.

DSPS TUTORING SERVICES
Tutoring for DSPS students in English and Math are also available at the Brentwood Center by appointment. To schedule a one-on-one appointment, call (925) 473-6904 or (925) 473-7471.

EOPS COUNSELING

EOPS is a state-funded, student support service program established to promote the enrollment, retention, persistence, and success (i.e., transfer, degrees, certificates) of students from low-income, underrepresented backgrounds in higher education by offering services that are above, beyond, and in addition to services available to all Los Medanos College students.  Please call (925) 473-7480 to book an appointment.

FINANCIAL AID

Financial Aid is available to help you achieve your educational goals. Drop-in to speak with a Financial Aid Advisor to get updates on your financial aid status and to get answers to your questions! Don't forget to bring a photo ID  and check-in at the front desk.  

Due to the impact of COVID-19 and increased health and safety measures, we are offering remote financial aid and scholarship services to students.  Financial aid advising is available via Zoom, phone, and our chat bot, Penny. 

Please visit our website for more information: https://www.losmedanos.edu/financialaid/index.aspx

 

 LIBRARY SERVICES

• Need to start a research project?  Schedule an appointment for an in-depth look at the ebooks, articles, videos, audiobooks, and research tools that available through the LMC Library. 
  
  
• Reserve textbooks are available on a limited basis through the LMC Library in Pittsburg. Fill out our Library Textbook Request Form for more information.
  
  
• Check out the LMC Library website to view all that we have for you! See our pop-up chat box to chat with or email a librarian and get answers to your questions.
  
  
• For more information, please email Roseann Erwin, Brentwood Librarian: rerwin@losmedanos.edu. Or, call: (925) 473-7572.

 POLICE SERVICES/LOST AND FOUND

Phone: (925) 473-6919

For Emergencies dial 911
For Police Assistance, non-emergency 24/7, (925) 809-7911

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

If you're experiencing technical problems with WIFI, printing, copying, or the vending machines at the Brentwood Center, please stop by the Student Services Office for assistance. If you need other technical assistance (Insite WebAdvisor, CANVAS, Campus WIFI), please contact the Help Desk at (925) 229-6888. 

TRANSFER SERVICES

Find information you need for transfer, advising, workshops, college and university tours on the LMC Transfer Center web page by clicking on the link above, or call the Transfer Center at (925) 473-7444.

Representatives from 4-year colleges and universities visit the Transfer Services throughout the semester. Appointments are held through online zoom video conference. Please check out our website: https://www.losmedanos.edu/transfer/MeetUniversityReps.aspx

Counseling-Transfer Advising: 

LMC general Counselors can also assist you with your Transfer questions.  To schedule a general counseling appointment, click here for the on-line appointment system.