The Community Colleges of
Ventura County District
Board of Trustees
Area 1
Mr. Stephen P. Blum, Esq.
Area 2
Ms. Cheryl Heitmann, Trustee
Area 3
Dr. Larry O. Miller, Chair
Area 4
Mr. Robert O. Huber, Vice Chair
Area 5
Mr. Arturo D. Hernández, Trustee
Student Trustee
Ms. Lorraine Hawes
District Administrators
Chancellor
Chief Executive Officer
Dr. James M. Meznek
Vice Chancellor
Business & Administrative Services
Ms. Sue Johnson
Associate Vice Chancellor,
Human Resources
Ms. Patricia Parham
College Administrators
President, Moorpark College
Dr. Eva Conrad
President, Oxnard College
Dr. Richard Durán
President, Ventura College
Dr. Robin Calote
Students on the VC Campus
2007 • 2008 General Catalog
and
Announcement of Courses
Ventura College
4667 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 654-6400, 986-5855, 378-1500, 656-0546
www.venturacollege.edu
Ventura College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission forCommunity and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schoolsand Colleges, 10 Commercial Boulevard, Suite 204, Novato, CA 94949,
(415) 506-0234, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Councilfor Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education.
The College Catalog is available in alternate formats upon request from theEducational Assistance Center, (805) 654-6300.
Ventura College has made every reasonable effort to insure that the information provided in this
general Catalog is accurate and current. However, this document should not be considered anirrevocable contract between the student and Ventura College. The content is subject to change.
The College reserves the right to make additions, revisions, or deletions as may be necessary
due to changes in governmental regulations, district policy, or college policy, procedures, orcurriculum. The College will make every reasonable effort to inform students of significant changesthat occur after publication of this document.
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2007 Ventura College graduates and AGS Honor Society members.
FROM THE PRESIDENT
As the President of Ventura College, I am pleased to welcome you to our college.
Through the 2007-2008 Catalog, we are proud to showcase our innovative instructional
programs and support services, outstanding faculty and staff, and beautiful campus!
Students attending our comprehensive College can earn associate’s degrees or complete
certificates in more than 75 programs, learn a new profession or sharpen their vocational
skills, all while participating in student activities, leadership opportunities, and athletics.
More than 12,500 students enroll at Ventura College every semester. With our students
ranging from high school students earning early college credits to retirees exploring new
fields, and all those in between who are pursing degrees, sharpening their professional
skills, or just learning more about a topic of personal interest, we continue to provide
educational programs that will meet the life-long learning and employment aspirations of
our diverse student population.
A very successful transfer institution, we have transfer agreements with five California State University (CSU) and
University of California (UC) campuses, which ensures acceptance to those campuses by students who meet the
institution’s requirements. We are among the top 25% of all California Community Colleges (CCCs) transferring students
to the UC system, and in the top third of CCCs transferring students to the CSU system. In 2005-2006, the most recent
year for which statistics are available, we were in the top three in the state for community colleges with enrollment
between 10,500 and 12,500 in transferring students to both the CSU and the UC systems. Officially designated a
Hispanic-serving institution by the U.S. Department of Education, we are nationally recognized for our success rate in
awarding associate’s degrees to Hispanic students.
Ventura College has long served the residents of Ventura County, both historically as the first college in the county and
through our extensive partnerships with industry and government. We received more than $4 million in state and federal
grants and foundation awards this year, which allows us to develop new programs, such as our joint efforts with high
school students interested in environmental technology and industrial and technical work, and to enhance our current
vocational and academic offerings.
Our $117 million face-lift from the passage of bond Measure S continues. The Sports Complex is in its final stages
of completion and the one-stop Student Services Center will be opening soon. Three new buildings, the Advanced
Technology Center, a general purposes classroom building, and the Health Sciences Building, are in the design stages.
To ensure student success, Ventura College offers a full complement of support services and flexible scheduling at
a variety of locations, including the Ventura campus, the East Campus in Santa Paula, and other sites in Ventura,
Santa Paula, Ojai and Fillmore. We also offer a full range of general education and CSU transferable online courses.
In addition, we offer all graduating Ventura County high school students and recipients of the GED their first year
enrollment fees free through The Ventura College Promise, a program funded through the generosity of the Ventura
College Foundation.
On behalf of the administration, faculty and staff of Ventura College, welcome! We wish you every success in your
academic endeavors.
Robin Calote, Ed.D.
President
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The “Beach” in the Learning Resources Center offers access to the latest technology.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
College Philosophy.....................................................................................................6
General Information .................................................................................................... 9
Campus Telephone Numbers ...................................................................................... 11
Admissions Information.............................................................................................. 13
Academic Calendar .................................................................................................... 21
Academic Policies ...................................................................................................... 22
Instructional Support Services....................................................................................29
Student Services ........................................................................................................ 31
Special Programs ....................................................................................................... 37
Degrees, Programs, Transfer Information .................................................................... 39
Announcement of Courses.......................................................................................... 57
Credit Courses and Degrees ....................................................................................... 61
Non-credit Courses .................................................................................................... 217
Faculty and Administration..........................................................................................218
Appendices:
Student Conduct Code ......................................................................................... 225
Student Grievance Procedure ............................................................................... 227
Privacy Rights Governing Student Records...........................................................228
Academic Freedom .............................................................................................. 229
Solicitation........................................................................................................... 229
Publicity Code and Information Dissemination ...................................................... 230
Use of Student Image, Likeness or Voice Captured at Public Events ...................... 230
Parking & Campus Traffic.....................................................................................230
Equal Opportunity Statement................................................................................232
Student’s Right-to-Know Completion and Transfer Rates ...................................... 232
Policy on Harrassment/Discrimination .................................................................. 233
Sexual Assault ..................................................................................................... 235
Student Financial Services ................................................................................... 238
Student’s Right-to-Know Campus Security and Crime Awareness.........................241
Glossary of College Terms..........................................................................................242
Index.......................................................................................................................... 244
Maps ......................................................................................................................... 246
CREDITS
Cover Design & Photo Production – Barbara Harvey
Photos – Liza Cansino, Robert Chaparro, Barbara Harvey, Rebecca Santillian Hull,
Alisa Sparkia Moore, Abra Paudler, Jay Varela and all photos of scholarship winners by Fernando Flores
Production – Christina L. Garcia Coordinator – Alisa Sparkia Moore
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COLLEGE PHILOSOPHY
Vision
* We believe in the power of education to change the lives and economic futures of our students
and their communities.
* We succeed when our students can apply what they have learned to create new knowledge,
to engage in meaningful employment, and to actively participate as informed members of society.
* We celebrate the power and diversity of ideas, cultures, races, lifestyles, and learning styles.
* We expand educational opportunities and enrich the learning environment through traditional
classroom instruction, distance education technologies, experiential learning, and meaningful
co-curricular activities.
We have a passion for excellence, and hold ourselves and our students to the highest standards
*
of conduct and performance.
Mission
The mission of Ventura College is: to offer academic and vocational programs leading to the
completion of associate degrees or certificates; to prepare students to transfer to four-year colleges and
universities; to provide remediation to those who need to improve their basic skills; to support the state
and region’s economic viability through workforce development; and to provide continuing education
opportunities that enhance personal growth and life enrichment.
The college serves high school graduates and others who are able to benefit from the academic
and vocational opportunities it offers. Courses are provided using both traditional and distance learning
delivery systems.
The faculty and staff of Ventura College are committed to student success and strive to create an
environment of continuous improvement through the establishment of measurable and/or observable
student learning outcomes that can be used to assess student performance, improve instructional and
service delivery, and guide institutional decision-making.
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Statement of Values
The Ventura College community is committed to following a set of enduring core Values that guide it
through changing times.
* Respect
We believe in the personal dignity and full potential of every individual and in
fostering positive human values in the classroom and in all our interactions.
* Integrity
We are committed to maintaining an open, honest and ethical environment.
* Quality
We are dedicated to achieving excellence in the broad range of academic
programs and services we provide to our students and the community.
* Collegiality
We are committed to creating a professional and supportive environment where
students, faculty, and staff can achieve personal growth and fulfillment.
* Access
We believe it is essential to provide and nurture learning opportunities for all individuals.
* Innovation
We recognize that change is constant and that it is imperative that
we continually evaluate our performance and seek new and improved
approaches to providing educational programs and services.
* Diversity
We are dedicated to embracing and responding to our increasingly diverse student body.
Service
*
Ventura College values its importance to the community and is dedicated
to enhancing the community’s quality of life and to meeting its needs.
* Collaboration
We believe that better results are achieved by working together, whether
as colleagues on College issues and decisions or by actively seeking to
form partnerships with other organizations to address mutual Goals.
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Students enjoy free pizza on ASVC Club Day.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Accreditation
Ventura College is one of California’s 109 public community
colleges and is subject to the legal provisions of the state. Ventura
College is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools
and Colleges.
U.S. Department of Education, General Education
Provisions Act (GEPA)
Ventura College (VC) is in compliance with all applicable Federal
and State laws, and welcomes students for admission to any course
of study for which they are otherwise qualified without regard to
age, marital status, race, color, creed, gender, sexual preference,
national origin, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or veteran
of the Vietnam era. VC embraces both the letter and the spirit of
the Americans with Disabilities Act.
VC fully informs students of the availability of services to ensure
equitable access. Access information is disseminated in both
printed and electronic form throughout the College’s expansive
service area.
College Services
At Ventura College, there is a strong commitment to equal
opportunity for all students who choose to attend and can profit
from the educational courses and programs. All people are welcome
to the college family. Various offices and associations promote the
efforts of underrepresented people to become students. Students
interested in assistance from these support groups and offices
may make the appropriate contact.
The Advantages of a Community College
Ventura College offers students some very special opportunities
not found at four-year colleges and universities. We put students
and teaching first, with smaller classes and more individual attention
from staff, counselors, and instructors.
We are the convenient equivalent to lower division university
studies and provide smooth and secure transfer to four-year
schools.
We welcome all students, whether just out of high school or
returning to school after a period of work or home responsibilities.
Any student who can benefit from our classes is welcome to attend.
We are the obvious “best-buy” in higher education—fees are low,
quality is high.
College and the Community
Though Ventura College draws students from other California
regions, as well as other states and foreign countries, there is a
particularly strong bond between the campus and the communities
which surround it. For decades, Ventura College stood alone as
the only postsecondary institution in the county, and, as a result,
the College counts as friends, supporters, and alumni, thousands
of people from across the Oxnard plain and the Santa Clara, Ojai,
Conejo and Simi Valleys. In many of these areas, but particularly
in the west county, Ventura College is known as “the College.’’
Today, Ventura College maintains the same strong commitments
with its community. The performances of College drama, music,
opera, dance, and athletic groups and teams draw enthusiastic
support from the community, as do professional and student
artists who exhibit in the two College galleries. In addition to these
Curricular activities, special noncredit courses and other events,
performances, and excursions keep the community focused on
the College as an exciting cultural and recreational center.
In 1981, the Ventura College Foundation was established by
the College President and a group of education-minded business
and professional people from the community. The purpose of the
Foundation is to support the goals and services of the College by
building and shaping community support.
By the end of 1986, the Foundation’s base of support had grown
to the point where it appointed an executive director, and set as a
capital project goal a new campus building to house tutoring and
testing services in addition to providing a place for community
meetings. Guthrie Hall was dedicated in November 1989.
The Foundation continues to build support for its ongoing projects
of student scholarships, staff study grants and program support.
If you would like to be part of the tradition, call the Foundation at
(805) 654-6461 and become involved.
Alumni Association
The Ventura College Alumni & Friends Association was created
to foster a spirit of friendship and philanthropy among alumni and
friends for scholarships, newsletters, reunions, and special events.
For additional information, contact the Ventura College Foundation
at (805) 654-6461, or visit the Web site www.venturacollege.edu/
foundation/index.htm
History
Community college education in Ventura County began in 1925
when a junior college department was added at Ventura Union High
School, on the site now occupied by Cabrillo Middle School.
In 1952, responding to recommendations from a commissioned
study concerning population growth and building needs, the Ventura
High School District adopted a 3-3-2 organization. Ventura Junior
College became Ventura College, a two-year institution for the
freshman and sophomore years of college.
In 1955, the College moved to its present 112-acre hillside
campus at 4667 Telegraph Road in the eastern part of Ventura.
The current student enrollment of the College for day and evening
classes both on-campus and off-campus (Fillmore, Ojai, Piru, Santa
Paula) is approximately 12,000. The East Campus has been added
in Santa Paula.
The citizens of Ventura County voted in 1962 to form a community
college district separate from any other public school entity. Ventura
College has since grown into a comprehensive community college
serving a diverse population of college-age and adult students
who pursue a wide variety of transfer, vocational, and other
educational goals. Today the Ventura County Community College
District includes two additional colleges—Moorpark and Oxnard.
The District Offices are centrally located in Camarillo. In March
2002, the Ventura County voters approved a $356 million general
obligation bond to renovate and expand all three campuses and the
District training facilities for police, fire, and sheriff’s officers.
The first Ventura College building using bond funds was the
Library and Learning Resources Center which opened in January
2005. The new Student Services Center and the Ventura College
Sports Complex are currently under construction.
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VC Women’s basketball player shoots the layup. (photo by René Ponce)
PRESIDENTIAL HISTORY
Over the past 80 years, Ventura College has had exemplary leadership.
That leadership was provided by:
H.O. Wise .......................... 1925-1928
Melrowe Martin .................. 1928-1929
Amos E. Clark .................... 1929-1931
D.R. Henry ......................... 1931-1953
Hugh Price......................... 1953-1956
Phil Putnam ....................... 1956-1960
Ed Rowins ......................... 1960-1966
Richard E. Loehr ................ 1967-1974
Dr. Richard A. Glenn........... 1974-1985
Dr. Robert W. Long............. 1985-1992
Dr. Jesus Carreón............... 1992-1995
Dr. Larry A. Calderón .......... 1995-2004
Dr. Robin Calote...............2005-current
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
President................................................................ 654-6460
Executive Vice President of Student Learning ............ 654-6464
Vice President of Business Services......................... 654-6354
OFFICES OF THE DEANS
Arts and Sciences ................................................... 654-6339
Business, Community Education,
Off-Campus Programs ......................................... 654-6368
Community and Economic Development .... 654-6400 ext. 3143
Criminal Justice, Technology, Music
and Reserve Academy ......................................... 654-6470
Distance Education ................................................. 654-6452
Evening Supervisor ................................................. 654-6483
Health and Human Performance ............................... 654-6348
Liberal Arts and Learning Resources ........................ 654-6468
Student Development .............................................. 654-6455
EAST CAMPUS
East Campus at Santa Paula .................................... 525-7136
IMPORTANT CAMPUS
PHONE NUMBERS
For general information call:
From Ventura, Ojai, Saticoy, all others not specifically listed:
(805) 654-6400, (805) 656-0546.
From Oxnard, Camarillo, Port Hueneme:
(805) 986-5855 - connect to Ventura College
From Moorpark, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Agoura:
(805) 378-1500 - connect to Ventura College
Admissions and Records...........................................654-6457
Assessment / Testing Center .....................................654-6402
Bilingual College Services..........................................654-6484
Bookstore.................................................................654-6485
Business Services.....................................................654-6354
CalWORKs................................................................648-8903
Campus Police..........................................................654-6486
Career Center............................................................654-6411
Child Development Center..........................................648-8930
Community Education ...............................................654-6459
Counseling Center.....................................................654-6448
East Campus ............................................................525-7136
Educational Assistance Center
(formerly Disabled Students Center) .......................654-6300
TDD only...............................................................642-4583
Extended Opportunity Program and
Services (EOPS)....................................................654-6302
Financial Aid Office ...................................................654-6369
Human Resources.....................................................654-6465
Institute of Comm. and Prof. Development ..................648-8904
International Student Center .......................................654-6323
Learning Center ........................................................654-6320
East Campus Branch .............................................525-7136
Library .....................................................................654-6482
East Campus Branch .............................................525-7136
Math Center............................................... 654-6400 ext.3255
Matriculation Office ...................................................654-6493
Public Relations........................................................654-6462
Re-entry and Women’s Center ...................................654-6365
Reserve Academy .....................................................987-7413
Scholarships (Foundation).........................................654-6461
Student Activities Office.............................................654-6487
Student Business Office.............................................654-6488
Student Business Fax.............................................648-8950
Student Health Center................................................654-6346
Student Payroll ...........................................654-6400 ext.1351
Transfer Center.........................................................654-6473
Tutoring Center.........................................................648-8926
East Campus Branch .............................................525-7136
Ventura College Foundation........................................654-6461
Veteran’s Affairs .......................................................654-6457
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Scholarship winning musicians entertain for the Foundation scholarship dinner.
ADMISSIONS INFORMATION
Eligibility
Admission to Ventura College is open to any California resident
who possesses a high school diploma or equivalent (certificate
of proficiency, GED), any adult 18 years of age or older who
may benefit from instruction offered, and any person who is an
apprentice as defined in Section 3077 of the Labor Code. Exceptions
are considered by petition for special admissions programs noted
elsewhere in this section. High school graduates under 18 years
of age shall provide an official transcript verifying their graduation
or its equivalent. Students entering any of the public community
colleges of California are subject to the residency requirements as
determined by the state of California.
A student who is a resident of another state may be admitted
under conditions stipulated by the governing board and on payment
of nonresident tuition, enrollment, health fees and other applicable
fees. A student who is a citizen and resident of another country
(international student) may be admitted under conditions stipulated
by the governing board and on payment of an application processing
fee, nonresident tuition and foreign student surcharge, enrollment,
health fees and other applicable fees. Consult the “Fees” section and
“Appendix XIII” of this catalog for more information on nonresident
tuition, fees and refunds.
The right of a student to attendany community college inthis District
is conditioned by certain admissions and residency qualifications
as provided by law. Students disqualified from other institutions
must petition to be admitted by the Office of the Registrar.
Further information is listed under residency requirements.
Admission Procedures
New Students: Students attending Ventura College for the
first-time must file an application for admission and attend a new
student orientation, assessment and advisement session. Apply
online at www.venturacollege.edu/apply. Applications may also
be filed in person at the Admissions Office. Students who complete
orientation, assessment and advisement activities will be eligible
for an early registration date.
Continuing Students: Students who have attended within the
last year must update personal information (address, phone) and
academic goal information before they register each semester.
This may be done online when you register, or in-person at the
Admissions Office before your registration appointment date.
Returning Students: Students who are returning to Ventura
College after an absence of one year must file an Application
for Admission in-person or online at www.venturacollege.edu/
apply
All Students: Must have official transcripts of all previous high
school, college, and university coursework sent to the Admissions
Office. Additional information is provided under Transcript
Requirements, (see page 17).
WebSTAR: Online Student Services
Students may access the following student services online at
www.venturacollege.edu by clicking on Student Central:
. Apply for Admission
. Check registration appointments
. View Registration Calendars
. Register for classes
. Search for classes using the “Searchable Schedule,” customize
the search with available options
. Add and drop classes
. Pay fees with Visa or Mastercard
. Change your mailing address and phone numbers
. Change your PIN to a personalized PIN
. Update your major and educational goals
. View your class schedule
. View your academic records (courses, units, GPA)
. View unpaid fees and holds
. Check your progress toward a degree, certificate or transfer
. Print an official enrollment verification
. Access course information and drop deadlines
Registration Procedures
Ventura College offers registration online and in person. All
students must have an application on file, and must have completed
or waived the three student matriculation activities of orientation,
assessment and advisement before they receive a registration
appointment. Registration appointments are available online at
least one week prior to the beginning of registration.
.Registration Calendar is available online and in the printed
Schedule of Classes each semester.
.Register online at www.venturacollege.edu/register
.In person at the Admissions Office.
.Late Registration and Program Adjustment: begins on the
first day of instruction. See the Registration Calendar for more
information about deadlines for full-and short-term classes.
.Registration in a Closed Class: During the registration period
before a semester or session begins, students may have the option
of placing themselves on a waitlist for most closed classes. See
“Waitlist for Closed Class” information below. Registration in a
closed class as of the first day of the semester always requires
permission of the instructor, and must be completed by the end of
the Late Registration and Program Adjustment period. Attend the
first available class meeting, get an “Authorization to Add Code”
from the instructor, and register for the class online using webSTAR,
or in-person at the Admissions Office. This process also applies to
students who are still on a waitlist as of the first class meeting.
.Waitlist for Closed Class: Students will have the option of
placing themselves on a waitlist for most closed classes. Waitlisted
students will be moved into seats that become available during the
registration period. All students who are still on the waitlist as of the
first day of instruction must attend the first class meeting to take
advantage of their priority on the waitlist. Follow the procedures
for “Registration in a Closed Class” above.
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Residency Requirements
The determination of legal California residence is a complex matter.
Students will be required to present various kinds of documentation
for purposes of the final determination. All questions as to legal
residence and the exceptions allowed under California law shall
be directed to the Admissions and Records Office.
The right of a student to attend any public community college
in California is conditioned by certain residency qualifications set
forth in the California Education Code. Residence determination is
based on state and federal law, and is subject to change without
prior notification.
California Residents
To qualify as a California resident, a student must have legally
resided in California for one year and one day prior to the beginning
of the semester he or she is planning to attend, and must have taken
actions that express intent to establish California residence.
Students who have lived in California for more than one year but
less than two years will be asked to show proof of legal California
residence. The burden of proof lies with the student, who must
present documentation of both physical presence in the state for
at least one year and one day, and intent to establish permanent
California residence. Failure to present such proofs will result in a
nonresident classification for admission and tuition purposes. A list
of acceptable proof documents is available from the Admissions
and Records Office.
Students who are former residents of California and have been
absent from the State, but who attended a California high school
for three years and graduated from a California high school may
be eligible for exemption from the requirement to pay nonresident
tuition fees while they reestablish their legal residence in the State.
Contact the Admissions and Records Office for more information
on AB540.
Nonresidents
A nonresident is a student who has not lived in California
continuously for one year and one day prior to the beginning of
the semester he or she is planning to attend, or who is unable to
present proof of intent to establish permanent California residency.
Students classified as nonresidents shall pay nonresident tuition
fees in addition to mandatory enrollment and health fees. Conduct
inconsistent with a claim for California residence includes but is
not limited to:
. being an actively registered voter in another state
. petitioning for divorce in another state
. attending an out-of-state educational institution as a resident
of that state
. declaring nonresident status for California state income tax
purposes
. maintaining a driver’s license or vehicle registration from
another state
International Students
International students (F1, F2, M1, M2 visas) and persons who
hold nonimmigrant visas including but not limited to visa types B, C,
D, H2, H3, J, O, P, Q1, TN, TD, TWOV, U, WB, WT are citizens and
residents of another country. Eligibility for admission is determined
by the type and current status of the visa. If eligible for admission,
students present in the United States under these visa types are
classified as International students and required to pay nonresident
tuition fees in addition to the mandatory enrollment and health fees
for each semester of attendance. Contact the International Student
Office for more information.
Students who hold certain types of nonimmigrant visas approved
by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (formerly
known as the Immigration and Naturalization Service or INS) may
be eligible for admission as well as residence classification for
tuition purposes. Visa types eligible to establish residence include:
A, E, G, H1B, HIC, H4, I, K, L, N, NATO, O1, O3, Q2, Q3, R, S,
T, V. Proof of current visa status must be submitted. Contact the
International Student Office for more information.
Students residing in the United States who do not possess a
visa or other documentation issued by the Bureau of Citizenship
and Immigration Services may be eligible for exemption from the
requirement to pay nonresident tuition fees. The student must
have attended a California high school for at least three years and
graduated from a California high school. Contact the Admissions
and Records Office for more information on AB540. This exemption
does not apply to students who hold nonimmigrant visas.
Military Personnel and Dependents
Military personnel who are stationed in California on active duty
are exempt from the requirement to pay nonresident tuition for the
duration of their active duty assignment to California. Eligibility for the
exemption does not mean the individual is classified as a California
resident. Persons eligible for the exemption may not be eligible for
certain types of financial aid or assistance. The exemption does
not apply to members of the armed forces assigned to California
solely for educational purposes.
Spouses and dependents of military personnel who meet the
above description are also exempt from the requirement to pay
nonresident tuition. Eligibility for the exemption does not mean
an individual is classified as a resident. Persons eligible for the
exemption may not be eligible for certain types of financial aid
or assistance. The exemption applies only to dependents whose
sponsor is assigned to California on active duty. The exemption
may not apply to any military personnel or dependant who already
possesses a bachelor’s degree or higher.
2006 VC Swim Team was 2nd in the state.
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Minors as Special Admission Students
In accordance with the California Education Code, minors may be
permitted to take college courses under very specific circumstances.
The intent of Special Admissions is to provide minors who can
benefit from advanced scholastic and vocational education the
opportunity to take college-level courses that are not available
through their primary school or other alternatives.
Ventura College permits high school students to enroll in Ventura
College courses as Special High School Admission students. The
College may admit other minors, in accordance with the California
Education Code, who can demonstrate the ability to benefit from
advanced (college-level) scholastic and vocational education.
Special High School Admission and Special K-8 Admission
Students are required to complete and submit an application for
college admission (online or in person), a Special Admission packet
that includes the Recommendation for Special Admission (required
every semester), Memorandum of Understanding, a transcript
(high school students), a letter from the principal attesting to the
student’s ability to benefit from advanced scholastic or vocational
education (through grade 8), and may be requested to provide
additional documentation as needed. K-8 students are also required
to obtain the instructor’s written permission (signed add slip).
Parents and students applying for Special Full-time Admission
status must contact the Registrar’s Office. See information following
regarding this category of special admission.
All packets and forms are available from the high schools, the
College Web site or Admissions Office.
Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, once a
student is attending an institution of postsecondary education, all
rights pertaining to the inspection, review and release of his/her
educational records belong to the student without regard to the
student’s age. Therefore, all students, regardless of age, must
provide written consent for release of their transcripts. For more
information, see the Student Privacy section in this Catalog.
Fees
Special High School Admission students and other minors in
Special Admission status who are enrolled in 11 or fewer units,
are exempt from paying the enrollment fee. Nonresident tuition,
health fee, student center fee, and materials fees (if applicable)
still apply. No fee exemption applies if enrollment in more than 11
units is approved.
Special High School Admission Students
Such students are actively enrolled in at least a minimum day at
high school, and are requesting to take college courses concurrently.
After first semester, student must submit the Recommendation for
Special Admission form each term at registration. Special High
School Admission students register in-person on an assigned day
as noted on the registration calendar in the Schedule of Classes
or online at: www.venturacollege.edu/calendars
Special K-8 Admission Students
Such students are enrolled in grades K-8 and have provided
the required documentation supporting that they can benefit from
advanced scholastic and vocational education. Documentation may
consist of a letter from their primary school principal (required);
official confirmation that the student is a GATE (gifted and talented)
student; test results from the Ventura College Assessment tests;
other forms of documentation may be considered. After first
semester, student must submit the Recommendation for Special
Admission form and written permission from college instructors
each term at registration. Written permission consists of a signed
add slip. Special Admission students register in-person on or after
the first day of the semester.
Special Full-Time Admission Students
As provided for in the California Education Code, a parent or
guardian may petition Ventura College on behalf of a person who
is under 18 years of age, not a high school graduate, no longer
enrolled in a public school, and determined by the College to be able
to benefit from advanced (college-level) scholastic and vocational
education. Admission to Ventura College will only be considered
upon determination that the parent and student have exhausted all
possible alternatives offered by the public school district in which
the student would normally be enrolled, and may require that the
student obtain permission from the administration of that district for
a leave of absence. Students applying under this status are required
to enroll in and maintain full-time status in every term they attend as
Special Full-Time Admission students. Failure to maintain full-time
status may result in probation or dismissal. They must complete an
application for college admission, provide transcripts from the last
high school attended and submit a petition for Special Full-Time
Admission then, complete the college matriculation process, see
a Ventura College counselor and the Registrar.
Additional documentation may be required to determine the ability
to benefit from college-level coursework. Special Full-Time Admission
students register in-person during walk-in registration.
College Board Advanced Placement Credit
Students who complete special advanced placement courses
in high school and who earn scores of 3, 4, or 5 on the College
Board Advanced Placement examinations taken before high school
graduation will receive credit towards graduation at Ventura College
for each such test completed with the required scores. An official
copy of test scores must be submitted to the Admissions and
Records Office.
Students granted credit for advanced placement exams will not
earn credit towards a Ventura College degree for duplicated college
courses. Students should see a counselor before taking courses
which appear to duplicate advanced placement tests. The specific
unit value assigned to each examination and the applicability of this
credit to the College’s general education requirements are available
from college counselors.
Other colleges or universities have different policies concerning
advanced placement and may offer a different number of units
or consider different courses as comparable courses. It is also
possible that other colleges and universities may not honor Ventura
College transcript entries which award advanced placement credit
for particular tests. Students planning to transfer should discuss
the use of AP scores for meeting transfer requirements with their
college counselor.
Credit for Military Service
The colleges of the Ventura County Community College District will
recognize and grant credit to service personnel for formal educational
training completed in the United States armed forces provided such
credit is not a duplication of work taken previously.
Service personnel may be allowed credit for formal service school
courses offered by the United States military service recommended
in the Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the
armed services of the American Council on Education. The credit
allowed will be based upon the recommendations specified in
the Guide. The maximum amount of credit which may be allowed
toward satisfaction of college requirements shall be 12 units.
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Service personnel will be allowed full advanced standing credit
for college level courses completed under the auspices of the
Defense Activity for Nontraditional Education Support (DANTES) or
the United States Armed Forces Institute (USAFI) as recommended
in the Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the
armed services of the American Council on Education.
Service personnel will be allowed full advanced standing credit for
college-level courses completed at the Naval Construction Training
Center (NCTC) at Port Hueneme based upon the recommendations
of the Accredited Institutions of Postsecondary Education of the
American Council of Education. Such credit will be treated in the
same manner and under the same policies as allowing credit from
regionally accredited colleges and universities.
Any work completed at a regionally accredited college or university
by service personnel while in military service and for which the
college or university issues a regular transcript showing the credits
allowable toward its own degrees, will be allowed advanced standing
credit toward the associate degree in the same manner as if the
student had pursued the courses as a civilian.
Service personnel should be aware that other colleges and
universities may have different policies concerning credit for military
educational training. There is no assurance that the granting of
these units by the colleges of this district will be accepted by other
institutions of higher education. Students must submit an official
transcript of military course work to the Admissions and Records
Office for evaluation. Contact the Admissions and Records Office
for more information.
Ventura College Matriculation
MATRICULATION
Matriculation is a partnership which results in an agreement
between Ventura College and the student for the purpose of defining
and realizing the student’s educational goal. This agreement includes
responsibilities for both the College and the individual student. This
agreement results in a Student Educational Plan.
COLLEGE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
1. Admissions and Records -provides an admissions and
records process that will enable the College to collect state-
required information on students. This information will be
used as a basis for providing services to students.
2. Orientation -provides an orientation process designed to
acquaint students with College programs, services, facilities
and grounds, academic expectations, and College policies
and procedures.
3. Assessment -provides an assessment process using multiple
measures to determine academic readiness in English,
reading and math. These assessment results will be used by
the College to assist students in the selection of academic
courses. Additional assessments are available in areas of
study/learning skills and vocational interest.
4. Counseling -provides counseling services to assist students
in course selection, development of an individual student
educational plan, and use of campus support services.
Additional counseling assistance will be provided for students
who have not declared an educational goal, are enrolled in basic
skills courses, or are on academic probation/dismissal.
5. Follow-up -establishes a process to monitor a student’s
progress and provide necessary assistance toward meeting
educational goals.
6. Alternative Delivery -Provide modified or alternative services
for the matriculation process (if necessary) for ethnic and
language minority students and students with disabilities.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
1. Submit official transcripts from high schools and colleges
attended.
2. Acquire and read the College Catalog, Schedule of Classes,
handouts, and other student materials which detail College
policies and procedures.
3. Indicate at least a broad educational goal upon admission.
4. Declare a specific educational goal after completing a minimum
of 15 units.
5. Participate in orientation, assessment, counseling groups
and other follow-up support services deemed necessary by
the College in order for the student to complete their stated
educational goal(s).
6. Attend all classes and complete all course assignments.
7. Complete courses and maintain progress toward their stated
educational goals.
MUST I PARTICIPATE?
A comprehensive assessment process is required for all nonexempt
students. Students are strongly encouraged to participate
in all the components of the Matriculation process, i.e., orientation,
assessment, counseling, and follow-up. You may be exempt from
participating in the Matriculation process if you meet the criteria
listed as follows:
1. If you hold an associate degree or higher from a regionally
accredited institution.
2. If you have completed less than 15 units and your education
goal is either:
a. To advance in current job/career (update job skills).
b. To maintain a certificate or license (e.g., nursing, real
estate).
c. Educational development (intellectual, cultural).
3. If you are receiving matriculation services at another college
and attending a VCCCD campus concurrently, you may be
exempt from orientation and counseling.
4. If you provide scores from recently taken VCCCD-approved
assessment tests, you may be exempt from the testing portion
of assessment.
You have the right to postpone or appeal one or more of these
activities: Assessment (including math, English and reading
testing), orientation, or counseling. If you choose to postpone or
appeal one or more of these activities, you may not take part in
early registration. If you postpone any activities, you are required
to complete them before registration for the following term begins,
or you again will be unable to register during early registration.
In order to postpone or appeal one or more of these services,
you must complete the Postponement or Appeal of Matriculation
Services form available in the Admissions and Records Office.
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Full-Time Student
A student is defined as full-time if carrying 12 or more units in
a regular semester or 4 units in a summer session.
Unit Requirements for Benefits
Students are required to enroll in and complete a minimum number
of units per semester to qualify for certain benefits, including the
following:
Most automobile insurance “good student” discounts
(3.00 GPA) ...................................................12 units
Coverage under most medical insurances ..............12 units
Student government participation...........................12 units
Social Security benefits ........................................12 units
Student Loan Deferments:
Full-time required ..........................................12 units
Half-time required ...........................................6 units
Financial Aid ..........................Contact Financial Aid Office
Veteran’s Educational/War Orphan benefits under G.I. Bill:
Full subsistence ............................................12 units
3/4 subsistence ..............................................9 units
1/2 subsistence ..............................................6 units
Less than 1/2 time, contact the VA specialist in Admissions and
Records Office for details regarding eligibility.
Obtaining Your VC Transcripts
Only the student can initiate release of transcripts. Transcript
requests must be made in writing to the College Admissions and
Records Office. All students receive two transcripts free of charge;
thereafter, the fee is $3.00 for regular processing (a minimum of
two weeks) and $5.00 for rush processing.
Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, once a
student is attending an institution of postsecondary education, all
rights pertaining to the inspection, review and release of his/her
educational records belong to the student without regard to the
student’s age. Therefore, all students, regardless of age, must
provide written consent for release of their transcripts. For more
information, see the appendices “Student Privacy” section in this
Catalog.
Transcript Requirements
ALL NEW, CONTINUING AND RETURNING STUDENTS are required
to submit official transcripts from all high schools, colleges and
universities they have attended. EXCEPTION: Students do not need
to submit transcripts from Moorpark and Oxnard Colleges.
The transcripts should be directed to: Ventura College Admissions
and Records Office, 4667 Telegraph Rd., Ventura, CA 93003.
Students are encouraged to have their transcripts submitted to
Ventura College before enrolling for their first semester, to prevent
delays in processing their registration. Transcripts are required
for verification that students have met prerequisite requirements
with courses from other schools. Special programs with special
requirements such as nursing, varsity athletics and financial aid
require a student to file all high school and college transcripts to
verify eligibility.
Ventura College will retain these transcripts in student files in
the Counseling Office. The College is not required to maintain files
beyond three years except for actively enrolled students. Therefore,
students should be aware that records are periodically purged
and copies of high school, college and university transcripts are
destroyed.
Acceptance of Transfer Coursework
FROM REGIONALLY ACCREDITED COLLEGES AND
UNIVERSITIES:
Coursework presented on official transcripts from regionally
accredited colleges and universities will normally be granted lower
division credit by Ventura College. Exceptions may apply, see a
counselor.
FROM OTHER ACCREDITED INSTITUTIONS:
Coursework presented on official transcripts from nationally
or professionally accredited colleges and universities may be
eligible for lower division credit from Ventura College based on an
approved Petition for Variance, recommendations for lower division
baccalaureate credit by the American Council on Education, or other
evaluative alternatives utilized by college counselors.
All transfer coursework is evaluated based upon the current
information and practices specified in the Accredited Institutions
of Postsecondary Education by the American Council on Education.
Students transferring to colleges of the Ventura County Community
College District are required to declare all previous college attendance.
Failure to provide complete information may result in dismissal
from the Ventura County Community Colleges.
Transfer Credit from Foreign Colleges and
Universities
Students transferring to the Ventura County Community Colleges
from foreign colleges or universities must have their transcripts
translated and evaluated by a qualified translation and evaluation
agency. Contact the Ventura College International Student Office
or Admissions and Records Office for more information regarding
credential evaluation criteria.
Students must submit official transcripts to a qualified agency
and request that the agency forward the official evaluation to the
College. Completed coursework will be considered for lower division
unit credit only. Requests for equivalent course credit are evaluated
on an individual basis by a counselor. This review is based upon
the recommendations of the transcript evaluation service and by
the appropriate college discipline.
Students at ASVC Club Day.
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International Student
DEFINITION -An international student is anyone enrolled in
courses in the United States who is neither a citizen or permanent
resident of the United States. International students may hold an F-1
student visa or other type of nonimmigrant visa, which require that
they remain citizens and residents of their home country. Persons
holding any type of nonimmigrant visa should contact the Ventura
College International Student Office.
PERMANENT RESIDENT -Persons who have been granted a
permanent resident card are considered to be United States residents.
Persons holding a permanent or temporary resident card, or who
have taken steps to obtain permanent resident status by applying
to the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (formerly
the Immigration and Naturalization Service) should contact the
Admissions and Records Office regarding their resident status for
admission and tuition purposes.
WHICH INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS MAY ESTABLISH
RESIDENCE?
Persons holding these visas are eligible to establish
residency:
1. A-1, A-2, A-3 Foreign government official or employee,
family and servants.
2. E-1, E-2 Treaty trader and treaty investor, spouse,
children.
3. G-1, G-2, G-3, Representative of foreign government, officer
and
G-4, G-5 employee of international organization, family
and attendants or servants.
4. H-1, H-4* Temporary worker or trainee, spouse and
children.
5. I Representative of foreign information media,
spouse and children.
6. K Fiancé and fiancée of U.S. citizen.
7. L-1, L-2 Intracompany transferee, spouse and
children.
8. O-1, O-3* International student with extraordinary ability
in the sciences, arts, education, business
or athletics, spouse and children.
9. R Religious Occupations.
*Even though dependent children holding an H-4 or O-3 visa are
not precluded, their residency status is derived from that of their
parents.
This list is subject to change based on state and/or federal
legislation. See the section on residency reqwuirements for more
information.
Scholarship
winners!
WHICH INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS MAY NOT ESTABLISH
RESIDENCE?
A person is precluded by the Immigration and Nationality Act
from establishing residence in the United States if he or she holds
a visa of the following type:
1. B-1, B-2 Visitor for business or pleasure.
2. C International student in transit.
3. D-1, D-2 Foreign crew member.
4. F-1, F-2 Academic student, spouse and children.
5. H-2, H-3 Spouse and children of temporary worker or
trainee.
6. J-1, J-2 Exchange visitor, spouse and children.
7. M-1, M-2 Nonacademic or vocational student, spouse and
children.
8. O-2 International student accompanying and
assisting an 0-1 International student with
extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts,
education, business or athletics.
9. P-1 Internationally recognized athlete or
entertainer.
10. P-2 Artist or entertainer entering the United States to
perform under a reciprocal exchange program.
11. P-3 Artist or entertainer entering the United States
to perform under a program that is culturally
unique.
12. P-4 Spouse or child of P-1, P-2 or P-3 International
student.
13. Q International cultural exchange program.
This list is subject to change based on state and/or federal legislation.
See the section on residency requirements for more information.
STUDENTS HOLDING A VISA THAT PRECLUDES THE ESTABLISHMENT
OF RESIDENCE MUST HAVE APPROVAL FROM THE INTERNATIONAL
STUDENT OFFICE PRIOR TO ENROLLING IN CLASSES.
LIMITATIONS ON ENROLLMENTS (F-1 VISA ONLY): In order
to foster cultural exchange, the District encourages ethnic and
national diversity among the International students admitted. Due
to the District’s limited financial resources and space, and due to
the special educational needs of International students, the Ventura
County Community College District reserves the right to limit the
number of F-1 International students admitted each year.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
WITH AN F-1 STUDENT VISA:
1. Submit a completed Application for Admission and declare an
educational objective. Include required application processing
fee. See Fees.
2. Provide evidence of adequate proficiency in the use of the
English language. Where English was not the language in
which their education was acquired, students are required to
complete the Test Of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
and achieve a score of at least 450 or produce documentation
of equivalent English proficiency. Application deadlines for
International Students:
• Fall Semester, June 15
• Spring Semester, November 15
• Summer Semester, April 15
For information on the TOEFL, write: Educational Testing Service,
P.O. Box 899, Princeton, NJ 08540.
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3. Submit a confidential statement of finance that verifies financial
capability for the costs of attending one of the colleges of
the district, or affidavits guaranteeing financial support from
responsible resident citizens of the United States.
4. Before registration is validated, foreign students must pay the
entire nonresident tuition fee and the enrollment fees for the
semester.
5. It is expected that applicants will have completed secondary
school with a satisfactory academic record. Students must
provide certified translated transcripts from secondary schools
and colleges previously attended.
6. Submit a health statement by a licensed American physician that
verifies general good health and freedom from communicable
disease.
7. Provide proof of major medical insurance coverage. If needed,
the College can provide information on policies available.
PERMISSION TO WORK: (F-1 visa only) According to immigration
policy, International students may work 20 hours a week, on-
campus only, during their first nine months of study. After the first
nine months of study, foreign students may request permission
to work off-campus. Contact the International Students Office for
information, (805) 654-6313.
Fees:
ENROLLMENT FEES ARE SET BY THE STATE, ARE SUBJECT
TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND MAY BE RETROACTIVE.
ALL OTHER FEES ARE SET BY THE VENTURA COUNTY
COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND
ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY BOARD ACTION.
Enrollment Fee: ..................................... $20.00 per unit
10.00 per 1/2 unit
5.00 per 1/4 unit
Health Fee (see details).......................... $16.00 Fall/Spring
13.00 summer
Nonresident Tuition:
Non-California residents and
International students....................... $175.00 per unit
International students surcharge............... 14.00 per unit
International student application
process fee.. ....................................... 50.00
Materials Fees. ............................ As required, see page 20
Remote nonrefundable online
registration fee ...................................... 3.00 per sem
(Applies to WebSTAR registration)
Student Center Fee .................................... 1.00 per unit
(maximum of $10 a fiscal year)
Audit Fee (non-refundable):
Students enrolled in 10 or more
credit units................................................no charge
Students enrolled in fewer than 10
credit units........................................... 15.00 per unit
Note: auditing students also pay the health fee.
ASB card (optional) ................................... 6.00 per sem
Note: year ends last day of summer session. 10.00 per year
Students who owe outstanding fees may not register until
their fees are paid and cleared from the computer.
Fees / Obligations / Holds
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS: California residents must pay the
mandated enrollment fee. California residents meeting certain criteria
may be eligible for a Board of Governor’s Fee Waiver (BOGW) or
other financial aid. Contact the Financial Aid Office, (805)
654-6369.
NON-CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS: Non-California residents must
pay nonresident tuition, plus the enrollment fee, health fee, student
center fee, and applicable material fees. You are a nonresident if
you have lived in California for less than one year and one day
prior to the first day of the semester, or you are unable to present
sufficient documentation to prove that you have established California
residency. See the College Catalog for residency information on
page 14.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: International students must pay
enrollment fees, the health fee, nonresident tuition, a student
surcharge unless they meet one of the following exemptions as
listed pursuant to Ed Code 76141 and 76142:
. Student must demonstrate economic hardship.
. Student must be a victim of persecution in the country
in which the student is a resident;
and an application processing fee of $50 which covers the cost
of federally-mandated documentation.
Nonpayment of Fees
All fees are due and payable immediately. Students who do
not pay their fees in a timely manner may have one or both of
the following actions taken: Be dropped from their classes and
required to re-enroll and/or have a financial hold placed against
their records, which, until paid will prevent all enrollment, drops,
and withdrawals, prohibit access to transcripts, grades, and limit
access to certain campus services. Students who drop classes
after the refund deadline are held responsible for all fees owed.
See the Registration Calendar for the last day to drop with a refund
or credit.
Health Fees
This fee enables us to provide you with a variety of health
care services. In accordance with the California Education
Code and Board policy, students are required to pay a health
fee, regardless of the units taken, unless they meet one of the
exemptions listed:
. any student who depends exclusively on prayer for healing
in accordance with the teachings of a bona fide religious
sect, denomination, or organization. Documentary evidence
of such an affiliation is required.
. students attending college under approved apprenticeship
training program, Ed Code 76355.
Student Center Fee
Students of Ventura College enacted a Student Center fee
of $1.00 per unit, up to a maximum of $10.00 per student per
fiscal year (July 1 to June 30), for the purpose of financing,
constructing, expanding, remodeling, refurbishing and
operating a Student Center. The money collected may only be
used for this purpose. The fee shall not apply to: a student
enrolled in noncredit courses; a student who is a recipient of
benefits under Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC)
program; a student on the Supplemental Security Income/State
Supplementary Program (SSI/SSP); or a student on a General
Assistance Program.
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Transcript Fee
A student may receive two transcripts free of charge. A $3.00
fee will be charged for each additional transcript, and a $5.00
fee per transcript will be charged for rush processing. Normal
processing is a minimum of two weeks, and may be longer
at the end of the semester. Rush processing is immediate for
in-person service or two working days for mailed requests.
Transcripts must be requested by the student in writing.
See “Obtaining your VC Transcript” in this Catalog for more
information (page 17) or online at www.venturacollege.edu
Refund Policy
Students must drop classes by the credit refund deadline
as stated in the Registration Calendar to qualify for a credit
or refund of tuition and/or fees. AFTER class(es) have been
dropped, application for a refund may be made through the
Student Business Office. Credits will NOT be authorized
for drops or withdrawals occurring after the deadline date.
Enrollment fee refunds are subject, once a semester, to the
withholding of a $10 Administrative Fee. To qualify for a refund
of parking fees, you must return the original parking permit to
the Student Business Office by the deadline.
Refund Policy on Tuition and Surcharge
(Nonresident / International Students)
Application for refunds must be made to the Student Business
Office after the class has been dropped. Refund checks will be mailed
by the VCCCD District Office after the application is received and
processed at the Student Business Office. The following schedule
of refunds will be in effect for nonresident students who withdraw
from college:
Full-semester Length Classes
In first and second week 100% tuition
In third and fourth week 50% tuition
Short-term Classes and Summer Session
Withdraw within 10% of class sessions 100% tuition
Withdraw within 20% of class sessions 50% tuition
No refunds are authorized for drops or withdrawals after the
fourth week of a full-term class or 20% of short-term classes.
Nonmandatory Fees
Nonmandatory fees are the same for day and evening students.
Fees are paid at the Student Business Office.
Instructional Material Fee - Optional Fee
Instructional material fees for certain selected credit or noncredit
courses may be required at the time of registration, or the materials
may be purchased on your own. If an instructional material fee is
required, the amount of the fee is listed beneath the course title in
the Schedule of Classes. Authority for the charge is granted under
Ventura County Community College District Board Policy 5030.
These instructional and other materials include but are not limited
to textbooks, tools, equipment and clothing if: (1) The instructional
and other materials required for the course have a continuing
value to the student outside of the classroom setting, or (2) The
instructional and other materials are used in the production of an
“end product” that has continuing value to the student outside the
classroom setting. See course schedule for instructional material
fee costs. Every effort will be made to identify in the Schedule of
Classes those courses which may require material fees.
A list of all instructional and other materials required in a course
will be made available for students no later than the first class
meeting each term. The list also will be available in the Division
Office and the Bookstore.
Fees charged by the College are subject to change at the discretion
of the Governing Board.
STUDENT BODY (ASB) CARD: $6 per semester, $10 for the
school year, ending at the completion of the Summer session.
Purchase of an ASB card entitles students to free admission to
home athletic events, and reduced rates to dramas, plays, 10%
discount on used books and supplies from the College Bookstore,
eligibility for college and ASB emergency loans, various associated
student-sponsored events, discounts from local merchants and the
right to run for an office on the Associated Students Board.
TEXTBOOKS AND SUPPLIES: By state law, the College is prohibited
from furnishing free textbooks or supplies to students. These items
may be purchased in the College Bookstore. Save Your Receipts!
No Refunds After Late Registration!
STUDENT PARKING FEE: Students may park their vehicles
off-campus and in the lot at the west end of the campus by the
Child Development Center without paying a parking fee. Disabled
drivers with a medical verification of disability, or with a vehicle
which displays a disabled person’s plate or a placard issued by
the Department of Motor Vehicles are required to register with the
Educational Assistance Center for an on-campus special parking
permit. Disabled drivers are subject to the same parking fees as
nondisabled drivers. All students parking a vehicle on the campus
anywhere but the lot referenced above or the timed slots must pay
the parking fee listed below, regardless of the number of units for
which they are enrolled.
Parking fees are subject to change at the discretion
of the Governing Board.
Automobile:
regular sem. / summer sem..............................$40 / $19
BOGW students:
regular sem. / summer sem..............................$20 / $19
Motorcycle:
regular sem. /summer sem..............................$28/$12
Additional permit, same household
must present car registration:
regular sem. / summer sem..............................$8 / $7
Replacement permit, requires return of original permit
regular sem. / summer sem..............................$7 / $5
Single Day .......................................................... $1
To encourage ridesharing and carpooling, for a student who
certifies that he/she regularly has two or more passengers commuting
to the College with him/her in the vehicle parked at the College,
the fee shall not to exceed thirty dollars ($30) per semester and
ten dollars ($10) for Summer session.
Students who receive financial assistance pursuant to any of the
programs described in subsection (g) of Education Code Section
72252 shall be exempt from parking fees in excess of twenty
dollars ($20) per semester for one vehicle.
A parking permit is required in all paved lots on campus.
CITATIONS WILL BE ISSUED FOR VEHICLES WITHOUT A VALID
PERMIT.
Ventura College assumes no responsibility for damage to any
motor vehicle, theft of its contents, or injury to persons within it,
while it is parked or operated on or about the campus. The campus
is posted with special parking restrictions in effect and campus
traffic and parking regulations are published in the appendices.
These provisions are strictly enforced by the campus police
department.
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ACADEMIC CALENDAR
www.venturacollege.edu/calendars
Ventura College offers two semesters of instruction, Fall and
Spring, plus a Summer intersession. Within each semester, we
offer short-term courses of varying lengths, which are identified
in the semester Schedule of Classes. We also offer a variety of
distance-learning classes, which we similarly set out in each
semester’s Schedule of Classes. The Schedule of Classes may be
accessed online or in print, in English or in Spanish. Please note
that the add/drop deadlines set out here apply only to full-semester
classes. For deadlines applicable to short-term classes, contact the
Admissions and Records Office at (805) 654-7457, or go online
to www.venturacollege.edu/deadlines, click on the Searchable
Schedule of Classes and click on the CRN # of the specific class
for which you need the deadline information.
Fall Semester
August 20 - December 19, 2007
August 18-19 ....... First day of semester-length traditional Saturday
and Sunday classes.
August 20............. First day of semester-length traditional
classes.
First day of late registration.
August 31............. Last day to add semester-length classes.
Last day to drop a class and qualify for enrollment
fee, health, and parking refunds. Last day
account credited if dropping classes. No refunds
or credits after this date for semester-length
classes.
September 1-2...... No Saturday/Sunday classes.
September 3 ......... Labor Day – Legal Holiday – No classes.
September 14 ....... Last dayto drop semester-lengthclasses without
a transcript entry.
September 21 ....... Last day to declare CR/NC grading option for
semester-length classes.
November 9.......... Last day to apply for Fall 2007 Associate Degree
or Certificate of Achievement.
November 12........ Veteran’s Day – Legal Holiday – No classes.
November 10-11... Saturday/Sunday classes will be held.
November 21........ Last day to drop semester-length classes with
a “W.”
November 22-25... Thanksgiving break – No classes.
December 13-19... Final exam week for Fall 2007.
Spring Semester
January 7 - May 14, 2008
January 7............. First day of semester-length traditional
classes.
First day of late registration.
January 12-13 ...... First day of semester-length traditional Saturday
and Sunday classes.
January 18 ........... Last day to add semester-length classes.
Lastdayto drop a class and qualify for enrollment
fee, health, and parking refunds. Last day
account credited if dropping classes. No refunds
or credits after this date for semester-length
classes.
January 21 ........... Martin Luther King Holiday – Legal Holiday – No
classes.
February 1............ Last daytodrop semester-length classes without
a transcript entry.
February 8 ............ Last day to declare CR/NC grading option for
semester-length classes.
February 15-18 ..... President’s Day weekend – No classes.
March 14.............. No classes. Staff Flex Day.
March 15-16 ........ Saturday/Sunday classes will be held.
March 17-23 ........ Spring Break. No classes.
April 11 ................ Last day to apply for Spring 2008 Associate
Degree or Certificate of Achievement.
April 18 ................ Last day to drop semester-length classes with
a “W.”
May 8-14 ............. Final Exam week for Spring 2008.
May 14................. Graduation.
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Ventura College Catalog 2007 - 2008 Academic Policies
ACADEMIC POLICIES
Courses Open to Enrollment
Each course offered by the Ventura County Community College
District and its colleges is open to enrollment and participation by
any person who has been admitted to the College and who meets
the prerequisites to the class or program, unless specifically
exempted by statute.
Attendance and Absence
All students admitted to Ventura College are expected to attend
regularly. Continuity of attendance is necessary to both individual
and group progress in any class. Financial support of the College
is dependent upon student attendance. Absence for any reason
does not relieve the student from the responsibility of completing
all requirements of the class.
For a returning absentee, the College does not designate an
absence as “excused” or “not excused.” It takes the position that,
since regular attendance is the student’s responsibility, the instructor
may evaluate the absence in terms of class requirements and take
whatever reasonable action he or she deems necessary.
For credit students, when absence from a class exceeds in
number 1/9th of the total class contact hours for the session, the
instructor may recommend to the Registrar that such student be
dropped from the class and a grade recorded in accordance with
the withdrawal from class policy as stated in this Catalog. Classes
missed because of late registration are counted toward the number
of absences.
Students may be suspended or dropped from a class at any
time when absences result in missing necessary safety instruction
when such instruction is routinely given. When possible, students
will be given a warning and/or an opportunity to make up missed
instruction. Exclusions of this sort will be made by instructors
acting in consultation with their Division Deans.
Failure of a student to appear at the first regular meeting of a
class may result in exclusion, if the class has reached its assigned
enrollment limit and other eligible students are present and are
seeking admission to the class.
The student may petition for reinstatement when just cause for
the absences exists. Such petitions must be presented in writing
to the Admissions and Records Office for administrative review.
Units of Credit
The Carnegie unit formula applies to all credit courses offered
by the college, whether degree applicable or not applicable to the
associate degree.
“One credit hour of community college work is approximately
three hours of recitation, study, or laboratory work per week
throughout a term of 16 weeks.”
Ventura College bases its semester unit on one lecture class
period of 50 minutes each week of a minimum 16-week semester.
For practical purposes, the following terms are synonymous: unit,
semester unit, semester hours, credit, credit hour.
For purposes of sections dealing with standards for probation and
dismissal, all units attempted means all units of credit for which
the student was enrolled in any college or university, regardless of
whether the student completed the courses or received any credit
or grade.
Educational Work Load
A student’s educational work load generally consists of fifteen
(15) units of work per semester in order to make normal progress
towards the AA/
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