Frequently Asked Questions

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  1. What is the "Matriculation Plan for Success?"
  2. What are the benefits of "Plan for Success" activities?
  3. Must I participate?
  4. How do I postpone or appeal Matriculation activities?
  5. What information will be covered in orientation?
  6. When and where do I go for orientation?
  7. What is assessment?
  8. What assessment test do I take?
  9. When and where do I go for assessment?
  10. When and what is needed for advisement?
1. What is the Matriculation "Plan for Success?"

Matriculation "Plan for Success" activities include orientation, assessment and group counseling. This is a process that 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 Ventura College and the individual student. This agreement results in a student educational plan.

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2.  What are the benefits of "Plan for Success" activities?

Orientation, assessment and group counseling provide you with important information about the college and how you can best take advantage of our programs and services to reach your educational goal. Research indicates that students who participate in Matriculation "Plan for Success" activities consistently perform at a higher level than those who do not. In addition, if you complete all three activities (orientation, assessment and counseling) by November 17, 2007, you will be eligible for priority registration.

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3.  Must I participate?

All students are encouraged to participate in all aspects of the college' Matriculation program. You may be exempt from components of the program if you meet the criteria listed below:

1.  If you hold an associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution, you may be
     exempt from orientation, assessment, and counseling.

2.  If you have completed less than 15 units and your educational 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/advisement.

4.  If you provide scores from recently taken and VCCCD approved assessment tests, you may
     be exempt from the assessment portion.

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4.  How do I postpone or appeal Matriculation activities?

You have the right to postpone or appeal one or more of these activities: assessment (including math, English and reading testing), orientation, and/or counseling. If you choose to postpone or appeal one or more of these activities, you may not take part in early registration. You may only register during the walk-in registration, which is scheduled after early registration. If you postpone any activities, you are required to complete them before registration for the following term begins or you will again be unable to register during early registration.

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5.  What information will be covered in orientation?

Orientation sessions are offered as part of the All-In-One-Day sessions on 10/27/2007, 11/03/2007, 11/17/2007, 01/04/2008, and 01/05/2008. All of these sessions will be held in Guthrie Hall except for the session on 11/17/2007 which will be held in Room UV-1. You may also contact the Counseling Office at (805) 654-6448 for additional dates and times that orientation will be offered. If you attend during hours when classes are in session, you must purchase a parking permit for a dollar ($1) at the machine near the flag pole, near the Administration office (facing Telegraph Road). This permit will allow you to park in any student lot for the entire day.

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6.  When and where do I go for orientation?

Orientation sessions are held on the following Tuesdays, 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/4, and 12/11 in room UV-1 at 1:00 p.m. and in the Multicultural Center at 6:00 p.m. You must purchase a parking permit for a dollar ($1) at the machine near the flag pole, near the Administration office (facing Telegraph Road). This permit will allow you to park in any student lot for the entire day. Please visit the Matriculation Activities page for dates and times. For recorded information, call (805) 654-6399, ext. 2338.

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7.  What is assessment?

This process at Ventura College attempts to look at the whole person, therefore your English, reading, mathematics, study and learning skills may be assessed. In addition, a self-evaluation is completed. This lets you review your employment obligations, your motivational level, and your language readiness, to name a few. All together, this information, along with a review of your high school and college transcripts, should prove helpful to you when discussing course selections with a counselor.

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8.  What assessment test do I take?

You will be taking math, English and reading assessment tests. There are four levels of math tests and you will choose which one to take based on your previous math background. You can request more information and/or obtain sample questions at the assessment office or at the counseling office.

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9.  When and where do I go for assessment?

Most assessment sessions are held in Guthrie Hall, but some may be held at other locations on campus. A schedule of assessment testing sessions including dates, times and locations is available on this website. Please visit the Matriculation Activities page for dates and times. If you attend an assessment session while classes are in session, you must purchase a parking permit for a dollar ($1) at the machine near the flag pole, near the Administration office (facing Telegraph Road). This permit will allow you to park in any student lot for the entire day.

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10.  When and what is needed for advisement?

A new student this Spring 2008 semester must attend orientation and assessment before participating in group counseling. Call for an advisement appointment at (805) 654-6448. Please visit the activities page for dates and times. Bring copies of your high school transcript, assessment results, orientation packet, college catalog and transcripts (if attended another college), and other information you feel will be helpful.

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Last Updated 12/7/07
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