Counseling Frequently Asked Questions

Getting started
How do I get started at Ventura College?
I've been out of school a long time... can I make it at Ventura College?
I didn't graduate high school. Can I still go to Ventura College?
I am under 18 and I dropped out of high school. Am I eligible to attend Ventura College full time?
Can I earn my GED through Ventura College?
Can my child K-8 child attend Ventura College?

Questions about the Counseling Office
What will a counselor do for me?
Do I have to make an appointment to talk to a counselor?
How long is a scheduled appointment?
What are your hours for drop-by?
What do I need to have in order to schedule an appointment with a counselor?
How often should I see a counselor?
Am I assigned a particular counselor?
Do you provide personal counseling?

Questions about campus services
Do I need to have a major? Where can I get help with selecting on a major?
I need help in selecting a career. Where can I get help?
What do I do if I'd like to apply for a scholarship?
I need a financial aid certification or a financial aid appeal completed. What should I do?
Can I reserve a room on campus?
How do I get an "official (sealed) transcript"?
Can I receive a transcript without a fee?
Is my parking permit valid at all 3 campuses?

Questions about assessment/matriculation
I want to register but I've never attended college.
Do I need to take any tests to enroll at Ventura College?
Do I need to make an appointment for assessment?
What if I already took an assessment at another college?
Can I bring in my transcript from high school or another college transcript to allow me to register for a course?  Can I use my SAT or AP scores to show that I've met a pre-requisite for a course?
Is it required to take the assessment if I'm not taking a Math or English course? What if I'm just taking a class for fun or to transfer back to my high school or college?
When do I get my assessment results?
I'm a senior in high school and I can't attend matriculation on my campus, what should I do?

Questions about equivalency/transfer credits
I took course at another college. Can I apply those credits toward a degree at Ventura College?
What if I took a prerequisite at another educational institution and I am being prevented from enrolling in a class at Ventura College?
I received a degree from a foreign country or have taken classes overseas. I want to know if I can apply those credits/courses toward a degree at Ventura College.
I took an AP Examination/s in high school. Does this count for anything?

Questions about registration
Is _____ course available?
What are the pre-reqs for the RN program?
webSTAR won't let me register for the CNA course. What should I do?
What is the procedure to contact my instructor? Where is their office? Will they allow me to enroll in their class if there is a waitlist in place?
Do I have to see a counselor to register for classes?
What is my registration date?
Are there certain classes I am not allowed to enroll in?
I am a recent high school graduate but webSTAR says that I need to register in person.  What do I do?
I need to register for a class but webSTAR is saying "test score, prerequisite error."   Do I need to take the assessment test?
I am having difficulty logging into webSTAR, I can't remember my ID or PIN, my PIN has been disabled/expired, or I am a first time student and I don't know my ID or PIN.  What can I do?
My PIN has been reset and it's asking for my "old PIN" and I don't remember it.
Can I take English and speech at the same time?
I want to register for more than 19.5 units; however, webSTAR is not allowing me to do so. What should I do?
I want to register for less than the maximum units, but webSTAR is not allowing me to.
I need to repeat a course but webSTAR is giving me an error message, what do I do?

Questions about earning a degree/degree specifics
What is a course description?
How do I get a description of a course?
Why are some courses listed in the Catalog but not listed in the schedule?
What kind of degrees can I get at Ventura College?
What classes do I need to get a degree?
What is the difference between an AA and AS degree?
Do I need an A.A. to transfer?
What do I need to do to get a diploma/certificate if I have completed all of the requirements?
Who is eligible to attend the May ceremony?
How many units must I take to be considered full-time? How long will it take me to get my degree?
Is there a time limit for completion of a Degree or Certificate?
Can I use the same course to satisfy two areas for the A.A./A.S. degree?

Questions about transferring to another school
How can I tell if a course transfers?
I want to transfer to the University of California (UC). What courses do I need to take?
I am planning to attend a California State University (CSU). How should I prepare?
If I get an associate degree can I automatically transfer to a four-year college?
How can I transfer from Ventura College to a 4-year college?
Where can I get help filing an application for transfer to a four-year university?

Questions regarding grades/repeating courses
I had a few really bad semesters awhile back. What can I do?
Which is better, a W or an F?
Can I have Ws removed?
What can I do so that a D or F won't be calculated in my GPA?
What can I do if I want to repeat a course that I got a passing grade in?
What if I want to take a course but I don't need the units or I've taken the course the maximum amount of times but there still is a lot that I'd like to learn?
What is credit/no credit? What do I do if I'd like to take a course credit/no credit? Will the university I'm transferring to accept a CR?
How can I "test out" of a course if I have the knowledge?