You’re Enrolled—Now What?

• Part One - Overview
  • The Journey Begins
  • Quick Facts
  • Visiting the Campus
  • Getting Started Is Easy!
  • Reasons for Completing the Orientation
  • Money Matters
  • Student Success
• Part Two - Academic Programs
  • Where Are You Headed?
  • Certificates of Achievement
  • Certificates of Completion
  • Associate Degrees
  • Transfer Programs
  • Other Educational Goals
  • Available Academic Programs
• Part Three - Support Services
  • Introduction to Campus Resources
  • Campus Support Services
  • Photo Tour of Buildings
• Part Four - Getting Started
  • An Overview
  • Step One - Application
  • Step Two - Matriculation
  • Complete the Three-Step Matriculation Sessions
  • Selecting Classes
  • Deciding How Many Units to Take
  • Deciding Which Classes to Take
  • Step Three - Registration
• Part Five - Tips for Success
  • Student Success Tips
  • Study Tips
• Conclusion

Congratulations!

You are now a Ventura College student!!! Knowing what to expect will help make college easier and more rewarding! It is a time of exciting, new, challenging experiences that will help shape your future.

Here are a few more tips to help you get off to a good start:

• First Class Meeting
  Be sure to attend the first class meeting. If you miss the first class meeting, the instructor may drop your enrollment in that course.

• Attendance
  Students are expected to attend regularly. Absence for any reason does not relieve the student from the responsibility of completing class requirements. When absence exceeds 1/9th of the total class contact hours, the instructor may drop the student.

• Finding Classes
  You're highly encouraged to find your classrooms before the first day of class. The campus map          can be found in the Schedule of Classes and Ventura College website.  All buildings have a designated alphabetical letter.  The building letter is followed by the room number.  For example,"MCE-104" would be room 104 of Building "MCE".

• Counseling
  Once you are settled in your classes, approximately 2-3 weeks after the start of the term, make a counseling appointment to review your Student Educational Plan. Call (805) 654-6448 to schedule an appointment.

• Deadlines
  You need to be aware of various deadlines.  Deadline dates are published in the Schedule of Classes.

• Adding/Dropping
  A closed class requires the instructor's permission to enroll in the class.  Any class schedule changes can be completed by using MyVcccd.edu or in person in the Admissions Office.

• Books
  It is very important that you obtain your textbooks as soon as possible.  Textbooks required for courses can be purchased in the College Bookstore.  You might also be able to borrow a course textbook from the Lending Library.  For more infiormation about the Lending Library, please call  (805) 654-6482.   

• Academic Difficulty
  If you’re having difficulty with classes, get help early.  It can make all the difference between success and failure. Take advantage of the Library and various centers, including the Tutoring Center, Learning Center, and Math Center.

• Grades
  Grades are available approximately 4 weeks after the last day of any term.  Students can obtain grades on the Internet via MyVcccd.edu.

• Faculty
  Every full-time faculty member has posted office hours, a phone extension, campus email address and mail drop-box. Take advantage of their expertise.  They are available to assist you with any questions you may have.

After the Online Orientation

At this point you may want to return to the "New and Returning Students" section of the Ventura College website.  Surf to www.venturacollege.edu/newstudents.

If you'd like to review parts of the orientation, click on the buttons labelled one through five in the right colum of this page.

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