Getting Started at Ventura College

What You Need to Know About Ventura College:

New students who are 18 years old or have graduated from high school can enroll at Ventura College by following these easy steps!

Step 1 Complete an application for admission online. Visit www.venturacollege.edu/apply to apply. 

Step 2 Complete the on-line new student orientation.

Step 3 Take the college assessment test for English and math.  Please check the Assessment calendar online for dates and times at www.venturacollege.edu/assessment, and submit your assessment request form.

Step 4 Attend an academic counseling workshop to develop your educational plan. Please contact the Counseling Office for the current workshop schedule.

*New students who complete the first four steps by the current semester's deadline will be eligible for priority registration. Call the Counseling Office for more information. 

Step 5 Register for classes. You may register on-line using MyVCCCD, or in person.  If you use MyVCCCD, you will be charged a $3.00 fee per semester. Using MyVCCCD will allow you to browse through all open sessions, sort classes by time and instructor, add your name to a wait list, drop classes, pay your fees, view transcripts / final grades, and access many more convenient features!

If you need help getting started at VC, please visit the Welcome Center!

*Students who are under 18 and still attending a K-12 school may apply to take college classes as Special Admission Students. Application must be made in person and requires additional paperwork. For more information please visit Admissions & Records at www.venturacollege.edu/admissions.

Office	Phone Number	Location
Counseling	805-654-6448	SSC
Admissions & Records	805-654-6457	SSC
Student Business Office	805-654-6488	SSC
Financial Aid	805-654-6369	BCS
Assessment	805-654-6402	SSC
Welcome Center	805-654-6420	CSC