Student Services

Bio: Dr. Peña began his role as our Vice President for Student Affairs in July 2016.  Dr. Peña served as the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs at California State University Channel Islands from 2007-2016.  Prior to CI, he served as the Senior Director of Academic Programs at California Lutheran University from 1997-2007.  Dr. Peña is a first generation college student who is actively involved in the community and is a proud graduate of Ventura College. He concurrently currently serves as the Dean of Student Services for the campus.  He is involved on a statewide and national level as a member of the  NASPA (Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education) Western Regional Board of Directors.

​Forms:

• Student Services Referral Form

Administrative Assistant: Tricia Bergman
Phone: (805) 289-6448
Location: SSC

General Information Phone: (805) 289-6448
Location: Student Services Center (SSC)

We invite you to explore our course offerings and to contact us if you have more questions about our programs or services.

• Admissions and Records
• Assessment Testing
• CalWORKS
• Career Center
• Counseling
• Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSP&S/EAC)
• Extended Opportunities Programs & Services (EOPS)
• First Year Experience
• Financial Aid
• Foster Care
• International Students
• MESA
• Orientation for New Students
• Outreach Services
• Pirates Cove
• Student Connect Center
• Student Health Center
• Student Success and Support Program
• Transcripts
• University Transfer Center
• VC Santa Paula Site
• Veteran's Services

Additional Services Available:

• Assistive Technology Training Center
• Behavior Intervention Care Team (BICT) Referral Form
• Bookstore
• Child Care Center
• Dreamers
• Learning Center ("The BEACH")
• Library
• Scholarships
• Student Activities and Clubs
• Student Business Office
• Student Government
• Supplemental Instruction
• The Tutoring Center
• Testing Center
• Ventura College Promise Program