Important Course Changes Starting Fall 2025
Common Course Numbering
Beginning Fall 2025, California Community Colleges are adopting a Common Course Numbering (CCN) system. This means that courses with the same content will now have the same number across all community colleges in the state, making it easier to transfer and understand course equivalencies.
At Ventura College, several courses will be getting new numbers as part of this change. Below is a list of current VC courses and their new Common Course Numbers:
OLD VC COURSE(before Fall 2025) | NEW VC COURSE(starting Fall 2025) |
| COMM V01- Introduction to Speech Communication | COMM C1000- Introduction to Public Speaking |
| ENGL V01A- English Composition | ENGL C1000- Academic Reading and Writing |
| ENGL V01C- Critical Thinking and Writing | ENGL C1001- Critical Thinking and Writing |
| POLS V01- American Government | POLS C1000- American Government and Politics |
| PSY V01- Introduction to Psychology | PSYC C1000- Introduction to Psychology |
| MATH V44- Elementary Statistics | STAT C1000- Introduction to Statistics |
Why This Matters:
- Simpler Planning: You’ll know exactly which course to take—even if you're attending more than one college.
Questions?
- If you have questions about these changes or how they affect your educational plan, please:
- Call: 805-289-6448
- Make an appointment: Online through Starfish
You can also learn more about the CCN initiative by visiting the websites of the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office and the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges.