Attention New Students! Before you meet with a counselor you must complete your On-line orientation and Assessments.

Located in the Student Services Center (SSC), the Ventura College Counseling Office is open days and evenings for counseling appointments and drop-by counseling. Our dynamic counselors can assist you with academic, career, transfer, or personal counseling. Counseling Services provides a variety of resources to help you achieve the greatest possible benefit from your college experience

STUDENT SERVICES BUILDING HOURS ONLY:

For daily Counseling availability, call (805) 289-6448 as hours are subject to change

Appointments

To schedule a counseling appointment, please call (805) 289-6448 or visit the  Student Services Center (SSC) Information Desk

Group Counseling Sessions

If you are a new student and have not completed college level courses at another institution, you must attend a group counseling session. Watch for dates to take place prior to the start of the next semester. Call to reserve your spot (805) 289-6448.

Drop-by Counseling

To better serve you, Drop-In Counseling is limited to 5 to 10 minutes and includes the following services:

• Answers to questions regarding academic programs and certificates
• Academic Overload Petitions
• High unit major exceptions
• Course repetition requests
• CSU and IGETC certifications without external transcripts
• One semester Ed Plans

If you require additional services you will need to schedule a 30-minute appointment by calling (805) 289-6448 or visiting the counseling information desk.
 

Drop-in counseling times are subject to change and will end 30 minutes before closing.

Visit the counseling website for frequently asked questions www.venturacollege.edu/counseling.

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Questions for a Counselor?

Please direct your other questions and comments to dpope@vcccd.edu.