VC Counseling

Drop-in counseling is only for quick 5-10 minute questions such as class recommendations for next semester, questions about your current schedule and to request a transcript evaluation (outside VCCCD).

Call the Counseling Department directly at 805-289-6448 to be placed on the drop-in list. A counselor will give you a call back once you are at the top of the list. 

Please be advised that wait times will vary.

Drop-in Counseling is for: 

• Classes for next semester
• Questions about your current schedule
• Academic Overload (Request for more than 19.5 units)
• Request for transcript evaluation (outside VCCCD)
• Pre-requisite clearances

• Call 805-289-6448 to schedule an appointment with a counselor
• Schedule your own appointment on Starfish 
  • Please make sure to include how a counselor can assist you and a good phone number to reach you in the "tell us a little bit about what's going on so we can help" text box.

Full 45-minute appointments are for:  

• Comprehensive Educational Plan (from first to last semester of your goal)

• Major changes with a new Education Plan

• Financial Aid Appeals

• Degree and Certificate Applications

• IGETC/CSU Certification

• Progress Check for completion of degree and/or transfer

• Probation or Dismissed Students

• MBTI/STRONG interpretation

• Petitions for 4^th Repeat

• Petitions of Variance

• Academic Renewal

The First Semester Course Planning Session (FCS) is an opportunity for all new students at Ventura College to learn about various educational pathways available to them and learn to select courses for their first semester based on their goal.

To participate in the course planning session, please follow the steps below:

1. Have an application on file for the semester you will start at VC.
2. Have access to your MyVCCCD student portal
3. Submit official transcripts (high school, AP scores and/or other colleges/universities you attended) to Admissions and Records
4. Complete the Online Orientation
5. Complete your First-Semester Course Planning Session (FCS)