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Eligibility 
Admission to Ventura College is open to any California resident 
who possesses a high school diploma or equivalent (certificate of 
proficiency, GED), or any adult 18 years of age or older who may 
benefit from instruction offered. Exceptions are considered by 
petition for special admissions programs noted elsewhere in this 
section. High school graduates under 18 years of age shall 
provide an official transcript verifying their graduation or its 
equivalent. Students entering any of the public community colleges 
of California are subject to the residency requirements as determined 
by the state of California. 
A student who is a resident of another state may be admitted 
under conditions stipulated by the governing board and on payment 
of nonresident tuition, enrollment and health fees. A student who 
is a citizen and resident of another country (international student) 
may be admitted under conditions stipulated by the governing 
board and on payment of an application processing fee, nonresident 
tuition and foreign student surcharge, enrollment and health fees. 
Consult the "Fees" section and Appendix "XIII" of this catalog for 
more information on nonresident tuition, fees and refunds. 
The right of a student to attend any community college in this 
District is conditioned by certain admissions and residency 
qualifications as provided by law. Students disqualified from other 
institutions must petition to be admitted by the Office of the 
Registrar. 
Further information is listed under residency requirements. 
Admission Procedures 
New Students: Students attending Ventura College for the firsttime 
must file an application for admission and attend a new 
student orientation, assessment and advisement session. 
Applications may be completed online at www.venturacollege.edu. 
Find the online application under “Quick Links” or click on the 
“Student Central” logo and choose to “Apply for admission.” 
Applications may also be filed in-person at the Admissions Office. 
Students who complete orientation, assessment and advisement 
activities will be eligible for an early registration date. 
Continuing Students: Students who have attended within the 
last year must update personal information (address, phone) and 
academic goal information before they register each semester. 
This may be done online when you register, or in-person at the 
Admissions Office before your registration appointment date. 
Returning Students: Students who are returning to Ventura 
College after an absence of one year must file an Application for 
Admission in-person or online at www.venturacollege.edu. Find 
the online application under “Quick Links” or click on the “Student 
Central” logo and choose “Apply for Admission.” 
All Students: Must have official transcripts of all previous high 
school, college, and university coursework sent to the Admissions 
Office. Additional information is provided under transcript 
requirements. 
Online Admissions and Records Services 
Students may access the following Admissions and Records 
services online at www.venturacollege.edu by clicking on the 
Student Central logo: 
ADMISSIONS INFORMATION 
•Apply for Admission 
•Check registration appointments 
•Register for classes 
•Search for classes using the “Searchable Schedule,” customize 
the search with available options 
•Add and drop classes 
•Pay fees with Visa or Mastercard 
•Change your mailing address and phone numbers 
•Change your PIN to a personalized PIN 
•Update your major and educational goals 
•View your class schedule 
•View your academic records (courses, units, GPA) 
•View unpaid fees and holds 
Registration Procedures 
Ventura College offers registration online, by telephone and inperson. 
All students must have an application on file, and must 
have completed or waived the three student matriculation activities 
of orientation, assessment and advisement before they receive a 
registration appointment. Registration appointments are available 
online at least one week prior to the beginning of registration. 
•Registration Calendar is available online and in the printed 
Schedule of Classes each semester. 
•Access WebSTAR online at www.venturacollege.edu and 
click on “Student Central” logo or find “Register Online” under the 
“Quick Links.” 
•STAR Telephone (805) 384-8200. 
•In-person at the Admissions Office, occurs late in the 
registration calendar. 
•Late Registration and Program Adjustment: begins on the 
first day of instruction for full semester classes. Differs for shortterm 
classes, therefore students should be registered on or before 
the first day of a short-term class. See the Registration Calendar 
for more information. 
•Registration in a Closed Class: Always requires permission 
of the instructor, and must be completed by the end of the Late 
Registration and Program Adjustment period. Attend the first 
available class meeting, get an “Authorization to Add Code” from 
the instructor, and register for the class online using WebSTAR, or 
in-person at the Admissions Office. 
Residency Requirements 
The determination of legal residence is a complex matter. 
Students will be required to present various kinds of documentation 
for purposes of the final determination. All questions as to legal 
residence and the exceptions allowed under California law shall be 
directed to the Admissions and Records Office. 
The right of a student to attend any public community college in 
California is conditioned by certain residency qualifications set 
forth in the California Education Code as follows: 
California Residents 
To qualify as a California resident, a student must have legally 
resided in California for one year and one day prior to the beginning 
of the semester he or she is planning to attend. 
Students who have lived in California for more than one year but 
less than two years will be asked to show proof of legal California 
residence. The burden of proof lies with the student, who must

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present documentation of both physical presence in the state for 
at least one year and one day, and intent to establish permanent 
California residence. Failure to present such proofs will result in 
a nonresident classification for admission and tuition purposes. 
A complete list of acceptable proofs of residence is available from 
the Admissions and Records Office. 
Students who are former residents of California and have been 
absent from the State, but who attended a California high school 
for three years and graduated from a California high school may 
be eligible for exemption from the requirement to pay nonresident 
tuition fees while they reestablish their legal residence in the State. 
Contact the Admissions and Records Office for more information 
on AB540. 
Nonresidents 
A nonresident is a student who has lived in California continuously 
for less than one year and one day prior to the beginning of the 
semester he or she is planning to attend, or who is unable to 
present proof of intent to establish permanent California residency. 
Students classified as nonresidents shall pay nonresident tuition 
fees in addition to mandatory enrollment and health fees. Conduct 
inconsistent with a claim for California residence includes but is 
not limited to: 
•being an actively registered voter in another state 
•petitioning for divorce in another state 
•attending an out-of-state educational institution as a resident 
of that state 
•declaring nonresident status for California state income tax 
purposes 
•maintaining a driver’s license or vehicle registration from 
another state 
International Students 
International students (F1, F2, M1, M2 visas) and persons who 
hold the following nonimmigrant visas (B, C, D, H2, H3, J, O, P, 
Q1, TN, TD, TWOV, U, WB, WT) are citizens and residents of 
another country. Eligibility for admission is determined by the type 
and current status of the visa. If eligible for admission, students 
present in the United States under these visa types are classified 
as International students and required to pay nonresident tuition 
fees in addition to the mandatory enrollment and health fees for 
each semester of attendance. Contact the International Student 
Office for more information. 
Students who hold certain types of visas approved by the 
Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (formerly known 
as the Immigration and Naturalization Service or INS) may be 
eligible for admission as well as residence classification for tuition 
purposes. Visa types eligible to establish residence include: A, E, 
G, H1B, HIC, H4, I, K, L, N, NATO, O1, O3, Q2, Q3, R, S, T, V. Proof 
of current visa status must be submitted to the Admission and 
Records Office. Contact the International Student Office for more 
information. 
Students residing in the United States who do not possess a 
visa or other documentation issued by the Bureau of Citizenship 
and Immigration Services may be eligible for exemption from the 
requirement to pay nonresident tuition fees. The student must 
have attended a California high school for at least three years and 
graduated from a California high school. Contact the Admissions 
and Records Office for more information on AB540. This exemption 
does not apply to students who hold nonimmigrant visas. 
Military Personnel and Dependents 
Military personnel who are stationed in California on active duty 
are exempt from the requirement to pay nonresident tuition for the 
duration of their active duty assignment to California. Eligibility for 
the exemption does not mean the individual is classified as a 
California resident. Persons eligible for the exemption may not be 
eligible for certain types of financial aid or assistance. The exemption 
does not apply to members of the armed forces assigned to 
California solely for educational purposes. 
Spouses and dependents of military personnel who meet the 
above description are also exempt from the requirement to pay 
nonresident tuition. Eligibility for the exemption does not mean an 
individual is classified as a resident. Persons eligible for the 
exemption may not be eligible for certain types of financial aid or 
assistance. The exemption applies only to dependents whose 
sponsor is assigned to California on active duty. 
Minors as Special Admission Students 
In accordance with the California Education Code, minors may 
be permitted to take college courses under very specific 
circumstances. The intent of Special Admissions is to provide 
minors who can benefit from advanced scholastic and vocational 
education the opportunity to take college-level courses that are not 
available through their primary school or other alternatives. 
Ventura College permits high school students to enroll in Ventura 
College courses as Special High School Admission students. The 
College may admit other minors, in accordance with the California 
Education Code, who can demonstrate the ability to benefit from 
advanced (college-level) scholastic and vocational education. 
Such students are considered Special Admission students, or 
Special Full-Time Admission students, depending on their 
circumstances. See below for specific information on Special Fulltime 
Admission status. 
Special High School Admission and Special Admission Students 
are required to complete and submit an application for college 
admission (online or in-person), a Special Admission packet that 
includes the Recommendation for Special Admission (required 
every semester), Memorandum of Understanding and Medical 
Treatment Release form, a transcript (high school students), a 
letter from the principal attesting to the student’s ability to benefit 
from advanced scholastic or vocational education (through grade 
8), and may be requested to provide additional documentation as 
needed. Parents and students applying for Special Full-time 
Admission status must contact the Registrar’s Office. See 
information below regarding this category of special admission. 
Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, once a 
student is attending an institution of postsecondary education, all 
rights pertaining to the inspection, review and release of his/her 
educational records belong to the student without regard to the 
student's age. Therefore, all students, regardless of age, must 
provide written consent for release of their transcripts. For more 
information, see the Student Privacy section in this Catalog. 
Fees 
Special High School Admission students who are enrolled in 11 
or fewer units, and other minors in Special Admission status are 
exempt from paying the enrollment fee. Nonresident tuition, health 
fee, student center fee, and materials fees (if applicable) still 
apply; however, students may request the college to waive 
nonresident tuition by providing a letter from their primary school 
requiring that the courses taken be used for high school credit 
only. Exemption does not apply to Special Full-Time Admission 
students.

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Special High School Admission Students 
Such students are actively enrolled in at least a minimum day 
at high school, and are requesting to take college courses 
concurrently. They may enroll in up to 11 units and qualify for 
exemption from enrollment fees; or enroll in more than 11 units 
and pay all fees. They may also qualify for waiver of nonresident 
tuition (if applicable), if taking a class only for high school credit. 
After first semester, student must submit the Recommendation for 
Special Admission form each term at registration. Special High 
School Admission students register in-person on an assigned day 
as noted on the registration calendar in the Schedule of Classes. 
Special Admission Students 
Such students are enrolled in grades K-8 and have provided the 
required documentation that they can benefit from advanced 
scholastic and vocational education. Documentation may consist 
of a letter from their primary school principal (required); official 
confirmation that the student is a GATE (gifted and talented) 
student; test results from the Ventura College Assessment tests; 
other forms of documentation may be considered. After first 
semester, student must submit the Recommendation for Special 
Admission form and written permission from college instructors 
at registration. Special Admission students register in-person on 
or after the first day of the semester. 
Special Full-Time Admission Students 
As provided for in the California Education Code, a parent or 
guardian may petition the Ventura College President on behalf of 
a person who is under 18 years of age, not a high school graduate, 
no longer enrolled in a public school, and determined by the 
College to be able to benefit from advanced (college-level) scholastic 
and vocational education. Admission to Ventura College will only 
be considered upon determination that the parent and student 
have exhausted all possible alternatives offered by the public 
school district in which the student would normally be enrolled, 
and may require that the student obtain permission from the 
administration of that district for a leave of absence provider. 
Students applying under this status are required to enroll in and 
maintain full-time status in every term they attend as Special Full- 
Time Admission students. Failure to maintain full-Time status may 
result in probation or dismissal. They must complete an application 
for college admission, transcripts or grade reports from the last 
high school attended and a petition for Special Full-Time Admission, 
complete the college matriculation process, see a Ventura College 
counselor and the Registrar. Additional documentation may be 
required to determine the ability to benefit from college-level 
coursework. Special Full-Time Admission students register inperson 
during walk-in registration. 
College Board Advanced Placement Credit 
Students who complete special advanced placement courses in 
high school and who earn scores of 3, 4, or 5 on the College Board 
Advanced Placement examinations taken before high school 
graduation will receive credit towards graduation at Ventura College 
for each such test completed with the required scores. An official 
copy of test scores must be submitted to the Admissions and 
Records Office. 
Students granted credit for advanced placement exams will not 
earn credit towards a Ventura College degree for duplicated 
college courses. Students should see a counselor before taking 
courses which appear to duplicate advanced placement tests. The 
specific unit value assigned to each examination and the applicability 
of this credit to the College's general education requirements are 
available from college counselors. 
Other colleges or universities have different policies concerning 
advanced placement and may offer a different number of units or 
consider different courses as comparable courses. It is also 
possible that other colleges and universities may not honor Ventura 
College transcript entries which award advanced placement credit 
for particular tests. Students planning to transfer should discuss 
the use of AP scores for meeting transfer requirements with their 
college counselor. 
Credit for Military Service 
The colleges of the Ventura County Community College District 
will recognize and grant credit to service personnel for formal 
educational training completed in the United States armed forces 
provided such credit is not a duplication of work taken previously. 
Service personnel may be allowed credit for formal service 
school courses offered by the United States military service 
recommended in the Guide to the Evaluation of Educational 
Experiences in the armed services of the American Council on 
Education. The credit allowed will be based upon the 
recommendations specified in the Guide. The maximum amount of 
credit which may be allowed toward satisfaction of college 
requirements shall be 12 units. 
Service personnel will be allowed full advanced standing credit 
for college level courses completed under the auspices of the 
Defense Activity for Nontraditional Education Support (DANTES) 
or the United States Armed Forces Institute (USAFI) as 
recommended in the Guide to the Evaluation of Educational 
Experiences in the armed services of the American Council on 
Education. 
Service personnel will be allowed full advanced standing credit 
for college-level courses completed at the Naval Construction 
Training Center (NCTC) at Port Hueneme based upon the 
recommendations of the Accredited Institutions of Postsecondary 
Education of the American Council of Education. Such credit will 
be treated in the same manner and under the same policies as 
allowing credit from regionally accredited colleges and universities. 
Any work completed at a regionally accredited college or 
university by service personnel while in military service and for 
which the college or university issues a regular transcript showing 
the credits allowable toward its own degrees, will be allowed 
advanced standing credit toward the associate degree in the same 
manner as if the student had pursued the courses as a civilian. 
Service personnel should be aware that other colleges and 
universities may have different policies concerning credit for 
military educational training. There is no assurance that the 
granting of these units by the colleges of this district will be 
accepted by other institutions of higher education. Students must 
submit an official transcript of military course work to the 
Admissions and Records Office for evaluation. Contact the 
Admissions and Records Office for more information. 
Ventura College Matriculation 
MATRICULATION 
Matriculation is a partnership which results in an agreement 
between Ventura College and the student for the purpose of 
defining and realizing the student’s educational goal. This agreement 
includes responsibilities for both the College and the individual 
student. This agreement results in a Student Educational Plan.

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COLLEGE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: 
1. Admissions and Records - provides an admissions and 
records process that will enable the College to collect staterequired 
information on students. This information will be 
used as a basis for providing services to students. 
2. Orientation - provides an orientation process designed to 
acquaint students with College programs, services, facilities 
and grounds, academic expectations, and College policies 
and procedures. 
3. Assessment - provides an assessment process using multiple 
measures to determine academic readiness in English, reading 
and math. These assessment results will be used by the 
College to assist students in the selection of academic 
courses. Additional assessments are available in areas of 
study/learning skills and vocational interest. 
4. Counseling/Advisement - provides counseling services to 
assist students in course selection, development of an 
individual student educational plan, and use of campus 
support services. Additional advisement and counseling 
assistance will be provided for students who have not 
declared an educational goal, are enrolled in basic skills 
courses, or are on academic probation/dismissal. 
5. Follow-up - establishes a process to monitor a student's 
progress and provide necessary assistance toward meeting 
educational goals. 
6. Alternative Delivery - Provide modified or alternative 
services for the matriculation process (if necessary) for 
ethnic and language minority students and students with 
disabilities. 
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: 
1. Submit official transcripts from high schools and colleges 
attended. 
2. Acquire and read the College Catalog, Schedule of Classes, 
handouts, and other student materials which detail College 
policies and procedures. 
3. Indicate at least a broad educational goal upon admission. 
4. Declare a specific educational goal after completing a minimum 
of 15 units. 
5. Participate in orientation, assessment, advisement groups 
and other follow-up support services deemed necessary by 
the College in order for the student to complete their stated 
educational goal(s). 
6. Attend all classes and complete all course assignments. 
7. Complete courses and maintain progress toward their stated 
educational goals. 
MUST I PARTICIPATE? 
All students are encouraged to participate in all aspects of the 
College's matriculation program. You may be exempt from 
components of the program if you meet the criteria listed below: 
1. If you hold an Associate Degree or higher from a regionally 
accredited institution, you may be exempt from orientation, 
assessment and counseling/advisement. 
2. If you have completed less than 15 units and your education 
goal is either: 
a. To advance in current job/career (update job skills). 
b. To maintain a certificate or license (e.g., nursing, real 
estate). 
c. Educational development (intellectual, cultural), 
You may be exempt from orientation, assessment and counseling/ 
advisement. 
3. If you are receiving matriculation services at another college 
and attending a VCCCD campus concurrently, you may be 
exempt from orientation and counseling/advisement. 
4. If you provide scores from recently taken VCCCD-approved 
assessment tests, you may be exempt from the testing 
portion of assessment. 
You have the right to postpone or appeal one or more of these 
activities: Assessment (including math, English and reading 
testing), orientation, or advisement. If you choose to postpone or 
appeal one or more of these activities, you may not take part in 
early registration. If you postpone any activities, you are required 
to complete them before registration for the following term begins, 
or you again will be unable to register during early registration. In 
order to postpone or appeal one or more of these services, you 
must complete the Postponement or Appeal of Matriculation 
Services form available in the Admissions and Records Office. 
Full-Time Student 
A student is defined as full-time if carrying 12 or more units in 
a regular semester or 4 units in a summer session. 
Unit Requirements for Benefits 
Students are required to enroll in and complete a minimum 
number of units per semester to qualify for certain benefits, 
including the following: 
Most automobile insurance “good student” discounts 
(3.00 GPA) ........................................................... 12 units 
Coverage under most medical insurances .................. 12 units 
Student government participation ............................... 12 units 
Social Security benefits ............................................... 12 units 
Student Loan Deferments: 
Full-time required ................................................. 12 units 
Half-time required .................................................. 6 units 
Financial Aid ............................... Contact Financial Aid Office 
Veteran’s Educational/War Orphan benefits under G.I. Bill: 
Full subsistence ................................................... 12 units 
3/4 subsistence ..................................................... 9 units 
1/2 subsistence ..................................................... 6 units 
Less than 1/2 time, contact the VA specialist in Admissions and 
Records Office for details regarding eligibility. 
Obtaining Your VC Transcripts 
Only the student can initiate release of transcripts. Transcript 
requests must be made in writing to the College Admissions and 
Records Office. All students receive two transcripts free of charge; 
thereafter, the fee is $3.00 for regular processing (a minimum of 
two weeks) and $5.00 for rush processing. 
Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, once a 
student is attending an institution of postsecondary education, all 
rights pertaining to the inspection, review and release of his/her 
educational records belong to the student without regard to the 
student's age. Therefore, all students, regardless of age, must 
provide written consent for release of their transcripts. For more 
information, see the Student Privacy section in this Catalog. 
Transcript Requirements 
All new, continuing and returning students are required to 
submit official transcripts from all high schools, colleges and 
universities they have attended. EXCEPTION: Students do not 
need to submit transcripts from Moorpark and Oxnard Colleges. 
The transcripts should be directed to: Ventura College Admissions 
and Records Office, 4667 Telegraph Rd., Ventura, CA 93003.

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Students are encouraged to have their transcripts submitted to 
Ventura College before enrolling for their first semester, to prevent 
delays in processing their registration. Special programs with 
special requirements such as nursing, varsity athletics and financial 
aid require a student to file all high school and college transcripts 
to verify eligibility. 
Ventura College will retain these transcripts in student files in 
the Counseling Office. The College is not required to maintain files 
beyond three years except for actively enrolled students. Therefore, 
students should be aware that records are periodically purged and 
copies of high school, college and university transcripts are 
destroyed. 
Transfer Credit from Regionally Accredited 
Colleges and Universities 
Students transferring to the Ventura County Community Colleges 
from colleges accredited by the recognized regional accrediting 
associations will normally be granted lower division credit for 
courses entered on officially certified transcripts. These transcripts 
must be sent to the Admissions and Records Office. They will be 
evaluated based upon the current practices specified in the 
Accredited Institutions of Postsecondary Education by the 
American Council on Education. 
Students transferring to the Ventura County Community College 
District from other regionally accredited colleges and universities 
are required to declare all previous college work. Failure to provide 
complete information may result in dismissal from the Ventura 
County Community Colleges. 
Transfer Credit from Foreign Colleges and 
Universities 
Students transferring to the Ventura County Community Colleges 
from foreign colleges or universities must have their transcripts 
translated and evaluated by an approved translation and evaluation 
agency. Contact the Ventura College International Student Office 
or Admissions and Records Office for more information regarding 
credential evaluation services. 
Students must submit their official transcripts to an approved 
agency and request that the agency forward the official evaluation 
to the College. Completed coursework will be considered for lower 
division unit credit only. Requests for equivalent course credit are 
evaluated on an individual basis by a counselor. This review is 
based upon the recommendations of the transcript evaluation 
service and by the appropriate college discipline. 
International Student 
DEFINITION - An international student is anyone enrolled in 
courses in the United States who is neither a citizen or permanent 
resident of the United States. International students may hold an 
F-1 student visa or other type of nonimmigrant visa, which require 
that they remain citizens and residents of their home country. 
Persons holding any type of nonimmigrant visa should contact 
the Ventura College International Student Office. 
PERMANENT RESIDENT - Persons who have been granted a 
permanent resident card are considered to be United States 
residents. Persons holding a permanent or temporary resident 
card, or who have taken steps to obtain permanent resident status 
by applying to the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services 
(formerly the Immigration and Naturalization Service) should 
contact the Admissions and Records Office regarding their resident 
status for admission and tuition purposes. 
WHICH INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS MAY ESTABLISH 
RESIDENCE? 
Persons holding these visas are eligible to establish residency: 
1. A-1, A-2, A-3 Foreign government official or employee, 
family and servants 
2. E-1, E-2 Treaty trader and treaty investor, spouse, 
children 
3. G-1, G-2, G-3, Representative of foreign government, 
officer and 
G-4, G-5 employee of international organization, 
family and attendants or servants 
4. H-1, H-4* Temporary worker or trainee, spouse and 
children 
5. I Representative of foreign information media, 
spouse and children 
6. K Fiancé and fiancée of U.S. citizen 
7. L-1, L-2 Intracompany transferee, spouse and 
children 
8. O-1, O-3* International student with extraordinary 
ability in the sciences, arts, education, 
business or athletics, spouse and children 
9. R Religious Occupations 
*Even though dependent children holding an H-4 or O-3 visa are 
not precluded, their residency status is derived from that of their 
parents. 
This list is subject to change based on state and/or federal 
legislation. 
WHICH INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS MAY NOT ESTABLISH 
RESIDENCE? 
A person is precluded by the Immigration and Nationality Act 
from establishing residence in the United States if he or she holds 
a visa of the following type: 
1. B-1, B-2 Visitor for business or pleasure 
2. C International student in transit 
3. D-1, D-2 Foreign crew member 
4. F-1, F-2 Academic student, spouse and children 
5. H-2, H-3 Spouse and children of temporary worker 
or trainee 
6. J-1, J-2 Exchange visitor, spouse and children 
7. M-1, M-2 Nonacademic or vocational student, spouse 
and children 
8. O-2 International student accompanying and 
assisting an 0-1 International student 
with extraordinary ability in the sciences, 
arts, education, business or athletics 
9. P-1 Internationally recognized athlete or 
entertainer 
10. P-2 Artist or entertainer entering the United 
States to perform under a reciprocal 
exchange program 
11. P-3 Artist or entertainer entering the United 
States to perform under a program that is 
culturally unique 
12. P-4 Spouse or child of P-1, P-2 or P-3 
International student 
13. Q International cultural exchange program 
This list is subject to change based on state and/or federal 
legislation.

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STUDENTS HOLDING A VISA THAT PRECLUDES THE 
ESTABLISHMENT OF RESIDENCE MUST HAVE APPROVAL FROM 
THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT OFFICE PRIOR TO ENROLLING 
IN CLASSES. 
LIMITATIONS ON ENROLLMENTS (F-1 VISA ONLY): In order to 
foster cultural exchange, the District encourages ethnic and national 
diversity among the International students admitted. Due to the 
District’s limited financial resources and space, and due to the 
special educational needs of International students, the Ventura 
County Community College District reserves the right to limit the 
number of F-1 International students admitted each year. 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 
WITH AN F-1 STUDENT VISA: 
1. Submit a completed Application for Admission and declare 
an educational objective. Include required application 
processing fee. See Fees. 
2. Provide evidence of adequate proficiency in the use of the 
English language. Where English was not the language in 
which their education was acquired, students are required to 
complete the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) 
and achieve a score of at least 450 or participate in the 
English Proficiency Program at Ventura College. For 
information on the TOEFL, write: Educational Testing Service, 
P.O. Box 899, Princeton, NJ 08540. 
3. Submit a confidential statement of finance that verifies financial 
capability for the costs of attending one of the colleges of the 
district, or affidavits guaranteeing financial support from 
responsible resident citizens of the United States. 
4. Before registration is validated, foreign students must pay 
the entire nonresident tuition fee and the enrollment fees for 
the semester. 
5. It is expected that applicants will have completed secondary 
school with a satisfactory academic record. Students must 
provide certified translated transcripts from secondary schools 
and colleges previously attended. 
6. Submit a health statement by a licensed American physician 
that verifies general good health and freedom from 
communicable disease. 
7. Provide proof of major medical insurance coverage. If needed, 
the College can provide information on policies available. 
PERMISSION TO WORK: (F-1 visa only) According to 
immigration policy, International students may work 20 hours a 
week, on-campus only, during their first nine months of study. 
After the first nine months of study, foreign students may request 
permission to work off-campus for 20 hours per week or 40 hours 
per week during vacation periods. Contact the International Students 
Office for information. 
Fees: 
ENROLLMENT FEES ARE SET BY THE STATE, ARE SUBJECT 
TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND MAY BE RETROACTIVE. 
ALL OTHER FEES ARE SET BY THE VENTURA COUNTY 
COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES 
AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY BOARD ACTION. 
Enrollment Fee: ......................................... $18.00 per unit 
9.00 per 1/2 unit 
4.50 per 1/4 unit 
Health Fee (see details) ............................ $13.00 Fall/Spring 
10.00 summer 
Nonresident Tuition: 
Non-California residents and 
International students ......................... $163.00 per unit 
International students surcharge ................ 14.00 per unit 
International student application 
process fee.. ............................................. 50.00 
Materials Fees. ............ As required, see Schedule of Classes 
Remote nonrefundable online 
registration fee ............................................ 3.00 per sem 
(Applies to STAR and WebSTAR registration) 
Student Center Fee .......................................... 1.00 per unit 
(maximum of $10 a fiscal year) 
Audit Fee: 
Students enrolled in 10 or more 
credit units. ................................................... no charge 
Students enrolled in fewer than 10 
credit units. ................................................. 15.00 per unit 
Note: auditing students also pay the health fee. 
ASB card (optional) ........................................ 6.00 per sem 
Note: year ends last day of summer session. 10.00 per year 
Students who owe outstanding fees may not register until 
their fees are paid and cleared from the computer. 
Fees / Obligations / Holds 
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS: California residents must pay the 
mandated enrollment fee. California residents meeting certain 
criteria may be eligible for a Board of Governor’s Fee Waiver 
(BOGW) or other financial aid. Contact the Financial Aid Office, 
(805) 654-6369. 
NON-CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS: Non-California residents must 
pay nonresident tuition, plus the enrollment fee, health fee, student 
center fee, and applicable material fees. You are a nonresident if 
you have lived in California for less than one year and one day prior 
to the first day of the semester, or you are unable to present 
sufficient documentation to prove that you have established 
California residency. See the College Catalog for residency 
information, page 11 et seq. 
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: International students must pay 
enrollment fees, the health fee, nonresident tuition, A STUDENT 
SURCHARGE unless they meet one of the following exemptions as 
listed pursuant to Ed Code 76141 and 76142: 
•Student must demonstrate economic hardship. 
•Student must be a victim of persecution in the country in 
which the student is a resident. 
AN APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE of $50 which covers the 
cost of federally-mandated documentation. 
Nonpayment of Fees 
All fees are due immediately upon registration. After registration, 
seven (7) days are allowed for payment of fees, after which the 
student may be dropped from all classes. Any remaining fees are 
the responsibility of the student and will result in the withholding 
of grades, transcripts, diplomas and future registration privileges. 
Any items withheld will be released when the obligation is satisfied. 
Please note: all delinquent fees may be assigned to the California 
State Franchise Tax Board or an asset recovery firm for collection. 
There is a $10.00 charge for credit card charge-backs and returned 
checks.

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Health Fees 
This fee enables us to provide you with a variety of health 
care services. In accordance with the California Code and 
Board policy, students are required to pay a health fee, 
regardless of the units taken, unless they meet one of the 
exemptions listed: 
•Ed Code 76355, Board of Governors Fee Waiver (BOGW) 
recipients. 
•Any student who depends exclusively on prayer for healing 
in accordance with the teachings of a bona fide religious 
sect, denomination, or organization. Documentary evidence 
of such an affiliation is required. 
•Students attending college under approved apprenticeship 
training program, Ed Code 76355. 
Student Center Fee 
Students of Ventura College enacted a Student Center fee of 
$1.00 per unit up to a maximum of $10.00 per student per 
fiscal year (July 1 to June 30) for the purpose of financing, 
constructing, expanding, remodeling, refurbishing and 
operating a Student Center. The money collected may only be 
used for this purpose. The fee shall not apply to: a student 
enrolled in noncredit courses; courses on East Campus; a 
student who is a recipient of benefits under Aid to Families with 
Dependent Children (AFDC) program; a student on the 
Supplemental Security Income/State Supplementary Program 
(SSI/SSP); or a student on a General Assistance Program. 
Transcript Fee 
A student may receive two transcripts free of charge. A 
$3.00 fee will be charged for each additional transcript, and a 
$5.00 fee per transcript will be charged for rush processing. 
Normal processing is a minimum of two weeks, and may be 
longer at the end of the semester. Rush processing is 
immediate in-person service or two working days for mailed 
requests. Transcripts must be requested by the student in 
writing. See “Obtaining your VC Transcript” in this Catalog for 
more information or online at www.venturacollege.edu. 
Refund Policy 
You must drop your classes by the credit refund deadline as 
stated in the Schedule of Classes to qualify for a credit or 
refund of tuition and/or fees. AFTER your class(es) have been 
dropped, application for a refund may be made through the 
Student Business Office. Credits will NOT be authorized for 
drops or withdrawals occurring after the deadline date. 
Enrollment fee refunds are subject, once a semester, to the 
withholding of a $10 Administrative Fee. To qualify for a refund 
of parking fees, you must return the original parking permit to 
the Student Business Office by the deadline. 
Refund Policy on Tuition and Surcharge 
(Nonresident / International Students) 
Application for refunds must be made to the Student Business 
Office after the class has been dropped. Refund checks will be 
mailed by the VCCCD District Office after the application is received 
and processed at the Student Business Office. The following 
schedule of refunds will be in effect for nonresident students who 
withdraw from college: 
Full-semester Length Classes 
In first and second week 100% tuition 
In third and fourth week 50% tuition 
Short-term Classes and Summer Session 
Withdraw within 10% of class sessions 100% tuition 
Withdraw within 20% of class sessions 50% tuition 
No refunds are authorized for drops or withdrawals after the 
fourth week of a full-term class or 20% of short-term classes. 
Nonmandatory Fees 
Nonmandatory fees are the same for day and evening 
students. Fees are paid at the Student Business Office. 
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS POLICY: Each college of the 
Ventura County Community College District may require 
students enrolled in credit or noncredit courses and programs 
to purchase certain instructional and other materials including, 
but not limited to, textbooks, tools, equipment and clothing if: 
a) the instructional and other materials are used in the 
production of an “end product’’ that has continuing value to the 
student outside of the classroom setting, or b) the instructional 
and other materials required for the class have a continuing 
value to the students outside of the classroom setting. 
Instructional and other materials may be obtained by direct 
purchase from the Bookstore. Students may also purchase 
instructional and other materials from any other available 
source. 
Every effort will be made to identify in the Schedule of 
Classes those courses which may require material fees. 
A list of all instructional and other materials required in a 
course will be made available for students no later than the first 
class meeting each term. The list also will be available in the 
Division Office and the Bookstore. 
Fees charged by the College are subject to change at the 
discretion of the governing board. 
STUDENT BODY (ASB) CARD: $6 per semester, $10 for the 
school year ending at the completion of the Summer session. 
Purchase of an ASB card entitles students to free admission to 
home athletic events, and reduced rates to dramas, plays, 10% 
discount on used books and supplies from the College 
Bookstore, eligibility for college bookstore and ASB emergency 
loans, various associated student-sponsored events, discounts 
from local merchants and the right to run for an office on the 
Associated Students Board. 
TEXTBOOKS AND SUPPLIES: By state law, the College is 
prohibited from furnishing free textbooks or supplies to 
students. These items may be purchased in the College 
Bookstore. Save Your Receipts! No Refunds After Late 
Registration! 
STUDENT PARKING FEE: Students may park their vehicles 
off-campus and in the dirt lot at the west end of the campus by 
the Aquatics Center without paying a parking fee. Disabled 
drivers with a medical verification of disability, or with a vehicle 
which displays a disabled person’s plate or a placard issued by 
the Department of Motor Vehicles are required to register with 
the Educational Assistance Center for an on-campus special 
parking permit. Disabled drivers are subject to the same 
parking fees as nondisabled drivers. All students parking a 
vehicle on the campus anywhere but the dirt lot or the timed 
slots must pay the parking fee listed below regardless of the 
number of units for which they are enrolled. 
Parking fees are subject to change at the discretion 
of the Governing Board.

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Groundbreaking for the new LRC, Sept. 2002, left to right: former President Larry Calderón; 
former Interim Chancellor Jim Walker; Dean Diane Moore; LRC Supervisor Sandy Hajas; Professor Larry Manson 
Automobile: 
regular sem. / summer sem. ............................... $40 / $19 
BOGW students: 
regular sem. / summer sem. ............................... $20 / $14 
Motorcycle: 
regular sem. / summer sem. ............................... $28 / $12 
Additional permit, same household 
must present car registration: 
regular sem. / summer sem. ............................... $8 / $7 
Replacement permit, requires return of original permit 
regular sem. / summer sem. ............................... $7 / $5 
Single Day ................................................................ $1 
To encourage ridesharing and carpooling, for a student who 
certifies that he/she regularly has two or more passengers 
commuting to the College with him/her in the vehicle parked at the 
College, the fee shall not exceed twenty-five dollars ($25) per 
semester and ten dollars ($10) for Summer session. 
Students who receive financial assistance pursuant to any of 
the programs described in subsection (g) of Education Code 
Section 72252 shall be exempt from parking fees in excess of 
twenty dollars ($20) per semester for one vehicle. 
A parking permit is required in all paved lots on campus. 
CITATIONS WILL BE ISSUED FOR VEHICLES WITHOUT A VALID 
PERMIT. 
Ventura College assumes no responsibility for damage to any 
motor vehicle, theft of its contents, or injury to persons within it, 
while it is parked or operated on or about the campus. The campus 
is posted with special parking restrictions in effect and campus 
traffic and parking regulations are published in the appendices. 
These provisions are strictly enforced by the campus police 
department.