8 OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2005-2006 
Admissions Information 
Eligibility 
Admission to Oxnard College is open to any high school 
graduate, anyone possessing a high school proficiency certificate, 
GED, or any adult 18 years of age or older and capable 
of profiting from instruction. 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 is eligible to attend Oxnard College if he or she has 
been a legal resident for one year and 24 hours prior to the first 
day of the semester. Students whose legal residence is in 
another state or in a foreign country may be admitted under 
conditions stipulated by the Governing Board and on payment 
of tuition fees. 
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 through the Admissions & 
Records Office for permission to enter. 
Further information is listed under Residency Requirements, 
or may be obtained from the Admissions & Records Office. 
Admission Procedure 
Application for Admission 
An application for admission may be obtained by contacting: 
Oxnard College 
Admissions & Records Office 
4000 South Rose Avenue 
Oxnard, California 93033-6699 
(805) 986-5810 
The application should be completed promptly and returned to 
the Admissions & Records Office online at 
www.oxnardcollege.edu/webstar. 
Social Security 
Social Security numbers are used for student identification, so 
all students should be prepared to present their Social Security 
cards at the time of enrollment. If a student does not possess 
a Social Security number, a student number will be assigned. 
If a student chooses not to use their Social Security number for 
an ID number, a number will be assigned. 
Transcript Requirements 
The requirements for official copies of high school and/or 
college and university transcripts are as follows: 
1. All new students are required to have their past transcripts 
sent if they have attended high school in the past three 
years. 
2. All veterans and financial aid students are required to send 
official transcripts of any courses completed at other colleges 
and universities. 
3. All students enrolling in any math courses are required to 
send transcripts of any math courses completed either in 
high school or at other colleges and universities during the 
past three years. 
4. All applicants for associate degrees and/or certificates of 
achievement are required to send transcripts of any courses 
completed at other colleges and universities. 
5. Special programs with special admission requirements 
require a student to file all high school and college transcripts 
to verify eligibility. 
6. All other students are urged to have transcripts of both 
high school and college work forwarded to Oxnard College. 
Educational Work Load 
A student’s educational work load generally consists of fifteen 
(15) units of work per semester in order to make normal 
progress towards the AA/AS degree and/or transfer requirements. 
Students desiring to take an overload - more than 19.5 units but 
less than twenty-two (22) - must have a counselor’s approval. 
Students desiring to take twenty-two (22) units or more must 
have the approval of the Dean of Student Services in addition 
to the counselor’s approval. 
Registration 
Class schedules will be published prior to the summer 
intersession and fall and spring semesters. Please follow the 
instructions outlined in these schedules. Web schedule 
www.oxnardcollege.edu/webstar. 
Late Registration 
Late registration will take place after the beginning of instruction, 
as stipulated in the pertinent class schedule. 
Confirmation Notices 
Registration confirmation notices will no longer be mailed to 
students. To view your class schedule online go to 
www.oxnardcollege.edu/webstar, or call the STAR telephone 
line at (805) 384-8200. 
Courses Open to Enrollment 
Each course offered by the Ventura County Community College 
District and its colleges is fully open to enrollment and 
participation by any person who has been admitted to the 
college and who meets the prerequisites to the class or program, 
unless specifically exempted by statute. 
Students Associated with the Armed Forces 
Students who are members of the armed forces of the 
United States stationed on active duty in California shall be 
entitled to resident classification (Education Code 68075.1). 
Spouses, dependents of military personnel shall be entitled to 
resident classification until they have resided in the state the 
minimum time necessary to become a resident (Education 
Code 68074). Further information regarding residency is 
available from the Admissions & Records Office. 
Selective Service Registration 
Oxnard College, in accordance with AB 397 added by statutes 
1997, c. 575, E.C.s 66500 & 69400, is alerting all male 
applicants for admission who are at least 18 years of age and 
born after December 31, 1959 to be aware of their obligation 
to register with the Selective Service. In order to receive 
Federal student aid, you must be registered with the Selective 
Service. For more information, refer to: www.sss.gov.

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Matriculation Services Promote Student Success 
The primary goal of Matriculation is to assist all students in attaining academic success. The college and each 
individual student work together combining several activities and processes to develop a Student Educational Plan 
(SEP). The SEP is a schedule of recommended courses for two semesters. Within the Matriculation process both 
college and student responsibilities are defined. 
College Responsibilities Include: 
Admissions and Records - provide an admissions and records process that will enable the college to collect state 
required information on students. 
Assessment - provide an assessment process using multiple measures to determine students' academic readiness 
in English, Reading, Math, and English as a Second Language. 
Orientation - provide an orientation process designed to acquaint students with college programs, services, 
facilities and grounds, academic expectations, and college policies and procedures. 
Counseling/Advisement - provide counseling services to assist students in course selection, development of an 
individual student educational plan, and use of campus support services; provide additional advisement and 
counseling to assist students who have not declared an educational goal, are enrolled in basic skill courses, are on 
academic probation/dismissal, or have been identified as high-risk. 
Follow-Up - establish an Early Alert process to monitor a student's progress and provide necessary assistance 
toward meeting educational goals; provide students with (or direct them to) written district procedures for 
challenging matriculation regulatory provisions. 
NOTE: Alternative services for the matriculation process are provided 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, class schedules, 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 students to complete their stated educational goals. 
6. Attend all classes and complete all course assignments. 
7. Complete courses and maintain progress toward their educational goals. 
Matriculation Exemption Policy* 
*College Math, English, and Reading courses require assessment prior to registration. 
All students are encouraged to participate in the matriculation process at Oxnard College. You may be exempt from 
the process if you meet the criteria listed below: 
1. Students who have already earned an AA/AS degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution and CAN 
DEMONSTRATE THIS WITH DOCUMENTATION. 
2. Students who have completed a basic skills assessment or prerequisite courses at other colleges and CAN 
DEMONSTRATE THIS WITH DOCUMENTATION. 
3. Students who are concurrently enrolled at another college in the district, or a four-year college or university, 
and who have completed fewer than 16 units of college credit and CAN DEMONSTRATE THIS WITH 
DOCUMENTATION. 
4. Students who have completed fewer than 16 units and whose educational goals are among the following: 
a. Updating or advancement of job skills. 
b. Maintenance of a certificate (e.g., nursing or real estate). 
c. Educational development. 
d. Personal Interest.

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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 and Activities 
To qualify for certain benefits and activities, minimum unit 
requirements must be maintained, as follows: 
Veteran and war orphan benefits under GI Bill: 12 or more 
units completed by end of semester, full subsistence; 9-11 
units, three-quarters subsistence; 6-8 units, one-half 
subsistence. 
Social Security benefits: 24 units per academic year (no 
benefits payable if course load drops below 12-unit minimum 
per semester). 
Automobile insurance discounts and dependent medical 
insurance: 12 units 
Financial Aid and EOPS Services: 12 units 
Athletic eligibility: 12 units 
Student Government: 6 units for major offices; 3 units for 
Council members 
Student employment: 12 units (generally); 6 units or less if 
eligible for CalWORKs, DSPS, EOPS, or FWS. 
High School Students Admissions Program 
In accordance with the California Education Code, high 
school students who are juniors or seniors are permitted to 
enroll in college courses. Enrollment fees are exempt for 
students concurrently enrolled in high school; however students 
are responsible for payment of the mandatory Health 
Fee, Student Representation, and Student Center Fees. 
An approved special part-time high school admissions form, 
signed by the student’s parent/guardian and school principal 
(or designee) is required before a student is permitted to 
register. This petition is available in the Admissions & Records 
Office at Oxnard College or in the student’s high school 
counseling office. IF YOU ARE BELOW THE 11TH 
GRADE, you must also provide a letter from your parents 
and principal stating how you will benefit from the class. 
Parent and student must make an appointment to interview 
with the Dean of Student Services, 986-5847. 
Students under 18 years of age not enrolled in a public school 
may have their parents/guardian petition the Registrar for 
admission as a special full-time student. If the petition is 
approved, these students may enroll for scholastic or vocational 
work. 
International Students 
An international student is a person who is a permanent 
resident of another country, and is in the United States on a 
visa. 
It is recognized that there are educational and social values for 
international students enrolling in U.S. colleges. Oxnard College 
is happy to welcome international students to its campus. 
The District’s policy on international students is included in 
Appendix IX. For information go to www.oxnardcollege.edu, 
(805) 986-5859. 
Residency Requirements 
California state law requires each student applying to a California 
community college to provide the information and 
evidence to determine residency or non-residency status. 
Requirements are as follows: 
To be a legal California resident for admission and tuition 
purposes, a student must have been living in California for at 
least one year preceding the semester residence determination 
date in order to qualify as a “resident student.” The residence 
determination date for a given semester is the day before the 
semester opening date. 
It is the student’s responsibility to demonstrate both physical 
presence and intent to establish permanent residence in California. 
Presence and intent may be demonstrated in several 
ways. 
Because of the complexity in these laws, students having 
difficulty in determining their residency should contact the 
Registrar in the Admissions & Records Office. 
Students classified as “non-resident” will be required to pay a 
tuition fee fixed each year by the California State Legislature. 
Fees are published in the Schedule of Classes each semester, 
and must be paid prior to enrollment in the college. 
Military Personnel Residency (Active) 
California Education Code, Section 68075.1 states: A student 
who is a member of the armed forces of the United States 
stationed in this state on active duty, except a member of the 
armed forces assigned for educational purposes to statesupported 
institutions of higher education, is entitled to resident 
classification at any campus of the California Community 
Colleges. 
Military Personnel Dependents 
There is ongoing non-resident tuition exemption for military 
personnel dependents whose spouses' are assigned to California 
bases. 
Tuition or Nonresident Fee 
Tuition is required of all students classified as nonresidents of 
the state of California and foreign students. Please refer to 
Residency Requirements section. 
Tuition Refunds 
Eligibility for and amount of tuition fee refunds will be 
determined by the number of units for which there were 
financial charges and the date of official withdrawal from 
class. 
The refund schedule is based upon a decreasing sliding scale 
with no refunds given beyond the third week of the regular 
semester nor beyond the second week of the summer session. 
The Admissions & Records Office shall compute and approve 
the amount of refund and notify the Student Business Office in 
writing. Refunds will be issued by check through the Student 
Business Office within a reasonable period of time following 
official notification.

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Transfer Credit 
Evaluation 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 lowerdivision 
credit for courses entered on officially certified 
transcripts. These transcripts must be sent to the Admissions 
& Records Office. They will be evaluated based upon the 
current Transfer Credit Practices of appropriate associations. 
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. 
Foreign Colleges and Universities 
Students transferring to the Ventura County Community Colleges 
from foreign colleges or universities must have their 
transcripts evaluated by an agency approved by the college 
district. 
Course work from non-English speaking countries must be 
evaluated by approved translating agencies. Students must 
submit their official transcripts to an approved agency and 
request that the agency forward the official evaluation to the 
college. 
Course work attempted will normally be lower-division unit 
credit only. Requests for equivalent course credit are evaluated 
on an individual basis by the Admissions & Records Office. 
This review is based upon considerations of the 
recommendations of the transcript evaluation service and by 
the appropriate college discipline. 
Advanced Placement 
Students who complete special advanced placement courses 
in high school and who earn scores of 3, 4, or 5 on the College 
Entrance Examination Board Advanced Placement Examination 
taken before high school graduation will receive credit 
towards graduation in the Ventura County Community Colleges 
for each such test completed with the required scores, 
provided scores are reported to the Admissions & Records 
Office. Students granted credit for advanced placement may 
not enroll in equivalent college courses. Appropriate faculty 
will determine course equivalency. Other colleges or universities 
may have different policies. 
All examinations require a score of 3, 4, or 5. 
College OC Course 
Examination Credit Equivalencies 
American Government 3 Units POLS R101 
American History 6 Units HIST R102 & R103 
Art History 6 Units ART R102 
& 3 units Humanities 
Art Studio Drawing 6 Units 3 units Fine Arts 
& 3 units Humanities 
Art Studio General 6 Units 3 units Fine Arts 
& 3 units Humanities 
Math Calculus AB 5 Units MATH R120 
Math Calculus BC 5 Units MATH R121 
Biology 6 Units BIOL R120 (no lab) 
Chemistry 5 Units CHEM R120 
English Language and 
Composition 4 Units ENGL R101 
English Language and 
Literature 3 Units ENGL R102 
European History 3 Units HIST R106 
Physics B or C 6 Units PHYS R101 
Spanish Language 10 Units SPAN R101 & R102 
Spanish Literature 10 Units SPAN R103 & R104 
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 providing 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 Non-traditional Educational 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 Post-secondary 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 taken by service personnel while in military service 
at a regionally accredited college or university and for which 
the college or university issues a regular transcript showing the 
credits allowable towards 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.

12 OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2005-2006 
Student Fees 
The following student fees are listed for your information, and 
are subject to change. Most fees are required by California 
law. All fees are due immediately and must be paid at the time 
of registration. A student who does not pay, or arrange payment 
of, mandatory fees within a limited time period may be 
dropped from all classes and will not receive grades, transcripts, 
diplomas, or permission to enroll for future academic 
terms. A student who owes fees from prior semesters will not 
be permitted to register for classes until all obligations have 
been paid in full. All fees may be paid at the Student Business 
Office. The Business Office accepts Visa or Mastercard. 
Payments on Webstar accept Visa, Mastercard, American 
Express or Discover Cards. 
Mandatory Fees 
1. Enrollment Fee 
The enrollment fee is set by the California Legislature is 
subject to change and may be retroactive. The basic fee is 
$26 per unit, $13 per ½ unit, $6.50 per ¼ unit. California 
residents who are receiving benefits under CalWORKs, 
SSI/SSP, or General Assistance, or who meet certain 
income standards may be eligible for a Board of Governors' 
Fee Waiver (BOGW). Contact the Financial Aid 
Office for further information. High school students are 
exempt from this fee, unless they are taking 12 or more 
units. 
2. Health Fee 
A mandatory *$14 per semester (*$11 summer session) 
Health Fee is charged. This fee entitles students to the 
services of the Student Health Center. 
*pending board approval 
In accordance with the California Education Code and 
Board Policy, you are required to pay a health fee, 
regardless of units taken, unless you meet one of the 
exemptions listed below pursuant to Ed Code §76355: 
.. You qualify for the Board of Governors Fee Waiver 
(BOGW) or are identified by the Financial Aid Office 
as qualifying for exemption under §76355. 
.. You depend exclusively on prayer for healing in 
accordance with the teachings of a bona-fide religious 
sect, denomination or organization. Documentation 
of such an affiliation is required. 
.. You are attending college under an approved apprenticeship 
training program. 
3. Student Representation Fee 
The Student Representation Fee of $1 provides support 
for student representatives to lobby for legislation affecting 
California Community Colleges. However, students 
may for religious, political, financial, or moral reasons 
refuse to pay the Student Representation Fee by indicating 
their reason on the Student Representation Fee Waiver 
form, which is obtained in the Financial Aid Office. 
4. Student Center Fee 
The Student Center Fee was established by a vote of the 
students to build a Student Center. The fee is $1 per unit 
with a maximum of $10 per academic year. Students 
receiving benefits under CalWORKs, SSI/SSP, or General 
Assistance may be exempt from this fee by documenting 
participation in these programs through the Financial 
Aid Office. 
5. Nonresident Tuition (Non-California residents) 
The Ventura County Community College District Governing 
Board has adopted the state-mandated nonresident 
tuition fee at $155 per unit for students who are non- 
California residents. This fee is in addition to the enrollment 
fee. 
State law provides limited exemptions from payment of 
nonresident tuition for students as follows: 
a. Students taking noncredit classes (Ed Code §76380) 
b. Student apprentices taking supplemental instruction 
(Ed Code §76350) 
c. Students who are in the military stationed in California 
on active duty (Ed Code §68075) 
d. Students who are natural or adopted children or stepchildren 
of members of the military or dependent 
spouses of members of the military (Ed Code §68074) 
e. Students who are job transferees, under certain conditions 
(Ed Code §76143) 
f. Nonresident students who are taking classes for high 
school credit only (Calif. Const. Art. 9, §5) 
g. Students who are dependents of any person killed in 
the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, under certain 
conditions (Ed Code §68121) 
h. AB540 Students 
In accordance with Ed Code §68130.5 any student, 
other than a nonimmigrant alien under Title 8 U.S.C. 
1101(a) (15) is exempt from paying nonresident tuition 
after completing a questionnaire form available 
from Admissions & Records Office if he or she: 
1. Attended high school in California for three years 
or more, and 
2. Graduated from a California high school or attained 
the equivalent thereof. 
For further details please contact the Admissions & 
Records Office at (805) 986-5810. 
6. Nonresident Tuition (International Students) 
The Ventura County Community College District Governing 
Board has adopted the state-mandated nonresident 
tuition fee at $169 per unit for international students, 
$14 of which is a foreign capital outlay surcharge. These 
fees are in addition to the enrollment fee. 
You are required to pay the capital outlay surcharge 
unless you meet one of the exemptions listed below 
pursuant to Ed Code §76141: 
.. You must demonstrate economic hardship, or 
.. You must be a victim of persecution in the country in 
which you are a resident. 
7. Application Fee (International Students) 
International Students pay a non-refundable $50 fee to 
apply for admission to Oxnard College. This fee covers 
the cost of federally-mandated documentation. 
You are required to pay this fee unless you meet one of 
the exemptions listed below pursuant to Ed Code §76142: 
.. You must demonstrate economic hardship, or 
.. You must be a victim of persecution in the country in 
which you are a resident.

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8. Materials Charge 
Students who enroll in certain courses are charged for 
required course materials necessary for successful course 
completion. Materials may include, but are not limited 
to, textbooks, tools, equipment, clothing, and materials 
necessary for the student's vocational training and employment. 
9. Returned Checks/Returned Credit Card Charges 
Students who pay student fees, book purchases, or other 
transactions with a check or credit card that is returned by 
the bank for non-sufficient funds will be charged $10.00 
for each returned item. 
10. Refund or Credit 
Students who drop their classes within the deadline for 
refund or credit and who are eligible for a refund, will be 
charged $10 to process the refund if one is requested. 
Students who have a credit balance on account may 
apply the balance toward other student fees and charges, 
either in the current term or in a future term. 
Optional Fees 
Optional fees are identical for day and evening students. They 
may be paid at the Student Business Office. 
1. Parking Fee 
a. Regular Semester Fees (12 weeks or longer): 
(1) Automobiles: Regular semester— $40 
(2) Motorcycles: Regular semester— $28 
b. Short-term Fees (less than 12 weeks): 
(1) Six to eleven weeks: Auto— $28; 
Motorcycle— $16 
(2) One to five weeks: Auto— $12; 
Motorcycle — $8 
c. Summer Intersession: Auto— $19; 
Motorcycle— $12 
d. Second Vehicle Permit: $8 for regular semester; $7 
for summer 
e. Replacement Permit: $7 for regular semester; 
$5 for summer 
f. Single-day permit: $1 (purchased at the Parking 
Permit Machine on South Campus Road) 
Parking permits may be purchased at the Student Business 
Office. They are required for all parking lots on campus. 
Students who are receiving benefits under CalWORKs, 
SSI/SSP, or General Assistance or who have qualified for 
the Board of Governors Fee Waiver (BOGW) are exempt 
from parking fees in excess of $20 per semester. 
Students who certify they have two or more passengers 
regularly commuting to the college in the student's vehicle 
may qualify for a reduced parking fee of $30 for fall/spring 
semesters and $10 for summer session. Students may 
apply at the Student Business Office. 
2. Child Care 
Students who use the services of the Child Development 
Center for the care of children while attending classes will 
be charged a fee by the Center based on the number and 
ages of the children and the number of hours of care 
provided. 
3. College Photo Identification/ASB Card 
This card may be purchased for $6 per semester or $10 for 
the year. Cards for the year can be purchased only in the 
fall semester. All registered students are encouraged to 
buy their cards as early as possible to ensure maximum 
benefits. Funds from the purchase of cards support the 
operations and activities of student government and, in 
turn, various college programs. There is a $5 replacement 
charge for a lost card. 
4. Textbooks and Supplies 
Textbooks and/or supplies may be purchased at the Oxnard 
College Bookstore and their cost will vary each 
semester depending on individual class requirements. 
There may be extra fees for instructional materials and 
services. See a current schedule of classes for these fees. 
5. Transcripts 
Oxnard College students receive their first two college 
transcripts at no cost. A fee of $3 is charged for each 
additional official transcript. A fee of $5 is charged for 
transcripts requiring next-day service. A $1 fee is charged 
for unofficial transcripts requested through the Admissions 
Office. If you are a current student, online unofficial 
transcripts are located at www.oxnardcollege.edu/transcripts 
for your convenience. If you are mailing a letter 
requesting a transcript please include your name(s), address, 
phone number, date of birth, ss# or ID, dates of 
attendance, address where you would like it sent. The 
request must include your written signature. You may 
include a check with your request or pay by Visa or Master 
Card by contacting the Student Business Office at (805) 
986-5811. 
photo by Cathy Garnica Oxnard College 
2005 Graduation