2011 General CataloG & announCement of Courses - Ventura College

International Students Office
The International Student Office assists about 100 International
Students attending Ventura College under F-1 Visa (Student Visa)
from countries around the world: Albania, Canada, Brazil, England,
France, India, Japan, Peru, South Korea, Switzerland, Serbia and
many more. Students may apply through the office to obtain an
I-20 form, which they are required to have before receiving an F-1
student Visa. Application for the F-1 Visa must be filed pursuant to
the laws of their country or, if they are already in the United States,
pursuant to the regulations of the United States Citizenship and
Immigration Service (USCIS). Once students arrive at the college
with an F-1 Visa, the International Student Office assists them
with college admission, assessment, orientation, immigration
matters, employment under OPT, housing, academic advising
and counseling. A prospective International Student must meet
the following application deadlines: Fall semester-June 15; Spring
semester-November 15; Summer session-April 15. If you have any
questions, please contact the International Student Office at (805)
654-6313.
Personal Counseling
Counselors understand that personal concerns sometimes
interfere with learning, and that problems of a personal nature
can affect many dimensions of a student’s life, including their
educational and career goals. Students are encouraged to come
to the Counseling Department where counselors can assist them
with such non-academic concerns. Appointments are available in
the Counseling Office in the Student Services Center or by calling
(805) 654-6448. Personal counseling is also available at the
Student Health and Psychological Services for psychotherapeutic
counseling. Call (805) 654-6346.
Student Health and Psychological Services
Students who received specific waivers, or paid the mandatory
health fee, are entitled to on-campus accident insurance and free
medical care appointments and personal counseling. Medications,
lab work, and procedures are also available at a low cost. Health
services include diagnosis and treatment of acute illness and
general medical problems, personal counseling, women's health
and family planning, dermatology, orthopedics, immunizations, and
health education pamphlets. If we are unable to provide you with a
needed medical service, we will refer you to an outside resource.
Please visit our website for more information, hours, and specific
clinic times. Student Health and Psychological Center is located in
CRC-108. Call (805) 654-6346 for an appointment for information.
Transfer and Career Center
The TRANSFER AND CAREER CENTER provides services to
students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university.
The Center schedules on-campus visits by representatives from
various colleges and universities and sponsors an annual Transfer
Day event attended by over 50 colleges and universities. Workshops
are held to assist students on various topics, including transfer
admissions, university application processes, major prep, and
selecting a major. The Center provides reference materials, college
catalogs, applications and other services necessary for planning
and achieving a smooth transition between institutions.
Career advisement is also offered to assist students with career
exploration and educational choices. The Center offers information
on emerging career possibilities locally, statewide, and nationally,
as well as salary and job trends. Career assessment instruments
are available for a nominal fee.
The Center provides a collection of printed and audiovisual
materials, as well as software and Internet-based career exploration
resources. Various career related workshops are held, including
career decision making, resume writing, interviewing and job-search
strategies. The Center also sponsors an annual Job Fair.
Counselors are available by individual and group appointment to
assist students with major, career, job, and college and university
planning.
The Transfer and Career Center is located in the Student Services
Center. The phone numbers are (805) 654-6473 (Transfer) and
(805) 654-6411 (Career).
Transportation to Campus
Transportation to and from campus is the student’s responsibility.
The College provides no bus services and makes no payment in lieu
of transportation. VISTA bus service, (800) 438-1112, provides bus
transportation to Ventura and the surrounding communities with daily
service to the College. This is the most affordable and hassle-free
way to travel to and from the campus. Bus schedules are available
in the Student Activities Office or at the phone switchboard in the
Administration Building.
Veterans Educational Benefits
Ventura College is approved to process claims for students
who are eligible to receive educational benefits under various
Veteran’s Administration Educational Assistance Programs.
Students interested in filing benefits claims or receiving information
should contact the Veteran’s Benefits Representative, located in
the Admissions and Records Office.
Enrollment and Rate of Pay
V.A. educational benefits are paid based on the number of units
in which the student is enrolled:
Regular Semester
12 units = full-time pay
9 units = three-quarter time pay
6 units = one-half time pay
Summer Session
6 units = full-time for 8 week classes
4 units = full-time for 6 week classes
(3/4 and half-time pay calculated accordingly)
The majority of V.A. Educational Assistance Programs do not pay
a monthly allowance for less than half-time enrollment, although
the veteran may be reimbursed for the cost of tuition and fees.
UNSATISFACTORY PROGRESS: For the purpose of certification
for educational benefits, academic probation is defined as the failure
to complete a minimum of 50% of the total units attempted, and/
or to maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average.
Unsatisfactory progress occurs when a veteran has been placed on
academic probation for two consecutive semesters. Unsatisfactory
progress must be reported to the Veteran’s Administration, and
the veteran may not be certified for future educational benefits.
Any veteran placed on unsatisfactory progress must consult the
campus Veteran’s Office and receive academic counseling before
educational benefits can be reinstated.
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