You can call the Counseling Department directly at 805-678-5816 to be placed on the same day counselor drop-in list.

Wait times may vary, but a counselor will call that same day to assist you.

IMPORTANT: The safety of our students is a priority of the Oxnard College Counseling department.  For this reason, it is our policy to not engage in a counseling appointment (Zoom/phone) while you are driving or participating in other unsafe activities. Please make sure you are in a safe environment while speaking to an Oxnard College counselor. Counseling faculty and staff reserve the right to end a counseling appointment if a student engages in behavior deemed inappropriate, offensive and/or discriminatory.

Welcome to the 1st-STEP (Success Through Entry Pathways) Center. Our goal is to inform and assist first-time and first-time transfer students at Oxnard College.

Live Assistance

Monday-Friday

8am-12pm & 1pm-5pm (excluding holidays)

Click here to access someone live.

Services provided:

• General information
• Application Assistance
• MyVCCCD Student Portal Setup
• Registration Assistance
• Math and English course recommendation (assessment) results if available, through MMPS
• Math and English course recommendations through Informed Self-Placement
• Oxnard College Pathways Presentation
• Information on majors offered
• Information on proficiency awards, certificates, degrees and transfer programs

• General (non-urgent) Counseling Questions: occounseling@vcccd.edu
  • This email is for simple general Counseling questions. Things we cannot do via email include educational plans, class schedule assistance, progress check towards graduation, academic probation/dismissal concerns, external transcript evaluations, and any other detailed counseling related questions you may have. All of those needs will be served by an appointment or calling for a drop-in phone call with a Counselor. Always be sure to include your full name and student ID/900# in your email.
  • All emails will be responded to within 3-5 business days.

How to Register for Classes 

How to Drop a Class 

How to Access your SEP Video

How to Find your Student Schedule/Bill 

How to Find your Class Textbooks

How to update your program goal

How to pay your student fees

• Assist in academic planning and select appropriate courses to achieve goals (Student Educational Plan - SEP)
• Review graduation and transfer requirements
• Assist in addressing academic problems such as probation and dismissal                                                              
• Advise during times of academic difficulty 

• Discuss personal issues that may affect their academic performance
• Explore options and develop plans with students regarding their personal issues, educational decisions and career goals
• Provide referrals to other students support services and community resources

• Help students clarify goals and provide guidance through the process of making decisions about education and career goals
• Assist students with the research and review of career options

Please visit our Career Center website for updates and a list of workshops.

• Oxnard College counselors are available to provide students with the knowledge and skills to successfully transfer to four-year institutions.

Please visit our Transfer Center Website for the latest news on workshops, university representatives, transfer counseling appointments, and more!