Academic Counseling

There are 2 ways to make a counseling appointment: 
Appointments are available via Zoom, Phone, and In-Person

1. Schedule your own counseling appointment on Starfish Connect.

2. Call 805-678-5816 to have the General Counseling Department staff schedule an appointment for you.

Full 45-minute appointments are for:   

• Comprehensive Educational Plans (includes all classes to reach goal) 

• Updating Education Plan with a new major

• Education Plans for Financial Aid Appeals 

• Degree/Certificate (including CSUGE/ IGETC) & Graduation Applications

• Progress check

• Discussing Probation or Dismissal standing

• Petitions for 4th Repeat 

• Petitions of Variance 

• Academic Renewal 

• External Evaluation

Call the General Counseling Department at 805-678-5816 to be placed on the drop-in list for the day. Wait times may vary. A counselor will call you in a first-come, first-served fashion. 

Drop-in meetings are brief and are limited to services including:

• One semester educational plan
• Prerequisite clearance/Unit increase/Academic Probation/Dismissal
• Quick advising regarding adding/dropping classes
• Urgent questions

Click on Financial Aid Appeals Appointments to schedule a counseling appointment to complete a student educational plan (SEP) for your financial aid appeal. 

General Counseling (non-urgent) Questions: occounseling@vcccd.edu

This email is for simple general counseling questions. Email communication is NOT for educational plans, class schedule assistance, progress checks toward graduation, academic probation/dismissal concerns, external transcript evaluations, or any other detailed counseling-related question. All of those needs will be served in a meeting with a counselor. Always use your VCCCD email when contacting college personnel and be sure to include your full name and student ID number (900 _ _ _ _ _ _ ). All emails will be responded to within 3-5 business days.

How to Register for Classes 

Visit our Register for Classes Website for other Questions and Answers related to registration. 

For access to technology (laptops, Wi-Fi hotspots, etc.) contact the OC Library Learning Resource Center - 805-678-5819

• 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!