Academic Counseling

• Schedule your own counseling appointment on Starfish Connect.
• Call 805-678-5816 to schedule an appointment with a counselor
  • Appointments available via Zoom, Phone, and In-Person. 

Full 45-minute appointments are for:  

• Comprehensive Educational Plan (from first to last semester of your goal)
• Major changes with a new Education Plan
• Financial Aid Appeals
• Degree and Certificate Applications
• IGETC/CSU Certification
• Progress Check for completion of degree and/or transfer
• Probation or Dismissed Students
• Petitions for 4^th Repeat
• Petitions of Variance
• Academic Renewal

Virtual (Phone or Zoom)
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.

Drop-in are for:

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

Click on OC Athletics to schedule an appointment with our Athletic Counselor. 

Student-Athlete counseling appointments are for:

• Support in identifying academic and athletic goals
• Education plan development
• Education regarding 4-year transfer (CSU, UC, Private & Out of state)
• Education regarding ARC, NCAA and NAIA athletic eligibility
• Referrals to campus support programs and community resources
• Career planning
• Personal counseling
• Crisis intervention

OC Athletic Counselor- Julius Munyantwali

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

• 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 

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!