Counseling Department

Book your own counseling appointment by clicking on Oxnard College Counseling Online Appointments.

If you select a phone appointment please be sure to leave the best phone number to reach you at in the appointment reservation.

If you select a Zoom appointment, an email with the zoom link will be sent to your MyVCCCD email before your appointment.

If you have any issues booking your own appointment online, please call the Oxnard College Counseling Department during our regular business hours to schedule a phone or Zoom appointment. 805-678-5816

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 session (Zoom/phone) while you are driving or participating in other 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 session if a student engages in behavior deemed inappropriate, offensive and/or discriminatory.

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 session (Zoom/phone) while you are driving or participating in other 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 session if a student engages in behavior deemed inappropriate, offensive and/or discriminatory.

• 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!