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VENTURA COLLEGECOLLEGE SET YOUR COURSE. GENERAL CATALOG 2015-2016 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2015-2016 Ventura College provides two primary semesters of instruction – Fall and Spring – as well as a Summer intersession. Course times and delivery modes are noted in each semester’s online Schedule of Classes, available at www.Venturacollege.edu about five weeks before each semester begins. The online schedule has continuous updates and will have the most up-to-date and accurate course information. The special deadlines for semester-length classes are listed below for each primary semester; however, the specific length of each course dictates its deadlines (enrollment, drop, refund, etc.). Check online by clicking on the specific Course Record Number (CRN) for such particulars. Contact Registration for further assistance. Detailed registration information is readily available at www.Venturacollege.edu. FALL SEMESTER, 2015 - August 17 - December 16, 2015 August 17............................First day of semester-length traditional classes. First day of late registration. August 28............................Last day to add semester-length classes. Last day to drop a class and apply for enrollment, health and parking fee refunds. Last day account credited if dropping classes. No refunds or credits after this date for semester-length classes. September 4 ........................Last day to drop semester-length classes without a transcript entry. September 5-7 ....................No Classes - Labor Day. September 18 ......................Last day to declare P/NP (formerly CR/NC) grading option for semester-length classes. November 5 .........................Last day to apply for Fall 2015 Associate Degree or Certificate of Achievement November 7-8 ......................Saturday/Sunday classes held November 9 .........................No Classes - Veteran’s Day. November 20 .......................Last day to drop semester-length classes with a “W.” November 26-29 ..................No Classes - Thanksgiving Holiday. December 10-16 ..................Final Exam Week for Fall 2015 SPRING SEMESTER, 2016 - January 11 - May 18, 2016 January 11 ...........................First day of semester-length traditional classes First day of late registration. January 16-18 .....................No Classes - Martin Luther King Jr. Day. January 22 ...........................Last day to add semester-length classes. Last day to drop a class and apply for enrollment, health and parking fee refunds. Last day account credited if dropping classes. No refunds or credits after this date for semester-length classes. January 29 ...........................Last day to drop semester-length classes without a transcript entry. February 11 .........................Last day to declare P/NP (formerly CR/NC) grading option for semester-length classes. February 12-15 ....................No Classes – President’s Birthday Holiday. March 1 ...............................No Classes - Self-assigned flex day March 17 .............................Last day to apply for Spring 2016 Associate Degree or Certificate of Achievement. March 19-20 ........................Saturday/Sunday Classes Held. March 21-27 ........................No Classes - Spring Break. April 22 ................................Last day to drop semester-length classes with a “W.” May 12-18 ...........................Final Exam Week for Spring 2016 May 19.................................GRADUATION SUMMER INTERSESSION, 2016* College typically offers classes in the summer that meet anywhere from four to eight weeks with classes starting in May, June and July. The goal is to maximize offerings at times most helpful for all students, including returning students, graduating high school seniors and students home for the summer from four-year colleges. The summer Schedule of Classes is available online at www.Venturacollege.edu. 2015 • 2016 GENERAL CATALOG and Announcement of Courses VENTURA COLLEGE VENTURA COLLEGE 4667 Telegraph Road SANTA PAULA SITE Ventura, CA 93003 957 Faulkner Road, Suite 106, 805.289.6000 Santa Paula, CA 93060 Fax: 805.289.6466 805.525.7136 venturacollege.edu venturacollege.edu/santapaula Ventura College has made every reasonable effort to ensure that the information provided in this general Catalog is accurate and current. However, this document should not be considered an irrevocable contract between the student and Ventura College. The content is subject to change. The College reserves the right to make additions, revisions, or deletions as may be necessary due to changes in governmental regulations, district policy, college policy, procedures, or curriculum. The College will make every reasonable effort to inform students of significant changes that occur after publication of this document. (Information of significant changes will be posted/ available on the Ventura College website at venturacollege.edu/apply_enroll/catalog). The College Catalog is available in alternate formats upon request from the Educational Assistance Center, (805) 289-6300 Ventura College Catalog 2015 - 2016 1 PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Welcome to Ventura College! Thank you for taking the time to consider how your community college can help you meet your educational and career goals! 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That leadership was provided by: For general information call: (805) 289-6000 H.O. Wise ...........................1925-1928 Admissions ..................................................................289-6457 Melrowe Martin ...................1928-1929 Assessment / Testing Center .........................................289-6402 Amos E. Clark .....................1929-1931 Bookstore ....................................................................289-6485 D.R. Henry ..........................1931-1953 Hugh Price ..........................1953-1956 Business Services ........................................................289-6354 Phil Putnam ........................1956-1960 CalWORKs ...................................................................289-6003 Ed Rowins ..........................1960-1966 Campus Police .............................................................289-6486 Richard E. Loehr .................1967-1974 Career Center ...............................................................289-6411 Dr. Richard A. Glenn ............1974-1985 Child Development Center .............................................289-6030 Dr. Robert W. Long ............. 1985-1992 Civic Center .................................................................289-6105 Dr. Jesus Carreón ............... 1992-1995 Counseling Center ........................................................289-6448 Dr. Larry A. Calderón ...........1995-2004 Distance