Academic Calendar 2017-2018
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ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2017-2018 Oxnard 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.OxnardCollege.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.OxnardCollege.edu. FALL SEMESTER 2017 - August 14 - December 15, 2017 August 14 ........................First day of semester-length traditional classes. First day of late registration. August 25 ........................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. August 25 ........................Last day to drop semester-length classes without a transcript entry September 2-4 ................No Classes - Labor Day September 15 ..................Last day to declare P/NP (formerly CR/NC) grading option for semester-length classes November 2 @ Noon .....Last day to apply for Fall 2017 Associate Degree or Certificate of Achievement November 10-12 .............No Classes - Veteran’s Day November 17 ...................Last day to drop semester-length classes with a “W” November 18-19 .............Saturday/Sunday classes held November 20-22 .............Non-Instructional Days - No classes in Session November 23-26 .............No Classes - Thanksgiving Holiday December 11-15 �������������Final Exam Week for Fall 2017 SPRING SEMESTER 2018 - January 8 - May 18, 2018 January 8 ........................First day of semester-length traditional classes. First day of late registration. January 15 ......................No Classes - Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 19 ......................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 26 ......................Last day to drop semester-length classes without a transcript entry February 9 .......................Last day to declare P/NP (formerly CR/NC) grading option for semester-length classes February 16-19 ...............No Classes – Presidents’ Birthday Holiday March 8 @ Noon ............Last day to apply for Spring 2018 Associate Degree or Certificate of Achievement March 24-25 .....................Saturday/Sunday Classes Held March 26 - April 1 ...........No Classes – Spring Break April 20 .............................Last day to drop semester-length classes with a “W” April 26-27 .......................No Classes – Self-assigned flex days May 14-18.........................Final Exam Week for Spring 2018 May 16 ..............................GRADUATION SUMMER INTERSESSION 2018 Oxnard 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.OxnardCollege.edu/schedule. OXNARD COLLEGE 2017 • 2018 4000 S. Rose Avenue GENERAL CATALOG Oxnard, CA 93033-6699 (805) 678-5800 Fax (805) 678-5806 www.oxnardcollege.edu Oxnard 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 Oxnard 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, or 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. Oxnard College Catalog 2017 - 2018 1 President's Message Welcome to Oxnard College! On behalf of our faculty, staff, and administrators, welcome to Oxnard College. I invite you to enroll in classes that will enable you to earn an associate degree, transfer to a university or earn a professional or technical certificate. Oxnard College maintains articulation agreements with UC and CSU campuses as well as Associate Degrees for Transfer that provide a clear pathway to a CSU major and baccalaureate degree. Oxnard College, an accredited, comprehensive two-year institution, has been a part of the Ventura County Community College District since 1975. Located in the heart of Ventura County, Oxnard College is part of the largest and most vibrant city in Ventura County with a rich multi-cultural diversity that makes our college unique and exciting. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to the success of our students and the advancement of our mission: Oxnard College is a learning-centered institution that embraces academic excellence by providing multiple pathways to student success. In addition to your academic coursework, take advantage of the many extra-curricular opportunities available for students. Take the time to learn about our support services which will help you develop effective study skills and time management practices that will benefit you throughout your academic career. Thank you for choosing Oxnard College and I wish you continued success in your pursuit of academic excellence. Sincerely, Cynthia E. Azari, Ed.D. President 2 Oxnard College Catalog 2017 - 2018 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES IMPORTANT CAMPUS PHONE NUMBERS President .....................................................................678-5808 Vice President of Academic Affairs and Area Code ........................................................................ (805) Student Learning .....................................................678-5814 General Information ......................................................678-5800 Vice President of Business Services ..............................678-5813 Admissions and Records ..............................................678-5810 Vice President of Student Development ..........................678-5847 Assessment/Orientation ................................................678-5864 Athletics/Health/Physical Education ...............................678-5825 Bookstore ....................................................................678-5826 INSTRUCTIONAL DIVISIONS CalWORKs Services......................................................678-5887 Campus Police .............................................................678-5805 AND SERVICES Career and Technical Education .....................................678-5824 CARE ..........................................................................678-5827 Career and Technical Education, Dean ...........................678-5824 Child Development Center .............................................678-5801 Institutional Effectiveness Counseling ..................................................................678-5816 and HSI Grant Initiatives, Dean .................................678-5186 Dental Hygiene Program ...............................................678-5823 Liberal Studies, Dean ....................................................678-5804 Disabled Students Program/ Library Services, Transitional Studies, Health, Educational Assistance Center .................................678-5830 Athletics, and Physical Education, Dean ....................678-5949 EOPS ..........................................................................678-5827 Mathematics and Science, Dean ....................................678-5803 Facility Use ..................................................................678-5813 Public Safety, Assistant Dean ........................................678-5026 Financial Aid ................................................................678-5828 Student Success, Assistant Dean ..................................678-5195 Fine & Performing Arts .................................................678-5804 Fire Academy/Fire Technology .......................................678-5115 Instruction ...................................................................678-5814 Letters .........................................................................678-5804 Library Learning Resource Center ..................................678-5819 Marine Center ..............................................................985-9801 Matriculation ................................................................678-5864 Mathematics ................................................................678-5803 Outreach and Recruitment .............................................678-5907 Oxnard College Foundation ............................................678-5889 Registrar .....................................................................678-5843 Scholarships ................................................................678-5889