ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2020 - 2021 Oxnard College provides two primary semesters of instruction – Fall The special deadlines for semester-length classes are listed below for each and Spring – as well as a Summer intersession. Course times and primary semester; however, the specific length of each course dictates delivery modes are noted in each semester’s online Schedule of its deadlines (enrollment, drop, refund, etc.). Check online by clicking on Classes, available at www.OxnardCollege.edu. The online schedule has the specific Course Record Number (CRN) for such particulars. Contact continuous updates and will have the most up-to-date and accurate Admissions and Records for further assistance. Detailed registration course information. information is readily available at www.OxnardCollege.edu. FALL SEMESTER 2020 AUGUST 17 - DECEMBER 16, 2020 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 Labor Day – NO CLASSES September 18 Last day to declare Pass/No Pass (P/NP) grading option for semester-length classes. (Formerly called CR/N) October 29 At 12 Noon - Last day to apply for Fall 2020 Associate Degree or Certificate of Achievement November 11 Veterans Day – NO CLASSES November 20 Last day to drop semester-length classes with a "W" (withdrawal) November 26 - 29 Thanksgiving Holiday – NO CLASSES December 10 - 16 Final Exam Week for Fall 2020 SPRING SEMESTER 2021 JANUARY 11 - MAY 19, 2021 January 11 First day of semester-length traditional classes. First day of late registration. January 16 - 18 Martin Luther King Jr. Day – NO CLASSES 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. January 29 Last day to drop semester-length classes without a transcript entry February 11 Last day to declare P/NP (formerly CR/N) grading option for semester-length classes February 12 - 15 Presidents Day Holiday – NO CLASSES March 4 At 12 Noon - Last day to apply for Spring 2021 Associate Degree or Certificate of Achievement March 27 - 28 Saturday/Sunday Classes Held March 29 - Spring Break – NO CLASSES April 2 April 23 Last day to drop semester-length classes with a “W” April 27 Self-assigned Flex day – NO CLASSES May 13 - 19 Final Exam Week for Spring 2021 May 19 GRADUATION SUMMER INTERSESSION 2021 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. photo credit - Clepsy Hernandez 2020 • 2021 General Catalog 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 students and Oxnard College. The content is subject to change. The College reserves the right to make additions, revisions, or deletions, and will implement the changes as may be necessary due to changes in governmental regulations, district and college policy, procedures, and/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 the official version and will be posted/available on the Oxnard College website at oxnardcollege.edu/apply-and-enroll/college-catalog. Any addenda posted at this site will become the official version. The college catalog is available in the library, online, and for purchase in the campus bookstore. The catalog is available in alternate formats upon request from the Educational Assistance Center, (805) 678-5830. Oxnard College - College Information 2020 - 2021 1 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Welcome to Oxnard College. Whether you are a prospective student, a current student, or a member of the community attending one of our many cultural events, we hope you will feel at home here. Oxnard College was founded in 1975 and is a member of the Ventura County Community College District. Our college is located in the heart of Oxnard, the largest and most vibrant city in Ventura County, and our faculty and staff is wholeheartedly dedicated to helping our students achieve their dreams. For some, those dreams include the attainment of an Associate’s Degree and transferring to an excellent university, on their way to a rigorous profession. For others, those dreams include securing a rewarding career in one of the stellar technical programs we offer, such as Culinary Arts, Fire Technology, or Dental Hygiene. In all cases, we offer an affordable and supportive pathway to a better life. As the proud son of hard-working immigrant parents, I love this nation of opportunity with its commitment to “liberty and justice for all.” I worked my way through law school and practiced commercial law for many years before dedicating 4000 South Rose Avenue myself full-time to the irresistible calling of higher education. Now, my joy and my purpose is to Oxnard, California 93033-6699 help others find their own path to success in its many forms. That is also the purpose and the Phone: (805) 678-5800 legacy of Oxnard College. Bienvenidos. Nuestra casa es su casa. Fax: (805) 678-5806 Sincerely, www.oxnardcollege.edu Luis P. Sanchez, JD, LLM President 2 Oxnard College - College Information 2020 - 2021 TELEPHONE NUMBERS (805 AREA CODE) Administrative Offices General Information 678-5800 President 678-5807 Admissions and Records 678-5810 Vice President of Academic Affairs 678-5198 Assessment/Orientation 678-5864 and Student Learning Athletics/Health/Physical Education 678-5825 Vice President of Business Services 678-5896 Bookstore 678-5826 Vice President of Student Development 678-5937 CalWORKs Services 678-5887 Campus Police 678-5805 Instructional Divisions & Services Deans Career and Technical Education 678-5824 Career and Technical Education, Dean Vacant CARE 678-5827 Institutional Effectiveness and 678-5116 Child Development Center 678-5801 HSI Grant Initiatives, Dean Counseling 678-5816 Library and Liberal Studies, Dean 678-5949 Dental Hygiene Program 678-5823 Math, Science, Health, 678-5897 Disabled Students Program/ 678-5830 PE, and Athletics , Dean Educational Assistance Center Public Safety, Assistant Dean 678-5307 EOPS 678-5827 Student Success, Dean 678-5195 Facility Use 678-5813 Financial Aid 678-5828 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 Oxnard College POLICE 678-5805 Registrar 678-5843 Scholarships 678-5889 Science 678-5803 Social Science 678-5804 Student Activities 678-5187 Student Business Office 678-5811 Student Health Center 678-5832 Transcripts 678-5810 Transfer & Career Information Center 678-5837 Deaf and Hearing Impaired TTY 488-8022 Veterans Center 678-5845 Welcome Center 678-5907 Oxnard College - College Information 2020 - 2021 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS COLLEGE & DISTRICT INFORMATION Withdrawal from Class .....................................................29 District Vision, Mission, & Values Statement ....................7 Military Withdrawal ...........................................................29 History of Oxnard College ..................................................8 Course Repetition: Limitation on Enrollments & College Vision, Mission, Values, & Goals ...........................9 Withdrawals .......................................................................30 Student Learnng Outcomes .............................................10 Probation, Dismissal, and Readmission ..........................30 Campus Profile ..................................................................11 Dean’s List .........................................................................31 ADMISSIONS & REGISTRATION Use of Listening or Recording Devices ............................31 Eligibility for Admission ....................................................13 Use of the Internet ............................................................31 General Admissions Procedures ......................................13 STUDENT & INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Admission of Minors / Dual Enrollment ..........................13 Student Services................................................................33 Residency Requirements ..................................................14 Admissions and Records ..................................................33 California Residents ..........................................................14 CalWORKs ..........................................................................33 Nonresident Students ......................................................14 Units of Credit ...................................................................33