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2018-2019COLLEGE CATALOG

Academic Calendar 2018 - 2019Oxnard College provides two primary semesters of instruction – Falland Spring – as well as a Summer intersession. Course times anddelivery modes are noted in each semester’s online Schedule ofClasses, available at www.OxnardCollege.edu. The online schedulehas continuous updates and will have the most up-to-date andaccurate course information.The special deadlines for semester-length classes are listed belowfor each primary semester; however, the specific length of eachcourse dictates its deadlines (enrollment, drop, refund, etc.). Checkonline by clicking on the specific Course Record Number (CRN)for such particulars. Contact Admissions and Records for furtherassistance. Detailed registration information is readily available atwww.OxnardCollege.edu.FALL SEMESTER 2018 AUGUST 20 – DECEMBER 19, 2018August 20First day of semester-length traditional classes. First day of late registration.August 31Last 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 1–3September 7September 21November 1November 10–12November 23Labor Day – NO CLASSESLast day to drop semester-length classes without a transcript entryLast day to declare Pass/NoPass (P/NP). Formerly called CR/NC) grading option forsemester-length classesAt 12 Noon - Last day to apply for Fall 2018 Associate Degree or Certificate of AchievementVeterans Day – NO CLASSESLast day to drop semester-length classes with a "W" (withdrawal)November 22–25Thanksgiving Holiday – NO CLASSESDecember 13–19Final Exam Week for Fall 2018SPRING SEMESTER 2019January 7January 19–21January 18JANUARY 7 – MAY 17, 2019First day of semester-length traditional classes. First day of late registration.Martin Luther King Jr. Day – NO CLASSESLast 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 25February 8February 15-18March 7Last day to drop semester-length classes without a transcript entryLast day to declare P/NP (formerly CR/NC) grading option for semester-length classesPresidents Day Holiday – NO CLASSESAt 12 Noon - Last day to apply for Spring 2019 Associate Degree or Certificate of AchievementMarch 23–24Saturday/Sunday Classes HeldMarch 25–31Spring Break – NO CLASSESApril 19Last day to drop semester-length classes with a “W”April 25–26Self-assigned Flex days – NO CLASSESMay 13–17Final Exam Week for Spring 2019May 16GRADUATIONSUMMER INTERSESSION 2019Oxnard 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, graduatinghigh school seniors and students home for the summer from four-year colleges. The summer Schedule of Classes is availableonline at www.OxnardCollege.edu/schedule.

2018 2019General CatalogOXNARD COLLEGE4000 S. Rose AvenueOxnard, CA 93033-6699Phone: (805) 678-5800Fax (805) 678-5806www.oxnardcollege.eduOxnard College has made every reasonable effort to ensure that the informationprovided in this general catalog is accurate and current. However, this documentshould not be considered an irrevocable contract between the students andOxnard College. The content is subject to change. The College reservWesthe right to make additions, revisions, or deletions, and will implement thechanges as may be necessary due to changes in governmental regulations,district and college policy, procedures, and/or curriculum. The College willmake every reasonable effort to inform students of significant changes thatOxnard College - College Information 2018- 2019 occur after publication of this document. Information of significant changeswill be the official version and will be posted/available on the Oxnard Collegewebsite at . Any addendaposted at this site will become the official version. The college catalog isavailable in the library, online, and for purchase in the campus bookstore.The catalog is available in alternate formats upon request from the EducationalAssistance Center, (805) 678-5830.1

President's MessageWelcome to Oxnard College!On behalf of our faculty, staff, and administrators, welcome to Oxnard College. I invite you toenroll in classes that will enable you to earn an associate degree, transfer to a university or earna professional or technical certificate. Oxnard College maintains articulation agreements withUC and CSU campuses as well as Associate Degrees for Transfer that provide a clear pathwayto a CSU major and baccalaureate degree.Oxnard College, an accredited, comprehensive two-year institution, has been a part of the VenturaCounty Community College District since 1975. Located in the heart of Ventura County, OxnardCollege is part of the largest and most vibrant city in Ventura County with a rich multi-culturaldiversity that makes our college unique and exciting.Our faculty and staff are dedicated to the success of our students and the advancement of ourmission: Oxnard College is a learning-centered institution that embraces academic excellenceby providing multiple pathways to student success.In addition to your academic coursework, take advantage of the many extra-curricularopportunities available for students. Take the time to learn about our support services whichwill help you develop effective study skills and time management practices that will benefit youthroughout your academic career.Thank you for choosing Oxnard College and I wish you continued success in your pursuit ofacademic excellence.Sincerely,Cynthia E. Azari, Ed.D.President of Oxnard College2 Oxnard College - College Information 2018- 2019

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICESPresident. 678-5808Vice President of Academic Affairs andStudent Learning. 678-5814Vice President of Business Services. . . 678-5813Vice President of Student Development. . 678-5847INSTRUCTIONAL DIVISIONS& SERVICESCareer and Technical Education, Dean. . . 678-5824Institutional Effectivenessand HSI Grant Initiatives, Dean. 678-5186Liberal Studies, Dean. 678-5804Library Services, Transitional Studies,Health, Athletics, and PhysicalEducation, Dean. 678-5949Mathematics and Science, Dean. 678-5803Public Safety, Assistant Dean. 678-5026Student Success, Dean. 678-5195Oxnard College - College Information 2018- 2019 IMPORTANT CAMPUSPHONE NUMBERSArea Code(805)General Information. 678-5800Admissions and Records. . . 678-5810Assessment/Orientation. 678-5864Athletics/Health/Physical Education. . . 678-5825Bookstore. 678-5826CalWORKs Services. 678-5887Campus Police. 678-5805Career and Technical Education. 678-5824CARE. 678-5827Child Development Center. 678-5801Counseling. . . 678-5816Dental Hygiene Program. . . 678-5823Disabled Students Program/Educational Assistance Center. . . 678-5830EOPS. . 678-5827Facility Use. 678-5813Financial Aid. 678-5828Fine & Performing Arts. . . 678-5804Fire Academy/Fire Technology. 678-5115Instruction. 678-5814Letters. . . 678-5804Library Learning Resource Center. 678-5819Marine Center. 985-9801Matriculation. 678-5864Mathematics. 678-5803Outreach and Recruitment. 678-5907Oxnard College Foundation. 678-5889Oxnard College POLICE. 678-5805Registrar. . 678-5843Scholarships. 678-5889Science. 678-5803Social Science. 678-5804Student Activities. 678-5187Student Business Office. 678-5811Student Health Center. 678-5832Transcripts. 678-5810Transfer & Career Information Center. 678-5837Deaf and Hearing Impaired TTY . . . 488-8022Veterans Center. . . 678-5845Welcome Center. 678-59073

TABLE OF CONTENTSCOLLEGE INFORMATIONVCCCD Vision, Mission, and Values. 7History of Oxnard College. . . 8Accreditation . . . 8College Vision, Mission, Values, and Goals. 9Student Learning Outcomes. . . 10Campus Profile . . . 11ADMISSIONS AND REGISTRATIONEligibility for Admission. 13General Admissions Procedures. . . 13Admission of Minors/Dual Enrollment . 13Residency Requirements. 14California Residents. . . 14Nonresidents. . . 15Reclassification of Residence Status. 16Military Personnel and Dependents . . . 16Military Veterans. 16Student ID Numbers. . . 17Student Success and Support Program Services. 17Registration Procedures. 17Prerequisites and Corequisites. . . 18Important Details about Waitlists. . . 18MyVCCCD Online Services . . . 18Updating Student Records. 19Transcript Requirements. 19Acceptance of Transfer Coursework. 19Credit for Military Service. . . 20Fees & Tuition. 20Refund Policy. . 22Student Photo ID Card. . 22Textbooks and Supplies. 22Student Parking Fees. 22Requests for Transcripts. 23Educational Work Load. 23Unit Requirements for Benefits and Activities. 24Selective Service Registration. . . 24Courses Open to Enrollment. 24ACADEMIC POLICIESAttendance. . 26Distance Education Drop Policy. 26Regular Effective Contact Policy. 26Grading System and Practices. 27Units of Credit. . . 27Letter Grading Scale. 27Evaluative Symbols. . . 27Non-Evaluative Symbols. . . 27Scholastic Standing and Achievement. 28Pass/No Pass Grading Option(formerly Credit/No Credit). 28Remedial Coursework Limitations. 29Final Examinations. . . 29Grade Changes . . . 29Availability of Semester Grades. . 30Auditing Classes. . 304 Withdrawal from Class. 30Military Withdrawal. 31Course Repetition: Limitation onEnrollments & Withdrawals. . 31Academic Renewal Without Course Repetition. . . 31Probation, Dismissal, and Readmission. 31Cheating or Plagiarism. 32Dean’s List. 32Graduation with Honors. . 32Use of Listening or Recording Devices. 32Use of the Internet. 33STUDENT AND INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT SERVICESStudent Services. 35Admissions and Records. . . 35CalWORKs. 35Campus Police Services. . . 36Child Development Center. 36Counseling Services. 36Educational Assistance Center (EAC). . 37Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS). 37Financial Aid. 38Oxnard College Two Year Tuition-Free Promise. . 40Outreach and Recruitment. 41Scholarships. 41Student Health Center. 41Transfer and Career Information Center. 41Veterans Services. . . 42Welcome Center. 43Library Learning Resource Center. 43Project Adelante. 43Athletics. 44Student Organizations and Activities. . . 44GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSPlanning Your Education. 46Chose an Educational Goal. 47Curriculum: Courses, Degrees, Certificates, and Awards.4 8Education Pathways 2018-2019. 50Earn an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT). 50Earn an Associate Degree (A.A. or A.S.). 51Associate Degrees (A.A. or A.S.) in Specific Majors. 52Associate Degree (A.A.) in General Studies Pattern I . . . 53Associate Degree (A.A.) in General StudiesPattern II and II. 54Other Graduation Information. 56Graduation Requirements. 56Student Responsibility. 56Graduation Application Procedure. 56Course Substitution For Major and/or GeneralEducation Requirements. . . 56Reciprocity for Local General Education Requirements. . . 56Reciprocity for CSU GE-Breadth/IGETCRequirements . . . 56Course Substitution Within Approved AssociateDegrees for Transfer. 56Oxnard College - College Information 2018- 2019