Special Admission Students

Information for Special Admission Students (Grades 9 – 12) & Their Parents

All Special Admission students are encouraged to apply on-line via CCCApply.

Registration Instructions for Special Admission Students in Grades 9 – 12:

• First time students: Complete all forms in the Special Admission packet

• Students who have attended the college before: complete the Recommendation for Special Admission form with your high school principal or designated counselor, have a parent sign. Be sure to get a new copy of your unofficial high school transcript.

• To register in a Math or English Course: See a college counselor – bring an unofficial copy of your most recent high school transcript to verify that you have met the prerequisites. You may be required to complete the Ventura College assessment process if you have not taken the necessary prerequisite course.

• Register in-person during the registration dates and hours listed in the Schedule of Classes or online Registration Calendar.

• You may register in any open academic class for which you meet the prerequisite requirements

Registration Instructions for Special Admission Students Entering Grades K – 8:

• Complete all forms in Special Admission Packet.

• Obtain approval from the Ventura College instructor in order to enroll in any class. Attend the first meeting of the class, and the instructor will grant approval with his/her signature or give the student a 4-digit Add Authorization number.

• See a Ventura College Counselor for advisement and signature on the Recommendation for Special Admission. (Required)

• See a Ventura College Counselor to obtain a Pre-Requisite release form indicating completion of academic prerequisites in order to enroll for any Math or English course. May be required to complete Ventura College assessment process.

• Register in person once instructor approval has been granted during the registration dates and hours listed in the Schedule of Classes or the online Registration Calendar.

Fee Information for Special Admission Students

Special Admission students are exempt from paying the $26.00 per unit enrollment fee. However, they are responsible for payment of the following fees:

• Health fee – mandatory

• Student Center fee – mandatory

• Parking fee – optional

• Associated Student/Photo ID - optional

• Nonresident Tuition – mandatory, if applicable

• Foreign Student Capital Outlay Fee – mandatory, if applicable

Important Notes

• The academic records of all students, including Special Admission students, are private and will not be released without the student’s written consent to anyone including parents or guardians.

• Special Admission students are responsible for complying with all Ventura College rules, regulations, and deadline dates.

• Special Admission students must make a written request for their records to be sent once their class has been completed. Transcripts are not sent automatically and cannot be sent without the student’s written consent.

• Ventura College does not send grade cards. Special Admission students may use webSTAR to access their grades.

• See the Ventura College Catalog (online or in print at the Ventura College library or bookstore) for complete policies and information governing the admission of minors.