This course is designed to provide new students a comprehensive orientation to facilities, programs, services, college policies and faculty at Ventura College. Students will experience a tour of the campus facilities, receive financial aid information, learn about graduation and transfer requirements, and acquaint themselves with the college assessment process and counseling and transfer services. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Formerly: GW V02A.

Provides a thorough study for career development, academic goals, and life planning. Includes assessment tools for identifying personality type; clarifying interests, skills, and values; and establishing college majors and careers. Addresses psychological and social issues that impact career and life choices. Covers decision-making processes, labor market trends, career research, interviewing skills, and résumé writing. UC Credit Limitation: COL M01, COUN M01, COUN M01H, COUN M02, COUN M05, COUN M10, LS M03 combined: max credit, 3 units. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.

Develops students’ learning strategies for college and life skill success. Examines and practices critical thinking, study methods, learning styles, time management, test preparation and test-taking, and self-regulated learning. Addresses psychological, physiological, and sociological issues that impact the culture of higher education and help prepare students for college readiness. Notes: UC Credit Limitations: COL M01, COUN M01, COUN M01H, COUN M02, COUN M05, COUN M10, COUN M23, LS M03 combined - maximum credit, 3 units. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.