Welcome to Academic Counseling Services!
VIRTUAL DROP-IN (Use Chrome or Firefox)
Please click the menu item, "Virtual Drop-In Express Counseling" below for more information.
Please click the menu item, "Virtual Drop-In Express Counseling" below for more information.
Need a virtual version of our counseling new student workshop? Covering all topics related to commonly asked questions from incoming students including: General Ed Classes, Transfer info, choosing classes, reading the schedule of classes, registration planner, program mapper, MyVCCCD Portal, and more.
OR..... Attend A Workshop Wednesday In-Person:
An in-person opportunity for all first-time college students at Moorpark College to learn about various educational pathways available to them and learn to select courses for their first semester based on their goal.
Before attending Workshop Wednesday, please follow the steps below:
Located in LLR-124 (outside classroom on the right side of the library)
Counseling Services Specialists will be covering all topics related to commonly asked questions from incoming students including: General Ed Classes, Transfer info, choosing classes, reading the schedule of classes, registration planner, program mapper, MyVCCCD Portal, and more.
Counseling Faculty will join the workshop in the second half to assist students in choosing classes and creating a first semester schedule so students know what to register for when their registration date arrives in May! See dates and times below...
March 29, 2023 @ 3:15pm
April 12, 2023 @ 3:15pm
April 26, 2023 @ 3:15pm
Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday - 9:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday 9am - 12pm & 1:30pm - 5pm
Friday - 9:00am - 12PM (CHECK IN NO LATER THAN 11:30AM)
Express drop-in counseling is designed to give students access to counseling services during normal business hours for quick, "express" type of questions. Unlike a counseling appointment, which may last up to 60 minutes, express drop-in counseling sessions are 5 to 10-minutes in length.
Use express drop-in counseling for:
Due to the limited time set aside for express drop-in sessions, only quick "express" counseling questions can be answered. For more thorough and comprehensive educational planning, a counseling appointment may be required.
Please use the resources below to help with some commonly asked questions.
*PLEASE NOTE, NEW STUDENTS ARE NOT ABLE TO MAKE APPOINTMENTS WITH A COUNSELOR, PLEASE REFERENCE ONE OF OUR NEW STUDENT WORKSHOPS OR UTILIZE OUR VIRTUAL DROP IN SERVICE FOR ASSISTANCE.
Schedule an appointment with a counselor that works with your major/area of interest. Schedule an E-Appointment through the Starfish Connect scheduling System available through your student VCCCD portal.
CLICK HERE for a chart of counselors in each major.
*Please be advised that appointment slots are released one week in advance and fill quickly.
Navigation
1. Log into your VCCCD Portal Account.
2. Look for the "Tools" heading then for the graduation cap icon link titled, "Student Support."
3. Locate the link for, "STARFISH CONNECT."
4. Once in Starfish, click the link for, "My Success Network."
5. Click on "Schedule" located in the MC Counseling box.
If there are no available appointments listed, please contact the Counseling Office at 805-378-1428 to inquire about other options.
*Nursing & Rad Tech students, before booking an appointment you must complete one of the self guided workshops through Canvas. Once complete you can make an appointment through starfish or by calling the counseling office.
If you are in your final semester and fully registered in all classes needed to finish your degree or certificate, you are eligible to apply for your degree or certificate.
STEPS
1. If all classes are from Moorpark, Ventura, or Oxnard Colleges, you may apply with a counselor online using our virtual drop in service, EXCEPT DURING PEAK REGISTRATION PERIODS, click here to utilize this service.
2. If you have classes from other colleges or universities, you will need to make an appointment to apply for your degree by calling 805-378-1428.
COMMENCEMENT INFORMATION:
www.moorparkcollege.edu/graduation or contact
MCCommencement@vcccd.edu if you have any questions about participating in Commencement.
Prerequisite Requests
ALL requests for Prerequisites must be submitted using the online request form.
1. Go to Main Menu and following the steps listed under the Prerequisite Clearance Request tab.
Quick Questions
If you have a counseling related question not requiring an immediate response, send your request to the "General Ask a Counselor" email at mccounseling@vcccd.edu
Please note that the response time in this email is approximately 72 hours.