General Counseling Information

General Counseling Information

About General Counseling

The General Counseling Department at Oxnard College provides comprehensive academic, career, and personal counseling services to support students throughout their educational journey. We understand that navigating college can sometimes feel overwhelming, and our goal is to simplify the process- helping students stay on track to reach their academic, career, and personal goals.

Counseling services are available in person, via Zoom, and by phone, offering flexible support to meet student needs.

The department's primary goal is to assist both full-time and part-time students in identifying their educational objectives and developing individualized plans to achieve them. Given Oxnard College’s open-access policy, counselors are especially attentive to the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and goals of our student population.

Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment with a counselor at least once per semester to review, update, or develop an educational plan. In addition to General Counseling, students have access to specialized resources including theUniversity Transfer Center and the Career Center, which provide further guidance in university transfer and career exploration.

Areas of Service

Academic Counseling

Counselors assist students in developing educational plans that reflect their academic and career goals, including:

  • Certificate of Achievement
  • Associate Degree (AA or AS)
  • Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T)
  • Preparation for university transfer

While counselors provide expert guidance, students are ultimately responsible for understanding program requirements and enrolling in the correct courses.

Career Counseling

Counselors help students explore a variety of career and learning pathways, integrating personal interests, values, and skills with career planning. Students can also enroll in COUN (Counseling) courses, taught by counseling faculty, which offer:

  • Insight into career decision-making
  • Exploration of occupational trends
  • Personal and professional goal-setting
  • A supportive environment for self-assessment and career exploration

Personal Counseling

Using a holistic, self-help approach, counselors assist students in managing personal challenges that may impact academic success. Services include:

  • Short-term support for crisis situations
  • Decision-making and problem-solving assistance
  • Referrals to on-campus and community resources

For more in-depth mental health support, licensed therapists are available through the Student Health Center at (805) 678-5832.

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