What is priority registration?
It means that students in special populations such as military students, are eligible to enroll for courses earlier than others. Ventura College offers priority registration for classes to all veterans and members of the military. If you are using your VA educational benefits, you will automatically be entered into the system to receive first-day priority registration. If you are not using your VA educational benefits at a public community college and want priority registration, you must present your DD214 or military ID to Admissions and Records, OR upload online via Secure Form Submission.
If you are unsure of how to do this, please call the VRC at 805-289-6060 and we can assist you.
Note: Dependents are not eligible for priority registration, unless they are a member of another special population. Those include the following: CalWorks, EAC/ACCESS (DSP&S), EOPS, Foster Youth, and Homeless Youth.
When is priority registration?
STUDENTS – please click on and carefully read the Academic Calendar .
It contains specific information and registration requirements pertinent to each set of Key Dates noted below, and important information pertaining to all summer class schedules
Class Schedule Search for Fall 2024 & Spring 2025
KEY DATES
August 12 - Fall 2024 semester.
November 15* - Last day to drop a semester-length class with a "W".
December 13* - Last day to apply for pass/no pass.
*Information applies to semester-length classes only. Refer to the online schedule of classes for deadline dates for short-term and late-start classes.
SPRING 2025
September 30 - Start of Spring Open Registration - continuing students with under 90 units in 'good academic standing' (not on academic/progress probation for two semesters).
Online registration is closed daily from 2:00 am to 6:00 am Pacific time for system maintenance*
For Appointments, check your student portal. Check on the Register/Pay tab, and then click "View Registration Appointment".
October 28 - Special Population Priority Registration - includes Military & Active Duty personnel (& CalWORKS, EAC EOPS, Foster Youth, Homeless Youth, Rising Scholars)
November 1 - Special Population Priority Registration - Continuing Student Athletes (less than 90 units), students currently participating in First Year Experience cohort, & Associated Student Govt Officers @ VC. *New student: orientation, assessment, Ed Plan required.
November 4 - Continuing Student Priority Registration (less than 90 units)
*see registration dates applicable to specific number of units
November 12 - New Student Priority Registration
*Orientation, assessment, and educational plan required.
November 12 - Start of Returning Student Priority Registration (less than 90 units)
November 14 - Start of Spring Open Registration
JANUARY 13 - Spring 2025 semester begins.
January 24* - Last day to drop with full refund or credit (All students/full semester only).
February 2* - Last day to drop a semester-length class without a "W".
April 25* - Last day to drop a semester-length class with a "W".
May 23* - Last day to apply for pass/no pass.
May 19-23 - FINAL EXAMS
May 23 - VC Graduation
*Information applies to semester-length classes only. Refer to the online schedule of classes for deadline dates for short-term and late-start classes.
Request your Benefits Each Semester
Certification is not automatic. To have your certification submitted to the VA, you must complete the New & Returning Student Checklist AND submit the completed online Veterans Agreement Form before the start of each semester.
Report any Changes
Always contact the VC College Veterans Counselor located in the VRC to report any change in your enrollment. Changes such as Add/Drop or Withdrawals, switching courses, etc. need to be reported immediately so that students do not end up owing money back to the VA.