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Educational Opportunities................................................. 7 
Admissions and Records..................................................... 8 
Prerequisites........................................................................ 9 
Student Fees...................................................................... 11 
Campus Life...................................................................... 13 
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Succeeding as a Student 
Whether a student’s educational goal is to obtain a college degree or vocational 
certificate, transfer to a university, update workplace skills or take a class for 
the joy of learning, Moorpark College is a great place to start. Since the College 
offers more than 1,500 classes in over 100 programs throughout the year, it is 
certain students will find courses to meet their needs. The myriad of options 
available are previewed below under “Educational Opportunities.” That section 
highlights the College’s specialized programs as well as specialized requirements 
involved with taking certain courses. 
In-person application, enrollment and registration takes place in Admissions and 
Records, located in the Administration Building. Enrollment and registration 
accessible online at www.moorparkcollege.edu/webstar. The information provided 
below verifies the rules, regulations and options that govern the processes 
involved with becoming a student. 
For more information, consider making an appointment with a counselor. It is 
a good idea to generate a multi-semester Student Education Plan to maximize 
time and effort. Students can schedule a counseling appointment by calling 
(805) 378-1428, or they can stop by Counseling in the Administration Building 
to see a “drop-by” counselor for quick questions. 
Educational Opportunities 
Scheduling Options 
To meet the varying needs of students, courses are offered in many different 
scheduling patterns. Most are the traditional full term courses, but many are 
condensed in time to better match busy schedules. Some classes start a few weeks 
later than the full term classes and meet for roughly 13-15 weeks; these options 
approximate public-school and four-year-school calendars. Other courses can 
be completed in shorter time frames, including one-day seminars. 
Courses are available mornings, afternoons and evenings Monday through 
Friday, as well as on Saturday. In response to student requests, some specialized 
courses are even available on Sunday. Most courses are offered on campus, but 
other locations are used as well, such as high schools and other community 
locations. Courses are also available through distance education (online and 
television) requiring minimal trips to campus. 
Moorpark College’s goal is to be responsive to the many scheduling needs of 
students as they juggle jobs and family obligations. To match specific scheduling 
needs with the course offerings, students can consult each semester’s Schedule 
of Classes. These schedules are available on campus about five weeks prior 
to each new semester and online at www.moorparkcollege.edu. Each course 
entry notes the length of the course, when it meets and where. The special 
enrollment and refund deadlines for full-semester classes are listed in each 
semester’s Schedule of Classes. However, the length of each course determines 
the deadline (enrollment, drop, refund, etc.). Schedules must be consulted for 
specific details on deadlines. 
Honors Program 
The Honors Program is a series of courses in different disciplines that invites 
students to explore topics in depth, often by working in a seminar-type class 
with other motivated students. Students can take an honors course or two 
in a favorite discipline, or they can graduate from the Honors Program after 
completing 15 units of honors courses in at least three different disciplines and 
fulfilling other exit requirements. Honors courses are clearly marked in each 
Schedule of Classes. 
UCLA/UC Irvine Transfer Alliance Program (TAP) 
This partnership with UCLA and UC Irvine provides Honors Program graduates 
with priority consideration for transfer and eligibility to apply for the “TAP 
Scholars” scholarship. 
For more information about the Moorpark College Honors Program, refer to 
the Moorpark College website. 
Interdisciplinary Courses and 
Learning Communities 
Interdisciplinary courses are designed to provide the student with credit meeting 
general education requirements in more than one area of study. Such courses 
are taught by two or more faculty presenting ideas from different points of view, 
as well as different disciplines’ perspectives. Learning Community classes have 
themes and connect to careers. Different combinations of courses are available for 
varying units of credit. Each semester’s Schedule of Classes provides particulars 
about these team-taught classes. 
The Program for Accelerated 
College Education (PACE) 
The Program for Accelerated College Education (PACE) is an academic program 
for learners who wish to complete an Associate Degree under an accelerated 
schedule. PACE’s flexible schedule is ideal for working adults or learners seeking 
to maximize their time for coursework. The program offers 8-week classes in a 
number of delivery modes, including traditional on-ground classroom experience, 
tele-video, and online. Classes are offered evenings and weekends. For the 2006- 
2007 academic year, PACE offers associate degrees in Business Administration and 
Child Development. Both programs may be completed in 19 months. Contact the 
PACE Office at (805) 378-1402 www.moorparkcollege.edu/pace. 
Air Force ROTC Program 
Air Force ROTC is a college-level program designed to select and train highly 
qualified men and women to become commissioned Air Force officers. AFROTC 
offers two different programs, a four-year and a two-year program. To enter 
AFROTC, an individual must have at least two years of college remaining, which 
may include graduate study. In addition, the individual must be a United States 
citizen prior to entering the last two years of the program, be able to pass an 
Air Force medical exam, be of high moral character, and be in good academic 
standing in school. 
Students can attend any accredited college and still take AFROTC at one of the 
program locations through extension. For more information, call an AFROTC 
unit listed below. www.afrotc.com 
UCLA............................................................................................. (310) 206-5814 
USC............................................................................................... (213) 740-2670 
Loyola Marymount...................................................................... (310) 338-2770 
Internship and Work Experience 
Internship and Occupational Work Experience courses provide students with 
the opportunity to earn graded college credit by working in a volunteer or paid 
position that is related to their career goal and/or major. General Work Experience 
provides credit for a job unrelated to a career goal. Students receive one 
unit of credit for each 60 hours of unpaid or 75 hours of paid work, and may 
enroll in up to 4 units (Internships/Occupational Work Experience), or 3 units 
(General Work Experience), with a maximum of 16 units total. The student 
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must also attend an orientation, develop learning objectives, complete a related 
project or report, and maintain signed verification of hours. The student meets 
with a faculty advisor who supervises the experience, visits the worksite, and 
awards the grade. 
These opportunities for on-the-job learning are advertised and coordinated 
through the Career Services Center. An existing position might be eligible for 
credit in the program, if it provides new or expanded learning for the student. 
The Career Services Center is located in the Campus Center. Call (805) 378- 
1536 for more information. Course descriptions are listed in the Catalog under 
“Work Experience.” 
Independent Study 
The intent of an Independent Study is to enable students to further explore 
particular aspects of a subject by studying it in depth under the direction of 
an authorized instructor in that discipline. The student is expected to have 
completed a previous course in the subject matter. Students wishing to enroll 
in an Independent Study must be enrolled in at least three other units of course 
work at Moorpark College for the semester in which the Independent Study is to 
be taken. A student may be enrolled in no more than two independent studies 
in one semester and no more than one course in a discipline in a semester. A 
maximum of twelve total units of Independent Study course work may be taken 
at Moorpark College, with a maximum of six units in one discipline. Students 
wishing to complete an Independent Study should contact an instructor in 
the discipline in order to develop a program plan and to initiate the required 
paperwork by the appropriate deadline. 
Field Trips 
A field trip may be a required activity for a number of courses in the college 
curriculum. For any such courses, it is intended that the field trips be clearly 
identified in the College Catalog and in each semester’s Schedule of Classes. For 
other courses, a field trip may be an optional activity for the students enrolled. 
According to policy adopted by the District’s Governing Board, all persons 
making any type of field trip or excursion shall be deemed to have waived all 
claims for injury, accident, illness, or death occurring during or by reason of 
the field trip or excursion. 
Auditing Policy 
Auditing enables a student to attend a class without receiving a grade, taking 
an exam, or earning unit credit. Students enrolled in ten or more semester 
units shall, with instructor consent, be allowed to audit one class without a fee. 
Students not enrolled in ten semester credit units may, with instructor consent, 
audit one class with a fee for auditing of fifteen dollars ($15.00) per unit per 
semester. Audit students must also pay the Health Fee. 
Priority in class enrollment shall be given to students desiring to take the course 
for credit towards a certificate or degree. Therefore, students wishing to audit 
may register for classes in audit status by special petition only in the last two 
days of the add/drop period. This petition requires permission of the instructor. 
Laboratory classes are not normally available for audit. Students auditing a 
course shall not be permitted to change their enrollment in that course to receive 
credit for the course. Petitions for this purpose, “Petition to Audit a Course,” 
are available at Admissions and Records (Admin. Bldg.). 
Students auditing a course are not permitted to take exams in class, nor are 
they permitted to challenge the course at a later date. Instructors are under 
no obligation to grade assignments of students auditing a course. Attendance 
requirements for students auditing courses are the same as for all other students 
as stated elsewhere in this Catalog. Audit fees are nonrefundable. 
Admission Information 
General Eligibility 
Admission to Moorpark College is open to any high school graduate, anyone 
possessing a high school proficiency certificate, or any adult eighteen years of 
age or older and capable of profiting from instruction. 
A student is eligible to attend Moorpark College if his/her legal residence is 
within California. Students entering any of the public community colleges of 
California are subject to the residency requirements as determined by the State 
of California. 
Students whose legal residence is in another state or in a foreign country may be 
admitted under conditions stipulated by the Governing Board and on payment 
of specified tuition fees. Additional information regarding residence requirements 
and fees may be found below or by contacting Admissions and Records 
at (805) 378-1429. 
Residency Requirements 
Admission Procedures 
Students new to Moorpark College and former students who attended prior to 
2003 must complete an application for admission. Former students who last 
attended between 2003 and 2005 may update any changes to their address, or 
phone number by on-line @ www.moorparkcollege.edu/webstar 
An application for admission is available on-line at www.moorparkcollege. 
edu/apply. Additional copies can be obtained at the Office of Admissions or by 
writing to Moorpark College Public Relations, 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark, 
CA 93021. 
Applications may be submitted at any time, but they must be on file before 
students can register for classes. It is best to apply for admission as early as 
possible. 
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On-Line Admissions & Records Services 
Students may access the following Admissions & Records services on-line at 
moorparkcollege.edu/webstar: 
• Apply for admission 
• Check your registration appointment 
• Register for classes 
• Search for classes in a variety of ways 
• Add classes; Drop classes 
• Change your mailing address or phone number 
• Change your PIN 
• View your class schedule 
• View your academic records including courses, units and GPA 
• Pay fees 
• View unpaid fees or holds 
• Add or change your e-mail address 
Specialized Program or Course Eligibility 
Moorpark College offers specialized programs in Exotic Animal Training/Management, 
Nursing and Radiologic Technology. These programs require special 
admissions procedures that are detailed within the “List of Courses.” 
Prerequisites and Corequisites 
Moorpark College is fully committed to providing educational opportunities 
to all students and fostering student success. Some courses require specialized 
training or preparation to ensure success. Such criteria or “prerequisites” have 
been established as a means of notifying students of the skills and abilities needed 
to succeed in a specific course. Students should carefully review prerequisites 
and corequisites before enrolling in classes. 
Important Definitions 
PREREQUISITE: A prerequisite represents a set of skills or a body of knowledge 
that a student must possess prior to enrollment and without which the student 
is highly unlikely to succeed in the course or program. It is a condition of 
enrollment that a student is required to meet in order to demonstrate current 
readiness for enrollment in a course or educational program. For example, a 
student enrolling in general chemistry will have difficulty without adequate 
preparation in algebra. Prerequisites must be completed with a grade of “C” or 
better prior to registration in a specific course. 
COREQUISITE: A corequisite represents a set of skills or a body of knowledge 
that a student must acquire through concurrent enrollment in another course 
and without which the student is highly unlikely to succeed. It is a condition of 
enrollment consisting of a course that a student is required to simultaneously 
take in order to enroll in another course. 
RECOMMENDED PREPARATION: Specifies the preparation suggested by faculty 
that is expected to help students successfully complete a particular course. While 
encouraged to do so, students do not have to satisfy recommended preparation 
guidelines to enroll in a course. 
LIMITATIONS ON ENROLLMENT: Note other restrictions that must be met in 
order for a student to register for a specific class. For example, a child development 
course might state the following: “Proof of negative TB clearance is 
required.” 
Course prerequisites, corequisites or recommended preparation/other limitations 
are specified within course descriptions provided in “The List of Courses” that 
is presented in the center section of this catalog. They are also specified in each 
semester’s Schedule of Classes. A course has no prerequisites or corequisites unless 
so designated. Students must satisfy the prerequisite or corequisite requirements 
for all courses in which they enroll. 
Prerequisite Equivalency 
Students who have completed course work at the high school level or at another 
college that could be seen as equivalent to a course’s stated prerequisite need to 
have official transcripts sent to the Moorpark College Counseling Department, so 
the equivalency can be verified and recorded. Students may hand carry official 
(unopened) transcripts to the Counseling Office prior to registration to expedite 
the review process. The counselors will review the transcripts and determine how 
the previous courses meet the stated prerequisites. Additional documentation 
may be required to make the determination. 
Once it has been determined by a counselor that previous course work does 
indeed meet stated prerequisites, then a “Prerequisite for Course Equivalency 
Form” can be completed, signed, and submitted to Admissions and Records, so 
the student can proceed with course registration. 
Challenging a Prerequisite or Corequisite 
It is recognized that students may have preparation equivalent to the stated 
prerequisites or corequisites or may wish to challenge a prerequisite or corequisite 
as allowed by state law. The petition for challenging a prerequisite or corequisite 
is available in the Counseling Office. The student shall bear the initial burden of 
showing that grounds exist for the challenge. A “Petition to Challenge” Form 
is available from the Counseling Desk in the Administration Building. If you 
have any questions or need help, make an appointment with a counselor by 
calling (805) 378-1428. 
The following lists the grounds in which a challenge may be pursued: 
1. The student will be subject to undue delay in attaining the goal of 
his/her educational plan because the prerequisite or corequisite course 
has not been made reasonably available. 
2. The prerequisite or corequisite is not valid because it is not necessary for 
success in the course for which it is required (student documentation 
required). 
3. The prerequisite or corequisite is unlawfully discriminatory or is being 
applied in an unlawfully discriminatory manner (student documentation 
required). 
4. The student has the knowledge or ability to succeed in the course despite 
not meeting the prerequisite or corequisite (student documentation 
required). 
Concurrent High School Student Admission 
In accordance with the California Education Code high school juniors and 
seniors are permitted to enroll in college courses as Special High School Admission 
students. This permission is required for each semester the student wishes 
to attend until the student graduates from high school or turns 18 years or age, 
whichever is sooner. High school students must register in person and are limited 
to a maximum of 11.0 units per semester. Course enrollment fees are waived 
for Special High School Admission students. All other fees apply. Moorpark 
College grants college credit only. 
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In order to qualify and register for Special High School Admission, all high 
school students (seniors, juniors or younger) must have the written permission 
of a parent or guardian and their high school principal or counselor. Students 
below the 11th grade must also have the written consent of the Moorpark College 
instructor whose class they wish to attend and are not permitted to enroll 
until the semester begins. Special High School Admission forms are available 
at the high schools and in Admissions and Records at Moorpark College in the 
Administration Building. High school transcripts are required to confirm grade 
level and for clearance of mandatory prerequisites in Math and English. Please 
refer to current Schedule of Classes or online at www.moorparkcollege.edu for 
detailed information on prerequisites equivalency and clearance. 
For information about The High School at Moorpark College, a full-time 
on-campus program for High School Juniors and Seniors log on at www.hsmc.
org. 
International Student Admission 
An international student is anyone enrolled for courses in the United States 
who is neither a permanent resident nor a citizen of the United States. Most 
international students who intend to study full time in the United States will 
have an F-1 visa. Persons holding visas should report to Admissions and Records 
to determine their eligibility for enrollment to the college. at (805) 378-1414. 
Admission Requirements 
(F-1 visa student only) 
Prior to admission, international students must submit the following documents 
for evaluation to the International Student Specialist: 
1. International Student Application form for Moorpark College 
2. Personal letter (in English) describing education background, special 
interests, and reason for applying to Moorpark College 
3. Proof of TOEFL with a score of 450 or higher. 
4. Official Translated Transcripts: Transcripts of all High Schools and 
Colleges previously attended must be in English. 
5. A $50 non-refundable Application Processing fee. Check or money 
order payable in US dollars and made out to Moorpark College. 
6. An official bank statement or affidavit of support from a sponsor, to 
show proof of sufficient financial support to pay tuition, fees, and living 
expenses for one year. This cost is estimated to be $18,000. 
7. A personal letter of reference from a school instructor, administrator 
or an employer. 
8. Transfer form from current school if transferring from another school 
in the U.S. 
Prior to enrollment in classes, international students must provide the following 
items to the International Student Specialist: 
1. Completed Health Statement, and negative Tuberculosis skin test 
(Mantoux). If skin test is positive, student will be required to obtain 
a clear follow-up chest x-ray. 
2. Proof of major medical insurance coverage meeting minimum school 
requirements. Appropriate insurance may be purchased through the 
International Student Office on campus. 
3. Passport, visa, I-94 card and any previous I20’s issued by other schools, 
so copies can be made and filed. 
Prior to enrollment in classes, international students must complete the following 
activities: 
1. Take appropriate assessment tests at Moorpark College. 
2. Attend orientation session for new international students, including 
counseling 
3. Interview with Matriculation Specialist. 
Limitations on Enrollments 
In order to foster cultural exchange, the District encourages ethnic and national 
diversity among the student body. Due to the District’s space limitations and 
to the special educational needs of international students, the Ventura County 
Community College District reserves the right to limit the number of international 
students admitted each year. 
Veterans 
Moorpark College offers courses approved for V.A. benefits under Chapters 30, 
31, 32, 35, and 1606 under Title 38 of the U.S. Code. All veterans and eligible 
dependents are required to have counseling before enrolling. They are also 
responsible for notifying the V.A. of any changes in their academic program, 
in their marital or dependent status, or in their address. Enrollment can only 
be certified to the Veterans Administration when a veteran has completed the 
following: 
• Filed with Admissions and Records an official transcript of previous 
work taken at colleges or universities. 
• Filed with the Veteran’s Affairs Office a D.D. 214 form and other 
required documents. 
• Enrolled in classes for the semester to be certified. 
The Moorpark College Veterans Benefit Specialist is located in the Administration 
Building and can be reached at (805) 378-1400, ext. 1852. The California 
Department of Veteran Affairs can be reached directly at 1-800-952-5636 or www. 
ns.edu/cadva/. The Department of Veteran Affairs can be reached at 1-888-442- 
4551 or www.va.gov/education. 
Selective Service Registration 
Moorpark College in accordance with AB 397 added by statues 1997,575,E. 
C.s66500 & 69400 is alerting all male applicants for admission who are at least 
18 years old and born after December 31, 1959, to be aware of their obligations 
to register with the Selective Service. In order to receive federal student aid, male 
students must be registered with the Selective Service. For more information, 
contact the Financial Aid Office. 
Updating Student Records 
Once a student application is on file, any necessary communication with the 
student is conducted through the contact information provided. It is important 
that address and e-mail address corrections be recorded in student academic 
records. Students can file those changes in Admissions and Records Office 
(Admin. Bldg.) or online. Name changes must be filed in person at Admissions 
& Records, they cannot be completed on-line. 
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Registration Procedures 
Detailed registration instructions, procedures for all methods of registration, and 
a calendar specifying registration dates are available printed in each semester’s 
Schedule of Classes. The Schedule of Classes is typically available on campus 
about five weeks prior to the beginning of each semester, but it can also be viewed 
online at www.moorparkcollege.edu. Students. are advised to register as early as 
possible for the most complete selection of classes. 
Late registration is permitted into open classes during the first week of semesterlength 
classes. Adds into full classes require the written consent of the instructor. 
Beginning with the second week of semester-length classes, all class adds and 
registrations require an add authorization number issued by the instructor. 
For short-term classes, the same basic procedure applies, but the deadlines are 
modified to fit the course’s shortened time frame. To verify short-term course 
dates and deadlines, students can check with their instructor or on-line. Students 
receive credit for classes only if they are officially enrolled. 
Open to Enrollment 
Any person who has been admitted to the college and who meets the prerequisites 
to a class or program (unless specifically exempted by statute) may enroll 
in courses offered by the Ventura County Community College District and its 
colleges. 
Transcripts 
Students who have attended any accredited college or university or military 
service school and who wish to enroll in Moorpark College must have official 
transcripts of all previous college or university work or military service school 
on file at the College if they fall into any of the following categories: 
1. Plan to seek a degree or certificate; 
2. Plan to participate in intercollegiate athletics; 
3. Were placed on academic probation or dismissed from the last 
institution of attendance; or 
4. Are a veteran claiming benefits or a veteran planning to apply 
for veteran’s benefits (see “special note” below). 
Transcripts must be sent directly to Moorpark College from each institution 
previously attended. 
Special Note: To comply with Veterans Administration regulations, veterans 
claiming benefits must have all previous college, university, or military service 
school transcripts on file before subsistence benefits can begin. This requires 
that all units, not just those acquired under previous VA benefits, be claimed. 
Special Grade Recognition: Deans’ List 
Special recognition is accorded students who complete a program of 12 or more 
units in letter grades with a 3.50 grade point average or higher during a primary 
semester. These students are placed on the Deans’ List and given appropriate 
recognition on campus and in the community. Students attending Moorpark 
College and concurrently enrolled at Oxnard and/or Ventura College may 
request that the units be combined for eligibility for the Deans’ List. Students 
attending more than one campus during any semester may choose one campus 
for placement on the Deans’ List. 
Student Fees 
Payment of Fees 
All fees are due and payable immediately. Students who do not pay their fees in 
a timely manner may be subject to the following actions: They may be dropped 
from their classes and required to enroll before being permitted to continue, 
or they may have a financial hold placed against their records which, until 
paid, will prevent all further enrollment, drops, and withdrawals. It will also 
prohibit access to transcripts and grades, and will limit access to certain campus 
services. Fees can be paid on line at www.moorparkcollege.edu/webstar, by mail, 
or in person. Students unable to pay are encouraged to contact the Director 
of Auxiliary Services at (805) 378-1550 to inquire about a deferred payment 
plan. Students should also contact the Financial Aid Office at (805) 378-1462 
to determine their eligibility for financial aid and to initiate any necessary 
paperwork to apply for that aid. 
Students who drop classes after the refund deadline remain responsible for all 
fees owed. The last date to drop a semester-length class for a fee credit is specified 
in the Schedule of Classes each semester. 
Enrollment fees are set by the State and are subject to change without notice 
and may be retroactive; all other fees are set by the Ventura County Community 
College District Board of Trustees and are subject to change by Board action. 
Enrollment Fee (mandatory) 
Fall 2006.....................................................................................$26 per unit 
Spring 2007.................................................................................$20 per unit 
Nonresident Tuition (in addition to enrollment fee) 
Out of State.................................................................................$169 per unit 
International Students...............................................................$169 per unit 
International Student Capital Outlay Surcharge........................$14 per unit 
Health Service Fee (mandatory)...................... $14 per Sem./$11 per Sum. 
Student Center Fee (mandatory)................................................$1 per unit 
(maximum payment of $10 per year) 
In Spring 2000, the students of Moorpark College voted to establish this Student 
Center Fee. The collected fees will be used to remodel and maintain the Campus 
Center per California Education Code section 76375. 
Remote Registration Fee ...................................................$3 per semester 
This fee will be charged to any student registering via the Web (WebSTAR) or 
the telephone (STAR). 
Instructional Materials Fees: Certain classes require an instructional 
materials fee. If a material fee is required for a class, the amount is listed 
beneath the course title. 
Associated Students Photo I.D. ........................$10/semester or $15/year 
The College Photo I.D. Card may be purchased at the Business Office for 
$10/semester or $15/year. Once the fee has been paid at the Business Office, 
students bring the receipt to the Associated Students Office in the Campus 
Center to have a picture taken and a card made. The card will provide easy 
access to campus services. In addition, this photo I.D. card provides the holder 
discounts at local movie theaters, college athletic events, and college theatrical 
performances. For further information, call the Associated Students at (805) 
378-1400, ext. 1635. 
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Student Representation Fee (optional) ............................................$1.00 
This fee provides support for students or representatives who share positions and 
viewpoints before city, county and district governments, and before offices and 
agencies of the state and federal governments. Authorized by Education Code, 
Section 76060.5, this fee may be waived for religious, political, financial, or moral 
reasons. Waiver forms are available at the campus Business Office (Admin. Bldg.) 
and the Associated Students Office (Campus Center). For further information, 
call the Associated Students Office at (805) 378-1400, ext. 1635. 
Parking Fee 
All vehicles must display an appropriate parking permit to park on campus. 
These permits may be purchased in the Student Business Office in the main 
Administration Building. The fees for a permit are: 
Semester Fee, Automobile...........................................................................$40.00 
Semester Fee, Motorcycle..............................................................................28.00 
Classes meeting 6-11 weeks, Auto................................................................28.00 
Classes meeting 6-11 weeks, Motorcycle......................................................16.00 
Classes meeting 1-5 weeks, Auto..................................................................12.00 
Classes meeting 1-5 weeks, Motorcycle..........................................................8.00 
Second Vehicle Permit (requires presentation of 
vehicle registration).......................................................................................8.00 
Replacement Permit (requires proof that original 
permit was purchased)...................................................................................7.00 
Combination of two permits (not less than)...............................................48.00 
Carpool permit................................................ 25.00 per. Sem./$10 per. Summer 
(Carpool = 3 or more students) 
Students who receive financial assistance pursuant to any of the programs 
described in subsection (g) of Education Code Section 72252 shall be exempt 
from parking fees in excess of $20 per semester. Students requiring accessible 
parking should contact ACCESS at (805) 378-1461. Remember, citations will 
be issued for vehicles without a valid permit. 
A daily or long term student parking permit is required in all lots on campus. 
“One-Day Use Permits” are $1.00. These permits must be displayed on the dash 
of the vehicle to permit parking in all appropriately designated student spaces. 
These day use passes do not permit parking in spaces marked “handicapped” 
or marked “staff.” One-Day Permits can be obtained from machines located 
on the main driveways in Lots A, B and C as well as in lots D, F and PA. The 
locations of these parking-permit machines are noted on the Campus Map, on 
the inside back cover. 
Students and visitors are requested to observe parking regulations with regard 
to red no-parking zones, double parking, restricted zones, handicapped zones, 
and staff restrictions. Parking in these marked areas could result in a parking 
citation or the vehicle being towed at the owner’s expense. CITATIONS WILL 
BE ISSUED FOR VEHICLES WITHOUT A VALID PERMIT. A ticket for a general 
parking violation is $35. 
Instructional Materials Fee 
Some courses require an instructional materials or lab fee. These fees are listed 
in each semester’s Schedule of Classes with the course description information 
for each class. 
Enrollment Verification Fee 
Verifications of enrollment for insurance and other purposes are provided for 
$3.00 per verification. Verifications are completed within five to seven working 
days of receipt of the signed student request. Rush (3-5 working days) service 
is available for $5.00 per verification. Enrollment verifications cannot be completed 
if the student has any outstanding fees and/or obligations due the District. 
Request for enrollment verification is submitted to the Office of Registration and 
Records (Admin. Bldg.). 
Transcript Fee 
Two official transcripts are furnished to each student free of charge. A $3.00 fee is 
charged for each additional transcript. Normal processing time is 10-20 working 
days but may be longer at the end of the semester. All requests for transcripts 
must be in writing and include the student’s signature. Rush transcript (3-5 
working days) service is available upon receipt of a signed student request 
and payment of the $5.00 rush transcript processing fee. IMPORTANT NOTE: 
Transcripts cannot be released if the student has any outstanding fees and/or 
obligations due the District (see below). 
Outstanding Obligations 
Registration, transcript, and enrollment verification services are denied to 
students who have outstanding obligations, such as unpaid enrollment fees, 
returned checks, library fines, overdue financial aid loans or unreturned athletic 
equipment. Students who have received a Federal Family Education Loan are 
obligated to an exit interview. Obligations and payment record can be viewed 
on-line at www.moorparkcollege.edu, and clicking on the Webstar icon. 
Enrollment and Parking Credits/Refunds 
Students who officially drop a class or withdraw from school by the appropriate 
refund deadlines for their specific classes will have their school account credited. 
This credit balance may be applied toward a future enrollment or parking fee. 
A credit balance may not be used to buy books or supplies. 
To turn this credit balance into an actual refund, students need to submit an 
Application for Refund, which is available in Registration and Records and in 
the Business Office (both in the Admin. Bldg.). Such applications for refund of 
fees may be made through the end of the class adjustment period as stated in 
each semester’s Schedule of Classes. Enrollment fees will be refunded minus a 
$10.00 administrative fee. NOTE: Classes cancelled by the College are not assessed 
the $10 administrative fee, even if students request a refund rather than 
having the amount credited to their account. 
No cash refunds are provided. Refund checks are mailed within four to six weeks. 
Students unable to come to campus to file a refund application may write a 
letter stating which class or classes are to be dropped. It must be postmarked 
by the refund deadline date appropriate for the classes involved. Refunds are 
not automatically credited back to a student’s credit card. For the refund to be 
processed back to a credit card, the student needs to provide the Business Office 
with the credit card number, expiration date and cardholder’s signature (in 
person or by mail). 
The length of each class helps determine the appropriate enrollment, withdraw 
and refund deadlines. Deadlines for semester-length classes can be found at 
www.moorparkcollege.edu/schedule. Deadlines for short-term classes may be 
viewed on-line. on-line . 
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Nonresident Tuition and International 
Student Credits/Refunds 
Nonresident and International Students are subject to the same deadlines and 
procedures regarding credits and refunds for dropped classes as noted above 
under “Enrollment and Parking Credits/Refunds.” The eligibility for and the 
amount of the fees applicable to nonresidents (Nonresident Tuition and Capital 
Outlay Surcharge) are determined by the date the student officially files the 
application for a refund through Admissions and Records (Admin. Bldg.). The 
amount of each refund is based on the percentage of the class session completed 
at the time the student withdraws. For more specific information, especially 
regarding the separate dates for short-term classes, contact Admissions and 
Records (805.378-1429) or look on-line. 
The following schedule of refunds will be in effect for nonresident students who 
withdraw from college: 
Full-Semester Length Classes 
1st and 2nd week........................................................................ 100% of Tuition 
3rd and 4th week.......................................................................... 50% of Tuition 
Shorter than Full-Semester Length Classes, including Summer Session 
10% of class sessions.................................................................... 100% of Tuition 
20% of class sessions...................................................................... 50% of Tuition 
Full-Time Student 
A student is defined as full time if he/she is carrying 12 or more units during a 
regular term or four units during a summer session. 
Unit Requirements for Benefits 
In order to qualify for certain benefits, minimum unit requirements must be 
maintained as follows: 
Automobile & Medical Insurances........................................................12.0 units 
Athletic Eligibility................................................................................. 12.0 units 
Student Government............................................................................. 12.0 units 
Social Security Benefits........................................................................ 12.0 units 
Student Loan Deferments: 
Full-time...................................................................................... 12.0 units 
Half-time..................................................................................... 6.0 units 
Financial Aid............................................................Contact Financial Aid Office 
Veteran and war orphan benefits under GI Bill: 
Full subsistence........................................................................... 12.0 units 
3/4 subsistence............................................................................ 9.0 units 
1/2 subsistence........................................................................... 6.0 units 
Less than 1/2 time - Please contact VA Specialist in Admissions & Records 
Office for details regarding eligibility. 
Educational Workload 
A student’s educational workload generally consists of fifteen (15) units of 
course work per semester in order to make normal progress toward an Associate 
Degree, a Certificate of Achievement or timely transfer to a four-year institution. 
Students desiring to take an overload – more than nineteen and a half (19.5) 
units but less than twenty-two (22) – must have a counselor’s approval. Students 
desiring to take twenty-two (22) units or more must have the approval of the 
Dean of Student Learning in addition to the counselor’s approval. To make a 
counseling appointment, call (805) 378-1428. 
A Realistic Course Load 
A major consideration for students, particularly first time students or those 
returning to college after a lengthy absence, is a determination of an appropriate 
load. While the number of courses one can handle during a semester varies 
among individuals, experience indicates that for most students, typical lecture 
courses require two hours of outside preparation time for each hour in class. 
Thus, a 12-unit course load, for example, represents a weekly commitment of 
36 hours. For a four-unit class that meets for eight weeks, the time commitment 
would be eight hours in class and 16 hours of preparation each week, totaling 24 
hours a week. Moorpark College wants students to succeed so advises establishing 
a realistic course load, given specific work, class and family commitments. 
Class Attendance 
Failure of a student to be present at the first scheduled meeting of a class may 
result in exclusion from that class, especially if other eligible students are present 
and seeking admission to the class. It is the responsibility of students, at the 
beginning of the semester, to become aware of the attendance policies of the 
instructor for each class in which they are enrolled. 
Students are responsible for maintaining regular class attendance. When a 
student’s absence exceeds in number 1/9 of the total class contact hours for the 
session (e.g., absence from a semester-long class equal to twice the number 
of hours the class meets in one week), the instructor may, after due warning, 
If dropped or excluded from class, a student may petition the instructor for 
reinstatement when just cause for the absence exists. 
If the reason for exclusion is more serious in nature (e.g., Sexual Harassment, 
Sexual Assault, Discrimination) it would be better for students to start the process 
of review and intervention with the appropriate Division Dean. The matter 
may also be brought to the attention of the Executive Vice President of Student 
Learning at (805) 378-1403. 
Campus Life 
Moorpark College is aware of research suggesting that students achieve success 
more consistently, if they feel a connection to the campus where they attend 
classes. The friendships made and the activities participated in, therefore, 
contribute to each student’s future success. Moorpark College offers students 
various ways to be involved on campus. 
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Intercollegiate Athletics 
Moorpark College offers a wide variety of sports programs to men and women 
who are interested in competing on an intercollegiate athletic level. The college 
fields teams in volleyball, tennis, basketball, soccer, softball, track, and cross 
country for women and in football, soccer, basketball, wrestling, cross country, 
track, and baseball for men. The Raider athletic teams compete in the Western 
State Conference, one of the finest conferences in California. 
Every sport—minor as well as major—enjoys equal status at Moorpark College. 
This philosophy is clearly demonstrated by the College’s success in the Western 
State Conference Athletic Supremacy race, which awards the conference’s best 
overall athletic program. Moorpark has been a consistent winner in this competition 
with outstanding records of performance in all sports. 
To compete in intercollegiate athletics, students must meet the eligibility 
requirements of the Western State Conference, which includes enrollment and 
attendance in 12 units of study and a 2.0 grade point average. Varsity sports are 
competitive and require an advanced degree of skill. Students must be willing 
to devote extra time to traveling to matches and practicing. 
The intercollegiate sports teams are all under the supervision of the College 
Athletic Coordinator. For more information, call (805) 378-1457. www.moorparkcollege.
edu/athletics. 
Forensics Team (Speech and Debate) 
Moorpark College Forensics proudly owns the top record of any team in America 
at the National Championships. Forensic team participants regularly transfer to 
the finest schools across the country in their respective majors. The experience 
provided by the team has also enabled many to go on to become successful in 
a variety of fields including: politics, law, and film/TV/theatre. Whether your 
interest is in debate, public speaking, or acting, no experience is necessary. 
Students who are interested in participating should contact Dr. James Wyman, 
Rolland Petrello, or Jill McCall at (805)378-1471. 
Performing Arts (Dance, Music & Theatre) 
Performance opportunities at Moorpark College include numerous vibrant 
performance organizations and stimulating activities that invite student and 
community performance. The organizations include the Moorpark College 
Concert Choir, Moorpark Symphony Orchestra, Opera Theatre, as well as the Jazz, 
Chamber, Wind and Piano Ensembles. The Moorpark College Dance Club takes 
an active role in supporting several regular dance performances and mounts 
its own additional activities. 
Students interested in the theatre arts are offered a wide variety of classes, performance 
opportunities, and technical experience in our two state-of-the-art 
theatres. The ambitious Theater program mounts drama, comedy, musical 
theatre and one-act shows, as well as student-written monologue and improvisational 
comedy performances. Moorpark College also boasts a fully equipped 
sound stage and television studio offering additional classes and production 
opportunities for students interested in acting and directing, as well as the 
technical aspects of television and radio production. 
These organizations and groups are active through the academic year with 
over thirty productions a year in Dance, Music and Theater extending into the 
summer. For the most up-to-date scheduling information call the Performing 
Arts Box office at (805) 378-1485. www.moorparkcollege.edu/pa 
Associated Students 
Every registered student at Moorpark College is a member of the Associated Students. 
Each spring semester, the general student population elects the Associated 
Students Board of Directors. This elected ten-member student board represents 
Moorpark College students on campus, district and statewide committees. The 
Associated Students’ objectives are to support the diversity of needs and views of 
students, and to provide for the expression of student opinion on issues affecting 
student life. As a group, the Associated Students funds campus events that are 
sponsored by student organizations such as speakers, seminars, cultural shows 
and live entertainment. The Associated Students also oversee the appropriate use 
of several campus fees. The Associated Students Office is located in the Campus 
Center. Call (805) 378-1400, ext. 1635, www.moorparkcollege.edu/as. 
Student Organizations 
Get Involved! There are over 30 student organizations to choose from at Moorpark 
College. Some of the existing organizations include the Business Students 
Association, Creative Writing Association, Honors Club, Multicultural Club , 
Multimedia Club and the Swing Dance Club. For more information about existing 
organizations, or how to start a new student organization stop by or call the 
Associated Students office @ (805) 378-1400 x1635 in the Campus Center. 
Student Activities 
The Student Activities Office provides a variety of student programs that support 
and enhance the quality of student life at Moorpark College. Some of 
these programs are; Campus Tours, the Campus Escort Program, the Student 
Commissioned Art Program, Club Day, student elections and the annual commencement 
ceremonies. Student Activities oversees all student organization 
events and assists the Associated Students in facilitating campus-wide entertainment. 
Stop by the Student Activities Office in the Campus Center to get involved, 
(805) 378-1434. 
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Student Employment 
Students may access job opportunity information online at http://www.monstor. 
com. The user name and password prompt for Moorpark College listings is the 
word “Raiders.” The same job listings are posted on bulletin boards inside the 
College Campus Center. Additional job announcements are available on the 
bulletin board located in the Career Services Center at the Campus Center, or 
on-line at www.moorparkcollege.edu/career. Anyone wanting to place an ad 
on the employment opportunity board can call (800) 999-8725. The ad will 
be posted on the Internet and at Moorpark College. 
Campus Publications 
Moorpark College produces many publications each year, advertising special programs, 
performances and services for the campus and the community. Two key 
campus publications, however, are special because they are student-produced. 
• The Student Voice is an award-winning, student-written, edited and produced 
newspaper in print and online. The Student Voice staff includes students 
from Moorpark, Ventura and Oxnard Colleges and covers events on all three 
campuses. To join the Student Voice staff, enroll in JOUR M10A (News Staff 
Writing) or JOUR M10B (News Staff Editing) or JOUR M10C, (Newspaper 
Production). Entry-level and advanced journalism classes are available as 
well. For more information or to submit material for consideration, call the 
Student Voice newsroom at (805) 378-1552, or email StudentVoice@vcccd. 
edu, or email the adviser at JoannaMiller@vcccd.edu. You can also take a 
look at the online edition anytime at StudentVoiceOnline.com. 
• Moorpark Review is the campus creative arts journal, publishing original 
student writing and art work each spring. To join the staff, take ENGL M47. 
For more information, including how to submit materials, contact the 
Division Office at (805) 378-1443. 
Campus Activities 
Many of the educational opportunities offered on campus can also be viewed 
as entertainment, such as Multicultural Day. Several ongoing activities offer 
entertainment for students and community members as well as: 
• Athletics – Watch Moorpark College’s Raider teams in action.For game 
schedules call (805) 378-1457 or go online at 
www.moorparkcollege.edu/athletics 
• Charles Temple Observatory – Moorpark College’s on-campus observatory 
is situated in an area with minimal light pollution to enhance viewing. For 
information on public astronomy programs, contact the Ventura County 
Astronomical Society at (805) 529-7813 or go on-line at 
www.serve.edu/vcas. 
• Exotic Animal Training Program – America’s Teaching Zoo is one of two 
community college teaching zoos in the United States. The 9-acre Zoo is open 
for shows and tours every weekend. School programs on and off campus as 
well as special events may be scheduled. For information, call (805) 378- 
1441 or go on-line at www.moorparkcollege.edu/zoo. 
• Performing Arts – The Performing Arts Center, completed in 1996, provides 
a year-round state-of-the-art setting for choral, dance, opera, instrumental 
and orchestral events, as well as for theatre arts and speech productions. 
With over 120 performances a year, everyone is bound to find something 
of interest. For information and reservations, call the Performing Arts Box 
Office at (805) 378-1485. www.moorparkcollege.edu/pac. 
Campus Security 
For Your Protection 
The Moorpark College Campus Police, a branch of the Ventura County Community 
College District Police Department, provide service to the campus 24 hours 
a day, 7 days a week. If help is needed, one of the officers is always available. 
Officers can be reached for general questions and service at (805) 378-1455. 
The Associated Students offer a Campus Escort Service, every evening, using golf 
carts to help deliver people across campus. For schedules or more information, 
call the Associated Student Office at (805) 378-1400, ext. 1635. 
In Case of an Emergency 
If an emergency surfaces on campus, help is available. The most important 
thing is to remain calm and to make an appropriate call for help. More and 
more people are carrying cell phones, so making contact with others is easier 
than ever before. Campus phones are available in most buildings and offices. 
If you need assistance while on campus, call one of the following: 
• Off-Campus Emergency Services, dial 911--from a campus phone, 
you would dial 9-911. 
• Campus Police, dial (805) 378-1455. 
• Student Health Center, ext. 1413 or any Division Office or the Switchboard 
(dial ext. 1400). 
Crime Awareness 
The security of all members of the campus community is of vital concern to 
Moorpark College. Very few crimes take place on campus, a fact that makes us 
all feel much more safe and secure. Anyone who is a witness or victim of a crime 
needs to make a report to Campus Police immediately (call 805.378-1455). It 
is requested that anyone aware of an unsafe condition (burned out light bulb, 
etc.) should contact the Office of College Services (805. 378-1412). Moorpark 
College appreciates everyone’s help in keeping the campus safe and secure. 
The Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990 requires institutions 
report data for certain criminal acts that occur on campus. The Ventura County 
Community College District’s Police Office reported the following crimes on the 
Moorpark College campus in 2005: 
Homicide........................................... 0 
Rape.................................................. 0 
Robbery............................................. 0 
Aggravated Assault............................ 0 
Burglary............................................ 7 
Grand Theft....................................... 6 
Petty Theft....................................... 14 
Motor Vehicle Theft........................... 0 
Arson................................................. 0 
Misdemeanor Assault........................ 0 
Drug Violations................................. 0 
Vandalism....................................... 13 
Bomb Threats................................... 0 
Fraud/Embezzlement....................... 1 
Weapons Violation............................ 0 
Battery............................................... 3 
Sexual Battery................................... 0 
Indecent Exposure............................ 0 
Misdemeanor Arrest........................ 15 
Restraining Order............................. 3 
Hate Crimes....................................... 0 
Stalking............................................. 0 
Mental Illness Detention.................. 1 
DUI Arrest.......................................... 1 
Computer Crime............................... 0 
Traffic Hit & Run............................ 15 
Traffic Accidents.............................. 11 
Criminal Threats.............................. 1 
TOTAL Crimes on the 
Moorpark College Campus 
1998................................................ 47 
1999................................................ 38 
2000................................................ 66 
2001................................................ 48 
2002................................................ 55 
2004................................................ 95 
2005................................................ 91 
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Course Credit and Grades................................................. 17 
Course Repetition............................................................. 18 
Withdrawal from Class..................................................... 19 
Credit by Exam, Transfer Credit....................................... 20 
Academic Policies and 
Standards