Course Schedule Advising (CSA)
In addition to the New Student Orientation session, all students new to Vernon College must meet with a Course Schedule Advisor for assistance in planning their course of study prior to being cleared for registration. Those students who are “college readiness clear” must meet with a CSA in the CSA Center or in individual faculty offices during posted hours. CSA centers are available at Vernon campus and the Century City Center. Dates and times the CSA centers are open are posted in the Advising and Registration Guide. The Course Schedule Advisor will help a student choose courses and answer any advising questions not answered by the New Student Orientation session. Students who are “not college readiness clear” must have their schedules approved by a CSA in the Vernon College Counseling office prior to each registration. Students can call the counseling office at their location to set an appointment. While meeting with a Counselor/CSA, an individual developmental plan outlining a student’s developmental responsibilities will be created. Returning students who are “college readiness clear” are encouraged to meet with a CSA during posted faculty office hours or in the CSA Center. All students are encouraged to pay close attention to course prerequisites when developing their schedules. Students who register for a class and fail to meet a required prerequisite can be administratively withdrawn from that class without full refund of tuition or fees.