STEAMD FEST

Join us for STEAM'D Fest | Highlighting Graduating Students' Work

May 16-18 | Various Locations On Campus

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Vic the Viking holding up 60th Anniversary logo. Blue and orange background

Explore the 2024 Summer/Fall Schedule!

Search class offerings & start planning your future.

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Four graduates with campus in background

Commencement 2024 | Congrats Viking Grads!

May 23 | 6:30 p.m. | San Jose Civic Auditorium

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Kvamme Planetarium. Image of Planetarium interior pllus stars an logo.

Travel Through Time & Space | Jean and E. Floyd Kvamme Planetarium Now Open

Weekly Shows Scheduled

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Event Spotlight

Registration Saturday

Join us for Registration Saturday on August 12, 2023 from 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM for hands-on-help from West Valley College staff to help get you registered and more.

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Important Dates

Jan2Tuesday

Winter Session

Winter Session begins Tuesday, January 2.

Jan15Monday

Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

Campus is closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 16.

Jan27Saturday

Spring Semester

Spring Semester begins on Saturday, January 27.

Student Types

Three new students at Conovation

High School Students

Check out the programs available for current high school students and graduating seniors.

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Transfer student on stage at graduation.

Graduating High School Students

Resources and events to help students through their first full-time college experience.

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Two students during Danish Exchange Student presentations

International Students

Join students from around the world in one of the most affordable classrooms in America.

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Event Spotlight

Registration Saturday

Join us for Registration Saturday on August 12, 2023 from 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM for hands-on-help from West Valley College staff to help get you registered and more.

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Color graduation cap with Associate Degree for Transfer logo

West Valley is the Transfer College

We offer 26 Associate Degree for Transfer majors.

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Important Dates

Jan2Tuesday

Winter Session

Winter Session begins Tuesday, January 2.

Jan16Monday

Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

Campus is closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 16.

Jan27Saturday

Spring Semester

Spring Semester begins on Saturday, January 27.

Faculty and Staff Services

Path to Campus Center

TEACH Center

The TEACH Center promotes student success by supporting and encouraging teaching and learning excellence with an anti-racist lens.

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Cilker collaborative area with students

District Services

Find forms and submit workorders through the West Valley Mission Community College District.

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Webmail

Access college email remotely.

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Resource Spotlight

West Print Order System

Streamline print and duplication requests with the new West Print Order System.

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Ongoing Events

Saratoga Farmers' Market

Every Saturday morning, the Saratoga Certified Farmers’ Market offers seasonal fruits and vegetables from Santa Clara County year-round.

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Facility Rentals

Numerous rooms and buildings on campus are available to rental for events and occasions.

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Fast Facts

80%

Percentage of West Valley College students who applied to a UC were accepted.

32

Number of Transfer Degrees offered. West Valley College offers among the most Transfer Degrees in the Bay Area.

21

Average number of students in a class. Small class sizes mean more individual attention.

Events


  1. Fun & Games in ICC

    Board game

    Students with disabilities - you're welcome to bring a friend or two and join us for some fun times in the Inclusive Community Center (ICC)!

    • Monday, 5/13: 10-11 a.m. Questions from a hat game (icebreaker); 2-3 p.m. "Clue" (game) 
    • Tuesday, 5/14: 11-1 p.m. Movie Day; 2-3 p.m. Checkers (game) 
    • Wednesday, 5/15: 10-11 a.m. Nature Walk; 1-2 p.m. Bingo 
    • Thursday, 5/16: 10-11 a.m. UNO (card game); 2-3 p.m. Pictionary (game) 
    • Friday, 5/17: 9-11 a.m. Movie Day 
    If you are in need of disability accommodations to participate, such as needing a Sign Language Interpreter, enlarged print, or wheelchair access, please let us know as soon as possible (preferably, 3 days in advance). Email: [email protected].

    Fun & Games in ICC
    Date
    Location
    Campus Center | CC
    Fun & Games in ICC 10:00 AM, Campus Center | CC
  2. Finals Snack Bags

    West Valley Logo

    Join us and grab a free snack bag from the Office of Student Needs to prep for finals!

    Finals Snack Bags
    Date
    Location
    Campus Center | CC
    Finals Snack Bags 9:00 AM, Campus Center | CC
  3. STEM Expo

    STEAM'D Fest Spring 2024

    The STEM EXPO is a one-day public event that highlights student work throughout West Valley College’s School of Science and Math. The EXPO will showcase student demonstrations and work in artificial intelligence and machine learning, data analysis, engineering, physics, green energy, and wildlife conservation.

    The EXPO will be open from 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM for self-guided tours. The program begins at 5:30 PM with a brief welcome by the Dean of the School of Science and Math, Mel Vaughn in front of the Kvamme Planetarium. Following the Dean’s welcome, guests are invited by our Science and Math students to explore and learn new concepts through various demonstrations and activities to exhibit their work.
    • Opening Remarks from Mel Vaughn, Dean of the School of Science and Math at 5:30 PM
    • Featuring: Raptor Show, Moon Garden Tour, Physics & Chemistry Demonstrations, and Exhibitions

    STEM Expo
    Date
    Location
    Science and Math | SM
    STEM Expo 5:30 PM, Science and Math | SM
  4. STEM Expo | Planetarium Show

    STEAM'D Fest

    STEM Expo | Planetarium Show
    Date
    Location
    Science and Math | SM
    STEM Expo | Planetarium Show 6:00 PM, Science and Math | SM
  5. STEM Expo | Moon Garden Tour

    STEAM'D Fest Expo

    STEM Expo | Moon Garden Tour
    Date
    Location
    Science and Math | SM
    STEM Expo | Moon Garden Tour 7:00 PM, Science and Math | SM
  6. STEM Expo | Planetarium Show

    STEAM'D Fest

    STEM Expo | Planetarium Show
    Date
    Location
    Science and Math | SM
    STEM Expo | Planetarium Show 7:30 PM, Science and Math | SM
  7. Expo | Fashion Show

    West Valley Logo

    Expo | Fashion Show
    Date
    Location
    Visual Arts
    Expo | Fashion Show 8:00 PM, Visual Arts
  8. STEM Expo | Moon Garden Tour

    STEAM'D Fest

    STEM Expo | Moon Garden Tour
    Date
    Location
    Science and Math | SM
    STEM Expo | Moon Garden Tour 9:00 PM, Science and Math | SM
  9. Final Exams

    West Valley Logo

    Final Exams
    Date
    Location
    Virtual Event
    Final Exams 12:00 AM, Virtual Event
  10. STEM Expo | Planetarium Show

    STEAM'D Fest

    STEM Expo | Planetarium Show
    Date
    Location
    Science and Math | SM
    STEM Expo | Planetarium Show 11:00 AM, Science and Math | SM
  11. STEM Expo | Planetarium Show

    STEAM'D Fest

    STEM Expo | Planetarium Show
    Date
    Location
    Science and Math | SM
    STEM Expo | Planetarium Show 1:00 PM, Science and Math | SM
  12. Expo | Dance Caravan

    Woman in yellow dress with Dance Caravan event details

    A wonderful culmination of dance, showcasing student and faculty work from West Valley and Mission Colleges.

    A part of Cilker's Annual Art & Design EXPO.

    Expo | Dance Caravan
    Date
    Location
    Theater
    Expo | Dance Caravan 3:00 PM, Theater
  13. Expo | Dance Caravan

    Woman in yellow dress with Dance Caravan event details

    A wonderful culmination of dance, showcasing student and faculty work from West Valley and Mission Colleges.

    A part of Cilker's Annual Art & Design EXPO.

    Expo | Dance Caravan
    Date
    Location
    Theater
    Expo | Dance Caravan 7:30 PM, Theater
  14. Cirque du Soleil

    Cirque du Soleil

    West Valley College & ASWVC is happy to provide FREE tickets to the first 160 WVC students who RSVP.

    Cirque du Soleil
    Date
    Location
    Santa Clara County Fairgrounds
    Cirque du Soleil 3:30 PM, Santa Clara County Fairgrounds
  15. Finals Coffee & Pastries

    Cartoon coffee and pastry

    Join us and Pick up coffee and pastries at the Office of Student Needs to Keep you energized during finals!

    Finals Coffee & Pastries
    Date
    Location
    Campus Center | CC
    Finals Coffee & Pastries 9:00 AM, Campus Center | CC
  16. Free Grocery Drive-Thru

    Snapshot of free groceries

    Office of Student Needs in partnership with Second Harvest.

    Free Grocery Drive Thru every Monday in Parking Lot 3 open to all WVC students and community members.

    • Open to all WVC students & community members
    • No pre-registration required
    • Arrive no more than 30 minutes early
    • Stay in your car & volunteers will load food in your trunk

    Free Grocery Drive-Thru
    Date
    Location
    West Valley College
    Free Grocery Drive-Thru 9:30 AM, West Valley College
  17. Haircuts of Change

    Free Haircuts with Laruce

    Free haircuts from professional barbers and hairstylist once a month on Mondays at Kirkorian.

    Haircuts of Change
    Date
    Location
    Campus Center | CC
    Haircuts of Change 10:00 AM, Campus Center | CC
  18. Finals Coffee & Pastries

    Cartoon coffee and pastry

    Join us and Pick up coffee and pastries at the Office of Student Needs to Keep you energized during finals!

    Finals Coffee & Pastries
    Date
    Location
    Campus Center | CC
    Finals Coffee & Pastries 9:00 AM, Campus Center | CC
  19. Free Graduation Photos

    Free graduation photos

    Join us for your free grad photoshoot! RSVP required.

    Free Graduation Photos
    Date
    Location
    Campus Center | CC
    Free Graduation Photos 10:00 AM, Campus Center | CC
  20. Grad Fair

    West Valley Logo

    During our Grad Fairs: ample commencement regalia (caps, gowns, tassels) will be on hand for purchase and pick up.

    To preorder and pick up during a Grad Fair, visit PromoConnectionUSA.

    Grad Fair
    Date
    Location
    Campus Center | CC
    Grad Fair 10:00 AM, Campus Center | CC
  21. Grad Fair

    West Valley Logo

    Please join us at the Grad Fair to enjoy free food and also purchase commencement regalia.

    Grad Fair
    Date
    Location
    Virtual Event
    Grad Fair 10:00 AM, Virtual Event
  22. Cultural Community Wellness Program (CCWP) of Santa Clara County

    CCWP logo

    Cultural Communities Wellness Program is a Family Outreach and Engagement Program which provides linguistic and cultural competent outreach, education, advocacy and peer support to ethnic communities.

    Cultural Community Wellness Program (CCWP) of Santa Clara County
    Date
    Location
    Campus Center | CC
    Cultural Community Wellness Program (CCWP) of Santa Clara County 11:00 AM, Campus Center | CC
  23. Active Minds Weekly Meeting

    Active Minds meeting

    Active Minds is a student social group where you can discuss mental health, and/or help us create campus awareness events.

    Active Minds Weekly Meeting
    Date
    Location
    Student Services Center | SSC
    Active Minds Weekly Meeting 3:00 PM, Student Services Center | SSC
  24. Finals Coffee & Pastries

    Cartoon coffee and pastry

    Join us and Pick up coffee and pastries at the Office of Student Needs to Keep you energized during finals!

    Finals Coffee & Pastries
    Date
    Location
    Campus Center | CC
    Finals Coffee & Pastries 9:00 AM, Campus Center | CC
  25. Commencement and Transfer Ceremony

    West Valley Logo

    We're excited about celebrating our graduates at this year's in-person Commencement Ceremony.

    • Doors open at 5:00 PM for general seating.
    • Tickets are not required. First come, first seated.
    • Due to space limitations, each participant may invite between 6-10 guests.
    • There is a bag check upon entering the venue.
    • Balloons and signs larger than 8.5 X 11 are not allowed in the venue.

    Light refreshments for graduates and their families to follow the ceremony.

    Commencement and Transfer Ceremony
    Date
    Location
    San Jose Civic Auditorium
    Commencement and Transfer Ceremony 12:00 AM, San Jose Civic Auditorium
  26. Finals Coffee & Pastries

    Cartoon coffee and pastry

    Join us and Pick up coffee and pastries at the Office of Student Needs to Keep you energized during finals!

    Finals Coffee & Pastries
    Date
    Location
    Campus Center | CC
    Finals Coffee & Pastries 9:00 AM, Campus Center | CC
  27. Parenting and Caregiver Club

    Parenting and Caregiver Club

    Please join us for weekly meetings connecting parents, so they have a better support network and practices to build resiliency. We will incorporate healthy coping techniques and build a supportive community, to help us all thrive as parenting students.

    Parenting and Caregiver Club
    Date
    Location
    Fox Center | FOX
    Parenting and Caregiver Club 1:00 PM, Fox Center | FOX
  28. Park-It Market: Free Food Truck Groceries

    Free Food Truck Groceries

    Free Food Truck Groceries in parking lot 2.

    Park-It Market: Free Food Truck Groceries
    Date
    Location
    West Valley College
    Park-It Market: Free Food Truck Groceries 1:45 PM, West Valley College
  29. Finals Coffee & Pastries

    Cartoon coffee and pastry

    Join us and Pick up coffee and pastries at the Office of Student Needs to Keep you energized during finals!

    Finals Coffee & Pastries
    Date
    Location
    Campus Center | CC
    Finals Coffee & Pastries 9:00 AM, Campus Center | CC
  30. Free Grocery Drive-Thru

    Snapshot of free groceries

    Office of Student Needs in partnership with Second Harvest.

    Free Grocery Drive Thru every Monday in Parking Lot 3 open to all WVC students and community members.

    • Open to all WVC students & community members
    • No pre-registration required
    • Arrive no more than 30 minutes early
    • Stay in your car & volunteers will load food in your trunk

    Free Grocery Drive-Thru
    Date
    Location
    West Valley College
    Free Grocery Drive-Thru 9:30 AM, West Valley College
  31. Assessment Test: ESL (English as a Second Language)

    West Valley Logo

    New students will learn about the ESL program, complete an intake survey, and use the ESL online guided placement tool to choose their best level.

    Learn more about ESL Assessment.

    Assessment Test: ESL (English as a Second Language)
    Date
    Location
    Student Services Center | SSC
    Assessment Test: ESL (English as a Second Language) 1:00 PM, Student Services Center | SSC
  32. Active Minds Weekly Meeting

    Active Minds meeting

    Active Minds is a student social group where you can discuss mental health, and/or help us create campus awareness events.

    Active Minds Weekly Meeting
    Date
    Location
    Student Services Center | SSC
    Active Minds Weekly Meeting 3:00 PM, Student Services Center | SSC
  33. Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program | Bill Wilson Center

    Bill Wilson logo with West Valley Student Needs logos

    Are you a West Valley student in need of housing?

    Do you live in any of the following situations?

    • In a shelter, motel, vehicle, or campground
    • On the street, in an abandoned building, or in another inadequate space
    • Doubled-up temporarily with other people because you have nowhere else to stay
    • In the dorm, but with nowhere else to stay when the dorms close
    • Supporting yourself, but on the verge of losing housing

    Make an appointment or walk-In to speak with Ricardo, BWC case manager.

    Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program | Bill Wilson Center
    Date
    Location
    Campus Center | CC
    Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program | Bill Wilson Center 11:00 AM, Campus Center | CC
  34. Bon Voyage Concert

    West Valley Logo

    Bon Voyage Concert
    Date
    Location
    Theater
    Bon Voyage Concert 7:00 PM, Theater
  35. Summer Session Begins

    West Valley Logo

    Summer Session Begins
    Date
    Location
    Virtual Event
    Summer Session Begins 12:00 AM, Virtual Event
  36. Free Grocery Drive-Thru

    Snapshot of free groceries

    Office of Student Needs in partnership with Second Harvest.

    Free Grocery Drive Thru every Monday in Parking Lot 3 open to all WVC students and community members.

    • Open to all WVC students & community members
    • No pre-registration required
    • Arrive no more than 30 minutes early
    • Stay in your car & volunteers will load food in your trunk

    Free Grocery Drive-Thru
    Date
    Location
    West Valley College
    Free Grocery Drive-Thru 9:30 AM, West Valley College
  37. Assessment Test: ESL (English as a Second Language)

    West Valley Logo

    New students will learn about the ESL program, complete an intake survey, and use the ESL online guided placement tool to choose their best level.

    Learn more about ESL Assessment.

    Assessment Test: ESL (English as a Second Language)
    Date
    Location
    Student Services Center | SSC
    Assessment Test: ESL (English as a Second Language) 10:00 AM, Student Services Center | SSC
  38. Federal Interview Techniques Workshop

    MESA logo

    The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the National Council of Hispanic Employment Managers (NCHEPM) are hosting a workshop guiding you on how to be successful in interviews for federal jobs.

    Federal Interview Techniques Workshop
    Date
    Location
    Virtual Event
    Federal Interview Techniques Workshop 12:30 PM, Virtual Event
  39. Early Admissions Orientation

    Diverse group of students sitting on ground

    Complete these two free steps for transfer success.

    1. Complete the West Valley Welcome Advantage Orientation, a 30 – 60 minute online orientation. You will need to login as a student, so you receive credit for completing this step. You will use your MyWVM Username and password – the default password is Wvm@mmddyy (where mmddyy are the digits of your birthdate).
    2. Sign up for and attend a 5-hour in-person Welcome Onboard Workshop (WOW). During the workshop, you will:
      • Understand the basics of transfer pathways
      • Meet with a counselor
      • Register for classes
      • Fulfill requirements for Community Grant (Free Tuition)

    Early Admissions Orientation
    Date
    Location
    West Valley College
    Early Admissions Orientation 9:00 AM, West Valley College
  40. English Language Learner (ELL) Healthcare Pathways | Orientation

    West Valley Logo

    Join us for Orthopedic Technology/Technician Orientation. Visit our website to learn more.

    English Language Learner (ELL) Healthcare Pathways | Orientation
    Date
    Location
    Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
    English Language Learner (ELL) Healthcare Pathways | Orientation 6:00 PM, Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
  41. Free Grocery Drive-Thru

    Snapshot of free groceries

    Office of Student Needs in partnership with Second Harvest.

    Free Grocery Drive Thru every Monday in Parking Lot 3 open to all WVC students and community members.

    • Open to all WVC students & community members
    • No pre-registration required
    • Arrive no more than 30 minutes early
    • Stay in your car & volunteers will load food in your trunk

    Free Grocery Drive-Thru
    Date
    Location
    West Valley College
    Free Grocery Drive-Thru 9:30 AM, West Valley College
  42. Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program | Bill Wilson Center

    Bill Wilson logo with West Valley Student Needs logos

    Are you a West Valley student in need of housing?

    Do you live in any of the following situations?

    • In a shelter, motel, vehicle, or campground
    • On the street, in an abandoned building, or in another inadequate space
    • Doubled-up temporarily with other people because you have nowhere else to stay
    • In the dorm, but with nowhere else to stay when the dorms close
    • Supporting yourself, but on the verge of losing housing

    Make an appointment or walk-In to speak with Ricardo, BWC case manager.

    Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program | Bill Wilson Center
    Date
    Location
    Campus Center | CC
    Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program | Bill Wilson Center 11:00 AM, Campus Center | CC
  43. Early Admissions Orientation

    Diverse group of students sitting on ground

    Complete these two free steps for transfer success.

    1. Complete the West Valley Welcome Advantage Orientation, a 30 – 60 minute online orientation. You will need to login as a student, so you receive credit for completing this step. You will use your MyWVM Username and password – the default password is Wvm@mmddyy (where mmddyy are the digits of your birthdate).
    2. Sign up for and attend a 5-hour in-person Welcome Onboard Workshop (WOW). During the workshop, you will:
      • Understand the basics of transfer pathways
      • Meet with a counselor
      • Register for classes
      • Fulfill requirements for Community Grant (Free Tuition)

    Early Admissions Orientation
    Date
    Location
    West Valley College
    Early Admissions Orientation 9:00 AM, West Valley College
  44. Park-It Market: Free Food Truck Groceries

    Free Food Truck Groceries

    Free Food Truck Groceries in Campus Center Walkway.

    Park-It Market: Free Food Truck Groceries
    Date
    Location
    Campus Center | CC
    Park-It Market: Free Food Truck Groceries 1:45 PM, Campus Center | CC
  45. Summer Session Begins

    West Valley Logo

    Summer Session Begins
    Date
    Location
    Virtual Event
    Summer Session Begins 12:00 AM, Virtual Event
  46. Free Grocery Drive-Thru

    Snapshot of free groceries

    Office of Student Needs in partnership with Second Harvest.

    Free Grocery Drive Thru every Monday in Parking Lot 3 open to all WVC students and community members.

    • Open to all WVC students & community members
    • No pre-registration required
    • Arrive no more than 30 minutes early
    • Stay in your car & volunteers will load food in your trunk

    Free Grocery Drive-Thru
    Date
    Location
    West Valley College
    Free Grocery Drive-Thru 9:30 AM, West Valley College
  47. Juneteenth Holiday | All Offices Closed

    West Valley Logo

    Juneteenth Holiday | All Offices Closed
    Date
    Location
    Virtual Event
    Juneteenth Holiday | All Offices Closed 12:00 AM, Virtual Event
  48. Early Admissions Orientation

    Diverse group of students sitting on ground

    Complete these two free steps for transfer success.

    1. Complete the West Valley Welcome Advantage Orientation, a 30 – 60 minute online orientation. You will need to login as a student, so you receive credit for completing this step. You will use your MyWVM Username and password – the default password is Wvm@mmddyy (where mmddyy are the digits of your birthdate).
    2. Sign up for and attend a 5-hour in-person Welcome Onboard Workshop (WOW). During the workshop, you will:
      • Understand the basics of transfer pathways
      • Meet with a counselor
      • Register for classes
      • Fulfill requirements for Community Grant (Free Tuition)

    Early Admissions Orientation
    Date
    Location
    West Valley College
    Early Admissions Orientation 9:00 AM, West Valley College
  49. Free Grocery Drive-Thru

    Snapshot of free groceries

    Office of Student Needs in partnership with Second Harvest.

    Free Grocery Drive Thru every Monday in Parking Lot 3 open to all WVC students and community members.

    • Open to all WVC students & community members
    • No pre-registration required
    • Arrive no more than 30 minutes early
    • Stay in your car & volunteers will load food in your trunk

    Free Grocery Drive-Thru
    Date
    Location
    West Valley College
    Free Grocery Drive-Thru 9:30 AM, West Valley College
  50. Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program | Bill Wilson Center

    Bill Wilson logo with West Valley Student Needs logos

    Are you a West Valley student in need of housing?

    Do you live in any of the following situations?

    • In a shelter, motel, vehicle, or campground
    • On the street, in an abandoned building, or in another inadequate space
    • Doubled-up temporarily with other people because you have nowhere else to stay
    • In the dorm, but with nowhere else to stay when the dorms close
    • Supporting yourself, but on the verge of losing housing

    Make an appointment or walk-In to speak with Ricardo, BWC case manager.

    Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program | Bill Wilson Center
    Date
    Location
    Campus Center | CC
    Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program | Bill Wilson Center 11:00 AM, Campus Center | CC
  51. Park-It Market: Free Food Truck Groceries

    Free Food Truck Groceries

    Free Food Truck Groceries in parking lot 2.

    Park-It Market: Free Food Truck Groceries
    Date
    Location
    West Valley College
    Park-It Market: Free Food Truck Groceries 1:45 PM, West Valley College
  52. Early Admissions Orientation

    Diverse group of students sitting on ground

    Complete these two free steps for transfer success.

    1. Complete the West Valley Welcome Advantage Orientation, a 30 – 60 minute online orientation. You will need to login as a student, so you receive credit for completing this step. You will use your MyWVM Username and password – the default password is Wvm@mmddyy (where mmddyy are the digits of your birthdate).
    2. Sign up for and attend a 5-hour in-person Welcome Onboard Workshop (WOW). During the workshop, you will:
      • Understand the basics of transfer pathways
      • Meet with a counselor
      • Register for classes
      • Fulfill requirements for Community Grant (Free Tuition)

    Early Admissions Orientation
    Date
    Location
    West Valley College
    Early Admissions Orientation 9:00 AM, West Valley College
  53. Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program | Bill Wilson Center

    Bill Wilson logo with West Valley Student Needs logos

    Are you a West Valley student in need of housing?

    Do you live in any of the following situations?

    • In a shelter, motel, vehicle, or campground
    • On the street, in an abandoned building, or in another inadequate space
    • Doubled-up temporarily with other people because you have nowhere else to stay
    • In the dorm, but with nowhere else to stay when the dorms close
    • Supporting yourself, but on the verge of losing housing

    Make an appointment or walk-In to speak with Ricardo, BWC case manager.

    Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program | Bill Wilson Center
    Date
    Location
    Campus Center | CC
    Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program | Bill Wilson Center 11:00 AM, Campus Center | CC
  54. Early Admissions Orientation

    Diverse group of students sitting on ground

    Complete these two free steps for transfer success.

    1. Complete the West Valley Welcome Advantage Orientation, a 30 – 60 minute online orientation. You will need to login as a student, so you receive credit for completing this step. You will use your MyWVM Username and password – the default password is Wvm@mmddyy (where mmddyy are the digits of your birthdate).
    2. Sign up for and attend a 5-hour in-person Welcome Onboard Workshop (WOW). During the workshop, you will:
      • Understand the basics of transfer pathways
      • Meet with a counselor
      • Register for classes
      • Fulfill requirements for Community Grant (Free Tuition)

    Early Admissions Orientation
    Date
    Location
    West Valley College
    Early Admissions Orientation 9:00 AM, West Valley College
  55. Early Admissions Orientation

    Diverse group of students sitting on ground

    Complete these two free steps for transfer success.

    1. Complete the West Valley Welcome Advantage Orientation, a 30 – 60 minute online orientation. You will need to login as a student, so you receive credit for completing this step. You will use your MyWVM Username and password – the default password is Wvm@mmddyy (where mmddyy are the digits of your birthdate).
    2. Sign up for and attend a 5-hour in-person Welcome Onboard Workshop (WOW). During the workshop, you will:
      • Understand the basics of transfer pathways
      • Meet with a counselor
      • Register for classes
      • Fulfill requirements for Community Grant (Free Tuition)

    Early Admissions Orientation
    Date
    Location
    West Valley College
    Early Admissions Orientation 9:00 AM, West Valley College
  56. Early Admissions Orientation

    Diverse group of students sitting on ground

    Complete these two free steps for transfer success.

    1. Complete the West Valley Welcome Advantage Orientation, a 30 – 60 minute online orientation. You will need to login as a student, so you receive credit for completing this step. You will use your MyWVM Username and password – the default password is Wvm@mmddyy (where mmddyy are the digits of your birthdate).
    2. Sign up for and attend a 5-hour in-person Welcome Onboard Workshop (WOW). During the workshop, you will:
      • Understand the basics of transfer pathways
      • Meet with a counselor
      • Register for classes
      • Fulfill requirements for Community Grant (Free Tuition)

    Early Admissions Orientation
    Date
    Location
    West Valley College
    Early Admissions Orientation 9:00 AM, West Valley College
  57. Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program | Bill Wilson Center

    Bill Wilson logo with West Valley Student Needs logos

    Are you a West Valley student in need of housing?

    Do you live in any of the following situations?

    • In a shelter, motel, vehicle, or campground
    • On the street, in an abandoned building, or in another inadequate space
    • Doubled-up temporarily with other people because you have nowhere else to stay
    • In the dorm, but with nowhere else to stay when the dorms close
    • Supporting yourself, but on the verge of losing housing

    Make an appointment or walk-In to speak with Ricardo, BWC case manager.

    Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program | Bill Wilson Center
    Date
    Location
    Campus Center | CC
    Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program | Bill Wilson Center 11:00 AM, Campus Center | CC
  58. Early Admissions Orientation

    Diverse group of students sitting on ground

    Complete these two free steps for transfer success.

    1. Complete the West Valley Welcome Advantage Orientation, a 30 – 60 minute online orientation. You will need to login as a student, so you receive credit for completing this step. You will use your MyWVM Username and password – the default password is Wvm@mmddyy (where mmddyy are the digits of your birthdate).
    2. Sign up for and attend a 5-hour in-person Welcome Onboard Workshop (WOW). During the workshop, you will:
      • Understand the basics of transfer pathways
      • Meet with a counselor
      • Register for classes
      • Fulfill requirements for Community Grant (Free Tuition)

    Early Admissions Orientation
    Date
    Location
    West Valley College
    Early Admissions Orientation 9:00 AM, West Valley College
  59. Early Admissions Orientation

    Diverse group of students sitting on ground

    Complete these two free steps for transfer success.

    1. Complete the West Valley Welcome Advantage Orientation, a 30 – 60 minute online orientation. You will need to login as a student, so you receive credit for completing this step. You will use your MyWVM Username and password – the default password is Wvm@mmddyy (where mmddyy are the digits of your birthdate).
    2. Sign up for and attend a 5-hour in-person Welcome Onboard Workshop (WOW). During the workshop, you will:
      • Understand the basics of transfer pathways
      • Meet with a counselor
      • Register for classes
      • Fulfill requirements for Community Grant (Free Tuition)

    Early Admissions Orientation
    Date
    Location
    West Valley College
    Early Admissions Orientation 9:00 AM, West Valley College
  60. Early Admissions Orientation

    Diverse group of students sitting on ground

    Complete these two free steps for transfer success.

    1. Complete the West Valley Welcome Advantage Orientation, a 30 – 60 minute online orientation. You will need to login as a student, so you receive credit for completing this step. You will use your MyWVM Username and password – the default password is Wvm@mmddyy (where mmddyy are the digits of your birthdate).
    2. Sign up for and attend a 5-hour in-person Welcome Onboard Workshop (WOW). During the workshop, you will:
      • Understand the basics of transfer pathways
      • Meet with a counselor
      • Register for classes
      • Fulfill requirements for Community Grant (Free Tuition)

    Early Admissions Orientation
    Date
    Location
    West Valley College
    Early Admissions Orientation 9:00 AM, West Valley College
  61. Assessment Test: ESL (English as a Second Language)

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    New students will learn about the ESL program, complete an intake survey, and use the ESL online guided placement tool to choose their best level.

    Learn more about ESL Assessment.

    Assessment Test: ESL (English as a Second Language)
    Date
    Location
    Student Services Center | SSC
    Assessment Test: ESL (English as a Second Language) 1:00 PM, Student Services Center | SSC

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