West Valley College

09/07/2026

Interested in transferring to a UC? Join the Transfer Center to learn about UC Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) eligibility, admission requirements, and the application process. Workshops are offered on Wednesday, September 9 from 1-2 p.m. and Tuesday, September 15 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in the Gore Student Services Center, SSC 203. The Transfer Center will also be offering drop-in assistance on September 24, 29, and 30.

09/07/2026

You're invited to Miss B's 1st Birthday Bash!

Join us on Thursday, September 10 from 12:30–2 p.m. in Kirkorian as we celebrate the sweetest, cutest, and best Crisis and Therapy K-9 a college could ask for, Miss B!

Enjoy birthday cupcakes, grab a special goodie bag, meet and pet Miss B, and take the cutest birthday photos with her!

Come celebrate ONE whole year of Miss B and all the love, comfort, and joy she brings to our West Valley community!

09/04/2026

Interested in gaining real-world experience in nonprofit organizations? Join our Internship Program Lunch & Learn with Successful Aging Solutions & Community Consulting (SASCC)!

Sept. 8 or 9 | 12–1 p.m.
WVC Learning Resource Commons (LRC) 111

This workshop is great for students interested in developing sales, business development, or grant research skills while gaining valuable insight into how nonprofit organizations operate.

Learn about internship opportunities with SASCC and how to apply.

RSVP: bit.ly/wvcinternshipapply26f

09/04/2026

West Valley College is making headlines! 🎓

Telemundo 48 recently featured West Valley College and Mission College, highlighting new opportunities available to students in Santa Clara County.

The story spotlights West Valley’s first bachelor’s degree program in Land Stewardship and Sustainability — an exciting new pathway for students looking to continue their education close to home.

With more opportunities to earn a degree without leaving the community, West Valley continues to expand what’s possible for local students.

https://www.telemundoareadelabahia.com/noticias/local/mission-college-west-valley-college-ofreceran-oportunidades-estudio-gratis-condado-santa-clara/2556404/

An applied four-year degree, built on the college's nationally recognized Park Management Program, offers students a pathway to careers in conservation, sustainability, and public land management — at community college prices.

09/01/2026

Meet Miss B! 🐾💙

The West Valley-Mission Community College District’s newest four-legged team member is reporting for duty (and belly rubs)! Miss B is a trained crisis and therapy K9 who works alongside district police Captain Jorge Gutierrez, bringing a calming presence and a little extra joy to our campus community.

Keep an eye out for Miss B around West Valley and be sure to stop and say hello! 🐶


https://www.westvalley.edu/news/2026/bea-therapy-dog.html

08/26/2026

Welcome back, Vikings! 💙🧡

A new semester is here, and we’re excited to see campus buzzing again. President Jennifer Taylor-Mendoza is kicking off fall with a special welcome for our Viking community.

Let’s make it a great semester!

08/25/2026

Step into the spotlight this fall!

West Valley College Theater Arts is holding open auditions for its fall production of "Our Town" by Thornton Wilder, directed by Teresa Veramendi.

No experience? No problem. Everyone is welcome — you do not need to be a theater major or currently enrolled in a theater class to audition.

Auditions
September 2–3
7 p.m. (arrive by 6:45 p.m.)
LASS 50

Performances run November 13–22.

Visit the following link for the audition breakdown, everything you need to know, and a stroll down memory lane featuring previous performances!

https://www.westvalley.edu/academics/theater/auditions.html

08/25/2026

🍽️ More free food, every single week!

Our Free Meal Plan is getting a major boost this fall! Eligible students can now receive $50 every week for meals, snacks, and beverages at the dining hall and vending machines. That’s enough to cover up to four full meals each week.

The West Valley-Mission Community College District’s Free Meal Plan also features an expanded menu with new dishes and more options for a wider range of dietary needs.

Don’t forget to opt in! All students must opt in to activate their meal funds, even if you participated last year.

Find more info at https://www.westvalley.edu/freemeals/

08/20/2026

📖 It’s here! West Valley College’s latest Community Report just dropped, highlighting some of the people, programs and progress moving our college forward.

Take a look at how we’re continuing to Ignite the Next.🔥 https://www.westvalley.edu/president/communications/community-report.html

08/19/2026

Need help after work or class? We've got you covered! The Student Services Center is now open until 7 p.m. every Wednesday this fall and spring semester.

Available services include:
✔️ Admissions & Records
✔️ Financial Aid
✔️ Welcome Center
✔️ Academic Counseling Services
✔️ Disability and Educational Support Program (DESP)
✔️ EOPS & TRIO

See you on Wednesday evenings!