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West Valley College is #1 in Transfers and offers free tuition to district residents and the first universal free meal plan program this upcoming year.
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With top of the line faculty and resource centers, you'll have everything you need to succeed! For more than 55 years, West Valley College has served students and the region as a public community college. A friendly, inclusive campus, modern, student-centered facilities, and a natural, park-like setting make West Valley College a vibrant place for students to grow—their careers, worldviews and futures. Located on 143 acres in Saratoga, California, West Valley College offers exceptional preparation for students seeking to transfer to four-year colleges and universities, career certificate and degree programs for Silicon Valley’s workforce, and adult and continuing education programs that support lifelong learning for all members of the community.

10/28/2026

📢 Heads up, Vikings! The LRC will close at 3 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, for a special event.

The closure includes the Library, Success Center, STEM Makerspace and Digital Media Center.

Regular LRC services resume Friday, October 30. Plan ahead for your study and support needs! 💙🧡

10/28/2026

Something new is taking center stage at West Valley College! 🎭✨

Join us as we celebrate the groundbreaking of our new Performing Arts Center and the next chapter for the arts at West Valley.

📅 Thursday, November 12
⏰ 3:30–5 p.m.
📍 Performing Arts Center site

RSVP by November 6 at www.westvalley.edu/gb26. We hope to see you there!

10/28/2026

Ready to take your business to the next level? 💡 Join us for the Business Value Proposition Workshop!

🗓️ Monday, November 2
⏰ 3–4 p.m.
📍 CHE 122/124

Discover how to make your business stand out! Kristine Austin, owner of KS Austin Communications, will share practical strategies to help you communicate your unique value, connect with your audience, and grow your business.

Whether you're preparing for this semester's Business Pitch Competition or simply looking to sharpen your entrepreneurial skills, this workshop is for you!

🚀 Don't miss out! Reserve your spot at https://www.westvalley.edu/e-center.

10/27/2026

A little mystery, a little spooky fun. 🌙🗝️ Join Active Minds for a cinema therapy event featuring Coraline!

📅 Wednesday, October 28 at FOX 120
🕓 4–6 p.m.
🍿 Movie theater treats provided
👻 Costumes encouraged!

Grab a friend and get into the Halloween spirit, Vikings! 💙🧡

10/26/2026

Your next chapter starts at West Valley! 💙🧡 Explore Winter and Spring 2027 class offerings and plan a schedule that works for you, with in-person, online and hybrid options.

❄️ Winter session begins January 4
🌸 Spring semester begins January 30

Start planning your next semester today. Ignite the Next! 🔥

10/23/2026

A little ghost, a big story! 👻📚 Join Storytime for Tiny Scholars as Rosana Alvarez, Ethnic Studies faculty, reads *Gustavo, the Shy Ghost* by Flavia Z. Drago.

📅 Wednesday, October 28 | 3 p.m.
📍 Wang and Qu Family LRC, Library Children’s Area, to the left of the main entrance

Enjoy the reading from 3–3:15 p.m., followed by a craft activity creating simple marigold conductor batons from 3:15–3:30 p.m. 🌼

10/21/2026

Ready to take control of your business finances? 💸

Join us for the Small Business Budgeting and Finance Basics Workshop at West Valley College!

📅 Monday, October 26
🕒 3–4 p.m.
📍 Entrepreneurship Center | CHE 122/124

Learn how to plan for future expenses, create a business budget, and manage your finances with confidence! Elizabeth Luna, wealth management advisor, firm owner, and educator, will share practical strategies to help you build a strong financial foundation.

Whether you're preparing for this semester's Business Pitch Competition or looking to strengthen your financial skills, this workshop is for you!

🚀 Don't miss out! RSVP today through the Entrepreneurship Center website to reserve your spot.

10/20/2026

Our Open Water Scuba Diving students took their classroom skills to the ocean at McAbee Beach in Monterey, CA!

Students completed dives required as part of their journey toward scuba certification through the National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI).

10/16/2026

What an unforgettable moment at West Valley College! 🎶💙

After years of making music together from a distance, country artist Nick Tayler and lyricist Henry Evans finally met in person on our campus, and KTVU FOX 2 was there to capture the magic!

Hosted in partnership with the College of Adaptive Arts (CAA), this special event celebrated the power of music, creativity, and inclusion.

We’re especially proud of the incredible work our Disability and Educational Support Program (DESP) does every day to empower students, remove barriers, and create a campus where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

A beautiful reminder that music connects us, and inclusion makes extraordinary things possible.

🎥 Watch the KTVU story: https://www.ktvu.com/news/country-singer-quadriplegic-lyricist-meet-first-time-after-decade-remote-music-making

A country singer from Florida and a quadriplegic lyricist from Palo Alto met in person for the first time after a decade of remote collaboration.

Address

14000 Fruitvale Avenue
Saratoga, CA
95070

Telephone

+14088672200

Website

http://www.westvalley.edu/

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