How To Apply for Admission to West Valley College
Any person may attend who meets at least one of the following:
- Is a high school graduate
- Has passed the State Proficiency Test
- Obtained a G.E.D.
- Is 18 years of age or older
- Students whose legal residence is outside the state of California or who have not resided and established residence in the state for one year and one day prior to the first day of the semester may apply for admission as non-resident student and are subject to non-resident fees.
- High School Students who are 16 and have completed the 10th grade must apply inperson each
semester by turning in an application and concurrent enrollment form signed by their high school
principal or counselor. High school students may earn both high school and college credit unless
restricted by the high school. See Concurrent Enrollment Program
for enrollment form and program information.
- Students grade K - 10 and students under 16 years of age are not eligible to participate in the Concurrent Enrollment Program. Students, age 16 and over, may register for summer session upon completion of the 10th grade on assigned date.
- High school seniors in the Early Admissions Program should follow applications instructions provided by their high school counselor.
Student Classifications
- New Student - A student who has never enrolled at any college. High school students are always considered "new students."
- Continuing Student - A student who was enrolled at West Valley College the preceding semester.
- Former (Returning) Student - A student who has previously attended West Valley College but not during the preceding semester
- New Transfer Student - A student who has attended a college other than West Valley College.
- International Student - A student from any country other than the United States who has applied to West Valley College and has been accepted by the West Valley College International Student Committee. All NEW international students are required to contact the International Student Advisor in the Counseling Center prior to registration (741-2694 or 741-2009).
- Nonresident Student - A student who has not met California residency requirements and must pay nonresident tuition.
• last updated: December 13, 2007 •