West Valley College
14000 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070 • Phone (408) 867-2200

How To Apply for Admission to West Valley College

Admissions & Records Office Hours

Extended Hours - Wed. May 22 - 8:30am - 5:00pm

Office Closed - Thurs. May 23 - Graduation Day

Campus Closed - Mon. May 27 - Memorial Day

Regular Hours:

Monday        8:30 am  -  6:00 pm
Tuesday       8:30 am  -  6:00 pm
Wednesday  8:30 am  -  12:30 pm
Thursday     12:30 pm -  5:00 pm
Friday          9:00 am   -  1:00 pm

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 have completed the 10th grade.

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.

  • Nonresident Student - A student who has not met California residency requirements and must pay nonresident tuition.

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