Orientation Options

WVCPortal

You have a few options when it comes to student orientation.
Details are below and in this document, which you can print:
Assessment and Orientation Information PDF

The Early Admissions Orientations run from 8:30 am – 5 pm
in the West Valley College Campus Center (click for map)

To register for an Early Admissions Orientation, students should RSVP to Beverly.Harp@westvalley.edu  
Include: The EA orientation date you wish to attend, your name, your West Valley student ID#, your email address, your phone number, and the name of your high school.

EA 6 - Wed., May 15 - Workshop Full

EA 7 – Thurs., May 16

 

1. Couns 000A - Orientation

   A half-unit class for students who have no previous college experience or fewer than 15 completed college units. Complete assessment before attending Couns 000A.Once you submit your completed application to Admissions, you will receive a date when you will be able to register for a Couns 000A section using WVCPortal. Cafeteria may be closed. Please bring your snack and/or beverage.

   Summer 2013

   Sect #	Date	Day	Time
   27945	6/18 & 20	TTH	2:00 pm-6:15 pm
   27950	6/24 & 26	MW	5:00 pm-9:15 pm
   27946	7/12 & 19	F	9:00 am -1:15 pm
   27943	7/16 & 18	TTH	5:00 pm-9:15 pm
   27944	7/22 & 29	M	9:00 am -1:15 pm
   27952	8/6 & 8	TTH	5:00 pm-9:15 pm
   27961	8/12 & 14	MW	2:00 pm-6:15 pm
   27949	8/19 & 21	MW	5:00 pm-9:15 pm
   27948	8/20 & 22	TTH	9:00 am -1:15 pm
   Fall 2013
   Sect #	Date	Day	Time
   29474	12/2 & 4	MW	2:00 pm-6:15 pm
   30192	11/18 & 20	MW	5:00 pm-9:15 pm
   30195	12/10 & 12	TTH	5:00 pm-9:15 pm

2. On-line Orientation

   Go to westvalley.edu/admissions/special.html and complete the orientation online.

STUDENTS WITH PREVIOUS COLLEGE WORK

If you have completed at least 15 college units, we don’t require you to attend orientation. We still encourage you to meet with a counselor to complete an educational plan, prepare transfer agreements, select a possible major or career, or help with a personal problem. Appointments can be made by stopping by the Counseling Center, located behind the Admissions Building, or by calling (408) 741-2009.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Students

ESL Assessment Dates - Fox 120

Date	Day	Time
5/20	Mon	6:30pm
7/29	Mon	2:30pm
8/08	Thurs	2:30pm
8/20	Thurs	2:30pm
8/28	Wed	4:00pm

International Students

REQUIRED immigration information session for students who have received I-20’s from West Valley College for the Fall 2013 semester. Call (408) 741-2694 to sign up for this planning session, and to find out room location.

Couns 002 Academic and Personal Planning (1 UNIT)

Sect #	Date	Time	Location
27953	8/29-9/26	2:00pm – 5:15pm	BU 10

Focus on F1 visa students only

Athletic Orientation

New athletes are required to attend an orientation workshop. Athletes and their parents are both welcome to attend the first night. The second night is for the athletes only.

Date	Day	Time	Location
6/25 & 27	Tues & Thurs.	5:00-9:15 PM	PE 2

Students with Disabilities (DESP)

NEW Disability and Educational Support Program for students: if you have a verifiable disability, you may request accommodations for assessment. For orientation and assessment information, contact the DESP Office at (408) 741-2010. TTY / DESP (408) 741-2548

Distance Counseling

Find out More:
westvalley.edu/services/counselingservices.html