San José State University and West Valley-Mission Community College District Successfully Complete First-of-its-Kind Joint Housing Pilot
July 29, 2026 Press Release
A first-of-its-kind intersegmental collaboration between a California community college district and a CSU campus offers a replicable model for addressing student housing insecurity statewide.
West Valley College Ranked No. 1 in California for Student Transfer Success
July 22, 2026 TransferWVC Ranking
West Valley College is proud to announce that they have earned the distinction of being No.1 in California for three-year transfer rates among community colleges.
Wrapped With Care: Community Partnerships Bring Holiday Support to Student Families
December 23, 2025 Office of Student NeedsStudent Parents
The Office of Student Needs recently hosted its 4th annual Toy Drive, supporting more than 35 student parent families—the largest number served since the initiative began. Read More
West Valley College Honored with 2025–2028 FamilyU Seal for Commitment to Student Parents
October 16, 2025 National CertificationOffice of Student NeedsStudent Parents
West Valley College has been named one of only four higher education institutions nationwide to receive the 2025–2028 FamilyU Seal, a prestigious national certification from Generation Hope recognizing colleges and universities that are leading...Read More
Kids Carnival | "Bring Your Child to WVC Day" Builds Connection, Community
May 22, 2025 Office of Student NeedsStudent Parents
More than 50 West Valley College parenting students and 23 employees invited their kids and dependents to campus April 19 for “Bring Your Child to WVC Day.”Read More
Food, Community, and Kindness: Pantry Partnerships Nourish WVC Students
May 22, 2025 Office of Student NeedsPantryStudent Services
Every Monday morning just before 10 a.m., students’ excited voices can be heard as they line up in front of West Valley College’s Cohn Family Food Pantry. Read More
West Valley College to Open New Community Food Pantry in 2022
January 1, 2022 Office of Student NeedsPantryStudent Services
West Valley College is opening Roots: Fuel Your Potential food market in the spring of 2022, the first community food pantry of its kind in Saratoga. The on-campus food market will provide groceries to students and the community free of charge. Read More