
West Valley College welcomes international students with a comprehensive curriculum that includes:
- University transfer courses
- Associates degrees and certificates
- Occupational training programs
- Personal or skill development opportunities
West Valley College welcomes international students with a comprehensive curriculum that includes:
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Internationale Studenten - informatie
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Student Services
International Student Advisor/PDSO
(408) 741-4028
terri.eppley@westvalley.edu
Student Services Center 201B
(408) 741-2694
(408) 741-4076
West Valley College
Attn: International Student Counselor
14000 Fruitvale Avenue
Saratoga, California 95070-5698, U.S.A.
Admission documents issued one month following deadlines:
Semester | Deadline |
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Fall Semester | June 1 |
Spring Semester | November 1 |
Semester | Deadline |
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Fall Semester | July 1 |
Spring Semester | December 2 |
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The following are required and must be completed before West Valley College can issue a Certificate of Eligibility (I-20) Form.
Housing and cost of living are estimated into your cost of education per DHS requirements. Each student is responsible for arranging their own housing. West Valley College does not have any housing or dormitories for students.
The following provides a typical break down of expenses for one academic school year, which includes Fall and Spring semesters. Some of the amounts that are listed below are estimates. If a continuing student attends summer session or remains in the area during the summer break, additional money will be required. San Francisco Bay Area cost of living is very high.
Fee | Cost |
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Enrollment Fees (based on 24 units per year) | $1,104 |
Tuition (based on 24 units per year) | $6,960 |
Room, Board and Supplies (for 9 months) | $13,584 |
Health Insurance (12 months) | $1,248 |
Health, WebReg, Campus Ctr, ASB fees (approximate) | $104 |
Total | $23,000 |
West Valley College can accept foreign transcripts evaluated from any of the approved services listed on the NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) membership list. WVC reviews transcript reports on a case by case basis. Credit can be granted providing that reports are detailed enough so evaluators can determine the placement of courses for West Valley's academic programs.
It is recommended that students who HAVE NOT completed an evaluation prior to attending West Valley College use either IERF (International Education Research Foundation) or ECE (Education Credential Evaluators - if planning to transfer to San Jose State University). When ordering an evaluation, students MUST request a detailed report (contact evaluation service for cost).
Students should note that acceptance of any foreign course work applies to West Valley College's academic programs ONLY. All four-year colleges conduct their own evaluation of foreign course work, and acceptance of this work is subject to the descretion of these institutions. Typically, four-year colleges require certified translations of transcripts for all university and college level course work completed outside of the United States. Students are encouraged to contact other colleges to find out more information.
Please be aware that West Valley College does not use foreign course work to satisfy CSU GE or IGETC requirements (with the exception of language other than English for IGETC).
Admissions documents are issued one month following the application deadline. Please check with the International Student Office to see if there is a late filing period beyond the posted deadline dates
Obtain an International Student Application from West Valley College by:
West Valley College
Attention: International Student Counselor/DSO
14000 Fruitvale Avenue
Saratoga, CA 95070-5698
The current tuition and fees as of Fall 2020 semester $290 per unit (12 units minimum required for all F-1 visa holders), not including the $46 enrollment – all fees and tuition are required to be paid by F-1 and students changing their status to F-1 from any other visa status. Basic registration fees include:
12 units constitute full time "status" per Immigration requirements for undergraduate students in a Fall or Spring semester ONLY.
This is called “concurrent enrollment” and requires permission from your home school that issued your I-20. You need to fill out a West Valley College application, in the Admissions office (or online) and bring a letter of permission from your International Student Advisor from your college to the Admissions office. You will be limited to take 6 semester units (or less) at West Valley College.
Your application does not need to be filed through the International Student Office, since this is only for students wishing to attend our college full time.
Students planning to use transcripts towards a degree at West Valley College from a foreign country's university or college will need to have that transcript evaluated by a service.This evaluation counts only towards a West Valley College Associates Degree. If you plan to transfer, contact the transfer college or university to see what requirements are needed for foreign transcript evaluation. West Valley College only accepts evaluation services from the NACES list (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services). The NACES website may be found at National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)
They include the following programs: