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California Dream aCt
EffEctivE Spring 2013,
AB 540 StudEntS cAn Apply
now for:
Board of Governor’s Fee Waiver (BOGW)
Privately-funded scholarships
Assistance from EOPS, CARE or CalWorks
(if aid is still available)
Cal Grants starting for 2013-14 academic year
Chafee Grant
Who can be considered as an AB540 student?
The student is not a California resident and
Attended a California High School for at least
3 years
AND
received a high school diploma,
GED or CHSPE
The California Dream Act Application is
available now at: www.csac.ca.gov.
You
may also visit the Financial Aid Office for more
information or to pick up an application.
a message from tHe
West Valley College
transfer Center…
thE trAnSfEr cEntEr’S
mission is to help as many students as possible
reach their goal of graduating from a four-year
institution. The transfer process can be very
confusing. There are many colleges to choose
from, all with different admission criteria. Come
in and get help! We will work with you through the
entire transfer process.
Transfer Admission Agreements (TAAs)
A TAA is a guarantee of admission to a four-year
school for students who complete certain
classes and earn a specified minimum GPA.
We have TAAs with 8 universities.
(See list below.)
Articulation Agreements
We have agreements with many four-year
schools on which West Valley College classes
will be accepted towards General Education
and individual majors.
University Representatives campus visits
Representatives of four-year institutions are
available on a frequent basis to meet with
students one-on-one.
Help through the whole transfer process
We have workshops on how and when to apply
and tips for writing your admission essay. We
have counselors available to answer your
questions and help you determine which
schools are best for you.
wE hAvE trAnSfEr AdmiSSion
AgrEEmEntS with:
University of California: UC Davis,
UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC Santa
Barbara, UC Santa Cruz, UC San Diego
California State University: CSU Monterey Bay
For more information or to set up an appointment
with a transfer counselor, call
(408) 741-2009
,
contact the
TRANsfeR CeNTeR DiReCTly AT:
(408) 741-2040,
oR visiT oUR WeBsiTe AT:
westvalley.edu/transfer
announCing our neW
transfer Degrees!
wESt vAllEy collEgE
now offers new associate degree programs:
Associate Degrees for Transfer (AA-T and AS-T)
in Communication Studies, Psychology and
Sociology designed to support two goals:
1) Successful transfer to the
California State University system
2) Concurrent completion of an Associate in
Arts or Associate in Science Degree
Students who earn an Associate Degree for
Transfer meet minimum admission requirements
for junior standing at a California State University.
While earning an Associate Degree for
Transfer does not guarantee a student admission
to a specific State California State University
campus or a specific major, it does secure priority
admission consideration for a similar major at a
CSU campus. To enhance competitiveness as
a CSU transfer applicant, meet with a counselor
and utilize the services of the Transfer Center.
(See page 31 for more details.)
a message for 2013 graDuating HigH sCHool seniors
plAnning to AttEnd wESt vAllEy in thE fAll of 2013?
Please plan to attendSenior andParent InformationNight onThursday, March 28 from6:30 – 8:00pm in the
WVC Theater. Free parking in Lots 1 & 7. Topics to be covered: The Early Admissions Orientation Program
for seniors, Priority Registration, Assessment, Transfer and Career Programs and How to Pay for College.
PresiDent’s message
wElcomE to wESt vAllEy collEgE!
Whether you are taking your first course, preparing to transfer to a
four-year institution, or completing a certificate or degree, we’re here
to help you create your future. Our community of educators waits
beyond these pages to assist you in your journey to success.
Our schedule of classes reflects the commitment of the college to
academic excellence. It highlights the strengths of our outstanding
faculty who will guide you on your quest for knowledge and help you
strive for excellence. Our tranquil Saratoga campus, newly renovated
classroom facilities, and diverse student population provide the ideal
learning environment.
This schedule is designed to help you locate the classes you need at the day and time that works
for you. There is also information regarding the variety of student services available, registration
information and deadlines, transfer opportunities, and more. However, as you select your Winter/Spring
2013 classes, you are doing much more than just planning your upcoming schedule, you are charting
your personal destiny. With these choices, you will discover who you are and what you want to be. We
thank you for making us your partner on this important journey.
Respectfully, Bradley Davis
SEE pAgE 17
for