Career Services
(408) 741-2040
/services/careers/
最新麻豆影音视频 Career Services serves as a hub to connect students to career tools and opportunities, resources, and courses. Career Services provides support to assist all students toward their next job, internship, and/or career. We are located on the second floor of the Student Services Center in the Transfer and Career Center.
Services Offered:
- Career development workshops
- Resume and cover letter assistance
- Job and internship database through Handshake
- Connection to internships through LAEP
- Handouts, guides, and tips
Service Area Outcomes
After utilizing Career Services, a student will be able to:
- Select appropriate college courses, programs and services to meet individual career goals and/or career exploration.
Honors
(408) 741-2590
/learning-communities/honors/
The Honors University Transfer Program at 最新麻豆影音视频 provides highly motivated students the opportunity to work closely with instructors and other driven students in advanced levels of critical thinking, analysis, research, writing, and communication. The goal of the Honors Program is to engage, support, and challenge students who are curious enough to pursue a deeper education, enabling them to create opportunities for success in their educational, professional, and personal lives. Honors courses offer enriched educational experiences through engaging and challenging coursework, dedicated faculty, typically smaller class sizes, and the opportunity to study with other highly motivated students. 最新麻豆影音视频 here: /learning-communities/honors/
Eligibility, Maintenance, and Completion
New and current 最新麻豆影音视频 students that meet the following criteria are encouraged to apply:
- Current WVC student qualification: Earn a GPA of 3.25 or higher in at least 9 units of university-transferable coursework
- High school student qualification: Earn a high school cumulative GPA (unweighted) of 3.5 or higher
To maintain active membership in the Honors Program, students must maintain a 3.4 cumulative GPA or higher. We also encourage students to complete at least 2 Honors classes each academic year. Successful completion of the program will require each student to complete at least 15 units of Honors coursework with a cumulative GPA of a 3.4 or better. There is no adverse consequence if you do not complete the 15 honors units. (Note the 3.4+ GPA requirement is new as of Fall 2025 to bring WVC in alignment with the majority of California Community College Honors Programs.)
Program Benefits
Students who complete at least 15 Honors units with a 3.4+ GPA in university-transferable coursework receive the benefits of the WVC Honors Program. These include a permanent Honors Scholar notation on your WVC Academic Transcripts and a special Honors Medal to wear during and keep after commencement. In addition, the WVC Honors Program has special partnerships with a range of four-year universities that provide advantages in the application and scholarship process. Most notably, our partnership with UCLA鈥檚 Transfer Alliance Program significantly increases admission to UCLA College of Letters and Sciences (continue reading for more details). Other partnerships can be found on the Honors Program webpage.
- Students who complete the Honors Program at 最新麻豆影音视频 receive priority consideration for admission to UCLA College of Letters and Science. Admitted TAP students are also eligible to apply for scholarships reserved for the Transfer Alliance Program. Students are advised to contact the Honors Program Coordinator to discuss eligibility and participation. Learn more about the UCLA TAP at: .
Intercollegiate Athletics
(408) 741-2017
The College offers men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 sports at the intercollegiate level. 最新麻豆影音视频 is a member of the Coast Conference and participates in water polo, soccer, basketball, baseball, softball, swimming, beach volleyball, volleyball and tennis. Students interested in participation and in learning about eligibility requirements may contact the Department of Kinesiology and at 最新麻豆影音视频.
Service Area Outcomes
After participating in Intercollegiate Athletics a student will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the rules and /or assignment of the sport of participation
- Demonstrate improvement in 3-5 skills specific to the participants sport
- Demonstrate team commitment and team strategies to be successful
Library
(408) 741-2028
/library/
The Library offers a wide variety of resources and services. These include reference assistance, orientations and classes in how to use the library to conduct research. The Library offers coursework covering research skills, information competency, digital literacy, and critical thinking. The library collection includes books, periodicals, reference materials, databases, streaming media, e-books, laptops, photographic and video equipment, and audiovisual media. Current students may use their student ID card to borrow materials. Computers and printing are available in the library. Library hours are posted at the front entrance to the Library and on the Library website: /library/
Service Area Outcomes
After completing courses, orientations, or workshops, a student will be able to do one or more of the following:
- Gather, evaluate, organize and use information in order to successfully complete research projects;
- Properly cite sources according to established formats such as MLA and APA;
- Explain the legal and ethical aspects of research, including copyright and plagiarism.
STEM Resource Center
(408) 741-2053
/schools/science-math/stem/index.html
The STEM Resource Center (STEM RC) provides academic support, organizes events to engage students with science and the community, and connects students with internship and research opportunities. Students can access free drop-in peer tutoring at the MESA Center, in the MRC (SM 5), and online. Additionally, the STEM RC provides resources such as group tables, study rooms, whiteboards, computer stations, textbooks, and calculators.
Service Area Outcomes
After accessing and using the STEM Resource Center, a student will:
- Build their support network
- Increase their awareness and access to academic and career opportunities
- Develop group and individual learning strategies
Success Center
(408) 741-2038
/services/success-center/
The Success Center promotes life-long learning by providing tutorial support, engaging in facilitative learning techniques, assisting students with time management and planning, demonstrating effective studying strategies, providing stress management tools, and helping students set academic and personal goals. All currently enrolled West Valley Students are eligible for FREE support by trained, qualified peer tutors in a wide variety of subjects. Most tutoring is offered on a drop-in basis, though some individual and group appointments can be made. The Center also offers study group facilitation, exam review sessions, use of specialized software on in-house computers, and tailored strategies for a diverse range of learners. Opportunities for paid tutor positions are open on an ongoing basis for qualified applicants; check our website or visit the Center for more information.
Service Area Outcomes
After accessing and using the Success Center, a student will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of campus support services;
- Understand and identify effective time-management and study skills;
- Identify their preferred learning modes and employ them in order to comprehend course materials.
After accessing and using the Success Center, facilitated study groups will be able to:
- Identify and understand effective group study strategies;
- Empower each other to learn difficult course concepts and problem-solve together to achieve course goals;
- Employ and utilize these techniques, whether in the Center or on their own.
After being employed by and working in the Success Center, peer tutors will be able to:
- Understand and follow legal guidelines for peer support (e.g. FERPA) and professionalism in the workplace;
- Demonstrate knowledge of effective study strategies, time management skills, facilitated learning techniques, and the various types of learners we encounter;
- Facilitate group and individual learning of course concepts through differentiated strategies that address a wide variety of learners;
- Demonstrate interpersonal skills, including but not limited to effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills and emotional intelligence.