Orientation Options & Program Specific Workshops

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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.

Winter-Spring

Sect #	Date	Day	Time
16043	April 21	Saturday	8:30 am - 5:30 pm
18674	April 28	Saturday	8:30 am - 5:30 pm
18675	May 8 - May 9	Tuesday & Wednesday	5:00 pm - 9:15 pm

On-line Orientation

An orientation option for new students is the online orientation.
Go to westvalley.edu/admissions/special.html .
Be sure to print out and submit to the Counseling Office the On-line Orientation Completion Certification to receive credit for completing the orientation.

STUDENTS WITH PREVIOUS COLLEGE WORK

An orientation is not required for students who have completed 15 college units. However, counselors can help you 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.

NEW Adult Re-Entry Students

A workshop specifically designed to meet the needs of adult re-entry students. Call the Educational Transition Office, 741-2022, to sign up.

Date	Day	Time	Location
January 25	Wed	6:00 pm - 9:00 pm	ET Office (ET)
February 8	Wed	1:00 pm - 4:00 pm	ET Office (ET & ESL)
February 9	Th	1:00 pm - 4:00 pm	ET Office (ET & ESL)

English as a Second Language (ESL) - see Adult Re-Entry - all ages welcome.

NEW International Students

REQUIRED immigration information session for students who have received I-20's from West Valley College for the Spring 2012 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	Day	Time
18686	January 23 - January 26	9:20 am - 1:40 pm	BU 8
Focus on F1 visa students only

Athletic Orientation

Distance Counseling

Distance counseling is intended solely to assist students in answering basic questions that are academic or procedural in nature. Before accessing distance counseling, visit WVCPortal for more information.
Access distance counseling at: westvalley.edu/services/counselingservices.html