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Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need a parking permit and where do I get one?
- How do I register for classes?
- How do I get a listing of my registered classes?
- What does LHS in the class schedule stand for?
- Where do I get an Add slip?
- Do I need my instructor's signature to drop a class?
- How do I know which books I need for my class?
- I went to my class and no one showed up. Does that mean my class was canceled?
- When is the last day to drop with a full refund and without a "W"?
- Can I register for a class that begins tomorrow if it isn't listed on the closed class list?
- If someone phones saying that they can't go to their first class meeting, what do you do?
- Where do I get my lab card?
- How do I pay for my classes?
- How do I get my loan check?
- I was told that I'd get the BOGW and that my fees will be waived? Why am I being charged?
- I am a high school student and I was wondering how my school will know what grade I got in my class?
- Do I need to take the assessment test in order to register for my classes if I don't want a degree?
- How am I supposed to study for my class when I can't afford to buy the book?
- What does it mean to audit a class? How do I sign up for the class when I audit? What about high school students?
- How do I prove I have met a course prerequisite?
- When can I make an appointment to see a counselor?
- Do I need a parking permit and where do I get one?
- Parking permits are required at all times except in visitor parking.
Daily parking permits can be obtained at
red or yellow machines throughout parking lots. Semester permits are
can be purchased at the Admissions and Records Office.
(BOG eligible students pay a reduced fee for semester permits). There is no grace
period during the Summer Session. See the District Police parking page for more information.
(^ top ) - How do I register for classes?
- If you did not attend in the previous semester, you will need to
file an application. If class has not started and is not closed
you may register via phone or web. If class has begun or is closed you will need
to obtain an add code from the instructor.
(^ top ) - How do I get a listing of classes I have registered for?
- A record of registered classes is downloadable on the web or in
person at the Admissions and Records office.
(^ top ) - What does the designation LHS in the class schedule stand for?
- The classes are offered at Leigh High School (LHS). (^ top )
- Where do I get an Add code?
- Generally, instructors issue the add codes but in some cases Office Coordinators in the Division Offices do this as well. (^ top )
- Do I need my instructor's signature to drop a class?
- Generally, no signature is needed, except for classes in Photography, Chemistry and PE (if a locker was issued).
(^ top ) - How do I know which books I need for my class?
- The instructor generally provides this information in the class
syllabus (green sheet); the bookstore also lists this
information on cards in order of class type, section and instructor's name.
(^ top ) - I went to my class and no one showed up. Does this mean my class was canceled?
- No, there is usually a sign posted for canceled classes.
If no one is there after 15 minutes of start time, check your class
schedule. If no errors are apparent, check with the Division Office.
(^ top ) - When is the last day to drop with a full refund and without a "W"?
- For short-term classes, you must drop within 10% of length the
class runs for a full refund and within 20% of the class length to drop without a "W", and 75% of length the class to drop with
a "W". For Instance: A class starting February 2, 2007 and ending
February 28, 2007 runs 27 days. To drop with a refund = 10% of the length of the
class, 27 days x 10% = 2.7 days. 20% of the length of the
class, 27 days x 20% = 5.4 days. Otherwise, see the Academic Calendar Dates and Deadlines page.
(^ top ) - Can I register for a class that begins tomorrow It isn't listed on the closed class list?
- As long as the class has not started and there is room, you may
register via the phone or web registration systems.
(^ top ) - I am unable to attend the first class meeting(s). What should I do?
- Obtain the instructor's email and/or telephone extension number
and leave a message.
(^ top ) - Where do I get my lab card?
- Go to the lab and the lab will submit your name and ID number to
the Admissions Office and your student account will
be charged the lab fee. You will then need to pay the fee at the Cashier's Window.
(^ top ) - How do I pay for my classes?
- There are several ways to pay your fees. At the Cashier's Window
located in the Admissions and Records Office. On
T-REG (phone registration) you can pay using your Visa or Master Card to pay for
current semester fees. You may Fax your payment with
you Visa or Master Card to (408) 867-5033. You may also pay by sending your payment U.S. mail to:
West Valley College
Attn. Cashiers Office
14000 Fruitvale Ave.
Saratoga, CA 95070.
(^ top ) - How do I get my loan check?
- Most Financial Aid checks are mailed. If a student has been instructed to pick up the check, they should go to Financial Aid first to get a release and then to the Cashier's Window in Admissions and Records to pick up their check.
(^ top ) - I was told that I'd get the Board of Governor's Fee Waiver (BOGW) and that my fees will be waived? Why am I being charged a fee?
- This fee includes basic fees which are not covered by the
BOGW. The fees waived by the BOGW are the cost per unit Enrollment
fees and the Student Health fee.
(^ top ) - I am a high school student and I was wondering how my school will know what grade I got in my class?
- Students must request an official copy of their transcript at
Admissions and Records.
(^ top ) - Do I need to take the assessment test in order to register for my classes if I don't want a degree?
- Assessment is not required to register in classes other than
English and ESL.
(^ top ) - How can I study for my class when I can't afford to buy the book?
- Emergency book assistance is available through the Dean of
Student Support Services Office the first week of the
semester for Fall and Spring. Due to limited funding, there is no book loan
program during the Summer.
(^ top ) - What does it mean to audit a class? How do I sign up for the class when I audit? What about high school students?
- Some departments allow students to audit their classes for
a reduced fee. Audit slips are obtained through the Division Office,
signed by the instructor and processed at the Cashier's Window. No academic credit,
record or grade is given. Concurrent enrollment students
are not allowed to audit.
(^ top ) - How do I prove I have met a course prerequisite?
- If a prerequisite course was taken at West Valley College or
Mission College, the system will automatically verify it and allow
registration. If taken at another institution, an unofficial transcript,
grade report or in progress print out should be submitted to the Assessment
or Admissions and Records Office. Students also have the option to
submit a challenge form along with supporting documents at the time
of registration. (Registration is allowed while departments review
the challenge form.) Final decision will be made within 5 working
days of submittal. If denied the student will be dropped from the
class.
(^ top ) - When can I make an appointment to see a counselor?
- Appointments may be made by dropping into the Counseling
Center located behind the Admissions Building, or calling 741.2009.
Drop-in counseling is also available. Drop in counseling is for quick questions
(10 minute maximum time allowed). Counseling hours are Monday through
Thursday 8:30am-7pm, Friday 9am-2pm.
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• last updated: February 20, 2007 •