West Valley College is the nation’s first Age Friendly Community College. Through our nearly 20-year partnership with Successful Aging Solutions & Community Consulting (SASCC), we’ve committed to serving the 50+ community in ways that go beyond fitness and recreation. As we get older, our needs change. As an institution, West Valley College provides for the needs of our entire community, not just the traditional college student.
Senior Guided Pathways recognizes the changing needs of our community and is focused on navigating the intersection of education, aging, and job skills training. Curated for adults aged 50+, the first-of-its-kind program offers credit and noncredit course bundles at West Valley College, with functional support provided by SASCC. The courses are community-responsive, and the outcomes are practical – determined based on survey data conducted locally in 2023 and 2024.
The statistics are clear; after age 50 our employment prospects are tougher, we’re assisting our parents through their healthcare journeys, and we are envisioning our later years with more intention. West Valley College and SASCC have launched the nation’s first program aimed at securing the future for a mature society: short course work designed to give you the skills you need as life progresses into different stages. Senior Guided Pathways offers free tuition, free transportation, and free functional support provided by SASCC.
Suggested Courses
| Course | CRN | Dates | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASTR 5: Planetarium Astronomy | 74933 | August 24 - December 14 | Tuesday | 6:30-8:30PM | KVA PLANET |
| BUSN 15: The Entrepreneurial Mindset | 74939 | August 24 - December 14 | Monday Wednesday |
9:20-10:45AM | CHE 123 |
| BUSN 54: Small Business Start Up and Management | 74986 | August 24 - December 14 | Tuesday Thursday |
9:20-10:45AM | CHE 120 |
| BUSN 56: Marketing Principles | 74987 | August 24 - December 14 | Monday Wednesday |
10:55-12:20PM | CHE 124 |
| HSCI 4: Heartsaver First Aid, CPR, AED | 75017 | 12-Oct | Saturday | 9:00-5:00PM | PE 7 |
| Course | CRN | Dates | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCBU 1: Principles and Fundamentals of Accounting and Bookkeeping | 75677 | August 24 - December 14 | Tuesday | 6:00-9:05PM | Synchronous Online |
| NCBU 2: Payroll Accounting and Bookkeeping | 75678 | August 24 - December 14 | Thursday | 6:00-9:05PM | Synchronous Online |
| NCBU 4: Excel for Accounting | 76587 | September 9 - December 9 | Monday | 4:00-6:05PM | Synchronous Online |
| NCBU 6: QuickBooks, Setup and Business Services | 75680 | September 12 - December 5 | Thursday | 6:00-8:00PM | Synchronous Online |
| NCGO 1: Introduction to Google Certificates | 75684 | August 24 - August 30 | N/A | N/A | Asynchronous Online |
| NCGO 2: Google IT Support | 75685 | August 24 - December 14 | N/A | N/A | Asynchronous Online |
| NCGO 4: Google Data Analytics | 75686 | August 24 - December 14 | N/A | N/A | Asynchronous Online |
| NCRE 90: Principles of Real Estate | 74993 | August 24 - December 14 | Tuesday | 6:50-10:00PM | Synchronous Online |
| NCWP 212: Beginning Microsoft Excel | 76613 | September 3 - October 15 | Tuesday | 5:00-7:00PM | CHE 131 |
| NCWP 220: Introduction to Google Workspace | 76622 | September 4 - December 15 | Wednesday | 3:00 - 5:20PM | CHE 131 |
The noncredit application is an abbreviated application and students register for their desired noncredit courses through the application.
Credit Classes
This is a lengthy application needed to enroll in credit courses. It requires completing a statewide California Community College application, applying separately to the college, and logging into the WVC Portal to register for specific classes.
| Service | Description |
|---|---|
| Welcome Center | An opportunity to work directly with a support staff member for application and registration assistance, WVCPortal assistance, and obtaining a student ID. |
| Admissions | This office assists students with applications to the college and registration of classes. |
| Financial Aid | Provides students with financial support in the pursuit of their educational goals. |
| Health Services | Provides basic medical and mental health services for students. |
| Library | A physical space to check out materials, read, study, and receive reference support. |
| DESP | The Disability and Educational Support Program provides supports for students with disabilities. |
| Student Needs | This office assist students with basic needs such as food and transportation support. |
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