Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math, and Design
Three-day public event highlighting graduating students’ work throughout West Valley College’s Bill & Leila Cilker School Art and Design and the School of Science and Math.

Location/Buildings: Cilker School of Art and Design, Science and Math, Planetarium, Visual Arts Building, and WVC Performing Arts Building.

Dates: May 14-16, 2026

See more details on the STEAM'D Fest page.

West Valley College’s STEM EXPO is a dynamic, showcase of student innovation in science, technology, and sustainability. 

On Thursday, May 14, we will host our famous Jazz Under the Starts concert at the Jean and E. Floyd Kvamme Planetarium.

Join us on Saturday, May 16, for a day of science fun and learning. You are invited to explore hands-on demonstrations, hear from Stanford graduate students, learn about internship opportunities at Stanford, engage with a science comedian, learn about our students’ research projects, participate in climate activities, and catch a sword demonstration paired with a physics talk. The event will begin at 11:00 a.m. in the Science and Math Courtyard and it will conclude at 4:00 p.m.

View all highlighted programming at the STEM EXPO page.

Join us as we feature live jazz music performed by students of the WVC music program under the stars of the Jean & E. Floyd Kvamme planetarium featuring “astronomical” tunes including Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars, Fly Me to the Moon, When You Wish Upon a Star, etc.

Please note that tickets are sold out. Learn more about STEAM'D Fest (May 14-16, 2026).

Join us as we feature live jazz music performed by students of the WVC music program under the stars of the Jean & E. Floyd Kvamme planetarium featuring “astronomical” tunes including Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars, Fly Me to the Moon, When You Wish Upon a Star, etc.

Please note that tickets are sold out. Learn more about STEAM'D Fest (May 14-16, 2026).

(Baseball) West Valley at Feather River, 3C2A NorCal Finals - Game 1 - Cash Only - No Dogs Allowed on Campus

West Valley College is partnering with the Silicon Valley Region of Rotary District 5170 and Rise Against Hunger for an impactful day of service focused on addressing global hunger and strengthening community connections. This hands-on volunteer event brings together students, faculty, staff, Rotarians, and community members to work in teams and package 25000+ nutritious meals for communities facing food insecurity around the world.

No prior experience is needed. Training and all materials will be provided on site. 

Register to volunteer.

This live presentation will take you on a journey through our current night sky. You will learn about the current constellations and planets that are visible this time of the year.

Tickets are sold through Ludus.

(Baseball) West Valley at Feather River, 2026 3C2A NorCal Finals Game 2

Join with family and friends to attend the exciting and dynamic dance event of the season, Dance Caravan! Dancers from both West Valley and Mission colleges, along with special guest performances by sjDANCEco, will present new works that promise to inspire audience members of all ages. 

The program features dance styles for everyone! Enjoy hip hop, ballroom, ballet, modern, salsa, tap, and jazz.

Dance Caravan performances are held outdoors on a professional stage in front of the Cilker School of Art and Design. Purchase tickets online. Seating available for first 200 guests to buy tickets or bring your lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the performance from the grass. Complimentary parking available on site.

Join with family and friends to attend the exciting and dynamic dance event of the season, Dance Caravan! Dancers from both West Valley and Mission colleges, along with special guest performances by sjDANCEco, will present new works that promise to inspire audience members of all ages. 

The program features dance styles for everyone! Enjoy hip hop, ballroom, ballet, modern, salsa, tap, and jazz.

Dance Caravan performances are held outdoors on a professional stage in front of the Cilker School of Art and Design. Purchase tickets online. Seating available for first 200 guests to buy tickets or bring your lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the performance from the grass. Complimentary parking available on site.

(Baseball) West Valley at Feather River, 2026 3C2A NorCal Finals Game 3

Free Haircuts for all WVC students! Start the semester feeling confident!

Join us for the Commencement Rehearsal on Monday, May 18. This event is optional but highly recommended for students who are attending the ceremony on Thursday, May 21. 

This is an in-person event.

Location Address:
San Jose Civic
135 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113

Want to learn more about taking a Community College class?

Join the Outreach Team to learn about the benefits of enrolling at West Valley College, get step-by-step guidance through the application process, and hear helpful tips to get started. For questions, please email [email protected].

RSVP Here for an Email Reminder.

Celebrating students receiving degrees, certificates and transferring.

This is an in-person event.

Location Address:
San Jose Civic
135 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113

Graduating high school seniors (Class of 2026) and their families are invited to attend this virtual information session to learn how to successfully enroll at West Valley College after graduation. This session is designed to guide students through the next steps in the college enrollment process and help them understand the resources available to support their success during their first year of college.

During this session, we will review key topics including:

• The West Valley College application process
• Student support programs and learning communities available on campus
• Information about the Free Universal Meal Plan
• Community Grant requirements for free tuition eligibility
• Understanding transfer pathways to four-year universities

This session will help students and families feel more confident about the transition from high school to college and ensure students are prepared to complete the necessary steps to enroll and begin their college journey.

Join us virtually:
Zoom ID: 563 045 8317

RSVP:
https://forms.office.com/r/ZW1iD3UvA3

Graduating high school seniors (Class of 2026) and their families are invited to attend this virtual information session to learn how to successfully enroll at West Valley College after graduation. This session is designed to guide students through the next steps in the college enrollment process and help them understand the resources available to support their success during their first year of college.

During this session, we will review key topics including:

• The West Valley College application process
• Student support programs and learning communities available on campus
• Information about the Free Universal Meal Plan
• Community Grant requirements for free tuition eligibility
• Understanding transfer pathways to four-year universities

This session will help students and families feel more confident about the transition from high school to college and ensure students are prepared to complete the necessary steps to enroll and begin their college journey.

Join us virtually:
Zoom ID: 563 045 8317

RSVP:
https://forms.office.com/r/ZW1iD3UvA3

Want to learn more about taking a Community College class?

Join the Outreach Team to learn about the benefits of enrolling at West Valley College, get step-by-step guidance through the application process, and hear helpful tips to get started. For questions, please email [email protected].

RSVP Here for an Email Reminder.

Graduating high school seniors (Class of 2026) and their families are invited to attend this virtual information session to learn how to successfully enroll at West Valley College after graduation. This session is designed to guide students through the next steps in the college enrollment process and help them understand the resources available to support their success during their first year of college.

During this session, we will review key topics including:

• The West Valley College application process
• Student support programs and learning communities available on campus
• Information about the Free Universal Meal Plan
• Community Grant requirements for free tuition eligibility
• Understanding transfer pathways to four-year universities

This session will help students and families feel more confident about the transition from high school to college and ensure students are prepared to complete the necessary steps to enroll and begin their college journey.

Join us virtually:
Zoom ID: 563 045 8317

RSVP:
https://forms.office.com/r/ZW1iD3UvA3

Summer Bridge helps incoming students prepare for college by building community, connecting with campus resources, and learning the skills needed for a successful start at West Valley College.

Summer Bridge helps incoming students prepare for college by building community, connecting with campus resources, and learning the skills needed for a successful start at West Valley College.

Summer Bridge helps incoming students prepare for college by building community, connecting with campus resources, and learning the skills needed for a successful start at West Valley College.

Summer Bridge helps incoming students prepare for college by building community, connecting with campus resources, and learning the skills needed for a successful start at West Valley College.

Summer Bridge helps incoming students prepare for college by building community, connecting with campus resources, and learning the skills needed for a successful start at West Valley College.

The California Native Plant Society-Santa Clara Valley Chapter will showcase the plant biodiversity of Santa Clara, San Mateo, and surrounding counties. The free event will feature a variety of native wildflowers and plant exhibits, lectures, workshops and tours.

This year’s show features the theme “Our Relationship with Wildflowers." The lecture series and workshops will offer the opportunity to learn about our relationship with native wildflowers, how we view them culturally, and how we can support their biodiversity, through lectures and workshops focused on local flora and fauna, habitat gardening, and a campus BioBlitz.

Students will present posters and expert botanists, gardeners, biologists, and students will be on site to interact with the public and answer questions. A selection of native plants, native plant art, books, jewelry, and other related goods will be available for purchase.

Keynote speaker Kat Anderson, author of "Tending the Wild," will share stories of our past and present relationships with native wildflowers, contrast colonial and Indigenous people's use and stewardship, and discuss what we can learn from the past to enhance our relationship with wildflowers today.

Find out more on the Wildflower Show website.