For more than 60 years, West 天涯社区 College has served students and the region as a public community college. A friendly, inclusive campus, modern, student-centered facilities, and a natural, park-like setting make West 天涯社区 College a vibrant place for students to grow鈥攖heir careers, worldviews and futures.
Located on 143 acres in Saratoga, California, West 天涯社区 College offers exceptional preparation for students seeking to transfer to four-year colleges and universities, career certificate and degree programs for Silicon 天涯社区鈥檚 workforce, and adult and continuing education programs that support lifelong learning for all members of the community.
Value Proposition
West 天涯社区 College offers personalized pathways and small class sizes to help students achieve their academic, career and life goals.
Brand Character
- Friendly
- Inclusive
- Energetic
- Resourceful
- Community-focused
Differentiators: What Makes West 天涯社区 Unique?
- Academic excellence
- Personalized student experiences
- Small class sizes
- Commitment to inclusion and diversity
- Newly renovated facilities
- Park-like setting
Key Messages
West 天涯社区 College is a place to grow鈥攜our career, your worldview and your future.
Theme 1: Personalized Pathways
West 天涯社区鈥檚 motto is 鈥淵our Goal, Our Focus.鈥� Through a broad range of programs, students are able to find their best path: earning a degree or certificate, transferring to a four-year university, or getting career training.
- Through eight schools, there are 58 associate degree programs, 91 certificate programs, and more than 30 associate degrees for transfer
- Financial support, such as the Community Grant, and a variety of no-cost programs make getting an education free or almost free
- Many options for in-person and online courses and career programs, as well as unique programs not offered elsewhere
- High transfer rate and guaranteed admission at four-year universities in more than 30 associate degree for transfer (ADT) programs
Theme 2: Inclusive Student Support
With a strong commitment to inclusion and diversity, West 天涯社区鈥檚 supportive, dedicated faculty and staff help students develop a growth mindset and expanded worldview from West 天涯社区 to Silicon 天涯社区, from local neighborhoods to a vast, global community.
- Faculty members are committed to student success
- Dedicated academic counselors in each of West 天涯社区鈥檚 schools and cohort programs
- Small class sizes
- Special support programs such as EOPS, Honors, Puente, TRiO and Umoja
- Anti-Racism and Inclusion Action Plan
- Food pantry and basic needs services
- Newly renovated facilities
- Opportunities for health, wellness and athletic competition
Theme 3: Community Focus
West 天涯社区 is truly a California community college, serving the career and enrichment needs of the region and its workforce.
- Free programs in immigrant education, short-term vocational training, courses for those with disabilities and enrichment courses for older adults
- Events and facilities open to the public: from lectures and enrichment courses to hosting a weekly farmers market, from health and wellness at the pool to a state-of-the-art planetarium
- West 天涯社区鈥檚 park-like campus serves as both a classroom and an inviting space for all members of the community