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Learn about Programs, Connect with Instructors, and More!

April 18 | 9:30 a.m.-Noon | Campus Center

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Sense and Sensibility

April 17-26 | 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. | LASS 50

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Bring Your Child to WVC Day

April 18 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Campus Center Walkway

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Explore Summer and Fall Classes Today!

Summer Sessions June 1 & 15 | Fall Semester August 29-December 18

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Congrats Vikings! Countdown to Commencement!

Thursday, May 21 at 5 p.m. | San Jose Civic Auditorium

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Three Day Public Event Highlighting Art and Design and Science and Math Student Work!

May 14-16 | Various Locations on Campus

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Free Meals

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Free Childcare

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Free Parking

 

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See 汤头条's available courses, degrees, and certificates.

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Stay up-to-date with important deadlines, whether you are registering for the upcoming semester or applying for commencement.

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Discover all the ways to make the most of campus life! Enjoy great dining options, join student clubs and organizations, get active with athletics, and connect through learning communities. There鈥檚 something for everyone鈥攆ind your place, build friendships, and make your college experience unforgettable.

 

Events


  1. Textbook Donation Drive and Raffle

    West Valley Logo

    Want a chance to win airpods?

    ASWVC is hosting a Textbook Donation Drive and Raffle from April 13-24, and each donated textbook counts as one entry into our raffle!

    To enter, drop off your used textbooks at one of our five locations on campus. Donated textbooks and literature books must have been required for a WVC course. AP textbooks will also be accepted.

    Drop-off Locations:

    • Campus Center
    • Library (at the Learning Resource Commons)
    • Science and Math building
    • Cilker building
    • Language Arts and Social Sciences building
    Raffle Prices
    • 1st: Airpods
    • 2nd: Backpack and an Owala water bottle
    • 3rd: School supplies

    Textbook Donation Drive and Raffle
    Date
    Location
    Virtual Event
    Textbook Donation Drive and Raffle 12:00 AM, Virtual Event
  2. (Baseball) Gavilan vs. West Valley

    West Valley Logo

    (Baseball) Gavilan vs. West Valley

    (Baseball) Gavilan vs. West Valley
    Date
    Location
    Virtual Event
    (Baseball) Gavilan vs. West Valley 2:30 PM, Virtual Event
  3. Sense and Sensibility

    Floral poster with pink and yellow peonies framing the title 鈥楽ense and Sensibility鈥 and show dates for 汤头条.

    汤头条 Performing Arts Department Presents

    Sense and Sensibility
    Adapted by Kate Hamill
    Spring 2026 Production Directed by Amy Zsadanyi-Yale
    Genre: Regency-era Period Drama


    A playful new adaptation of Jane Austen鈥檚 beloved novel follows the fortunes (and misfortunes) of the Dashwood sisters鈥攕ensible Elinor and hypersensitive Marianne鈥攁fter their father鈥檚 sudden death leaves them financially destitute and socially vulnerable. Set in gossipy late 18th-century England, with a fresh female voice, the play is full of humor, emotional depth, and bold theatricality. SENSE AND SENSIBILITY examines our reactions, both reasonable and ridiculous, to societal pressures. When reputation is everything, how do you follow your heart?

    Show Times:

    April 19, 25, 26 | 2 PM
    April 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25 | 8 PM

    Sense and Sensibility
    Date
    Location
    Language Arts and Social Sciences | LASS
    Sense and Sensibility 7:30 PM, Language Arts and Social Sciences | LASS
  4. (Women's Swimming) Conference Championships

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    (Women's Swimming) Conference Championships, De Anza College, All Day

    (Women's Swimming) Conference Championships
    Date
    Location
    Virtual Event
    (Women's Swimming) Conference Championships 12:00 AM, Virtual Event
  5. Saturday Open House

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    Explore your future at 汤头条! Join us for Saturday Open House to learn about programs, connect with faculty and student support services, attend helpful workshops, and tour our beautiful campus.

    Free parking in Lots 3, 4, and 5.

    Saturday Open House
    Date
    Location
    汤头条
    Saturday Open House 9:30 AM, 汤头条
  6. The Sky Tonight

    Interior of Kvamme Planetarium with seating, dome screen, and Milky Way backdrop

    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 .

    The Sky Tonight
    Date
    Location
    Jean & E. Floyd Kvamme Planetarium
    The Sky Tonight 11:00 AM, Jean & E. Floyd Kvamme Planetarium
  7. Bring Your Child to WVC Day!

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    Join us for our annual Bring Your Child to WVC Day! A day full of child fun where we’ll have: a bouncy castle, face painting, balloons, carnival games, Sam’s Chowder Mobile Food Truck, and more!



    Find more information on student parent resources on the Student Needs website.

    Bring Your Child to WVC Day!
    Date
    Location
    Campus Center Walkway
    Bring Your Child to WVC Day! 11:00 AM, Campus Center Walkway
  8. Our Violent Planet

    Interior of Kvamme Planetarium with seating, dome screen, and Milky Way backdrop

    Join us for a fulldome show about earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, earth, geology and continental drift followed by a look at recent seismic activity in California.

    Tickets are sold through .

    Our Violent Planet
    Date
    Location
    Jean & E. Floyd Kvamme Planetarium
    Our Violent Planet 12:30 PM, Jean & E. Floyd Kvamme Planetarium
  9. Sense and Sensibility

    Floral poster with pink and yellow peonies framing the title 鈥楽ense and Sensibility鈥 and show dates for 汤头条.

    汤头条 Performing Arts Department Presents

    Sense and Sensibility
    Adapted by Kate Hamill
    Spring 2026 Production Directed by Amy Zsadanyi-Yale
    Genre: Regency-era Period Drama


    A playful new adaptation of Jane Austen鈥檚 beloved novel follows the fortunes (and misfortunes) of the Dashwood sisters鈥攕ensible Elinor and hypersensitive Marianne鈥攁fter their father鈥檚 sudden death leaves them financially destitute and socially vulnerable. Set in gossipy late 18th-century England, with a fresh female voice, the play is full of humor, emotional depth, and bold theatricality. SENSE AND SENSIBILITY examines our reactions, both reasonable and ridiculous, to societal pressures. When reputation is everything, how do you follow your heart?

    Show Times:

    April 19, 25, 26 | 2 PM
    April 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25 | 8 PM

    Sense and Sensibility
    Date
    Location
    Language Arts and Social Sciences | LASS
    Sense and Sensibility 7:30 PM, Language Arts and Social Sciences | LASS
  10. Sense and Sensibility

    Floral poster with pink and yellow peonies framing the title 鈥楽ense and Sensibility鈥 and show dates for 汤头条.

    汤头条 Performing Arts Department Presents

    Sense and Sensibility
    Adapted by Kate Hamill
    Spring 2026 Production Directed by Amy Zsadanyi-Yale
    Genre: Regency-era Period Drama


    A playful new adaptation of Jane Austen鈥檚 beloved novel follows the fortunes (and misfortunes) of the Dashwood sisters鈥攕ensible Elinor and hypersensitive Marianne鈥攁fter their father鈥檚 sudden death leaves them financially destitute and socially vulnerable. Set in gossipy late 18th-century England, with a fresh female voice, the play is full of humor, emotional depth, and bold theatricality. SENSE AND SENSIBILITY examines our reactions, both reasonable and ridiculous, to societal pressures. When reputation is everything, how do you follow your heart?

    Show Times:

    April 19, 25, 26 | 2 PM
    April 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25 | 8 PM

    Sense and Sensibility
    Date
    Location
    Language Arts and Social Sciences | LASS
    Sense and Sensibility 2:00 PM, Language Arts and Social Sciences | LASS
  11. Sense and Sensibility

    Floral poster with pink and yellow peonies framing the title 鈥楽ense and Sensibility鈥 and show dates for 汤头条.

    汤头条 Performing Arts Department Presents

    Sense and Sensibility
    Adapted by Kate Hamill
    Spring 2026 Production Directed by Amy Zsadanyi-Yale
    Genre: Regency-era Period Drama


    A playful new adaptation of Jane Austen鈥檚 beloved novel follows the fortunes (and misfortunes) of the Dashwood sisters鈥攕ensible Elinor and hypersensitive Marianne鈥攁fter their father鈥檚 sudden death leaves them financially destitute and socially vulnerable. Set in gossipy late 18th-century England, with a fresh female voice, the play is full of humor, emotional depth, and bold theatricality. SENSE AND SENSIBILITY examines our reactions, both reasonable and ridiculous, to societal pressures. When reputation is everything, how do you follow your heart?

    Show Times:

    April 19, 25, 26 | 2 PM
    April 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25 | 8 PM

    Sense and Sensibility
    Date
    Location
    Language Arts and Social Sciences | LASS
    Sense and Sensibility 7:30 PM, Language Arts and Social Sciences | LASS
  12. Haircuts of Change

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

    Haircuts of Change
    Date
    Location
    Kirkorian
    Haircuts of Change 10:00 AM, Kirkorian
  13. Selling the Dream Workshop

    selling the dream workshop with a portrait of Rick Huebsch

    Learn how to clearly describe the value of your business using simple techniques that hook your audience. Open to all students. Facilitated by Rick Huebsch, educator and entrepreneur. Read more details on the Entrepreneurship Center webpage.

    Selling the Dream Workshop
    Date
    Location
    Che School of Professional Studies | CHE
    Selling the Dream Workshop 3:00 PM, Che School of Professional Studies | CHE
  14. (Baseball) West Valley at Cabrillo

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    (Baseball) West Valley at Cabrillo

    (Baseball) West Valley at Cabrillo
    Date
    Location
    Virtual Event
    (Baseball) West Valley at Cabrillo 2:30 PM, Virtual Event
  15. (Softball) West Valley at San Jose

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    (Softball) West Valley at San Jose, Sophomore Day

    (Softball) West Valley at San Jose
    Date
    Location
    Virtual Event
    (Softball) West Valley at San Jose 3:00 PM, Virtual Event
  16. (Women's Beach Volleyball) West Valley vs. TBD

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    (Women's Beach Volleyball) West Valley vs. TBD, Coast Conference Pairs Championship

    (Women's Beach Volleyball) West Valley vs. TBD
    Date
    Location
    Virtual Event
    (Women's Beach Volleyball) West Valley vs. TBD 12:00 AM, Virtual Event
  17. Clothes Swap

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    Thrift for free! Come by and browse for casual, work and dressy clothes, shoes and accessories.
     

    Clothes Swap
    Date
    Location
    Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
    Clothes Swap 10:00 AM, Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
  18. Coffee and Conversations with the Chancellor

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    The Chancellor invites faculty, staff, and students to connect.

    Join us for an open and welcoming dialogue.

    • Share your thoughts and ideas
    • Ask questions
    • Hear campus updates directly from the Chancellor
    Coffee and patries will be provided.

    Join the conversation — your voice matters.

    Coffee and Conversations with the Chancellor
    Date
    Location
    Campus Center | CC
    Coffee and Conversations with the Chancellor 10:30 AM, Campus Center | CC
  19. SJSU Signing Day

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    Admitted students - join San Jose State to submit your intent to enroll, connect with student resources, and celebrate your transfer achievement!

    SJSU Signing Day
    Date
    Location
    Student Services Center | SSC
    SJSU Signing Day 11:00 AM, Student Services Center | SSC
  20. WVC Brand Refresh Launch Party

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    Big Reveal. Big Energy.

    Join us as 汤头条 unveils its new look—featuring bold school colors, updated designs, and fresh new materials across campus. Enjoy free boba, paletas, limited-edition WVC gear, and fun activities. Come early, grab your merch, and be part of the celebration.

    Open to all.

    WVC Brand Refresh Launch Party
    Date
    Location
    Kirkorian
    WVC Brand Refresh Launch Party 12:00 PM, Kirkorian
  21. Earth Day Celebration

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    Join us in honoring our planet on Earth Day! Learn more about your carbon footprint and how you can be a better citizen of the Earth. Enjoy FREE merch and other complimentaries!

    Earth Day Celebration
    Date
    Location
    Campus Center Walkway
    Earth Day Celebration 12:00 PM, Campus Center Walkway
  22. Concurrent Enrollment Workshop | Free College Classes for High School Students

    Free classes for high school students

    Want to learn more about taking a Community College class?

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

    Concurrent Enrollment Workshop | Free College Classes for High School Students
    Date
    Location
    Virtual
    Concurrent Enrollment Workshop | Free College Classes for High School Students 6:00 PM, Virtual
  23. (Baseball) West Valley at Ohlone

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    (Baseball) West Valley at Ohlone

    (Baseball) West Valley at Ohlone
    Date
    Location
    Virtual Event
    (Baseball) West Valley at Ohlone 2:30 PM, Virtual Event
  24. Asian American Pacific Islander Student Union Club Meeting

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    West Valley's Asian American Pacific Islander Student Union will be having our next general meeting of the semester this Thursday, April 23, in FOX 102 from 3-4 p.m. Join us for FREE Asian snacks and drinks while we cover the history and significance of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage month.

    Asian American Pacific Islander Student Union Club Meeting
    Date
    Location
    Fox Center | FOX
    Asian American Pacific Islander Student Union Club Meeting 3:00 PM, Fox Center | FOX
  25. Sense and Sensibility

    Floral poster with pink and yellow peonies framing the title 鈥楽ense and Sensibility鈥 and show dates for 汤头条.

    汤头条 Performing Arts Department Presents

    Sense and Sensibility
    Adapted by Kate Hamill
    Spring 2026 Production Directed by Amy Zsadanyi-Yale
    Genre: Regency-era Period Drama


    A playful new adaptation of Jane Austen鈥檚 beloved novel follows the fortunes (and misfortunes) of the Dashwood sisters鈥攕ensible Elinor and hypersensitive Marianne鈥攁fter their father鈥檚 sudden death leaves them financially destitute and socially vulnerable. Set in gossipy late 18th-century England, with a fresh female voice, the play is full of humor, emotional depth, and bold theatricality. SENSE AND SENSIBILITY examines our reactions, both reasonable and ridiculous, to societal pressures. When reputation is everything, how do you follow your heart?

    Show Times:

    April 19, 25, 26 | 2 PM
    April 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25 | 8 PM

    Sense and Sensibility
    Date
    Location
    Language Arts and Social Sciences | LASS
    Sense and Sensibility 7:30 PM, Language Arts and Social Sciences | LASS
  26. Undocu Ally Training (Staff & Faculty)

    Graphic with monarch butterflies surrounding the text 鈥楩or Faculty, Staff, and Administration: Undocu Advocate Training.

    Join us for a dynamic session on transforming our campus into a powerhouse of support for undocumented and mixed-status students! Discover strategies that will revolutionize how we serve our community - from classrooms to offices and beyond. We're breaking down walls, building bridges, and creating an unstoppable network of support alongside our incredible Dream Resource Liaison.

    Get ready to be part of this exciting movement as we unite across departments to become UndocuReady Together! Your participation will help create a more vibrant, inclusive, and empowering environment for our undocumented community. Don't miss this chance to be part of the change!


    If you have any questions, please contact Samantha Hernandez -[email protected] Undocu Liaison. 

    Undocu Ally Training (Staff & Faculty)
    Date
    Location
    Fox Center | FOX
    Undocu Ally Training (Staff & Faculty) 12:00 PM, Fox Center | FOX
  27. The Sky Tonight

    Interior of Kvamme Planetarium with seating, dome screen, and Milky Way backdrop

    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 .

    The Sky Tonight
    Date
    Location
    Jean & E. Floyd Kvamme Planetarium
    The Sky Tonight 6:00 PM, Jean & E. Floyd Kvamme Planetarium
  28. Sense and Sensibility

    Floral poster with pink and yellow peonies framing the title 鈥楽ense and Sensibility鈥 and show dates for 汤头条.

    汤头条 Performing Arts Department Presents

    Sense and Sensibility
    Adapted by Kate Hamill
    Spring 2026 Production Directed by Amy Zsadanyi-Yale
    Genre: Regency-era Period Drama


    A playful new adaptation of Jane Austen鈥檚 beloved novel follows the fortunes (and misfortunes) of the Dashwood sisters鈥攕ensible Elinor and hypersensitive Marianne鈥攁fter their father鈥檚 sudden death leaves them financially destitute and socially vulnerable. Set in gossipy late 18th-century England, with a fresh female voice, the play is full of humor, emotional depth, and bold theatricality. SENSE AND SENSIBILITY examines our reactions, both reasonable and ridiculous, to societal pressures. When reputation is everything, how do you follow your heart?

    Show Times:

    April 19, 25, 26 | 2 PM
    April 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25 | 8 PM

    Sense and Sensibility
    Date
    Location
    Language Arts and Social Sciences | LASS
    Sense and Sensibility 7:30 PM, Language Arts and Social Sciences | LASS
  29. We Are Stars

    Interior of Kvamme Planetarium with seating, dome screen, and Milky Way backdrop

    Join us for a brief tour of the night sky followed by fulldome program where we explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins. We will connect life on Earth to the evolution of the Universe by following the formation of Hydrogen atoms to the synthesis of Carbon, and the molecules for life.

    Tickets are sold through .

    We Are Stars
    Date
    Location
    Jean & E. Floyd Kvamme Planetarium
    We Are Stars 7:30 PM, Jean & E. Floyd Kvamme Planetarium
  30. Wildflower Show | California Native Plant Society - Santa Clara Valley Chapter (CNPS-SCV)

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    The  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.

    Wildflower Show | California Native Plant Society - Santa Clara Valley Chapter (CNPS-SCV)
    Date
    Location
    Science and Math | SM
    Wildflower Show | California Native Plant Society - Santa Clara Valley Chapter (CNPS-SCV) 9:30 AM, Science and Math | SM
  31. Sense and Sensibility

    Floral poster with pink and yellow peonies framing the title 鈥楽ense and Sensibility鈥 and show dates for 汤头条.

    汤头条 Performing Arts Department Presents

    Sense and Sensibility
    Adapted by Kate Hamill
    Spring 2026 Production Directed by Amy Zsadanyi-Yale
    Genre: Regency-era Period Drama


    A playful new adaptation of Jane Austen鈥檚 beloved novel follows the fortunes (and misfortunes) of the Dashwood sisters鈥攕ensible Elinor and hypersensitive Marianne鈥攁fter their father鈥檚 sudden death leaves them financially destitute and socially vulnerable. Set in gossipy late 18th-century England, with a fresh female voice, the play is full of humor, emotional depth, and bold theatricality. SENSE AND SENSIBILITY examines our reactions, both reasonable and ridiculous, to societal pressures. When reputation is everything, how do you follow your heart?

    Show Times:

    April 19, 25, 26 | 2 PM
    April 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25 | 8 PM

    Sense and Sensibility
    Date
    Location
    Language Arts and Social Sciences | LASS
    Sense and Sensibility 7:30 PM, Language Arts and Social Sciences | LASS
  32. Sense and Sensibility

    Floral poster with pink and yellow peonies framing the title 鈥楽ense and Sensibility鈥 and show dates for 汤头条.

    汤头条 Performing Arts Department Presents

    Sense and Sensibility
    Adapted by Kate Hamill
    Spring 2026 Production Directed by Amy Zsadanyi-Yale
    Genre: Regency-era Period Drama


    A playful new adaptation of Jane Austen鈥檚 beloved novel follows the fortunes (and misfortunes) of the Dashwood sisters鈥攕ensible Elinor and hypersensitive Marianne鈥攁fter their father鈥檚 sudden death leaves them financially destitute and socially vulnerable. Set in gossipy late 18th-century England, with a fresh female voice, the play is full of humor, emotional depth, and bold theatricality. SENSE AND SENSIBILITY examines our reactions, both reasonable and ridiculous, to societal pressures. When reputation is everything, how do you follow your heart?

    Show Times:

    April 19, 25, 26 | 2 PM
    April 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25 | 8 PM

    Sense and Sensibility
    Date
    Location
    Language Arts and Social Sciences | LASS
    Sense and Sensibility 2:00 PM, Language Arts and Social Sciences | LASS
  33. Know Your Rights

    know your rights workshop

    Join us for an informative session designed to help students understand their rights, access resources and feel empowered!

    Know Your Rights
    Date
    Location
    Kirkorian
    Know Your Rights 12:00 PM, Kirkorian
  34. WVCS Park-It Market (Mobile Pantry)

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    Need groceries? Stop by our Mobile Food Pantry and grab FREE fresh produce and pantry staples鈥攏o cost, no questions, just support. Open to all students while supplies last.

    WVCS Park-It Market (Mobile Pantry)
    Date
    Location
    Virtual Event
    WVCS Park-It Market (Mobile Pantry) 1:45 PM, Virtual Event
  35. Business Pitch Practice and Feedback Session

    Business Pitch Practice and Feedback Session

    Prepare for the business pitch competition with run-throughs and feedback from mentors. This event is also open to students who do not want to participate in the final competition but want to get feedback. Read more details on the Entrepreneurship Center website.

    Business Pitch Practice and Feedback Session
    Date
    Location
    Che School of Professional Studies | CHE
    Business Pitch Practice and Feedback Session 3:00 PM, Che School of Professional Studies | CHE
  36. Light the Dream, Business Making 101

    students with vik the viking

    Light the Dream, Business Making 101
    Date
    Location
    Kirkorian
    Light the Dream, Business Making 101 11:00 AM, Kirkorian
  37. Light the Dream, Business Making 101

    students with vik the viking

    This is a virtual event.

    Light the Dream, Business Making 101
    Date
    Location
    Virtual
    Light the Dream, Business Making 101 5:00 PM, Virtual
  38. Grad Fair 1

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    Your one-stop shop for everything Commencement!

    Join us at Grad Fair to sign up for Commencement, pick up graduation regalia, and more. Light refreshments provided.

    For more information, visit the Commencement webpage.

    Grad Fair 1
    Date
    Location
    Kirkorian
    Grad Fair 1 10:00 AM, Kirkorian
  39. Next Steps Workshop for Seniors/Class of 2026

    Graphic promoting 汤头条 next steps for seniors and parents, highlighting two years free college and transfer options, with a laptop.

    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 汤头条 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 汤头条 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:


    RSVP:

    Next Steps Workshop for Seniors/Class of 2026
    Date
    Location
    Virtual
    Next Steps Workshop for Seniors/Class of 2026 6:00 PM, Virtual
  40. (Women's Swimming) 3C2A State Championships

    West Valley Logo

    (Women's Swimming) 3C2A State Championships, Orange Coast College, All Day

    (Women's Swimming) 3C2A State Championships
    Date
    Location
    Virtual Event
    (Women's Swimming) 3C2A State Championships 12:00 AM, Virtual Event
  41. Mini Pride

    West Valley Logo

    Join the Pride Center for a day of queer joy in the Kirkorian Pavilion.

    • 10 a.m. - WVC Jazz Combo
    • 11 a.m. - Drag Show
    • Noon - Lunch
    • 12:30 p.m. - WVC Chamber Singers
    • 1 p.m. - Drag Show.

    We will have even more resources and activities for you to explore!

    Mini Pride
    Date
    Location
    Virtual Event
    Mini Pride 10:00 AM, Virtual Event
  42. UC Davis Advising Appointments

    UC Davis logo

    Schedule an individual advising appointment with UC Davis to discuss your transfer options.  

    UC Davis Advising Appointments
    Date
    Location
    Transfer Center
    UC Davis Advising Appointments 10:00 AM, Transfer Center
  43. UC Davis Next Steps Presentation for Fall 2026 Admitted Students

    UC Davis logo

    UC Davis will be hosting a Next Steps presentation for 汤头条 students who have been admitted to UC Davis for Fall 2026 admission. 

    UC Davis Next Steps Presentation for Fall 2026 Admitted Students
    Date
    Location
    Che School of Professional Studies | CHE
    UC Davis Next Steps Presentation for Fall 2026 Admitted Students 1:00 PM, Che School of Professional Studies | CHE
  44. (Women's Swimming) 3C2A State Championships

    West Valley Logo

    (Women's Swimming) 3C2A State Championships, Orange Coast College, All Day

    (Women's Swimming) 3C2A State Championships
    Date
    Location
    Virtual Event
    (Women's Swimming) 3C2A State Championships 12:00 AM, Virtual Event
  45. Hakone Estate & Gardens Field Trip

    Promotional graphic for a Hakone Estate & Gardens field trip, showing a serene Japanese garden with rocks, trees, and a modern pavilion.

    Tour of Hakone Estate & Gardens, witness a tea ceremony and observe a kimono wearing demonstration. Limited space available for this field trip, so !

    Hakone Estate & Gardens Field Trip
    Date
    Location
    Virtual Event
    Hakone Estate & Gardens Field Trip 9:45 AM, Virtual Event
  46. (Women's Swimming) 3C2A State Championships

    West Valley Logo

    (Women's Swimming) 3C2A State Championships, Orange Coast College, All Day

    (Women's Swimming) 3C2A State Championships
    Date
    Location
    Virtual Event
    (Women's Swimming) 3C2A State Championships 12:00 AM, Virtual Event
  47. The Sky Tonight

    Interior of Kvamme Planetarium with seating, dome screen, and Milky Way backdrop

    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 .

    The Sky Tonight
    Date
    Location
    Jean & E. Floyd Kvamme Planetarium
    The Sky Tonight 11:00 AM, Jean & E. Floyd Kvamme Planetarium
  48. Astronaut

    Interior of Kvamme Planetarium with seating, dome screen, and Milky Way backdrop

    Join us for a program about the exploration of space and the greatest endeavour that humankind has ever undertaken. Astronaut is a fulldome show that explores what it takes to become an astronaut. We will also take brief look at scheduled manned missions to space.

    Tickets are sold through .

    Astronaut
    Date
    Location
    Jean & E. Floyd Kvamme Planetarium
    Astronaut 12:30 PM, Jean & E. Floyd Kvamme Planetarium
  49. Business Pitch Competition

    business pitch competition

    Competition date to pitch for funding to start or support your small business! Present a pitch for up to a $5,000 grant for your small business. . Read more details on the Entrepreneurship Center webpage.

    Business Pitch Competition
    Date
    Location
    Che School of Professional Studies | CHE
    Business Pitch Competition 2:00 PM, Che School of Professional Studies | CHE
  50. Grad Fair 2 and Portraits

    Graphic advertising grad fair events

    Your one-stop shop for everything Commencement!

    Join us at Grad Fair to sign up for Commencement, pick up graduation regalia, and take graduation photos. Light refreshments provided.

    For more information, visit the Commencement webpage.

    Grad Fair 2 and Portraits
    Date
    Location
    Kirkorian
    Grad Fair 2 and Portraits 1:00 PM, Kirkorian
  51. Voice Class Recital

    grand piano on stage

    Voice Class Recital
    Date
    Location
    Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
    Voice Class Recital 7:00 PM, Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
  52. Celebrando Nuestra Excelencia

    west valley college logo with a colorful butterfly on the letter w

    Join us in celebrating the accomplishments of our 汤头条 Latine/a/o/x and Hispanic students.

    Celebrando Nuestra Excelencia
    Date
    Location
    Campus Center | CC
    Celebrando Nuestra Excelencia 6:00 PM, Campus Center | CC
  53. The Sky Tonight

    Interior of Kvamme Planetarium with seating, dome screen, and Milky Way backdrop

    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 .

    The Sky Tonight
    Date
    Location
    Jean & E. Floyd Kvamme Planetarium
    The Sky Tonight 6:00 PM, Jean & E. Floyd Kvamme Planetarium
  54. Our Violent Planet

    Interior of Kvamme Planetarium with seating, dome screen, and Milky Way backdrop

    Join us for a fulldome show about earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, earth, geology and continental drift followed by a look at recent seismic activity in California.

    Tickets are sold through .

    Our Violent Planet
    Date
    Location
    Jean & E. Floyd Kvamme Planetarium
    Our Violent Planet 7:30 PM, Jean & E. Floyd Kvamme Planetarium
  55. Dona Nobis Pacem

    grand piano on stage

    Choral and Orchestral Concert Winchester Orchestra, Concert Choir and Resounding Achord.

    Address: 
    Campbell United Methodist Church
    1675 Winchester Blvd, Campbell, CA 95008

    Dona Nobis Pacem
    Date
    Location
    Campbell United Methodist Church
    Dona Nobis Pacem 7:30 PM, Campbell United Methodist Church
  56. Of Love and Ruin

    grand piano on stage

    Symphonic Band Concert. Location TBD.

    Of Love and Ruin
    Date
    Location
    Virtual Event
    Of Love and Ruin 7:30 PM, Virtual Event
  57. Haircuts of Change

    student needs haircuts of change

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

    Haircuts of Change
    Date
    Location
    Kirkorian
    Haircuts of Change 10:00 AM, Kirkorian
  58. Rockstar

    West Valley Logo

    Location TBD.

    Rockstar
    Date
    Location
    Virtual Event
    Rockstar 11:15 AM, Virtual Event
  59. WVCS Park-It Market (Mobile Pantry)

    park it market graphic

    Need groceries? Stop by our Mobile Food Pantry and grab FREE fresh produce and pantry staples鈥攏o cost, no questions, just support. Open to all students while supplies last.

    WVCS Park-It Market (Mobile Pantry)
    Date
    Location
    Campus Center | CC
    WVCS Park-It Market (Mobile Pantry) 1:45 PM, Campus Center | CC
  60. Improv Show

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    Improv Show
    Date
    Location
    Theater | ART
    Improv Show 2:15 PM, Theater | ART
  61. Rockstar

    West Valley Logo

    Location TBD.

    Rockstar
    Date
    Location
    Virtual Event
    Rockstar 7:00 PM, Virtual Event
  62. Applied Jazz Recital

    saxophone player graphic

    Applied Jazz Recital
    Date
    Location
    Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
    Applied Jazz Recital 7:00 PM, Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
  63. Lessons from the Dream Movement

    graphic of undocu resource office staff with a vector of former president barack obama and a crowd of people holding signs during a protest

    Lessons from the Dream Movement
    Date
    Location
    Kirkorian
    Lessons from the Dream Movement 11:00 AM, Kirkorian
  64. Lessons from the Dream Movement

    graphic of undocu resource office staff with a vector of former president barack obama and a crowd of people holding signs during a protest

    This is a virtual event.

    Lessons from the Dream Movement
    Date
    Location
    Virtual
    Lessons from the Dream Movement 5:00 PM, Virtual
  65. Applied Jazz Recital

    saxophone player graphic

    Applied Jazz Recital
    Date
    Location
    Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
    Applied Jazz Recital 7:00 PM, Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
  66. Rockstar

    West Valley Logo

    Location TBD.

    Rockstar
    Date
    Location
    Virtual Event
    Rockstar 11:15 AM, Virtual Event
  67. Improv Show

    West Valley Logo

    Improv Show
    Date
    Location
    Theater | ART
    Improv Show 2:15 PM, Theater | ART
  68. Applied Instrumental Recital

    grand piano on stage

    Applied Instrumental Recital
    Date
    Location
    Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
    Applied Instrumental Recital 4:30 PM, Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
  69. Transfer Celebration

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    Join us as we celebrate our students who are transferring to 4-year universities this fall. Students will receive a transfer certificate and gift. Dinner will be provided. Please RSVP by Monday, May 4.

    Transfer Celebration
    Date
    Location
    Cilker Grass Area
    Transfer Celebration 5:30 PM, Cilker Grass Area
  70. Next Steps Workshop for Seniors/Class of 2026

    Graphic promoting 汤头条 next steps for seniors and parents, highlighting two years free college and transfer options, with a laptop.

    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 汤头条 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 汤头条 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:


    RSVP:

    Next Steps Workshop for Seniors/Class of 2026
    Date
    Location
    Virtual
    Next Steps Workshop for Seniors/Class of 2026 6:00 PM, Virtual
  71. Rockstar

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    Location TBD.

    Rockstar
    Date
    Location
    Virtual Event
    Rockstar 7:00 PM, Virtual Event
  72. Jazz Combo Concert

    saxophone player graphic

    Jazz Combo Concert
    Date
    Location
    Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
    Jazz Combo Concert 7:30 PM, Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
  73. Jazz Under the Stars | STEAM'D Fest Featured Event

    Poster for 鈥淛azz Under the Stars鈥 STEAM鈥檇 Fest event with galaxy background and jazz instruments

    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 鈥渁stronomical鈥 tunes including Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars, Fly Me to the Moon, When You Wish Upon a Star, etc.

    Tickets are sold through . Learn more about STEAM'D Fest (May 14-16, 2026).

    Jazz Under the Stars | STEAM'D Fest Featured Event
    Date
    Location
    Jean & E. Floyd Kvamme Planetarium
    Jazz Under the Stars | STEAM'D Fest Featured Event 6:00 PM, Jean & E. Floyd Kvamme Planetarium
  74. The Sky Tonight

    Interior of Kvamme Planetarium with seating, dome screen, and Milky Way backdrop

    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 .

    The Sky Tonight
    Date
    Location
    Jean & E. Floyd Kvamme Planetarium
    The Sky Tonight 12:00 PM, Jean & E. Floyd Kvamme Planetarium
  75. Big Astronomy

    Interior of Kvamme Planetarium with seating, dome screen, and Milky Way backdrop

    Join us for a brief introduction to the night sky followed by the fulldome program Big Astronomy: People, Places, Discoveries which highlights the diverse people who enable discoveries at world-class observatories in Chile.

    Tickets are sold through .

    Big Astronomy
    Date
    Location
    Jean & E. Floyd Kvamme Planetarium
    Big Astronomy 3:00 PM, Jean & E. Floyd Kvamme Planetarium
  76. Cilker Art and Design EXPO: Dance Caravan

    women dancing in white dresses

    Cilker Art and Design EXPO: Dance Caravan
    Date
    Location
    Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
    Cilker Art and Design EXPO: Dance Caravan 3:30 PM, Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
  77. Cilker Art and Design EXPO: Dance Caravan

    women dancing in white dresses

    Cilker Art and Design EXPO: Dance Caravan
    Date
    Location
    Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
    Cilker Art and Design EXPO: Dance Caravan 7:30 PM, Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
  78. Haircuts of Change

    student needs haircuts of change

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

    Haircuts of Change
    Date
    Location
    Kirkorian
    Haircuts of Change 10:00 AM, Kirkorian
  79. Concurrent Enrollment Workshop | Free College Classes for High School Students

    Free classes for high school students

    Want to learn more about taking a Community College class?

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

    Concurrent Enrollment Workshop | Free College Classes for High School Students
    Date
    Location
    Virtual
    Concurrent Enrollment Workshop | Free College Classes for High School Students 6:00 PM, Virtual
  80. 2026 Commencement Ceremony

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    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

    2026 Commencement Ceremony
    Date
    Location
    San Jose Civic
    2026 Commencement Ceremony 5:30 PM, San Jose Civic
  81. Next Steps Workshop for Seniors/Class of 2026

    Graphic promoting 汤头条 next steps for seniors and parents, highlighting two years free college and transfer options, with a laptop.

    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 汤头条 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 汤头条 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:


    RSVP:

    Next Steps Workshop for Seniors/Class of 2026
    Date
    Location
    Virtual
    Next Steps Workshop for Seniors/Class of 2026 5:00 PM, Virtual
  82. Next Steps Workshop for Seniors/Class of 2026

    Graphic promoting 汤头条 next steps for seniors and parents, highlighting two years free college and transfer options, with a laptop.

    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 汤头条 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 汤头条 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:


    RSVP:

    Next Steps Workshop for Seniors/Class of 2026
    Date
    Location
    Virtual
    Next Steps Workshop for Seniors/Class of 2026 5:00 PM, Virtual
  83. Concurrent Enrollment Workshop | Free College Classes for High School Students

    Free classes for high school students

    Want to learn more about taking a Community College class?

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

    Concurrent Enrollment Workshop | Free College Classes for High School Students
    Date
    Location
    Virtual
    Concurrent Enrollment Workshop | Free College Classes for High School Students 5:00 PM, Virtual
  84. Next Steps Workshop for Seniors/Class of 2026

    Graphic promoting 汤头条 next steps for seniors and parents, highlighting two years free college and transfer options, with a laptop.

    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 汤头条 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 汤头条 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:


    RSVP:

    Next Steps Workshop for Seniors/Class of 2026
    Date
    Location
    Virtual
    Next Steps Workshop for Seniors/Class of 2026 5:00 PM, Virtual
  85. Summer Bridge

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    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 汤头条.

    Summer Bridge
    Date
    Location
    Che School of Professional Studies | CHE
    Summer Bridge 8:30 AM, Che School of Professional Studies | CHE
  86. Summer Bridge

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    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 汤头条.

    Summer Bridge
    Date
    Location
    Che School of Professional Studies | CHE
    Summer Bridge 8:30 AM, Che School of Professional Studies | CHE
  87. Summer Bridge

    West Valley Logo

    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 汤头条.

    Summer Bridge
    Date
    Location
    Che School of Professional Studies | CHE
    Summer Bridge 8:30 AM, Che School of Professional Studies | CHE
  88. Summer Bridge

    West Valley Logo

    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 汤头条.

    Summer Bridge
    Date
    Location
    Che School of Professional Studies | CHE
    Summer Bridge 8:30 AM, Che School of Professional Studies | CHE
  89. Summer Bridge

    West Valley Logo

    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 汤头条.

    Summer Bridge
    Date
    Location
    Che School of Professional Studies | CHE
    Summer Bridge 8:30 AM, Che School of Professional Studies | CHE
 

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