Successful Aging Solutions & Community Consulting (SASCC)
Mission
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.
SERVICES
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Credit courses allow students to earn units towards a degree or certificate as well as units for transfer. Credit courses can also be taken for recreation and are all taken for a grade. Noncredit courses allow students to accrue hours of instruction towards certification, developing skills, recreation, and/or personal enrichment. Not all noncredit courses are graded.
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A G0# is the student’s West Valley College ID number. It is needed to access many college services.
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Please contact the Admissions & Records office at wvc.admissions@westvalley.edu
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The WVCPortal is a one stop shop hub for all online services. This includes registration, transcript requests, textbook information, and many other services.
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If you are registering for only noncredit classes, you can use the Noncredit application link above. If you are registering for credit classes, please watch the How Do I Register for a Class? video.
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A FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is required to be completed by all students apply to take credit classes. In you require assistance, please contact the Financial Aid office for support. Only students living in the service are of the West Valley-Mission Community College District working towards degrees and career certificates that are at least 16 units can qualify for financial aid.
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As a West Valley student, you have a free Outlook email account that can be accessed through the portal. Want to ensure you never miss any West Valley messages? You can forward your messages to a preferred email account so you see all messages by following the instructions in this How to Forward Your WVC Student Email video.
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Online classes are accessed using the college's learning management system, Canvas. Log into the WVCPortal and follow the log-in instructions. Once you are in Canvas, select your course(s) to access the instructor-provided content and materials.
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Synchronous online classes require students to meet the instructor online in Canvas at the days and times indicated in the class schedule. Student attendance in the class is conducted through videoconferencing and other tools in Canvas. Asynchronous classes do not have scheduled meeting dates. Students still log into Canvas to obtain access to course materials and learning tools. All correspondence with the instructor and students is not conducted at scheduled meeting times.