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Our Mission

The West Valley-Mission Community College District unites our colleges in a shared vision of educational excellence where students representing diverse experiences and identities feel connected and supported in pursuit of their goals and aspirations.

Free Community College Initiatives

A monumental step in our district history

Effective 2023, the West Valley-Mission Community College District uses local funds to waive tuition and enrollment fees, as well as costs for students related to parking, health, and childcare, for its district resident students.

Your boundless future begins right here. If you live in our district’s service area, you can now attend college with no tuition costs.

Receive free tuition

Currently enrolled students may qualify for free childcare as part of our district’s commitment to supporting student success, and removing financial barriers to high-quality education.

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Let’s make our campuses more attractive, vibrant and livable. We are planning to provide affordable, on-campus student housing, so low-income students have a place to live nearby while in school.

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A Brief Timeline of the District

1963

West Valley Joint Community College District was established

1964

143-acres in Saratoga purchased for West Valley College Campus and later the District offices

1979

The new Mission College campus opened its doors to students in Santa Clara

1985

The District name was changed to West Valley-Mission Community College District

 

Our History