Attending West Valley Occupational Center (WVOC)

Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Registration/Counseling Office (Room 102) Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Monday-Thursday: 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Van Nuys Adult School
6535 Cedros Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91411 • (818) 778-6000

Office Hours: Monday-Thursday: 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Registration Hours:

Reseda Adult School
18230 Kittridge St., Reseda, CA 91335 • (818) 758-3700

Office Hours: Monday-Thursday: 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Registration Hours:

New Student Registration*

WVOC CAMPUS

ESL for Pre-assessed Students: Week of 2/26/18

RESEDA & VAN NUYS CAMPUSES

ESL for Pre-assessed Students and Academic: Week of 2/26/18

* Check WVOC website or contact the campus location to confirm exact registration dates for particular programs and/or courses.

Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Waiting lists are valid for the current class term only.

Certificates:

All courses are competency based. Students will be awarded completion certificates after successfully completing all competencies. West Valley Occupational Center Service Area is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and certificate coursework is recognized by industry and surrounding local community colleges.

Registration

Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Waiting lists are valid for the current class term only.

Enrollment

Must be confirmed by attendance at the first class meeting. Under the continuous enrollment policy, vacancies at the first class meeting may be filled immediately from the waiting list.

Prerequisites

Some classes have requirements that must be met before taking the course. Please see each class description to check if there are any prerequisites for the class you wish to take.

Re-Enrollment

Students may not re-enroll in a class that they have completed. Students who have not passed a class at the completion of the term will be given one opportunity to repeat the class. Upon registering for the class (space permitting), students must pay the full and regular course fee(s).

Completion Requirements

Students must demonstrate satisfactory completion of all course competencies per the course outline.

Length of Training

The length of training varies. Your completion will depend on curriculum guidelines, your previous experience, attendance, and individual ability. Students must meet all course competencies.

Closing of Classes

Administration reserves the right at any time to reduce the number of course offerings, reduce the length of courses and/or reduce the number of class meetings due to lack of adequate funding or low attendance. Some classes may be full prior to open registration due to pre-registration of continuing students.

All classes are offered without regard to race, color, national origin, gender or disability. Men and women are encouraged to consider non-traditional occupational goals.

Our school are non-smoking, alcohol-free and drug-free campuses!

Fees and Exemptions Information

Fees

1. The course fee for each individual class is noted in this catalog and the schedule of classes.
2. The annual (school year) charge for a school photo I.D. is $10.
3. Students may be required to purchase books and/or supplies.
Registration is not complete until all fees are paid.
The WVOC registration office accepts cash, checks and credit cards. The Reseda and Van Nuys Registration offices accept cash and checks. (A service fee of $35 will be charged per returned check.)

Exemptions*

Students meeting any of the following criteria are exempt from paying all fees:
1. Accelerated College and Career Transition (AC²T) students.
2. An individual with a disability up to age 22, with an active IEP or 504 plan.
3. Adult students in the High School Diploma program who enroll in a CTE five or ten credit course to meet a graduation   requirement.
*Individuals eligible for an exemption must inform the Registration Office staff before registering.

Registration Fee Refund Policy

• Request for Refunds
  1. Requests must be made within seven calendar days after the first possible day of attendance.
  2. Requests must be accompanied by a paid receipt.
  3. Refunds are subject to a $20 drop fee for each transaction.
  4. Refunds are sent by U.S. mail after processing.
• 5. No refunds for student photo I.D.

Termination Policy

Students may be dropped from a class for the following reasons:
1. Failure to attend first class meeting at the time class is scheduled to begin.
2. Failure to meet prerequisites as stated in the class schedule and approved by Division of Adult and Career Education.
3. Being absent more than three consecutive class sessions in a semester without contacting instructor.*
4. Unsatisfactory progress in a course due to irregular attendance.*
5. Committing an unlawful act on school premises, violation of school regulations or disruption of the orderly operation of the school or class.
6. Continually arriving late to class or leaving early (See Student Orientation Handbook).*
7. Inappropriate behavior or failure to adhere to West Valley Occupational Center Service Area code of conduct.

Length of Training

The length of training varies. Your completion will depend on curriculum guidelines, your previous experience, attendance, and individual ability. Students must meet all course competencies.

*Note: Students dropped for the above reasons will have to re-register and pay full fees once again. Instructor approval may be required.