President's Message
Let us think of education as the means of developing our greatest abilities, because in each of us there is a private hope and dream which, fulfilled, can be translated into benefit for everyone and greater strength for our nation. --John F. Kennedy
Dreams Come True Here
Welcome to West Los Angeles College! Thank you for visiting our website. Browsing our site is a wonderful way to learn more about West. Of course, the very best way to get to know us is to come on over and pay us a visit soon. As soon as you walk on campus you’ll feel the positive West vibe that will energize and uplift you. Here at West you’ll start dreaming big dreams and believing that you can do anything you set your mind to.
Here are my top ten reasons why West is the Best:
- Great people. A friendly, helpful staff dedicated to your success. And with over 9,000 enrolled students at West, you’ll be in the company of many people like yourself who are going places in life.
- Unique programs you won’t find everywhere. Choose from our FAA-certified aircraft electronics and aviation maintenance programs, travel and hospitality, our nationally-ranked and ADA accredited dental hygiene programs, and California's only ABA-approved paralegal program, just to name a few.
- We’ll help get you into CSU or UC. We have transfer programs that offer a clear path to the CSU or UC campus of your choice. We even have a special Accelerated College Transfer Program that will get you through quickly even if you have work and family responsibilities. The bottom line is, if you make the commitment to work hard, we’ll help get you through.
- Forty-one Associate Degree Programs. Imagine yourself with a college degree. That dream starts here. Today.
- Forty Vocational Certificate Programs. We’ll help you prepare for a rewarding and often high-paying job or career.
- Westside Extension. Try one of our short non-credit classes for personal or professional development, or just to have fun. We have nearly 500 different classes for everyone from children to seniors.
- Professional Child Care on Campus. Our Child Development Center is a low-cost, state-of-the-art, safe and nurturing environment for your children ages 2-14, while you take classes here.
- Convenient, Safe Campus. We’re near the 405 and 10 Freeways, in the hills of beautiful Culver City and parking is no problem.
- Low Cost and Financial Aid Available. At only $26 dollars per credit, we’re the best educational bargain anywhere. And there is financial aid available, so you don’t have to put your dream on hold.
- Great Teachers. I saved the best for last. Our enthusiastic faculty are experts in their field who have dedicated their lives to the service of others—and to your success.
I look forward to the pleasure of meeting you on campus.
With warmest best wishes,
Mark W. Rocha, Ph.D.
President