Campus Safety
(408) 741-2092
The strives to maintain a safe environment for students, faculty, and visitors to pursue educational objectives. However, a truly safe and secure campus can only be achieved with cooperation of all members of our college community. Please see the schedule of classes for further information on crime prevention.
The District takes great pride in being among the safest campuses in the South Bay area. A detailed campus safety brochure is available on request or at many on-campus student services locations. The submits monthly crime statistics to the Department of Justice. Current statistics are available from the Police Department and in the schedule of classes.
District Police
(408) 741-2092 West Valley College (Police office only)
(408) 299-2311 West Valley College (for non-emergency police officer response)
9-1-1 for emergency only
The provides police patrols during class sessions, weekends, and holidays. The District Police have full state law enforcement authority identical to that of your local police and sheriff. Officers are responsible for a wide range of public safety services, including crime reports, traffic accidents, criminal investigations, and all other incidents requiring police assistance. District Police Officers maintain a mutual aid policy with the police of the city of Santa Clara and the Santa Clara County Sheriff鈥檚 Department.
District Police Officers may be supplemented by non-sworn, uniformed Parking Enforcement Officers, who may assist with non-emergency situations, aid motorists, provide campus information, issue parking citations, direct traffic, and provide safety escorts and foot patrol services during evening hours.
Please see the schedule of classes for further information on campus safety, a drug free campus, and Student Right to Know: For further information regarding the District Police, parking, 鈥淪tudent Right to Know鈥� and crime statistics, visit: . 鈥淪tudent Right to Know鈥� information is also available at the District Police Office.
Health Services
(408) 741-2027, for emergencies call 911
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The college maintains a Student Health Service program designated to facilitate the physical, emotional, and social well-being of students to increase their potential for educational success. Services include personal and crisis counseling, episodic healthcare with screening, assessment, treatment and referral, and prevention education.
Sexual health and contraceptive counseling, screenings for blood pressure, pregnancy, and tuberculosis and referrals to online and community resources are offered. Services are provided by a team of health professionals including registered nurses, mental health counselors, and consulting physicians.
Tele-health, including tele-mental health, is is available via video/phone and online chat. In addition, students can find information on our website:
Learning Outcomes
After accessing one or more Health Services programs, services, or activities, a student will be able to:
- Locate and utilize the health services offered on campus, online, or in the community.
Parking Regulations
(408) 855-5435
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A valid student or staff parking permit is required to park on campus. Student and Staff parking permit requirements are enforced seven (7) days a week between 7:00am and 10:00pm. Parking areas specifically marked for disabled parking, red zones, loading zones, time zones and other restricted areas are enforced everyday, 24-hours a day. Overnight parking is prohibited without prior authorization from the District Police Department. Vehicles left overnight without authorization from the District Police may be towed at owner鈥檚 expense.
For any registered student semester-length student parking permits may be obtained at the Admissions and Records Office or online at westvalley.edu from any computer. Please have the vehicle make, model, color and license plate number available when you place your order.
Daily permits may be purchased at any of the daily permit dispensers located in each of the student parking lots. All daily permit dispensers will accept $1.00 bills, quarters, dimes and nickels.
To be valid, all parking permits must be properly displayed on the inside lower left corner (drivers side) of the front dashboard. To be properly displayed the permit number and expiration date must be clearly visible from the outside of the vehicle. Improper or non-display of a permit will result in a parking citation.
Purchase and/or possession of a permit does not authorize parking on campus. It is the responsibility of the driver to properly park the vehicle and display a valid and authorized permit. Vehicles with car covers are no exception. Failure to properly display a permit will result in a citation. Visitor parking (30 minute limit) is available, free of charge, in designated spaces in parking lot 5.
Motorcycles/motorscooters are prohibited from parking in spaces designated for four-wheel vehicles. Designated motorcycle parking is available in parking lots 2, 5, 7. No parking permit is required for motorcycles parking in designated motorcycle parking areas.
Disabled parking-All drivers who are disabled (as defined in the California Vehicle Code Section 295.5) and use a designated disabled parking stall must display a valid placard or specialized license plates issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles. Failure to display a valid placard or plate will result in a citation and fine of $280.
Special parking and loading-Students or Staff members who have special parking or loading needs must contact the District Police in advance. Business cards or notes left on the vehicle are not acceptable and a citation will result. No warnings are issued.
This parking information was accurate at the time of publication. However, due to changes in legislation, procedure, or policy, these regulations or procedures are subject to change without written notice. This is a summary of District Parking Policies. Detailed information is available at the Police Business Office or online at:
Safety Services and Assistance
(408) 741-2092
The will provide you with assistance and investigate thefts, assaults, harassment, or other crimes. Printed information on crime prevention, substance abuse, and personal safety are available to you at no charge.
Safety escort services are available at both campuses at no charge by calling the District Police Business Office at (408) 741-2092.