Los Angeles Valley College

Founded in 1949, Los Angeles Valley College is a public two-year college that offers career and academic pathways that prepare students for admissions to a 4-year college or university, and in-demand occupation careers in 2 years or less.

The campus serves the eastern region of the San Fernando Valley, including the communities of Valley Glen, Van Nuys, North Hollywood, Panorama City, Pacoima, Sherman Oaks, Valley Village, Studio City, Encino, Tarzana, Burbank, and beyond.

Valley College is fully accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) of the Western Associate of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

College History

Valley College is known for its high-quality educational programs and outstanding faculty, a welcoming campus environment with unique resources and robust student support, and its excellent partnerships in the community. It is Hispanic-serving institution, and one of largest of the campuses in the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD).

Nestled in the heart of the San Fernando Valley, LAVC is only minutes away from Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and downtown Los Angeles, the beaches of Santa Monica, and Malibu, and major motion picture and television studios. It's beautiful 105-acre park-like campus is the first California community college to be a Tree Campus USA.

Mission Statement

Los Angeles Valley College fosters an equity-minded, respectful, and empathetic community, open to all learners. We provide proactive guidance and support so our students can achieve their personal goals including completion of certificates, associate degrees, and transfer requirements.

Core Values

Los Angeles Valley College fosters a respectful and empathetic community, open to all learners. We nurture and support diversity by offering extensive resources and pathways within an engaging, vibrant, and evolving campus. Our focus on equity and inclusion will ensure the needs of our disproportionately impacted students are met and that our students feel valued and connected to the college community.

Student Growth through Focused and Directed Teaching and Learning.The college creates a student-centered environment that offers a broad range of academic and career pathways and services in an atmosphere of academic freedom and collaboration. To ensure all students can complete their educational and lifelong learning goals, the college removes structural barriers and guides students’ growth by emphasizing equitable and culturally responsive teaching and learning.

Social Justice And Equitable Financial Distribution

As an institution dedicated to first generation and low-income college students, we strive to efficiently provide equitable financial and technological access to resources to support institutional effectiveness in a responsible manner for our historically underserved student populations. We are committed to the advancement of environmental and social justice and racial equity through awareness and education within the community.

Vision Statement

Los Angeles Valley College inspires, educates, and enriches our diverse community, developing critical and creative thinkers, and lifelong learners.