For "Returning" Students,
Older Students
and Students With Children
Nearly 30% of our students are over age 30. So we make sure that we have programs to fit a variety of schedules including our award-winning online program, part-time programs, 8-week and evening classes, in-person and online tutoring and on-campus child care. West also has ample on-campus parking or take the Culver City Green Bus to the heart of campus. With panoramic views of the Westside, West has a small campus atmosphere where you feel like a person and not just a number. And, smaller classes mean you can have more connection with instructors and easier access to support services.
Help Getting Started
The Welcome Center: Navigating the online student portal and college processes can be intimidating if it's been a while since you were in school. At the Welcome Center, you can get hands-on help completing the application, selecting and enrolling in classes, learning how to get credit for classes taken at other colleges or credit for your job experience, connecting to helpful resources, and more.
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8-Week Classes
West has a large offering of 8-week classes allowing busy adults to move through their certificate or degree requirements efficiently. Students can achieve full-time status by taking just two classes at a time in the Fall or Spring, online or in-person. Fall and Spring semesters have two 8-week sessions. So, a student can take two 3-unit classes in session #1 then two more 3-unit classes in session #2 which amounts to 12 units in one semester.
Online
West’s award-winning online degree program and courses feature the same content and offer the same transferability as on-campus classes. Students have the flexibility of accessing course work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from home, the office, our library computer lab, or while traveling. Out-of-state residents may also enroll. West even offers a free seminar on how to succeed in online classes.
Free Pre-College &
Career Prep Classes (Adult Ed)
At no cost, the College & Career Prep Division assists students with:
- Applying to West and enrolling in classes
- Signing up for college services and financial support and resources
- Exploring career interests, selecting a major and classes
- Improving academic skills before enrolling in college-level courses
- Preparing to pass the GED test
- ESL Classes
- Completing job training, strengthening job readiness skills, and gaining work experience
On Campus Child Care
& Support Services for Student Parents
While you’re learning, your kids can too in our on campus Child Development Center.
CARE is designed to assist low-income parents by providing additional funds for child care, transportation and other school related expenses. They also offer support services to help you stay on track and succeed.