Antelope Valley College is a comprehensive community college operated by the Antelope Valley Community College District. Antelope Valley College is located in Lancashire, California. The Antelope Valley College was set up as an extension of Antelope Valley Joint Union High School and first held its classes in 1929. It was known as the Antelope Valley Junior College and was established with the objective of providing 2 years of college education to local residents. A new campus was set up on 110 acres at Avenue K and had the space to accommodate 1500 students. Gradually more buildings were constructed on the campus and the college started to host upper division and graduate level programs offered by the California State University at Bakersfield.
There is currently is a satellite campus of California State University—Bakersfield located at the Antelope Valley College’s Lancashire campus. As of Fall 2010, the college claims an enrollment of more than 15,000 students and the construction of more buildings including a theater building and a Health and Science building is underway.
The current campus of Antelope Valley College is located to the north of the mountains separating the Antelope Valley from the Los Angeles basin. The 135-acre campus has numerous mature trees and lawns providing a relaxed atmosphere for studies. There are close to 40 buildings, three athletic fields, eight tennis courts, and six parking lots within the campus. The college has had a long history of serving the local communities by providing quality and comprehensive education to students.
Antelope Valley College
Academics
Antelope Valley College offers associate degree programs, career technical programs, transfer/general education courses, basic skills courses, student support and instructional support, workforce preparation and economic development programs, and personal enrichment and professional development programs.
The associate degree programs are comprised of proficiency requirements, general education courses, and designated courses in a student’s specific major.
The career technical programs are aimed at enhancing the student’s knowledge and skills required to seek employment, career advancement, certification and licensure.
The transfer/general education courses offered at the Antelope Valley College are aimed at helping students to fulfill core degree requirements prior to enrolling in upper-level courses at accredited four-year institutions. The courses offered in this category include physical and biological sciences, communication and critical thinking, social and behavioral sciences, and arts and humanities.
The basic skill courses offered at the Antelope Valley College include reading, mathematics, writing, learning and study skills, and English as a Second Language. These courses equip the students with the foundation skills required for succeeding in college-level or degree courses.
Antelope Valley College is fully accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACCJC/WASC).
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Antelope Valley College.
To gain admissions to Antelope Valley College, students need to complete their high school education. Students who have yet not graduated from high school can also seek admission to Antelope Valley College by appearing for the “Certificate of Proficiency” examination. Non-high school graduates who are 18 years or older and are capable of benefitting from the education can also seek admission in the Antelope Valley College. Minor students that are still in high school can be admitted after receiving college approval. International students for whom English is not the primary language need to demonstrate their proficiency in English by submitting their TOEFL scores. International students need to have the F-1 student visa and are also required to prove their financial capability for taking the courses by submitting an original bank statement.
Financial Aid
Antelope Valley College provides financial aid to students to help them meet their educational expenses. The basic aim of providing financial aid is to bridge the gap between family resources and annual educational expenses of students. Financial aid is made possible thanks to several sources including community organizations, federal and state programs, and individual donors.
Financial aid is typically available in the form of loans, grants, scholarships, and college work-study employment, or a combination of these. Federal financial aid programs available for students attending Antelope Valley College are federal Pell grants, Federal Work Study (FWS), Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), and the Federal Direct Loan Program. California state financial aid programs include Board of Governors Fee Waiver (BOGFW) and Cal Grants (A, B, and C).
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Antelope Valley College 4117th for the average student loan amount.
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Antelope Valley College offers numerous student-centered resources to make their tenure at the college a fruitful learning experience. There is an Information/Welcome Center known as Outreach, which provides valuable information and referral services about college programs, services, and procedures. There is a library which contains a huge collection of book, periodicals, and journals. The Learning Center at the Antelope Valley College has specialized labs for math, reading, writing, and general tutoring. The Learning Center helps students in improvising study strategies, providing content-specific information, and assisting with test preparation. There is an Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOP&S) program available to assist low-income and educationally disadvantaged students who are eager to attend college.
Antelope Valley College students are actively encouraged to register for various clubs or to form new clubs to cater to their special needs and interests. There are close to 20 clubs in the Antelope Valley College. Some of the popular ones include the Music Business Club, Philosopher’s Lounge, Forensics Speech Team, Multicultural Club, and AVC Gamers club. There is a student lounge where students can relax, play video and other games, watch TV, or spend time with their friends. The student lounge has movie days, board games, Playstation games, and books and magazines.
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Antelope Valley College?
Antelope Valley College is a member of the Foothill Conference. The Antelope Valley College men’s athletic teams include football, baseball, cross country, basketball, and track and field while the women’s teams include basketball, track and field, soccer, cross country, volleyball, softball, tennis, and golf. The Marauder is the mascot of the Antelope Valley College and the college’s official colors are maroon and silver.
Bibliography
Antelope Valley College. Catalog (2010-2011). Web. 19 June 2011.
Antelope Valley College. 2010 | Fact Book. 2011. Print.
Antelope Valley College. Antelope Valley College | Student Handbook | 2011-12. 2011. Print.
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Lancaster, CA 93536-5426
Surrounding community
Large suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000)
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