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Time Management and Units
The majority of our students work while attending West
Valley College. The number of units
you should take depends on the number of hours a week you will have
to devote to your education. As a general rule, expect two hours of
homework for every hour you spend in class. Full-time
attendance at West Valley is 12 units or more per semester. There
is no penalty for attending part-time; it just may take you longer
to reach your goal.
Tip #1 Some students
need to attend school full-time to be covered by their parents' or
guardians' insurance policies.
Tip #2 To maintain your
eligibility to play intercollegiate sports, you need to attend college
full time..
Tip #3 Financial aid
depends on the number of units taken. The more units you enroll in,
the more money you are eligible to receive.
Tip #4 If you are working
more than 20 hours per week, we recommend that you attend part-time.
