GENERAL COUNSELING APPOINTMENTS
For in-depth counseling that requires reviewing academic records, transcript evaluations or creating Student Educational Plans, please schedule an appointment with a counselor or call for assistance at (818) 938-8418 and select option 4.
SAME-DAY, IN-PERSON DROP-IN COUNSELING
Same-day, 10-15 minutes in-person drop-in counseling for general questions is available on a first - come - first - serve basis for general questions during these times:
Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 6:00pm
Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wait times may vary depending upon demand and counselor availability.
NON-LACCD TRANSCRIPT/AP SCORE EVALUATION PROCESS:
- Contact all colleges/universities previously attended and request your official transcripts to be sent to Los Angeles Valley College, C/O Admissions and Records Office, 5800 Fulton Avenue, Valley Glen, CA 91401 (Hand-carried transcripts/scores will not be accepted).
- Allow at least 7-10 business days from the date you requested your transcripts, then verify with the Admissions and Records Office to ensure that your transcripts have been received.
- Schedule a counseling appointment for a transcript evaluation.
- To assist in evaluating your transcripts, the counselor may request that you provide course descriptions, syllabi, assessment results or other documentation.
FOREIGN TRANSCRIPT EVALUATION PROCESS:
Students who have completed courses from an accredited college or university in a foreign country may be able to apply some of the course credits toward an Associate Degree at LA Valley College. Please note that foreign coursework will NOT satisfy general education requirements for English Composition, Oral Communication, U.S. History/Government as well as transfer general education requirements. The transferability of foreign courses can only be determined by the transfer institution.
Students may request credit for foreign coursework after completing 12 units within the LACCD. Courses must first be evaluated by one of the LACCD approved foreign credential evaluation agencies.
- Students must request a detailed equivalency report that includes course title, semester units and letter grades earned.
- Send an official evaluation report to the Los Angeles Valley College, C/O Admissions and Records Office, 5800 Fulton Avenue, Valley Glen, CA 91401.
- Complete a General Petition to request credits for foreign coursework.