January 2024

Hello Wolverines! Happy New Year! May the upcoming year be filled with positive energy and greater focus, so that you can study diligently and turn your dreams into reality at SBVC. We wish you continued success and a prosperous semester for Spring 2024. 

Please note that the Spring 2024 semester is scheduled to start on January 16th. You can view the class schedule by clicking on this link.

Join us on Tuesday, January 16 to grab a Jersey Mike's sandwich and positive notes to kick-start the new semester on a positive note! Come by the Greek Theatre Walkway anytime between 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. 

For our evening students, we have arranged a pizza party on Wednesday, January 17, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the STEM-MESA Center (PS-121) patio. Enjoy the music by DJ Les while supplies last. More

Unleash your full potential today! Seize control of your future by applying to San Bernardino Valley College. Our community believes in you and stands ready to support you as you soar towards success.

Don't wait any longer to take the first step towards unlocking your dreams - Register now and take hold of the opportunities that await!

We are delighted to welcome back Dr. Olivia Rosas as Interim Vice President of Student Services at San Bernardino Valley College. Dr. Rosas previously held the same position in 2021-2022. 

Dr. Rosas holds a bachelor's degree in psychology, Spanish, and Chicano Studies from UC Riverside, a Master of Arts in Education from CSUSB, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from CSUSB. Throughout her career in higher education, Dr. Rosas has held various positions such as Director of Admissions and Student Recruitment, Assistant to the Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management, and Associate Vice President of Student Success and Educational Equity at CSUSB, among others.

Federal Student Aid started the soft launch of the 2024-25 FAFSA® form. 

During the soft launch, they will make the form available for periods over the coming days while they monitor site performance and respond to any potential issues. They will also be initiating pauses to the site, during which time the form will not be available while they conduct site maintenance.

Students and families will have ample time to complete the 2024-25 FAFSA and do not need to rush to fill out the form immediately during the soft launch. If you visit the site during a pause, check back later to access the form. 

Visit https://StudentAid.gov/announcements-events/fafsa-support for more information on what to expect during the soft launch.

Starting in Spring 2024, San Bernardino Valley College will offer a learning community called Taytayan, which means "bridge" in Cebuano. The cohort of up to 25 students will take two courses, ENGL 101 and COMMST 100, together through the Asian and Pacific Islander (API) lens. The courses will use culturally inclusive materials and span a wide range of API experiences, including reading works by authors from Samoan, Hawaiian, Tongan, Filipino American (FilAm), and Fijian backgrounds. The students will engage in semester-long projects that enhance their cultural awareness and language proficiency.

According to English Professor Dr. Rangel Zarate, this learning community will play a vital role in the academic and personal journeys of SBVC students. More

College Corps offers service opportunities to full-time students at Crafton Hills College and San Bernardino Valley College. You'll work with local leaders to address challenges like K-12 education, food insecurity, and climate change. By completing 450 community service hours in one year, you can earn $10,000.

Applications for Cohort 3 (2024-2025) are open now.More

• 2024 A2MEND Summit Application deadline extended through January 26. More
• SBVC Foundation Scholarship application deadline is January 31. More
• Key Changes to the 2024-2025 FAFSA. More
• Special Programs Information Session. More
• SBVC upcoming events. More

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