Reviews

It's a junior college, don't expect state of the art, on the cutting edge of technology, but do expect to learn the basics. You've got to start somewhere and fore getting your GE's out of the way there's not better option. Much more culture and age perspectives brought into discussions.

It's school, let's face it. If you want parties, and drinking go find some expensive university. If you honestly want to learn and get though college so you can get on with you life, go the JC route. Napa has just as good a JC as anyone else.

With the current price raises in tuition it hurts the wallet. Still you can't beat the money you save at the JC. Many teachers are aware that students at a JC struggle for money and go that extra mile to make books cheaper and eliminate costs.

Go early, get your paperwork done. Expect to spend a lot of time in line trying to get classes. Everyone wants to go and they except everyone. Sit in on classes, do whatever you have to the first few semesters until you get priority. Work hard and you'll see results.

Self-motivated, those who don't want to be broke in life, those wanted to later transfer to a 4 year and get that same degree for a whole lot less money.

Napa Valley College is an excellent place to further your education after high school because the teachers are truly passionate about the subjects they teach which leads to a better education for the students. However it is a community college so the quality of your education is not comparable to the education you would receive attending a four year university, but Napa Valley College provides students with a solid general education foundation for transferring into a university.

The campus is smaller so you often see familiar faces in different classes; however the classes are full to beyond capacity. It is very difficult during freshman year to enroll in your desired courses since freshmen have a lower priority. But teachers frequently add people to the class who aren't enrolled, but this causes the teachers to spread their attention among a larger group of students which takes away from the students originally enrolled in the course.

Financially i believe Napa Valley College provides students with terrific opportunities. They have a financial aid program for low income students in addition to federal work study, which provides paying jobs for students at the college.

Prospective students should immediately speak with a councilor who will help the student determine the classes that are transferable and the courses required for particular degrees. If the student is unsure which course of study to pursue the I recommend taking classes that are transferable and that also fulfill requirements for general education just in case the student decides to pursue a four year university later in the future.

Napa Valley College is great for students who haven't decided what they plan on majoring in,for a student that enjoys teachers who are passionate about the subjects they teach, and for students that can not yet afford a four year university and qualify for financial aid.