To provide quality education that enriches lives and builds futures.

The mission of the Antelope Valley Community College District is to serve the community by placing student success and student-centered learning as our number one priority through higher educational standards and innovative programs and services in a professional, team-driven environment.

Antelope Valley College takes pride in providing a quality, comprehensive education for a diverse community of learners. We are committed to student success, offering value and opportunity to all members of our community.

We provide:

Associate Degree programs for students who complete the college’s General Education and proficiency requirements, combined with the fulfillment of a designated major.

Transfer Courses in liberal arts, the social and natural sciences, and technical education. Completion of these courses allows students to enroll in upper division (junior, senior) programs at accredited four-year institutions through articulation agreements with universities.

Vocational and Technical certificate and degree programs comprised of business, technical and occupational courses designed to enhance students’ knowledge and skills leading to employment, career advancement, certification, and state and federal licensure. We award both Locally Approved certificates and Chancellor’s Office Approved certificates.

Basic Skills Courses (non-degree applicable) in reading, writing, mathematics, English as a Second Language, and learning and study skills. These courses offer students essential foundation skills that are necessary for success in collegelevel degree and certificate applicable courses.

Student Support Services consisting of counseling, matriculation, transfer and employment services, disabled student services, financial aid, student development, library instruction and support, instructional resources and learning assistance instruction. These services support the needs of students in pursuing and achieving their educational goals.

Workforce Preparation and Economic Development through workforce programs, job preparation courses (non-degree applicable) and a variety of services that contribute to the educational and economic well being of the community.

Personal Enrichment and Professional Development through community education, not-for-credit classes and services that develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for students to be successful members of the community. These classes enhance the community’s social, cultural, and economic well-being.