Valley College

Common Questions

• Who Is Valley College For?

  Looking for a gap year without a gap year? Need to work while earning college credit? Want to earn your AA degree while serving your local church body? Or simply, not sure what your college career looks like? Everyone has a unique purpose in life – we help you find it and live it.

  Valley College is for high school graduates (17-23 years old) who wish to work toward an accredited degree while staying tethered to the Bible. Whether you decide to prepare for vocational ministry or ministry in the secular world, fully accredited college courses help you earn an associate or bachelor degree from California Baptist University. 

• Where Is Valley College?

  Valley College is located in the Central Valley, the heart of California between three national parks, Yosemite, Kings Canyon, and Sequoia, and considered one of the most fertile agricultural regions in the United States. If you enjoy innovative farm-to-table eateries and incredible backdrops for outdoor adventures, you will love it here.

• Is Valley College Accredited?

  Yes! California Baptist University, a private, Christian, regionally accredited University in Riverside, partners with Valley College to offer fully accredited courses.

• What Can You Expect From Valley College?

  • A Top-tier Christian Education
  • Resume-building Experiences for Future Endeavors
  • Curated Practicum Experience
  • Hands-on Ministry Internships
  • Life Skill Intensives
  • International Exposure Mission Trip
  • Optional Overseas Bible Study Tour
  • Grow in your Love for the Local Church
  • Learn how to Walk Intimately with Jesus
  • Discover Who You Are and Your Unique Purpose

• What Does Student Life Look Like?

  Foster life-Long friendships and feel a deep sense of community and belonging as you walk out this messy process of life with others.

  • Welcome Weekend
  • Family Dinners
  • Chapel
  • Discipleship Cohorts
  • Intramural Sports
  • Retreats

• Why Should I Send My Child Here Over Community College?

  Valley College offers accredited, affordable education that will help your child’s faith flourish. Your son or daughter can avoid crippling debt and spiritual drift while earning an associate or bachelor degree in a personalized discipleship environment. Whether they choose to transfer to another university with their associate degree or continue on to earn their bachelor degree, their higher education will be rooted in Christ and their lives will continue to be transformed by the gospel. In addition, the internship practicum can be fulfilled at any church (pending approval).

• What Housing Options Are Available?

  Currently, Valley College does not provide student housing. However, upon acceptance into the program you will be added to our private slack channel to connect with other students looking for housing opportunities. Additionally, we can provide recommendations for several apartment complexes and rental opportunities in the Fresno/Clovis area.