Step 1. Learn About West LA College
West is an accredited California Community College that issues Certificates and Associate Degrees that provide a clear pathway to university transfers and career preparation. We also offer a specialized Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Dental Hygiene.
Want to know more? Sign-up here for an information session via zoom!
Upcoming Info Sessions: Mondays 3:30-4:30pm
Step 2. Apply to West LA College
If you already have an LACCD ID# and have taken an LACCD college course within the last year (Winter 2020, Spring 2020, Summer 2020, or Fall 2020), you can skip this step. If not, please
Complete the online application to West LA College.
Need help applying? Sign-up here for a group application workshop via zoom!
Upcoming Application Workshops: Tuesdays 3:30-4:30pm
Note: You will receive an email with your LACCD ID# 2-5 business days after completing the online application to West LA College. If you do not receive this email within this timeframe, please contact the Admissions Office at admissions@wlac.edu or live chat.
Federal School Code: 008596. Students should only complete one of the applications (not both).
FAFSA Workshop- Application for U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and T visa holders.
CA Dream Act Workshop- Application for undocumented students, students with a valid or expired DACA, U visa holders, and students with temporary protected status (TPS).
Need more support? Contact the WLAC Financial Aid Office
Step 4. Complete the West LA College Promise Orientation
West LA College Promise provides FREE TUITION to first-time freshmen of any age and income that commit to full-time enrollment (i.e. at least 12 units per semester). Participants also earn priority registration and support vouchers for transportation, books, and dining at the Wildcat Cafe.
At the orientation, students will:
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Learn about the West LA College Promise program requirements
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Explore learning and career paths
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Review wrap-around services, student support programs, our career connections center and more!
Ready to join? Sign-up here for a group orientation via zoom!
Upcoming Orientations: Wednesdays 3:30-4:30pm
Step 5. Choose Your Classes
Visit the Program Mapper site for a list of class recommendations based on your intended program.
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Go to PROGRAMMAP.WLAC.EDU
* Counseling workshops will begin April 2021*
Need Help Choosing Classes? Contact the WLAC Counseling Office
Counseling Website | Email: wlac-cnseldsk@laccd.edu | Live Chat
Step 6. Log in to your student portal
The student portal allows you to register for classes, pay student fees, access your campus email and more!
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Go to MYCOLLEGE.LACCD.EDU
Need to Reset Your Password? Contact the WLAC IT Office
IT Website | Email: wlac-techsupport@laccd.edu
Step 7. Enroll!
You will be able to enroll in classes on or after your registration date. Make sure you check the add, drop, and refund deadlines for each class.
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Log in to your student portal and click on the "MANAGE CLASSES" tile
* Enrollment workshops will begin May 2021*
Note for Class of 2021: If you have previously enrolled in an LACCD college course as a dual/concurrent high school student, you may have a hold on your account that prevents you from enrolling in Summer 2021 and Fall 2021 classes. To remove this hold, submit the High School Graduation Update Form to admissions@wlac.edu using your LACCD email or personal email on your student account. Please attach a Photo ID to verify your identity.
Step 8. Join a Student Support Program
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Dream Resource Center (DRC) - Provides a safe space for undocumented students to receive academic counseling, use computers and printing services, and learn about legislation and policies that affect them.
Website | Email: dreamcenter@wlac.edu | Live Chat
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Disabled Student Programs & Services (DSPS) - Provides students with physical, communication, or learning challenges with personalized counseling, classroom accomodations, and other support services.
Website | Email: dsps@wlac.edu | Live Chat
Website | Email: wlac-eops@laccd.edu | Live Chat
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Puente Program - Designed to aid underserved and underrepresented students to achieve academic success. Provides students with leadership development opportunities, personalized counseling, university tours and more.
Website | Email: tejadala@laccd.edu | Live Chat: N/A
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Transfer Honors Program (THP) - Provides students with the opportunity to earn honors credit for courses. Students who complete the program receive priority admission consideration to select 4-year institutions including UCLA, UC Irvine, CSU Fullerton, LMU and more.
Website | Email: transferhonors@wlac.edu | Online Application | Live Chat: N/A
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TRIO Student Support Services - Provides students with workshops, academic advising, university tours, and more to help students transfer to a four year university.
Website | Email: kobessk@laccd.edu | Live Chat: N/A