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.
West also provides FREE TUITION to first-time freshmen of any age and income who commit to full-time enrollment through the West LA College Promise Program. Students must have a high school diploma (or equivalent), be considered a first-time college student (i.e. no credit coursework after high school), and have CA residency or meet AB540 status.
To qualify for the Promise Program, you must follow steps #2-6 below:
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, 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 on select Wednesdays at 6:00 pm viz zoom!
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.
Step 3. Complete the FAFSA or CA Dream Act
Federal School Code: 008596. Students should only complete one of the applications (not both).
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FAFSA - Application for U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and T visa holders.
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CA Dream Act - 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 Matriculation (Orientation, Assessment, Counseling)
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Orientation
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Option #1: Log into your student portal, click on "Student Status," select "Orientation," select "Orientation" again, and review the slides until you get to the confirmation screen.
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Option #2: Attend an in-person West LA College Promise Workshop on the following dates/times in the Welcome Center! (located on the first floor of the TLC building, room 120)
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Tuesday, June 14, 2022 @ 10:00am
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Tuesday, June 21, 2022 @ 10:00am
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Tuesday, June 28, 2022 @ 10:00am
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Option #3: Sign-up here for a virtual orientation and enrollment workshop on Tuesdays at 3:30pm via Zoom!
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Assessment - On your student portal, click on "Student Status" and select "Assessment Result."
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If your assessment comes out blank, click on "To Do List & Holds" select "English & Math Placement" and complete the webform.
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If this is not on your to-do list, email the Welcome Center at wlac-pathways@laccd.edu to request for it to be added.
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Counseling - West LA College Promise students will have a first-semester student education plan created by their College Promise Counselor during the Summer Transition Program.
Need more support? Contact the WLAC Welcome Center
The WLAC Summer Transition Classes prepare you to succeed in college by helping you research and document your educational and career goals, develop an action plan to achieve them, and learn to self-evaluate your progress. Students who complete all three courses will receive a College Readiness Certificate.
These classes are REQUIRED for the West LA College Promise Program.
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BSICSKL 005CE - Academic Guidance
Virtual meetings Monday - Thursday 9:00am-12:10pm | Instructor: Devon Werble
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BSICSKL 075CE - Intro to Post-Secondary Education
Independent Work- No live or virtual meetings | Instructors: Carlos Perales & Roberto Perez
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BSICSKL 073CE - Industry Overview & Career Opportunities
Independent Work- No live or virtual meetings | Instructors: Carlos Perales & Roberto Perez
Please choose a one-week session from the options below:
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Session #1
(6/20/22 - 6/26/22)
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Session #2
(6/27/22 - 7/3/22)
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Session #3
(7/11/22 - 7/17/22)
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BSICSKL 005 #14598
BSICSKL 075 #14595
BSICSKL 073 #14601
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BSICSKL 005 #14627
BSICSKL 075 #14596
BSICSKL 073 #14622
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BSICSKL 005 #14651
BSICSKL 075 #14633
BSICSKL 073 #14655
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To enroll in these classes, log in to your student portal and click on "MANAGE CLASSES"
Need help enrolling? Stop by the Welcome Center for the West LA College Promise Workshop on the following dates/times (located on the first floor of the TLC building, room 120):
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Tuesday, June 14, 2022 @ 10:00am
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Tuesday, June 21, 2022 @ 10:00am
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Tuesday, June 28, 2022 @ 10:00am
OR Sign-up here for enrollment assistance at our West LA College Promise workshop on Tuesdays @ 3:30pm via Zoom!
Note for Class of 2022: 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 2022 and Fall 2022 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 6. Enroll in Fall 2022 Classes
Review your student education plan or 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
Need Help Choosing Classes? Contact the WLAC Counseling Office
Counseling Website | Email: wlac-cnseldsk@laccd.edu | Live Chat
Step 7. 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 accommodations, and other support services.
Website | Email: dsps@wlac.edu | PDF Application | Live Chat
Website | Email: wlac-eops@laccd.edu | Live Chat
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Fresh Success - Helps students meet their educational and career goals by paying for their class textbooks, school supplies/materials, fees for employment licensing, and more. Participants also receive academic counseling, referrals to support services, and employment placement assistance.
Website | Email: wlac-freshsuccess@laccd.edu | Live Chat
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Guardian Scholars - Assists current and former foster youth in their journey to obtain an associate degree, certificate, or transfer to a four-year university. Participants receive academic advising, career counseling, employment assistance, mentoring, and more.
Website | Email: guardianscholars@wlac.edu | Live Chat
Website | Email: kingjd@wlac.edu | Online Application | Live Chat: N/A
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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 | Online Application | Live Chat: N/A
Website | Email: bracher@wlac.edu | Online Application | 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
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UCLA Center for Community College Partnerships (CCCP) - Works to increase the academic preparation and competitiveness of community college transfer students, particularly those that are first-generation, low-income, or historically underrepresented.
Website | Email: arosemond@college.ucla.edu | Online Application | Live Chat