For Freshmen, Young Adults & High School Students

West offers great programs for traditional freshmen, young adults and current high school students. Check out the descriptions below. For more information or help getting started at the college and selecting the right path and programs, visit the WELCOME CENTER in the Technology Learning Center (TLC) on the 1st floor. Or, stop by the Learning Center in the Library (HLRC), 1st Floor.

How to Apply / Enroll for graduating High School Seniors and recent high school graduates.
If you will be taking classes while still in high school, please scroll down to Dual and Concurrent Enrollment

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High School Outreach & Recruitment

The WLAC Outreach Team provides assistance the application and enrollment process at local high schools throughout the Fall and Spring semesters. 2023 Fall Outreach visit schedule TBA.

The team also visits other sites and events, as able, and provides campus tours and information sessions for prospective students. Please select the corresponding link below to submit a request:

Contact Us:

  • Ms. Shaquan McGill | mcgillsl@wlac.edu | (310) 287-9015
    Serves: Crenshaw, Dorsey, LACES, Palisades, Venice, Westchester
  • Ms. Dana Chotiner | chotindl@wlac.edu | (310) 287-4265​​​​​​
    Serves: Animo Venice, Augustus Hawkins, Hamilton, University High Schools
  • For other high schools and events, email us at outreach@wlac.edu or call (310) 287-4419

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Are You Still in High School?


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$0 Tuition LA College Promise Program

High school graduates of any age or income who are CA residents may qualify for the $0 Tuition LA College Promise Program for up to 2 years. Students must commit to full-time enrollment to qualify.

Other benefits include: Priority Registration, Free MTA / Metro Passes, Success Stipends ($$$) after successful completion of a semester, Free Chromebook

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WLAC - LMU Business Scholars

The WLAC-LMU Business Scholars Program is partnership and pathway between West Los Angeles College (WLAC) and Loyola Marymount University (LMU) and for students wishing to pursue a Bachelor of Business Administration degree (B.B.A). Students can sign-up for this program as high school seniors or early in their freshman year at West. Benefits include guaranteed admission to LMU, access to LMU events, activities, services and advisors.

Virtual Campus Tour

Learn more about us from the comfort of your computer.


Location

Welcome Center:
Technology Learning Center (TLC) 1st Floor

Contact

Phone: (310) 287-7251