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News to Know
FEATURED ITEMS & EVENTS
Enrollment Fee Deadlines for Summer Are Here
Don't lose your classes - Check "Due Date" in your Student Portal.
May 20 Club Meetings: Art Club, Christian Encounter
Celebrate AAPI Month w/ Music, Dance & Food: May 20
Wellness Wednesday - The Power of Laughter: May 21
Foster Care Awareness Event: May 22
Brain Talks Continues: Interpreting Children's Drawings: May 22
Reception for Student Art Show: May 22
Holiday: May 26
Resume Workshop: May 27
You & Your Money Workshop: Sat, May 31
Back by popular demand! How to establish or rehab your credit; Saving & Spending; Personal Budget Design; Q&A and more...Still free but RSVP required
Congratulations
Jahlilah Rivers, US Veteran and WLAC Computer Science student, was recently named LACCD Student of the Week.
For the third consecutive year, a Transfer Honors Program student has won the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship of up to $55,000. This year's recipient is Charles "Spenser" Wilson.
Program Info Sessions...
Computer Science / Game Development - Saturdays thru May 24; Paralegal - May 19; Dental / Orthodontic Assisting - May 23, 24, 26; Dental Hygiene - May 28; BioTech Lab Technician - Aug 20; Pharmacy Tech - May 21...Info Session Locations / Zoom Links
Career & Money...
Beginning Summer 2025, students enrolled in college credit classes, who do not pay their fees or make financial arrangements with their home college to cover their enrollment fees by the published “Due Date” will be dropped from their class(es)
Resume Workshop: May 27 ...Engage in resume-building basics and learn how to transform a resume into a powerful tool that will get you interviews. Learn how to tailor your resume to a job description and showcase your skillsets!
You & Your Money Workshop: Sat, May 31 ...Back by popular demand! Still free but RSVP required
Establishing and rehabbing your credit; Saving & Spending; Personal Budget Design; Q&A and more
You Can Do It...
Wellness Wednesdays ..May 21: Power of Laughter: Comedic Storytelling ...May 27-29: Embrace Healthy Eating: Wildcats Den (Free Market)
Library Workshop Series - Register / Calendar ..Cite Right Series - APA Style May 21 @ 1pm; May 29 @ 1pm - Avoid plagiarism, learn to cite sources for academic papers in MLA or APA style.
Graduation News...
RSVP for West LA College Commencement on June 10.
Graduation Rehearsals June 6 or June 9.
University Transfer Celebration - If you've been accepted to a university, we want to know and we've got something for you.
University Transfer News...
On Wildcat Walkway: May 21 – UCLA
Via Zoom: May 19 - Fully Online B.S. in Career and Technical Studies (BSCTS) at Cal State Sacramento; May 21 - UCLA Peer Advisor; May 21 - Child & Adolescent Development (CHAD) studies at Cal State Sacramento; May 22 - Pepperdine BSM Global; May 22 - Grand Canyon University (GCU); May 23 - USC Info for Transfer Students
Transfer Celebration - June 10
Details on these and many other event and updates on the WLAC Transfer Center Calendar.
- Career Fair & Family Event - Aug 9
- Registration Assistance Day - Aug 23 ...more details soon
- Blue Economy and Climate Action Pathways (BECAP) Job Fair - Oct 23
Good to Know...
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TimelyCare Services include:
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TalkNow - 24/7, on-demand access to mental health care professionals
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To sign-up for TimelyCare timelycare.com/westlacollege or download from app stor
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- Parking: It's free for the 1st two weeks. Then you'll need a semester parking pass ($27) or day pass ($2) which you can purchase in the parking lots. OR, catch the Culver Bus #3 or #4 to campus. Free Metro ITAP cards available for students in the Welcome Center (TLC 1st Floor)
- Food: Cafe West (SSB 1st Floor) Mon - Thur 8:00 - 2:30; Bookstore Mon - Thur 9:00 - 4:00, Fri 9:00 - 1:00; PAWs is closed for repairs; Vending Machines outside Library facing Wildcat Walkway
- Payment Plan for Fees: Students can now use a no-interest payment plan to pay fees using smaller payments over several weeks
Accommodation Needed? LACCD encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation, or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Student Services at (310) 287-4333 or studentservices@wlac.edu as soon as possible, but no later than five (5) business days prior to the event.