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News to Know
FEATURED ITEMS & EVENTS
Dates to Know & Hours: Fall/Summer Registration Has Begun
Career Panel & Job Fair: Apr 29 & May 1
Brain Talks: Apr 29
Identification and Misidentification of At-Risk Children and Youth
Christian Club Encounter Jesus Session: Apr 29
Student Art Exhibit: May 5 - June 2
Poster Showcase & Student Film Screening: May 6 - 8
Mini-horses Visit for Wellness Day: May 7
Foster Care Awareness Event: May 22
Program Info Sessions...
Computer Science / Game Development - Saturdays thru May 24; Paralegal - May 19; Dental / Orthodontic Assisting - Apr 28; Dental Hygiene - Mar 28, May 10, May 26; BioTech Lab Technician - May 13; Pharmacy Tech Apr 30, May 7, 14, 21; About Becoming a Doctor: May 13
...Info Session Locations / Zoom Links
University Transfer News...
- On Wildcat Walkway: UCLA (Apr 29 10 am - 1 pm) | Cal State Dominguez Hills – Asian Pacific Studies Dept (Apr 28 11 am - 1 pm)
- At UCLA – Annual STOMP Conference The 26th Annual STOMP Conference is a dynamic event for community college students to explore UC transfer pathways. Attendees will hear from UC leaders, connect with student panels, and get inspired by the transfer journey. Transportation is not provided; students must register in advance.)
Details on these and many other event and updates on the WLAC Transfer Center Calendar.
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)
You Can Do It...
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Test Taking Strategies: May 11
Library Workshop Series - Register / Calendar
- Using AI in Research - May 1 @ 1pm
Learn how to integrate the use of AI tools into your research. - Cite Right Series - APA Style May 21 @ 1pm; MLA Style April 30 @ 1pm, May 29 @ 1pm
Avoid plagiarism, learn to cite sources for academic papers in MLA or APA style.
Coming Soon...
- Poster Showcase & Student Film Screening: May 6 - 8
- Foster Care Awareness Event: May 22
Graduation News...
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RSVP for West LA College Commencement on June 10
Wildcat News...
Home Baseball Games: Apr 22, 25
Good to Know...
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Grocery Give Away Days: Apr 3, Apr 17, May 1, May 15
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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.