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News to Know
BSU / Umoja - In-Person Orientation - Sept 15
Culture. Community. Success
Transfer Fair, Club Rush, Free In N Out & Services Fair - Sept 16
Grocery Giveaway Day - Sept 18
Game Jam! - Sept 25
Gamers, Creatives and Climate/Environment Enthusiasts this event is for you. - Can a video game promote sustainable thinking and provide information on the impacts of climate change but still be fun and engaging? Join the creative fun sponsored by the Climate Center.
Financial Aid Workshop - Sept 30
It's not too late to file your FAFSA for 2025-2026. Don't leave your money on the table.
Great Opportunities
- Get paid to be a student and explore careers - $550 + gift cards
- Free MTA Tap cards available through Sept 30
- Let EOP&S buy your books
Program Info Sessions...
Academic Majors - Info Session Locations / Zoom Links
- Computer Science / Game Design - Saturdays (Sept 6 - Dec 20) 1:00 pm (in-person TLC 201 )
- Paralegal - Sept 15, Oct 20 (Zoom)
- Real Estate Appraiser - Sept 18, Oct 13, Nov 11
- Dental / Orthodontic Assisting - Sept 16 (Zoom)
- Dental Hygiene - Sept 15, Oct 14
- 16-Week EMT program - Sept 16, Oct 21, Nov 18, Dec 16
Career & Money...
Visit the Career Center for times, Zoom links and locations
- Sept 15 - 19: Internships 101; Resumes; Interviewing; Job Search Strategies; Understanding Job Offers & Salary Negotiation; Balancing Life Roles
- Sept 22 - 30: Redefining Success; Financial Aid Workshop
- Sept 24: Employer Info Session: I Have a Dream Foundation
Coming Soon
- Grocery Giveaway Days - Oct 2, Oct 16
- Latine Heritage Month Celebration - Oct 14
- Blue Economy and Climate Action Pathways (BECAP) Job Fair - Oct 23
Wildcat Home Games
Soccer: Sept 16, Oct 7, Oct 10, Oct 24, Oct 28
Volleyball: Sept 10, Sept 12, Sept 19, Sept 26, Oct 8, Oct 10, Oct 17, Oct 29
Football: Oct 18, Oct 25
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.