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2024 - 2025 Events Year-at-a-Glance
News to Know
FEATURED ITEMS & EVENTS
Transfer Fair
- University Transfer Fair: Sept 17: Meet with reps from Cal State, UC campuses as well as recruiters from private college all over California and out of state.
What should I do at a transfer fair - see video
Conservation Event
- Latinos in Conservation: Sat, Sept 14 - Nature Walk, Speakers, Music, Food, Raffles, Fun - ALL FREE!
Club Rush
- Club Rush + In N Out Truck: Oct 1: Come learn about college clubs and organizations or start your own. Enjoy games and lunch from the In N Out food truck.
Paid Internship / Fellowships
- WLAC's Center for Climate Change Education (up to $10,000) - Are you a passionate young leader from a low-income, BIPOC, DACA, or climate frontline community?
- LA Tech Academy - 4 Pathways: Technical, Creative Design, Marketing, Business. Info Sessions on Sept 9, Oct 14, Nov 11 & Dec 9
Grocery Giveaway Days
At the Wildcat Den: Sept 12 & 26; Oct 3 & 17; Nov 7 & 21 (Turkey Giveaway); Dec 5
Transfer & Career
TRANSFER CENTER: University Reps on Campus / on Zoom
- Macy's Job Fair: Sept 19
- Meet the Employer: Positive Development (Sept 19); Arosa Care Elevated (Sept 26)
- Are you nearing the end of your degree or certificate program and planning to pursue a full-time job? If so, we encourage you to sign up for Year Up Career Connect, a free, 6-week program designed to help you launch
Athletics
- Football Home Games: Sept 21; Sept 28, Oct 19, Nov 9
- Women's Soccer Home Games: Sept 24, Oct 4, Oct 8, Oct 18, Oct 22, Oct 25, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 12
- Women's Volleyball Home Games: Sept 11, Sept 20, Sept 27, Oct 9, Oct 18, Oct 25, Nov 6, Nov 8, Nov 15 ...interested in playing? Contact Coach Anselmo 310-287-4553 and/or visit the Athletics Office in PEC S.
Information Sessions
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Computer Science: Saturdays at 1:00 pm Aug 24 - Dec 21 (In-Person)
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Paralegal: Sept 16, Oct 21 (Zoom)
Health Science
- Dental & Orthodontic Assisting: see May - August schedule and links Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays (Zoom)
- Dental Hygiene: Sept 18, Oct 15 @ 7:00 pm
Coming This Fall
Dates to Know: Oct 21 - More 8-Week Classes Begin; Oct 21 - Priority Enrollment for Winter/Spring begins
Climate Action Palooza: Oct 24, 25 & 26
What world do you want to live in?
Reimaging the future and building resilient communities
Voting Center at West: Nov 2 - 5
You & Your Money Workshop: Nov 23
CARE Workshop Series (CARE provides support to students with children)...Organizing Your Planner; Stress Management; Preparing for a Successful Semester; Time Management for Single Parents; Envisioning Success
Good to Know
- 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 Mon - Thur 12:00 - 7:00, Fri 9:00 - 1:00; Vending Machines outside Library facing Wildcat Walkway
- Add Classes: Yes! You can still add classes for the first two weeks of classes...how to
- 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.