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News to Know
FEATURED ITEMS & EVENTS
Test Taking Strategies: May 11
Become a Biotech Lab Technician (1-year program): May 13
About Becoming a Doctor or Nurse: May 13
Wellness Wednesday - Drum Circle Event: May 14
Interviewing Skills: May 14
The last Spring Grocery Giveaway: May 15
Celebrate AAPI Month w/ Music, Dance & Food: May 20
Foster Care Awareness Event: May 22
Congratulations
For the third consecutive year, a Transfer Honors Program student has won the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship. This year's recipient is Charles "Spenser" Wilson. Congratulations also to our Annual Poster Showcase & Film Festival winners.
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 - May 13; Pharmacy Tech - May 14, 21; About Becoming a Doctor - May 13
...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
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 13 – UCLA; May 14 - Musicians Institute
Via Zoom: May 14 - Pepperdine BS Management; May 15 - Grand Canyon University (GCU)
Transfer Celebration - June 10
Details on these and many other event and updates on the WLAC Transfer Center Calendar.
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.