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News to Know
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.
Write better papers. How to Evaluate Internet Sources - Sept 30
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Grocery Giveaway Days - Oct 2, Oct 16
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Banned Books Read Out - Oct 7
University Transfer News...
It transfer season! See the full Transfer Center Calendar including Zoom links and in-person locations. Stop by the Transfer Center for help selecting universities, preparing your applications and more.
📢 Reminder: The UC TAG application deadline is September 30, 2025 – don’t miss your chance for guaranteed admission consideration!
- Mon, Sept 29: Mount Saint Mary's University – On Campus Table Visit
- Tues, Sept 30: Antioch University – On Campus Table Visit
- Tues, Sept 30: Transfer 101 Workshop – Online & In-Person Getting ready to transfer? This workshop will guide you through the full transfer journey from community college to four-year universities.
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Thurs, Oct 2: CSU Dominguez Hills – On Campus Table Visit
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Fri, Oct 3: UCLA Virtual Transfer Admission Presentation Join a UCLA Undergraduate Admission representative to learn about the transfer process, requirements, and how to prepare a strong application. This session is designed for California Community College students and includes time for Q&A.
Career & Money...
Visit the Career Center for times, Zoom links and locations
- Sept 30 - Financial Aid Workshop; Oct 1 - Time Management Skills; Oct 2 - Emotional Intelligence
You Can Do It...
Library Workshops - Get Better Grades on Papers Get better grades on your papers. With help from the Library staff, you can learn to more confidently use internet sources and AI when doing research for your papers. AND, learn to correctly use source citations to avoid accusations of plagiarism.
- Sept 30: Evaluating Internet Sources; Oct 28: Using AI in Research:
- Oct 7: Database Searching: Oct 7; Oct 13: Using One Search
Date Changed to Oct 1: Transitioning to College - Get great advice and learn about resources from BSU/Umoja. (Zoom Session)
Program Info Sessions...
Info Session Locations / Zoom Links
- Child Development/Teaching - Oct 14 6:30 in-person - GC 110
- Computer Science / Game Design - Saturdays (Sept 6 - Dec 20) 1:00 pm in-person TLC 201
- Paralegal - Oct 20 on Zoom
- Real Estate Appraiser - Oct 13, Nov 11 on Zoom
- Dental / Orthodontic Assisting - Oct 10 & 21 on Zoom
- Dental Hygiene - Oct 14 on Zoom
- 16-Week EMT program - Oct 21, Nov 18, Dec 16 on Zoom
- Pharmacy Tech - Wednesdays (Oct 15 - Dec 10) 6:00 pm on Zoom
Coming Soon
- Grocery Giveaway Days - Nov _ , Dec _
- Latine Heritage Month Celebration - Oct 14
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Diwali - Festival of Lights - Oct 21
- Blue Economy and Climate Action Pathways (BECAP) Job Fair - Oct 23
Mascot News: West, the blue cat, retires | New mascot auditions
Wildcat Home Games
Soccer: Oct 7, Oct 10, Oct 24, Oct 28
Volleyball: 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.