We regret to inform you that due to the dramatic problems with the California budget, West and its sister LACCD colleges must cancel the 2009 summer sessions that would have begun in July, as directed by the Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles Community College District on May 27, 2009. Several of the other campuses will offer a session that begins in mid-June including ELAC, Harbor (online only), LACC, Mission, Pierce, Southwest, Trade, Valley. To view their class schedules, visit www.LAColleges.net

We deeply regret any inconvenience this summer cancellation may cause you. The Fall semester will still begin on August 31. We encourage you to enroll in classes today if you have not already done so to ensure your space in the class. Academic Counseling services will remain open through the summer as well as financial aid, admissions and other student services. Click here for office hours. We look forward to seeing you on campus next Fall.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS:

We will continue to update this site as new information becomes available.  (REV 6/9)

Note: The Study Abroad, fee-based Westside Extension and Emeritus Classes will operate this summer.

• Transfer/Graduation
• Priority Enrollment
• Dropping Classes / Refunds
• Financial Aid
• Social Services Benefits
• Health Insurance Benefits
• Campus Services
• Meeting Pre-requisites for Fall Classes

• Redirect Construction Funding
• Veterans Benefits
• Start Classes in June
• West Financially Sound
• What You Can Do - Political Advocacy
• High School Seniors
• Athletes
• International Students
• Fee Increases

Transfer / Graduation:

Will 2009 Graduation Still Be Held on June 9?

Yes! We look forward to celebrating our student success in these difficult economic times.

I have conditional admissions to a university for Fall 2009 but need one or two classes. What should I do?

Immediately, bring your conditional admissions letter to the General Counseling Office in A-13 and they will assist you in finding a solution.

I am one class short of graduation, what should I do?

Immediately, visit the Graduation Office in A-13 and they will assist you in finding a solution.

Priority Enrollment:

If I was enrolled in a cancelled Summer 2009 class, will I get priority enrollment into that same class in the Fall?

Unfortunately, we can not give you priority enrollment. We highly encourage you to enroll in your desired Fall classes now if you have not already done so. A link to a list of open classes is provided at the top of this page. Also, if the Fall course you want is full, check back periodically as spaces may open if other students drop the class.

Dropping Classes / Refunds:

Do I need to “drop” my summer classes? How will the cancellation of summer show on my transcript?

You do not need to “drop” any summer classes. You will be automatically withdrawn from the course and no notation (i.e. “W”) will be noted on your transcript.

I’ve paid for summer classes. How can I get my refund?

Please visit or call the WLAC Business Office for your refund.  For Office Hours.   

Business Office:                     (310) 287-4262 or  (310) 287-4416  

Financial Aid:

I need an additional class(es) to maintain my eligibility for financial aid as I did not complete sufficient units in Spring 09? If I can’t get a class, will I have to repay the “overpaid” financial aid funds?

You may make up your units at any other California Community College this summer. If you dropped the class well after the mid-point, you will not be required to payback any overpaid financial aid. If you are unable to enroll in a summer class, you will need to complete a petition in the Office of Financial Aid to avoid being disqualified for financial aid in 2009-2010.

Social Services:

I was told I must be a full time student to qualify for my benefits. Will I lose my aid if I do not take summer classes?Typically, social services only require that the student be enrolled in the primary semesters (Fall and Spring). However, speak to your case manager to discuss your situation.

Health Insurance:

Will I lose coverage on my parents’ health insurance if I do not take summer classes?Typically, health insurers only require that the student be enrolled in the primary semesters (Fall and Spring).

Campus Services:

Will campus services be open during the summer?

Yes, with the exception of the Health Center, Library, Child Development Center and Bookstore.

The Bookstore will reopen on August 17.

Hours for other campus offices including Admissions, Financial Aid and Counseling from JUNE 15 - AUGUST 14 are

M & Th  8:30am - 5:00pm    T & W  8:30am - 7:00pm       F  8:30am - 1:00pm

Meeting Pre-Requisites for Fall:

I’m enrolled in a Fall class that has a pre-requisite I was planning to take in the Summer. What should I do?

You will need to enroll in the pre-requisite course at another campus. Here is a link to the other LACCD campus class schedules with classes starting in June. Or, work with an academic counselors (A-13), to restructure your academic plan for Fall.

Construction:

Why can’t the construction be postponed or scaled back and the saving be used for classes?

The construction now underway is funded by voter-approved bonds over the last several years and can not legally be re-directed for any other purpose.

Veterans:

Will my benefits be cut off if I am not enrolled in summer classes?

To be announced. Please return to this web site. You may also contact your Veteran’s Affairs benefits representative.

Options:

Could we start classes in June to get around the need to cancel summer classes at West?

No. Because of West’s recent rapid growth, we were already serving more students than we had funding to cover, thanks to the cooperation of our committed faculty and staff. With the directive from the District to go no further over our current funding levels, we had to eliminate the Summer 2009 Session to ensure a strong Fall and Spring semester for our students.

Is West less financially secure than the other LACCD campus? Is that why they can offer Summer classes and West can’t?

To the contrary, West has endeavored to be responsible financial managers. West has experience more growth and more rapid growth than others in recent years. Again, we were already serving more students than we had funding to cover thus we had to eliminate the Summer 2009 Session to ensure a strong Fall and Spring semester for our students.

Will full-time faculty/staff be laid off?

Furloughs and/or salary reductions may have to be considered. However, West is striving diligently to remain fiscally responsible and avoid these steps and/or layoffs of full-time faculty and/or staff to ensure the deliverance of a quality education for our students.

Political Advocacy:

What can I do to influence the political leaders who make the decisions about funding and cuts to California Community Colleges?

Contact your local representatives including Speaker of the Assembly Karen Bass and/or Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

High School Seniors:

I need one class to graduate from high school. What can I do?

You will need to enroll at another campus. Here is a link to the other LACCD campus class schedules with classes starting in June.

Westside Extension, Emeritus Classes, Study Abroad:

WESTSIDE EXTENSION & EMERITUS CLASSES

These fee-based  and non-credit classes will still operate through the summer.

www.wlac.edu/westside

STUDY ABROAD

The study abroad summer session WILL continue as planned www.interstudy.com

Athletes:

Please contact counselor Jawell Samilton at (310) 287-4273 - PECN.

Will the competitive sports at West be reduced or eliminated?

This is not an option currently being considered.

International Students:

Please contact International Student Coordinator Kathleen Greer, (310) 287-4312 email: GreerKL@wlac.edu

International Students:

Please contact International Student Coordinator Kathleen Greer, (310) 287-4312 email: GreerKL@wlac.edu

Fee Increases:

Will enrollment fees be going up in the Fall?

Given the news from the Governor’s Office, it is likely that tuition at all California Community Colleges will rise. We do not yet know the amount or in which semester a fee increase might be implemented. However, the Board of Governors Fee Waiver Program will continue to be available for all eligible students this fall.

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