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BECOME AN ASO SENATOR: Represent the student voice. Now accepting applications for WLAC ASO Senator Run - application due March 30, 2024
From student to K-12 teacher in 5 years. Apply for our teacher pathways program by March 29...about the program video | interest form
FEATURED ITEMS & EVENTS
Dates to Know
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Mar 29 - Apr 5: Cesar Chavez Holiday & Spring Break
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Apr 15: Summer / Fall Priority Registration Begins
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Apr 26: Deadline to file Graduation Petition to have your name appear in printed graduation program.
How to Ace Your Mid-Terms
- Tues, Mar 26 @ 11:00 on Zoom: Take advantage of this great "how to" session sponsored by EOPS
Accepted to Cal State Long Beach?
- Cal State Long Beach explains the next steps for students who have been admitted: Mar 27 @ 12:00, SSB 350 Transfer Center
Dental Hygiene Program
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Tues, Mar 26 | 7:00 on Zoom: The dental hygiene program at West offers a Bachelor's Degree.
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Related News [video]: California law makers are considering extending the $0 Tuition College Promise Program to community college Bachelor Degree programs
Money: FAFSA, Taxes, Scholarship
- Free Tax Filing Assistance: Sat, Apr 6 - Income must be no higher than $85,000. Reserve your tax assistance slot.
- FAFSA Workshop: Thur, Apr 11 | 11:00 - 12:30 | TLC 401
At $17 / hour, it takes nearly 60 hours to earn $1,000. But in just 90 minutes, you can learn how to apply for thousands of dollars to cover college fees and expenses like rent, food and transportation. It's worth it! See you there. - The Faculty Union AFT1521 invites students to apply for $1,000 scholarships
Queerness & Climate
- Tues, Apr 9 | 12:00 - 2:00: Speaker and student organizer Zaara Asnani (@zaara.asnani); Live music by indie rock band Badsoma (@badsomamusic); Food; Games; Art
Information Sessions
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How to Research: Apr 15 - How to use databases to find credible sources
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Computer Science: Saturdays IN-PERSON at 1:00 pm through June 1, 2024
- Dental & Orthodontic Assisting: see schedule and links Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays
- Paralegal: April 22 @ 6pm (Zoom)
- Nursing - What you need to do now to prepare for a university nursing program. Application process, About a Bachelor's in Nursing (BSN)...guest host Grand Canyon University. Apr 22 @ 12:00 In-person (SSB 345) and on Zoom
Career Center Activities
- Apr 8: About the LA County Arts Internship
- Apr 12: Field Trip to Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI)
Get details on in-person and online career & financial sessions
University Transfer Activities
- UCLA visiting campus March 26, 27
- USC visiting campus March 26
- Tour ASU campus in Downtown LA (Bus & Lunch provided): Tues, Apr 16 - ASU RSVP link
Get In-Person Locations, Zoom Links and other Updates Here
Graduation News
Planning to graduate in June?
- File your petition by April 26 to ensure that your name appears in the printed program
- Orders for cap & gown are being accepted at the Bookstore
- Find additional information on graduation and special related celebrations
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