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News to Know
It's FAFSA Time!
Get started for '25-'26
and maximize your award
FEATURED ITEMS & EVENTS
Winter Closure: Campus Closed Dec 19 - Jan 1
2025 - 2026 FAFSA Application Available Dec. 1
At $20/hour, it takes 50 hours to earn $1,000. But in just 90 minutes, you can complete the FAFSA that may qualify you to receive over $6,000 for college related expenses. It's worth it! How to videos
Finals Schedule Dec 9 - 12 + Food, Drinks & Horses
Get a free beverage, snacks & grab-and-go meals from PAWs and the Wildcat's Den during finals - sponsored by ASO. On Tues, Dec 10, take a mini break and enjoy the mini horses visiting our Graduation Lawn. Food, drinks and great pics for your social.
EOPS Season Celebration - Dec 5
Next Info Sessions
Computer Science - Dec 7; Dental / Orthodontic Assisting - Dec 3; Medical Assisting / CNA - Dec 5; Pharmacy Tech - Dec 4; Paralegal - Dec 2
Club Updates
- Psychology Club - Wednesdays @ 5pm on Zoom
- Christian Club - Wednesdays @ 12:30 on Zoom...email to receive link WLAC4Christ@gmail.com
- Gardening Group - Tuesdays 4-6pm at the Green House between MSA and SC - sponsored by the S.A.V.E. Environmental Club which meets Thursdays @ 6pm on Zoom. Details on IG @WLACEnvironmentalClub
- STEM Club wants you
- Child Development Club - Get to know us. Details on Instagram
- Other clubs
Transfer News
Visit the Transfer Center Calendar for details on these and other transfer workshops.
CSU Campuses Still Accepting Applications
🔗 CSU Application Dates & Deadlines: https://www.calstate.edu/apply/pages/application-dates-deadlines.aspx
Some current extended deadlines include: Bakersfield: 12/13/24; Chico State: 12/15/24; CSULA (Los Angeles): 12/20/24; CSU East Bay (Nursing): 12/15/24; Dominguez Hills: 3/1/25; Sacramento State: 12/15/24; San Bernardino: 12/16/24; San Francisco: 2/1/25; Northridge (CSUN): 1/31/25; Sonoma State: 4/1/25...Note: Some deadlines apply only to certain majors
UC Campuses with Extended Deadlines for Specific Majors (New Deadline: January 15, 2025)
Several UC campuses have extended deadlines for transfer students: UC Davis, Irvine, Riverside, San Diego, Santa Barbara, and Santa Cruz
Career & Money
Soooooo many internships, jobs, workshops and other opportunities being posted on the Career Center Instagram @WLACCareerCenter - Check us out
The Career Center is hiring an on-campus office intern. To apply, send your resume to WLAC-CareerCenter@laccd.edu
DEC 9: Info Session - Paid Internships through LA Tech Opportunities available in technical areas, business, entrepreneurship, creative arts, marketing, and more...4:00 pm on Zoom
DEC 10: Information Session: Foreign Affairs Info Tech Fellowship
DEC 12: Information Session: Intern for Office of Assembly Member Isaac G. Bryan
DEC 16: Info Session - Community College Field Biology Alliance is an 8-month research program specifically for community college students interested in the natural sciences. $1,000 stipend...sign up for Alliance Zoom Session
Say Yes to Academic Success
Academic Counseling: Selecting a Major & The Right Classes Nov 20, Dec 6, 10
Write Better Papers: How to Research & Make Citations Dec 5
Wildcat News
Home Games
W. Basketball Nov 27; M. Basketball Nov 26, Wild West Shootout Dec 5, 6, 7
Information Sessions
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Computer Science: Saturdays at 1:00 pm Aug 24 - Dec 21 (In-Person)
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Paralegal: Dec 2 (Zoom)
Health Science
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Dental Assisting: Tuesdays, Fridays & Sundays - see schedule and links
Tuesdays: @ 3:00pm Dec 3 -
Orthodontic Assisting: Wednesdays - see schedule and links
@ 6:00pm Dec 18 - Dental Hygiene: Nov 11 @ 7:00 pm
- CNA: Dec 5 @ 5:30 pm
- Medical Assistant: Dec 5 @ 3:30 pm
- Pharmacy Tech: Wednesdays: Dec 4, 11, 18
6:30pm - 8:30pm on Zoom: https://laccd.zoom.us/j/87079246450
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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Scheduled Counseling - Select the day, time, and mental health provider of your choice. (12 visits per year)
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Basic Needs Support - Get connected to low or reduced-cost community resources.
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Self-Care Content - Yoga and meditation sessions and group conversations with our providers on a variety of health and well-being topics.
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To sign-up for TimelyCare:
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Directly download the TimelyCare app from the app store to register with your WLAC.edu email address.
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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 Mon - Thur 12:00 - 7:00, Fri 9:00 - 1:00; 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.