For the latest news on COVID-19 and its impact on the LACCD and Los Angeles Southwest College (LASC) visit here. Los Angeles 
County Department of Public Health announcements can be viewed here. The Biden Administration has made rapid home COVID-19 tests available for order. You can place your order for free tests here.
On May 4, LACCD Board of Trustees voted to rescind and/or to modify existing Board Policy 2800 (masking) and Board Policy 2900(vaccinations). 
Effective June 12, Board Policy 2800 will be rescinded and there will no longer be an indoor masking mandate at any of the colleges or District facilities for employees, students or visitors. Also, Board Policy 2900 has been rescinded for students. All continuing and new students will not have to provide proof of vaccinations or have an approved exemption on file in order to enroll in classes or to access college or District facilities.
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Celebrate the contributions that generations of AAPIs have made to American history, society, and culture. Check out the collection of AAPI books and eBooks from LASC's Library. Read more.
The Behavioral and Social Sciences Department will host an ongoing Media Literacy Project to educate LASC students in methods to better access, analyze, evaluate, and create media this spring. The mission is to develop critical thinking in media consumers and engaged media justice advocates, teaching skills needed to interact fully in the 21st Century media culture. Read more.
Free Metro bus passes are available to LASC Students. This includes unlimited free rides on Metro bus and rail. Pick up yours from LASC's Bookstore in the Student Services Building on Mondays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. as well as at LASC's Business Office in the Student Services Building, Room 103, on Fridays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk is looking for election workers. Election workers play an essential role in elections and in our democracy. They are trusted community members who assist the in-person voting experience throughout Los Angeles County. Read more.

LASC's 2022 Summer Session Schedule of Classes can help students discover passions and achieve academic and career goals in a short period of time. Summer Session classes are in two parts: Summer Session I is from June 13-July 17, 2022 and Summer Session II is from July 18-August 21, 2022. Read more.
Do you need support with your FAFSA or Dream Act applications? Then attend a workshop put on by LASC's Financial Aid Office. Read more.
LASC's Library's recently acquired a new research database. APA PsychArticles provides access to full-text peer-reviewed articles published by the American Psychological Association and affiliated journals. Visit the A-Z databases and explore the APA Psycharticles. Read more.

The Aaron J. Katz Memorial Scholarship in Administration of Justice has been established and is open to students to apply for. Aaron was the son of Administration of Justice Professor Steven J Katz. Sadly, Aaron passed away at 31 in 2021. Aaron was a father, brother, uncle, son, and friend to many. Deadline to submit is Friday, May 13. Read more.
Students are invited to take part in LASC's Distance Education Student Survey to share their feedback about online learning to ensure they are being supported. LASC's DE Student Survey for Spring 2022 can be found here. The survey ends Monday, May 9. If students have any questions or concerns, they should email lasc-dehelpdesk@lasc.edu.
Students are you ready to transfer? Do you have questions regarding the process? Feel free to join the conversation with LASC's Transfer Center counselors on Tuesdays to get them answered. Read more.
Do you know someone who might be interested in becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant? Attend the next Zoom workshop at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, to learn more on how to earn your certificate this summer. Read more.
Are you feeling cooped up at home? Are you worried about things happening in the world or in your own family? Are you struggling to focus? LASC's Health Center is offering an opportunity for you to chat with others informally about your concerns and successes from 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays on Zoom. Read more.
Students are welcome to join PepsiCo, Quaker, and Frito Lay industry experts who will share their career experiences working in operations, sales, and marketing operations. Learn more about job and internship opportunities.
They will also have great prizes to give away at the event on Thursday, May 12, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Register here.
All students who have worked so hard to graduate will be able to celebrate their accomplishments in-person at the 2022 Commencement at 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, at Cougars Stadium. Visit lasc.edu/about-lasc/Commencement to learn more about this day. The theme is "Celebrating Hope Through Education."
LASC will have auditions open to all individuals interested in singing the National Anthem at Commencement. Auditions are from 11 a.m. to noon Friday, May 13. Finalist auditions will be May 20. Make an appointment by emailing your name, LASC ID number and two preferred dates to LASCfinaid@lasc.edu. Read more.
2020 or 2021 graduates of LASC are invited to participate in the 2022 on-campus Commencement. We couldn't celebrate in-person with the 2020 and 2021 graduates, but we want to do so in June. Share this information with the graduates from those classes and have them register here.

LASC's Deans’ Awards Ceremony will be May 20 from 9-11 a.m. in the SSEC Quad. The ceremony will recognize students who have been named to the Deans' Scholars Awards' list. The students satisfactorily completed 12 or more units in each semester with a 3.5 grade-point average (GPA) or satisfactorily completed 6 to 11.5 units in a semester with a 3.5 GPA and have completed a cumulative total of 12 or more units with a 3.5 GPA in all work attempted. Read more.
LASC's President’s Awards Ceremony is May 26 from 6-8 p.m. in the Little Theater. Recipients have met the requirements for the Dean's Honors Awards list for three consecutive primary semesters -- either Fall or Spring -- with a 3.5-grade point average or higher. Read more.
LACCD's Black Graduation Ceremony, a pre-Commencement celebration to honor African and African American students, is set for May 24, at First AME Church of Los Angeles, 2270 South Harvard, Los Angeles. 
Register for the Black Graduation Celebration. African-inspired attire is encouraged but not required. Similarly, caps and gowns are not required of graduates.
Limited street parking is available, so arrive early to ensure that you find a spot.
LACCD's Lavender Graduation Celebration on May 17 at 4 p.m. celebrates our Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) student graduates. Read more.
LACCD will proudly host the inaugural Mi Gente Graduation Celebration on June 5 at 4 p.m. The celebration brings together Latino students and their families from all nine college campuses to celebrate students’ educational achievement in a cultural celebration that reflects our Latino diversity, music, language, and nationalities. Read more.
NextUp will host a Foster Youth Awareness Month Event and Celebration from 4 to 6 p.m. May 17 on Zoom. The keynote speaker is Dr. Danisha Keating, the author of "From Foster to PhD: Letters from a Suitcase." Read more.
Students will be celebrated for their acceptance to a university at 1 p.m. May 18 outside of the Student Services Building. All students transferring to a university in fall are invited to the event. Read more.

Are you passionate about working with children and enjoying a flexible schedule? Gain experience interacting with children in a wide variety of settings by joining LASC's Child Development Department and Early Learning Alliance Substitute Pool. Read more.
The "Brain Development Through Communication Workshop" Series will share strategies for teachers and families to support children’s academic, social and emotional development. News dates have been added. Read more.
The Child Development Student Success Initiative will have
information and sign-up sessions throughout the semester. CDSSI is designed to offer Child Development students resources, university transfer preparedness, career exploration, professional development, and more. Join them at an upcoming session. Read more.
Designed for teachers, parents, and caregivers, Dr. Tamar Andrews, a licensed instructor, will teach a CPR and First-Aid In-Person Training. CPR and First Aid Training is $30. Pay through Eventbrite in advance. The $30 fee is waived for LASC CDSSI participants. Read more.
Child Development students are welcome to attend an in-person, fun and hands-on workshop that explores creative reuse materials for art and STEM possibilities. Read more.

This Spring Semester, the LASC administrator team will be available to answer all questions from employees and students from 5-8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. Check out the schedule here.
LASC has a wealth of resources and support that it can offer all students and their families during this Spring Semester. The entire LASC Community has been working hard to ensure we are able to fully support you in our learning environments online and on campus. Take a moment to check out our Welcome Back Resource Guide to get all of your questions answered. Read more.
LASC students can live chat with the college's support programs by visiting this link. Information on resources such as housing, Wi-Fi, and food accessibility are also available here.
LASC has initiated a hotline for
students to help them get answers to questions or concerns they might have related to LACCD or LASC operations as well as the impact of COVID-19. Contact the FreshDesk/FreshCaller hotline from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays to Fridays at (323) 274-1680 or by emailing
LASC's Health Center is available for students to ensure they maintain optimum mental and physical wellness. Student Health Services is solely supported by student health fee and offers many free and low-cost medical services to help you stay healthy. Read more.
LASC's Gateways program understands that students may encounter barriers such as homelessness or housing insecurity along their academic journey. Gateways looks forward to supporting you during challenging times. Read more.
If you need a laptop, LASC has loaner ones available here.
If you need some support with Canvas, this video gives an overview of how to navigate it. Also, Canvas has some helpful guides to answer your questions. Have more questions about Canvas? Email LASC-DEhelpdesk@lasc.edu.
All LASC students can receive free academic tune-ups on a variety of subjects with online tutoring on NetTutor in two ways:
  • Through Canvas by clicking on the "NetTutor" link in any Canvas shell
  • Click "Online Tutoring" once you've logged in here.
LASC's Student Success Center provides free academic support services online to enhance student learning and achievement in a student-centered environment. Learn more here. Also, the center is utilizing a new all-inclusive, web-based tutoring platform called PENJI. Read more.
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