Los Angeles Southwest College's (LASC) men's basketball team will have tryouts at 2 p.m. September 14 in the Lakin Center gymnasium. Take your shot to be on the team. The men's basketball team is committed to supporting all student-athletes goals and aspirations inside and outside of the classroom. Read more.
LASC's Office of Outreach and Recruitment has new employment opportunities in its office as it is hiring 36 student workers. The hourly rate is $15 per hour for 25 hours per week. Qualified students would be currently receiving financial aid and eligible for the federal work-study program. If interested, students should send a resume and Fall 2022 class schedule to OUTREACH@LASC.EDU and complete this form.
LASC's Trio Scholars Program is a federally funded student support services program designed to help students graduate and transfer to four-year institutions. The program's goal is to assist students in obtaining their Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees and transfer to a four-year college/university of their choice. Read more.
LASC students who qualify for financial aid and will receive a disbursement during the 2022 Fall Semester have had a Book Credit established for them at the college's Bookstore. With this Book Credit, a student can obtain required instructional materials with the understanding that the amount used will be deducted from their financial aid award. Read more.
LACCD is proud to announce a new alliance with Arizona State University (ASU) that provides students at any of the District’s nine colleges with a seamless transfer experience using the unique MyPath2ASU online program for student success in achieving a four-year degree from ASU. Read more.
LACCD will require all students and employees to use Multifactor Authentication (MFA) at all times to access District email and Office365 applications beginning September 30. This requirement includes
email, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Microsoft Office Online. This means you will have to approve all "sign-ins" to your account using a second method after entering your password. For more, visit laccd.edu/mfa-faq.
This Fall Semester, LASC's administrator team will be available at night and on weekends 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 the schedule here.
LASC's federally funded TRIO Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) program has successfully assisted students in completing a STEM or STEM-affiliated major for almost 13 years. The office offers personalized counseling services and designs comprehensive educational plans to assist with an associate degree and better prepare for transferring to a 4-year college or university in a STEM major. Read more.
LASC will be closed and there will be no classes on Monday, Sept. 5 in observance of Labor Day. Campus will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 6.
LASC's Interim President Dr. Anthony Culpepper's weekly town hall will not take place Monday, Sept. 5, due to Labor Day. It will take place again from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. September 12 and every Monday in the Fall Semester on Zoom. Stop by
virtually with your coffee and get
answers to your Southwest questions. Read more.
Students can join existing Associated Student Organization clubs or learn how to create a new club at ASO's on-campus Club RUSH on Wednesday, Sept. 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ASO will also have free In-N-Out burgers, fun games and activities, and more. ASO encourages all students to participate and bring their own ideas to create much-needed clubs at Southwest. Read more.
LASC's Dream Resource Center in collaboration with the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) is providing free legal consultations. 
You can receive assistance with:
  • DACA renewals
  • Family based petitions
  • Advance parole
  • Citizenship applications
  • Immigration questions
Schedule your appointment today here or scan the QR in this flyer.
LASC's football team is set to return to the gridiron for the first time since 2019. The Cougars first home game will be against Compton College Saturday, Sept. 10. Make sure to check out the schedule and stop by Cougars Stadium to cheer on LASC! Read more.
LASC's Dream Resource Center wants to welcome you to the 2022 Fall Semester. The center wishes everyone the best in this new academic year and wants to let you know that they are here assist you and support you through your academic journey. Center staff would also like to invite you to the events and activities that they have planned for you. Contact them to register at lascdrc@lasc.edu. The center's calendar of events for September can be viewed here.
Crypto.com Arena, Microsoft Theater and L.A. LIVE Job Fair are all hiring. A job fair will be at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday, Sept. 7, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Read more.

For the latest news on COVID-19 and its impact on LACCD and 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.

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
Did you know that LASC's Library has over 45,000 books in print and over 200,000 books electronically available? And, the Library subscribes to 70 different scholarly databases giving students and employees access to a wide variety of academic resources. Learn more at lasc.edu/library. Fall semester hours for the Library are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays as well as from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. The Library is closed Sundays.
LASC's Student Success Center provides free tutoring and academic support to enhance understanding of course material at LASC. The center's dedicated staff is available to support student learning and achievement in a student-centered environment. Individual and group tutoring is available. Check out the Fall Semester tutoring schedule here.
LASC's Student Mental Health Services provides individual counseling to address:
  • Academic
  • Emotional
  • Developmental
  • Social
  • Relationship or
  • Other personal issues
Counseling services are free of charge and designed to help students successfully accomplish their academic goals. Read more here.
LASC's Health Center welcomes students to utilize their medical services, workshops, and community outreach programs to help maintain optimum mental and physical wellness. This includes free and low-cost services. Bring Student ID and proof of current registration and paid health fee 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.
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.
Do you need a hotspot? If so, the Los Angeles Public Library's Hyde Park Branch has a Tech2go program that includes hotspots. Read more. You have to have a Library Card, though.
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.
LASC has a wealth of resources and support that it can offer all students and their families this Fall Semester. Take a moment to learn about them in our 2022 Fall Semester Resource Guide. Read more.
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