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Los Angeles Southwest College's (LASC) Spring Semester begins the week of February 8 and is a great way to get started or continue toward your goal of getting the education you need to acquire a degree, earn a promotion, or start a new career. Check out the schedule and plan to register. All classes will be taught online.
LASC has initiated a hotline for
students to get answers to any questions or concerns they might have related to Los Angeles Community College District (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
LACCD has announced changes to Canvas support for students. Canvas is the learning management system that students use to log into and access online courses. Learn more.
LASC has a wealth of resources and support that it can offer all students and their families during this Winter Session in our virtual learning environment. Learn more.
LASC has once again garnered accolades and honors from Kennedy Center American College Region VIII Theatre Festival organizers, this time following the stellar virtual production “The Threat” in which theater students confronted recent cases of police brutality against African Americans from the virtual stage. Watch the performance.
LASC is saddened to announce the passing of one of its nursing students, Obafemi Omolade, who died December 18 from COVID-19 complications. Omolade, who was known to his classmates as “Femi,” was a member of the nursing program’s Class of December 2021 and leaves behind his wife and 13-year-old daughter. Read more.
The Dream Resource Center will host "UndocuZoom" at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. every Wednesday during Winter Session for students, parents, and community members to connect with and build a community among LASC's undocumented population.
Do you have children? Need some support with groceries? Apply today for LACCD's Food for Families. 
You may have to log into the Student Information System to access the application. Apply by Wednesday, January 13.
Umoja is proud and excited to announce that they have a new partnership with Shields for Families. Learn more about the variety of services and programs that Shields for Families offers.
Need housing? Need food? Need academic counseling? The
GATEWAYS program is available and ready to help. Reach out to them. Learn more.
Due to COVID-19, LASC's campus is closed to the public, but almost all classes are offered in a remote learning (online) model using Canvas and all student services and business operations will be available online. Keep up with the latest CVOID-19 news with LACCD's FAQ page.
LASC's Financial Aid Office encourages students to utilize GetAnswers, an online library of short 60-90 second videos accessible on-demand. GetAnswers' videos detail complex financial aid information in an easy to understand style. Learn more.
Take a moment to catch up on more of the latest Los Angeles Southwest College news that impacts you!
LASC's Academic Senate and College Council committees provide leadership for the overall direction and support of the college. Take a moment to review the committees' 2020 Fall Semester meeting schedules. All students are welcome to attend the meetings.
Plan your schedule and other activities around LASC's academic calendar.
If you need to reach out to an LASC employee or department, click the buttons below to find their contact information.
There are many employment opportunities available in our surrounding community. Take a moment and check them out.
One of the best and often most underused ways to get money for college is through scholarships! You could receive hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars in national, statewide, and local scholarships.