The inaugural class of the L.A. Southwest College Foundation’s Ladder Leadership Development Program is launching this Fall. This program promotes broad and deep leadership skills across areas including ethics, self-awareness, team awareness and project leadership. This $4,000 program is FREE to all Los Angeles Southwest College's (LASC) registered students. Students who join the monthly trainings will develop their leadership style, learn transferable leadership skills, network with business and community leaders, and earn a leadership certificate! Registration is open until Aug. 15. Learn more.
Los Angeles Community College District (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 information, visit laccd.edu/mfa-faq


LASC invites you to Southwest Daze, our enrollment day, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 6, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 13, on campus. You won't want to miss this fun-filled day. Read more.
LASC's Bookstore in the Student Services Building is having a 50 percent off sale on all of its retro college clothing and several other items. Stop by the Bookstore this week to get your gear!
LASC's Fall Semester registration is well underway. Make sure students check out all the classes and get ahead by signing up for them as soon as possible. Fall Semester will be from August 29 to December 18. Read more.
America's Job Center of California will be having a South L.A. Job Fair from 1-4 p.m. August 31 in the Multipurpose Room 127 in the School of Career and Technical Education (SoCTE) building. Read more.
To better protect personal data of students and employees and to support LACCD's effectiveness against phishing attacks, the District will require all LACCD students and employees to use Multifactor Authentication (MFA) at all times to access District email and Office365 applications. This means you will have to approve all "sign-ins" to your account using a second method after entering your password. Instructions to set up either method are at laccd.edu/mfa-faq.
UCLA's CCCP program is a transfer program that works to increase the academic preparation and competitiveness for community college transfer students, particularly those who are first-generation, low-income or historically underrepresented applying to any University of California campus. Visit its website for information on the 2022-2023 Scholars Program.


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 Outreach and Recruitment Office has published its latest newsletter rounding up all of its work from January to June. Check out the monthly recap that shares how the team is engaging with the surrounding community. Read it here.

Are you feeling cooped up at home? Are you worried about things that are 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.
Former NBA superstar Isiah Thomas will be the guest speaker at a webinar titled "Capitalize: The Business of Doing Modern Business" at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 31, on Zoom. Attendees will learn Isiah’s business strategies. The talk is sponsored by entertainment executive Maxwell Billieon and LACCD-AAOI. The webinar is free to all LACCD students and employees. The Zoom ID is 927 6385 3886 or you can join here.
The Dream Resource Center is hosting virtual office hours this summer every Wednesday, from 11 a.m. to noon. Join them and receive immediate assistance. Read more.
The Dream Resource Center is hosting a virtual orientation via Zoom on Wednesday, July 27, from noon to 1 p.m. Meet the staff, learn about financial aid options and resources as well as much more. Register here.
LACCD email passwords and all employee SAP passwords have to be at least 14 characters long, and all LACCD employees must change their email password and SAP password by Saturday, July 30. If you have not changed your passwords by then, you will be required to change them the next time you log-in on or after Saturday, July 30. Learn more or email infosec@laccd.edu.

LASC has a wealth of resources and support that it can offer all students and their families during this summer. This information is included in our Summer Session Resource Guide. 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
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.
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