LAVC Valley Weekly - September 29-October 5, 2025

The LAVC Valley Weekly Student Newsletter highlights campus events and announcement for the week of September 29, 2025. Find out what's happening this week:

Last Chance!-Last Day to Get Your FREE MetroGo Pass is September 30

Did you want to ride Metro buses and trains at NO COST? All students enrolled in LAVC Fall classes are eligible to get a FREE Metro GoPass. Stop by the Welcome Center or Business Office to get your free GoPass TAP Card. You will need to pick up a Metro GoPass Card and use the 2025-2026 activation code on or before September 30, 2025!

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Personal Insight Questions Workshop

Monday, September 29 from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Online

Are you applying to a UC this fall? Did you know that your Personal Insight Questions (PIQs) is an application requirement? Attend our virtual workshop to learn more about how to write your 4 PIQs as a part of the UC application.

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ASU Karaoke Night Presents: Shake & Shakes

Monday, September 29 from 3-6 p.m.
Monarch Hall (view map)

Get ready to sing your heart out and sip on something sweet! Join us for ASU Karaoke Night where the spotlight isn't just on the stage-it's also on FREE milkshakes for all ASO paid members. Come for the music, stay for the shakes-this is one night you won't want to miss!

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MESA: Goal Setting & Self-Motivation for STEM students

Wednesday, September 30 from 1-2:30 p.m.
MESA Center - LARC 229 (view map)

Success in STEM isn't just about hard work-it's about setting clear goals and staying motivated along the way! LAVC MESA (Math, Engineering, Science Achievement) is holding a goal setting workshop for STEM students on how to set realistic short- and long-term goals, break them down into manageable steps, and stay motivated even when challenges arise.

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TAG Application Workshop

Tuesday, September 30 from 2-3 p.m.
Online

Want guaranteed acceptance to a UC campus for Fall 2026? Join the Career/Transfer Center to learn about the UC's Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program offered at six University of California campuses.

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Winter 2026 Schedule Available Online

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

The Winter 2026 Schedule will be available online starting October 1, 2025 on the LAVC homepage.

Monarch Market's Weekly Food Distribution

Wednesday, October 1 at 11 a.m.
In front of the Unity Center - CC-127 (view map)

The Basic Needs Center holds is weekly food distribution, Monarch Market, every Wednesday. It offers nutritious perishable and nonperishable groceries at no cost, and everyone is welcome.

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San Fernando Valley Career and Job Fair

Thursday, October 2 at 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Student Union Plaza (view map)

Los Angeles Valley College is partnering with Managed Career Solutions, El Clasificado, and America's Job Center of California to host a job fair on campus for students, graduates, and community members.

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Warm Meal Thursdays at the Basic Needs Center

Thursday, October 2 at 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Student Union Plaza (view map)

Enjoy a free meal on the Basic Needs Center, every Thursday in the Fall semester. No one should go hungry on our campus.

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Writing Center Workshop: Common Types of Essays and Appeals of Persuasion

Saturday, October 4 at 10 a.m.
Online

Don't miss the free online workshop on "Common Types of Essays and Appeals of Persuasion." The interactive session by our Writing Center will review some basic but key concepts, so you can succeed in any class with a writing assignment, and in particular, your English and ESL classes!

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Cheer on Our Monarchs-Free Athletic Home Games

Women's Soccer vs. Bakersfield College

Tuesday, September 30 at 4 p.m.
Soccer Field (view map)

Cheer on the LAVC Women's Soccer team as they host Bakersfield College.

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Men's Water Polo vs. Cuesta College

Wednesday, October 1 at 3 p.m.
Aquatics Center (view map)

The LAVC Men's Water Polo team is hosting Cuesta College for a conference game on campus.

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Women's Soccer vs. West L.A. College

Tuesday, September 30 at 4 p.m.
Soccer Field (view map)

Cheer on the LAVC Women's Soccer team as they go toe-to-toe against West Los Angeles College.

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Got Questions? LAVC Welcome Center is Here to Help

Find answers to your general questions and get help registering at the Welcome Center. It's open Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. & Friday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. (except on holidays).

• In-person assistance - Welcome Center, 1st Floor of the Student Services Center (SSC) (View campus map)
• Chat live - Welcome Center Virtual Lobby (craniumcafe.com)
• Phone - (818) 938-8418 (press 1 for Welcome Center)
• Email - @email

Check LAVC's Daily Course Listing for Open Classes

Looking for a Fall class? Check out our brand-new Daily Course Listing to find classes with open seats, including 8-week late-start classes beginning October 20. You can sort the list by the class status (open or closed), subject, and even by the course name!

Collection Highlights from the LAVC Library

• We are excited to offer current students complementary access to the New York Times. Check out our guideto learn more.
• We now offer Libby-a popular platform for fiction and nonfiction eBooks and audiobooks. Please see our Libby Guideto get started.

Important Dates

Spring 2026 Schedule Available Online

Monday, October 20, 2025

The Spring 2026 Schedule will be available online starting October 20, 2025 on the LAVC homepage.

Fall 2025 - 2nd 8-Week Classes Start

Monday, October 27, 2025

Classes begin for 2nd 8-Week classes in the Fall 2025 Semester.

Upcoming Events

Community Self-Defense Workshop

Monday, October 6 from 6-8 p.m. in Monarch Hall

Councilmember Adrin Nazarian invites you to a free Community Self-Defense Workshop, in collaboration with Bright Star Martial Arts.

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ASU Presents: Live Human Chess!

Wednesday, October 8 from 1-3 p.m. in the Student Union Plaza

Step onto the board and become the game! Join us for an unforgettable night where YOU are the chess pieces in a life-size battle of strategy and fun. Register to play at Human Live Chess.

National Coming Out Day

Thursday, October 9 from 12-2 p.m. at the LAVC Flag Pole & Monarch Square

Join Basic Needs Center & Rainbow Pride Center for our 4th annual National Coming Out Day. Come celebrate courage, authenticity, and the power of student voices. Everyone is welcomed!

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Football vs. Compton College (Homecoming Tailgate & Game)

Thursday, October 9 from 4 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. at Lot E & Monarch Stadium

It's Homecoming! Enjoy free food for all, plus games, music, and giveaways to show your Monarch pride at our annual Homecoming Tailgate at 4 p.m. Stick around for the big Homecoming Gameat 6 p.m.-Go Big Green!

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Bus Trip to CSU Long Beach & CSU Los Angeles

Friday, October 10 from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. off campus

Are you interested in CSU Long Beach or CSU Los Angeles? Join the Rainbow Pride Center and the Career/Transfer Center in a university bus trip to Cal State Long Beach & Cal State LA. The last day to sign-up is Wednesday, October 1, 2025.

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Women's Soccer vs. Antelope Valley College

Friday, October 10 at 4 p.m. at the Soccer Field

Come out and support our Monarchs at a thrilling home game against Antelope Valley College.

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Find additional upcoming events at LAVC Calendar of Events.

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 the event organizer listed in the link above as soon as possible, but no later than ten (10) business days prior to the event.

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