LAVC Valley Weekly - September 22-28, 2025

The LAVC Valley Weekly Student Newsletter highlights campus events and announcement for the week of September 22, 2025. Find out what's happening this week:

Student-Parent Resource Fair & Movie

Tuesday, September 23 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Monarch Hall & Campus Center Patio (view map)

Join CalWORKs, Family Resource Center (FRC), EOPS/CARE, and the Child Development Center for a special on-campus Student Parent Month celebration. Come for a resource fair where student-parents can connect with helpful programs and services, while enjoying lunch and snacks together. Children are welcome to attend, so bring the family along!

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Artist Reception for A Perilous Reckoning, solo exhibition by Gina Herrera

Tuesday, September 23 from noon-2 p.m.
Art Gallery (view map)

LAVC Art Gallery is pleased to present a solo exhibition of new sculpture by California artist Gina Herrera. An exhibition walkthrough with the artist will take place at 1 pm. The exhibition runs Sept. 15 - Oct. 17, 2025.

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Major & Career Exploration Workshop

Tuesday, September 23 from 1-2 p.m.
Online

Are you exploring majors, potential career options or you are making a career transition? Join the Career/Transfer Center's zoom workshop to learn about career and major exploration strategies and tips.

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Bisexual Visibility Day with the Rainbow Pride Center

Tuesday, September 23 from 2-4 p.m.
Unity Center - CC-127 (view map)

Come hangout with us for a relaxed afternoon of photos, food, and good conversation as we celebrate and uplift the Bi+ Community. Whether you're Bisexual, Pansexual, Fluid, Questioning, or an ally, you're welcome here!

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Women's Soccer vs. East LA College

Tuesday, September 23 at 4 p.m.
Soccer Field (view map)

Come watch the Lady Monarchs go toe-to-toe against East LA College in a thrilling home game. Free admission!

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Monarch Market's Weekly Food Distribution

Wednesday, September 24 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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TAG Application Workshop

Wednesday, September 24 from 2-3 p.m.
Zoom

Want guaranteed acceptance to a UC campus for Fall 2026? Join the Career/Transfer Center for an online workshop to learn about the UC's Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program. Six University of California campuses offer guaranteed admission to students from all California Community Colleges (CCC).

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Men's Water Polo vs. Whittier College

Wednesday, September 24 at 4:30 p.m.
Aquatics Center (view map)

The LAVC Men's Water Polo team is hosting Whittier College for a face-to-face home match up in the Aquatics Center. Free admission.

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Transfer 101 Workshop

Thursday, September 25 from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Career/Transfer Center (view map)

Are you thinking of transferring to a four-year university? Want to learn more about the transferring process? This workshop is a great way to learn about the process and requirements for CSUs, UCs and private schools.

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Warm Meal Thursdays at the Basic Needs Center

Thursday, September 25 at 12 p.m.
In front of the Unity Center - CC 127 (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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Nursing Preparation and Information Session

Friday, September 26 from 12-1:30 p.m.
Online

Are you interested in our nursing program? This information session is an introduction to Nursing at Los Angeles Valley College. It will cover prerequisites, eligibility, application process, and the CSUN collaboration program.

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Writing Center Workshop: Reading as an Active Process with the 3 Pass Approach

Saturday, September 27 at 10 a.m.
Online

Join the ARC Writing Center for a free online interactive workshop on "Reading as an Active Process with the 3 Pass Approach." The session 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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Football vs. Santa Monica College

Saturday, September 27 at 1 p.m.
Monarch Stadium (view map)

LAVC Football will face-off against Santa Monica College on the grid iron in a thrilling home game. Free admission to the game.

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Get Prepared to Transfer-Meet with University Reps at the CTC!

Meet with the CSUN Representative

Tuesday, September 23 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Career/Transfer Center (view map)

Do you want to meet a CSUN campus representative? Make an in-person appointment with the CSUN rep to learn about the admission process at California State University, Northridge!

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Meet with the UCLA Representative

Tuesday, September 23 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Career/Transfer Center (view map)

Do you want to meet a UCLA university representative? Make a 30 minute in-person appointment to learn about the admission process to the University of California, Los Angeles!

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LAVC Welcome Center is Here to Help You

Need help with enrolling? Looking for answers to your general questions? Stop by the Welcome Center on 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

Time's Running Out! Get Your FREE MetroGo Pass before 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. Be sure to pick up a Metro GoPass and use the 2025-2026 activation code on or before September 30, 2025!

Important Dates

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.

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

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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MESA: Goal Setting & Self-Motivation for STEM students

Wednesday, September 30 from 1-2:30 p.m. at the MESA Center

Success in STEM isn't just about hard work-it's about setting clear goals and staying motivated along the way! Join LAVC MESA (Math, Engineering, Science Achievement) for a goal setting workshop 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

Do you have 30 or more UC transferrable units? Want guaranteed acceptance to a UC campus for Fall 2026? Attend this workshop to learn about the Six University of California campuses offer guaranteed admission to students from all California Community Colleges (CCC).

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Women's Soccer vs. Bakersfield College

Tuesday, September 30 at 4 p.m. on the Soccer Field

The LAVC Women's Soccer team will play Bakersfield College at home. Come out and support our Lady Monarchs!

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Men's Water Polo vs. Cuesta College

Wednesday, October 1 at 3 p.m. at the Aquatics Center

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

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San Fernando Valley Career and Job Fair

Tuesday, October 2 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Student Union Plaza

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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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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