LAVC Valley Weekly - September 15-21, 2025

The LAVC Valley Weekly Student Newsletter highlights campus events and announcement for the week of September 15, 2025. Find out what's happening this week:

ASU Club Day

Tuesday, September 16 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Monarch Square (view map)

Celebrate student life at ASU Club Day! Explore booths from a variety of student clubs, learn how to get involved, and enjoy free giveaways, food, and music. This is the perfect chance to find your community and make new friends on campus.

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Women's Soccer vs. Cuesta College

Tuesday, September 16 at 4 p.m.
Soccer Field (view map)

The LAVC Women's Soccer team will host Cuesta College in a regular season game. Come out to support our Monarchs by attending this thrilling match-up! Free admission.

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AUDITIONS: The Rimers of Eldritch

Tuesday, September 16 from 4-7 p.m. &
Wednesday, September 17 from 4-7 p.m.
Admin 2 (view map)

The LAVC Theater & Dance Department is holding auditions for its Fall 2025 production, The Rimers of Eldritch, by Lanford Wilson. If you are interested in the preliminary auditions, please attend either audition date to perform a 2-minute monologue (select material from any play; memorized material only).

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ASU U.S. Constitution Day Jeopardy!

Wednesday, September 17 from 12:30-2 p.m.
Student Union Plaza (view map)

Celebrate Constitution Day with the Associated Student Union (ASU)! Compete with fellow students to answer questions about the U.S. Constitution, its history, and its lasting impact on American society in a fun and interactive Jeopardy-style game show. Paid ASU members will enjoy free food, so bring your student ID card!

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LAUSD's The San Fernando Valley Goes to College Fair

Saturday, September 20 at 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Los Angeles Mission College, 13356 Eldridge Avenue, Sylmar, CA 91342

LAUSD Region North is hosting The San Fernando Valley College Fair at LA Mission College. Come meet reps from the CSU, UC, HBCU, private universities, and community colleges. Also, attend workshops on Financial Aid, Support for 2-year and 4-year College Admissions, CSU/UC/Common Apps, and more!

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Prepare to Transfer to a University at LAVC's Career/Transfer Center

The LAVC Career/Transfer Center regularly host university representatives and transfer preparation workshops. Check out this week's events:

TAG Application Workshop

Monday, September 15 from 1-2 p.m.
Career/Transfer Center - Student Services Annex (view map)

Do you have 30 or more UC transferrable units? Want guaranteed acceptance to a UC campus for Fall 2026? Attend a Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) workshop.

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CSU Channel Islands Tabling

Tuesday, September 16 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Career/Transfer Center - Student Services Annex (view map)

Stop by the Career/Transfer Center to meet a CSU Channel Islands representative. Learn about the campus, admissions requirements, and other campus resources.

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Transfer 101 Workshops

Tuesday, September 16 from 1-2 p.m.
Career/Transfer Center - Student Services Annex (view map)

Thursday, September 18 from 3-5 p.m.
Virtual

Our Transfer 101 workshop is a great way to learn about the process and requirements for CSUs, UCs and private schools. Learn about the different types of institutions you can transfer to and the tools you can use to guide you through the requirements for your specific major!

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UC Santa Cruz TAG Application Workshop

Tuesday, September 16 from 2-3 p.m.
Career/Transfer Center - Student Services Annex (view map)

Stop by the Career/Transfer Center for an UC Santa Cruz Admissions and Transfer Admissions Guarantee (TAG) Workshop for Fall 2026!

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Transfer to USC Information Session

Wednesday, September 17 from 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Career/Transfer Center - Student Services Annex (view map)

Do you want to learn about admissions requirements to USC? Stop by the Career/Transfer Center for an Admissions Presentation!

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UC Application Workshop

Thursday, September 18 from 5-6 p.m.
Virtual

The UC Application Workshop highlights step-by-step the process of applying to a UC and covers information such as requirements to transfer and other tips and resources you can use in your transferring process.

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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

Don't Get a Ticket-Buy Your Fall Parking Permit TODAY

Parking permits are NOW required for the Fall semester. The two-week Fall parking grace period for student parking stalls ended on September 14, 2025. Buy your $20 Fall Parking Permit online and pick up in the Business Office, or buy in-person at the Business Office for $20. Daily parking permits are also available from a parking pay station for $2 (cash only; selected pay stations accept cash and credit card).

Pay Your $10 ASO Fee-Invest in Your Campus Experience Today!

Paying your $10 ASO fee unlocks valuable campus resources and opportunities! With your fee, you gain access to a counselor, free food at ASO events, the ability to join or charter clubs, run for student government, apply for scholarships, attend field trips, and more. Invest in your college experience today! For more info, email @email or call (818) 778-5516.

Want a FREE MetroGo Pass? Last Day is September 30

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

Check LAVC's Daily Course Listing for Open Classes

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

Upcoming Events

Meet the CSUN Representative

Tuesday, September 23 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Career/Transfer Center

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 the UCLA Representative

Tuesday, September 23 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Career/Transfer Center

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

Tuesday, September 23 from noon-2 p.m. at the LAVC Art Gallery

LAVC Art Gallery is pleased to present a solo exhibition of new sculpture by California artist Gina Herrera. You are invited to attend the artist receptionon September 23 at 12 p.m. with an exhibition walkthrough with the artist at 1 p.m. The exhibition runs Sept. 15 - Oct. 17, 2025.

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Women's Soccer vs. East LA College

Tuesday, September 23 at 4 p.m. at the Soccer Field

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

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TAG Application Workshop

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

Do you have 30 or more UC transferrable units? Want guaranteed acceptance to a UC campus for Fall 2026? Attend a Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) workshop.

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Men's Water Polo vs. Whittier College

Wednesday, September 24 at 4:30 p.m. at the Aquatics Center

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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Football vs. Santa Monica College

Saturday, September 27 at 1 p.m. in Monarch Stadium

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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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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