Los Angeles Valley College
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LAVC Valley Weekly - May 18-24, 2026
The LAVC Valley Weekly Student Newsletter highlights campus news, events and announcements for the weeks of May 18, 2026. Find out what's happening at Valley College:
Admitted, What's Next Workshop?
Monday, May 18 from 3 - 4 p.m.
Online
Join our "I've Been Admitted - What's Next? "workshop to learn about what steps are required after you have been admitted to CSU's and UC's.
UC CCCP Peer Mentor
Tuesday, May 19 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Career/Transfer Center - Student Services Annex ( view map )
Are you interested in transferring to UC? Meet with a UC CCCP Peer Mentor and learn about UC application, Financial Aid, PIQs, CCCP, living in the UCLA dorms, UCLA clubs, graduate school, and anything transfer related.
Nursing Preparation and Information Session Workshop
Tuesday, May 19 from 3 - 4:30 p.m.
Career/Transfer Center ( view map )
Are you interested in our nursing program? Come learn about LAVC Nursing prerequisites, eligibility, application process, and the CSUN collaboration program. The workshop will share how to prepare for CORE courses and resources for the TEAS exam.
Twilight Tutoring: Evening Study Lounge & Tutoring
Tuesday, May 19 & Thursday, May 21 from 6 - 10 p.m.
LARC 226 ( view map )
Need a place to study in the evenings with free coffee, snacks, and tutors? The ARC's Study Lounge has comfy chairs, couches, tables, and whiteboards. It's also the perfect place connect with a tutor for Anatomy, Anthropology, Chemistry, Computer Science, English, Engineering, Math, Physics, Stat C1000, Statistics 101, or Writing.
Free STAT C1000 Workshop
Wednesday, May 20 from 9:20 - 10:20 a.m.
VAH 325 ( view map )
The LAVC Academic Resource Center (ARC) is offering a FREE in-person Statistics (STAT) C1000 Workshop every week. These weekly workshops are led by Professor Bret Carthew.
Major & Career Exploration Workshop
Wednesday, May 20 from 10 - 11 a.m.
Online
Are you exploring majors, potential career options or making a career transition? Join us as we review tips on how to narrow down your options, explore career specific requirements, and gain experience on and off campus.
2026 Los Angeles Mayoral Candidates Forum
Wednesday, May 20 from 4 - 6 p.m.
Monarch Hall - CC-120 ( view map )
Hear directly from those shaping the future of L.A. as candidates address key priorities for the community, including housing and homelessness, crime and safety, immigration, government transparency, and the upcoming Olympic Games. All guests must be pre-registered, no walk-ins accepted.
Performance Workshop Concert I
Thursday, May 21 at 11:20 a.m.
Music Recital Hall - M-106 ( view map )
Join us for a recital showcase featuring students in the Applied Music Program and Performance Workshop class.
TAP/Transfer Recognition Ceremony
Thursday, May 21 from 6 - 8 p.m.
Monarch Hall - CC 120 ( view map )
The LAVC Counseling Department and Career Transfer Center invite you to celebrate our LAVC TAP students, who are transferring to a four-year university in Fall 2026.
Free Writing Workshop: Final Papers and MLA Citation Guides
Saturday, May 23 from 10-11:30 a.m.
Online
The LAVC Writing Center is offering FREE weekly Online Writing Workshop that will help you improve your writing, grammar, and be ready for final papers and projects.
LA County Vote Center
Saturday, May 23 - Monday, June 2 from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. &
Tuesday, June 3 from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Cafeteria Dining Room - Student Union, 1st Floor ( view map )
LA Valley College and the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD), in collaboration with the Los Angeles County Registrar of Voters, is an 11-day Voting Center for the 2026 Statewide Primary Election. LAVC also has an LA County Mail-In Vote Ballot Box located in Parking Lot G.
Just Two Dudes: Saxophone & Piano Concert
Saturday, May 23 at 7 p.m.
Music Recital Hall - M 106 ( view map )
The LAVC Music Department invites you to a "Just Two Dudes" concert with Brandon Pineda, piano & Alek Sanchez-Tellez, saxophone, with special guest and friends. The performance will feature music by Debussy, Bizet, Mendelssohn, Behnen, and Bolling.
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).
Important Dates
Memorial Day - Holiday
Monday, May 25
LAVC is closed to observe the Memorial Day holiday. Classes and college services will resume their normal hours of operation on Tuesday, May 26.
Spring 2026 Final Examinations
Tuesday, June 2 - Monday, June 8
LAVC Spring 2026 Final Examinations are from June 2-8, 2026 for full-term classes. Check your course syllabus for the final exam date and time or the Spring 2026 Final Exam Schedule posted on the Class Schedule page.
Upcoming Events
Late-Night Crunch Time for Spring 2026 Finals
Tuesday, May 26 - Thursday, May 28 from 6-10 p.m. in LARC 226
Finals are coming. Don't sweat it alone! The Academic Resource Center (ARC), the Associated Student Union (ASU), and Family Resource Center (FRC) are hosting Crunch Time with three evenings of dedicated study space, free coffee/snacks, massages, childcare, and tutoring.
Commencement Ceremony 2026
Tuesday, June 9 at 9 a.m. in Monarch Stadium
Join us as we celebrate our Class of 2026! Family, friends, faculty and staff are invited to celebrate the academic achievements of our graduates at the Valley College's 2026 Commencement Ceremony. The ceremony will also be livestreamed this year on YouTube Live.
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.
To view past issues, check the Valley Weekly Newsletter page .
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