Attention LAVC Class of 2019 graduates! Let us share what college/university you will be transferring to for Fall 2019 on the college's two electronic marquee. If you are transferring from Valley College to a 4-year college/university for Fall 2019, please send an email request with your name, student ID number, and the name of the university/college you will be attending this Fall. The last day to submit your request is Friday, May 24.

Did you know that there is an LAVC Historical Museum on campus? Established in 1975, it houses an amazing collection of treasures from San Fernando Valley's 100-year history including historical photos, artifacts, oral history recordings and more! The LAVC Historical Museum invites students, faculty, staff and the general public to its Spring Open Houses on February 28, April 25 and May 23 from 1-2 p.m. in LARC 204.

Looking for something to eat while you're on campus? Monarch Cafe (cafeteria) sells hot, made-to-order food in SU 133, Lion Cafe (coffee bar) sells coffee, smoothies, acai bowls and snacks in SU 167, and Monarch Campus Store (bookstore) sells snacks, candy and cold drinks in SU 150. Vending machines are also available on campus. In addition, the on-campus Helping Hands Food Pantry is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the CC-Monarch Patio.

Get better grades this Spring with free academic support services on campus! Stop by the LARC for the Library services and research materials, free tutoring at the General Tutoring Center, Writing Center and Math Lab, the Computer Common's open computer lab, and free workshops on study skills, writing skills, Math 110 and Math 134. LAVC also offers has satellite learning assistance and specialized tutoring at other campus locations!

As of February 19, parking permits are required to park on all campus parking areas. If you don't have a parking permit, you can purchase a Spring 2019 Parking Permit for $20 through the LACCD SIS Portal and pick it up at the Business Office, or buy a $2 daily parking permit at a parking pay station on campus. Vehicles without a valid parking permit, and student vehicles parked in staff parking stalls will be issued a parking citation. 

LAVC is offering classes with "zero textbook cost" or "low textbook cost" for students! Zero Textbook Cost classes uses free, online course materials, and Low Textbook Cost classes have textbooks that are $50 or less. To find these classes, search the online Schedule of Classes by "Class search type" and select "zero cost textbook classes (OER)" or "low cost textbook classes".

Los Angeles Valley College has earned its eighth consecutive Tree Campus USA® recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation, which is the most in California community college history. LAVC is recognized as a leader in promoting healthy trees and engaging students and staff in the spirit of conservation. To celebrate this 2018 Tree Campus USA® achievement, students, faculty and staff are invited to the Arbor Day Celebration on April 24 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. in the LAVC Student Union Plaza. This event features an award ceremony, student writing contest, tree planting, a scavenger hunt, and light refreshments.

Congrats to Men's and Women's Swim for progressing to the Spring conference finals! This week, Softball plays Antelope Valley on March 21 at 2:30 p.m., and then Allen Hancock on March 22 at 3:30 p.m., and Baseball plays Pierce on March 23 at 12 p.m., Men's & Women's Swimming are hosting the WSC #3 Meet at Valley on March 29 starting at 9 a.m. Admission is free to these home games. 

Don't miss your chance to watch Monarch Softball and Baseball in action this week! Softball goes up against Santa Monica today at 3:30 p.m. in the LAVC Softball Field, and Baseball plays Bakersfield tomorrow at 2 p.m. in the LAVC Baseball Field. Tickets are free to these home games!

Do you have the GradGuru and LACCD Mobile apps? Stay on track by keeping connected with Valley College with the GradGuru App, and have the student information system at your fingertips with the myCollege.laccd.edu Mobile App. Download both apps for free on the Google Play Store or iTunes Store today!