As a new student, you are required to complete a New Student Orientation and have a counselor create a Student Educational Plan (SEP) based on the major you selected at the time of applying to LAVC.  This personalized SEP will include all the required prerequisite, major, general education and elective courses tailored to your academic and career goal(s).  The majors are grouped under Career-Academic Pathways (CAPs).  Within each CAP, you can explore a set of program maps that show a semester by semester path from program entry to completion. 

Completing the requirements below will help you enroll in your first semester courses and make you eligible for enrollment priority for future semesters.  This will allow you to enroll early in all classes before they become full.  

COMPLETE THE NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION

• Sign in to your Student Portal
• Select Student Status tile
• Click on Student Success Page
• Click on New Student Orientation (available in English, Spanish, Armenian and Russian)

ENROLL IN YOUR FIRST SEMESTER CLASSES

• ​Based on your major, click on the CAP icon below to see the suggested courses for your first semester. 
• Determine If you are able to attend full-time (12 or more units) or part-time (less than 12 units). For example, if you work full-time (35-40 hours per week), consider enrolling in less than 12 units.   
• Enroll in your classes based on the enrollment date that has been assigned to you.
  • To view your enrollment date, from your Student Portal, click on “Manage Classes” tile, then, click on “Enrollment Dates” tab.
    • Watch these videos to learn how to search for and enroll in classes. 
      • How to Use the Searchable Schedule of Classes
      • How to Enroll using Student Portal
    • If you are unable to enroll in English and math, please contact the Welcome Center for placement assistance. 

REQUEST A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN (SEP)