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Welcome to Summer 2025 2nd 5 Week Session

July 20, 2025

By LAVC Public Relations

Welcome to Summer 2025 2nd 5 Week Session at Valley College 

Welcome to the LAVC Monarch Family! We are excited to have you come to Valley this summer, and are here help you reach your academic and career goals. 

Summer classes are starting tomorrow, so here are some helpful tips for your first day of classes:  

Student Questions & Support

Welcome Center is Here to Help You

The LAVC Welcome Center is your first stop to help you find what you're looking for at Valley College! You can reach us Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m.-1 p.m.:

How to Add a Class

Requesting a Permission Number to Add a Class 

You can add classes with open seats online thorough the second day of class.

After the second day of the term, you may request a permission number from the instructor to add the class. You can find your instructor’s email address on the Campus Directory.

Officially Enrolling with a Permission Number 

Once you receive a permission number, add your class in the Student Portal before the last day to add, to be officially enrolled. 

Coming to Campus

Campus Map & Parking

Check our campus map to help you locate your classroom, and find the best place to park. 

Parking permits are required to park on campus during Summer 2025. Buy your $7 Summer Parking Permit online and pick it up in-person at the Business Office. Or, you can buy daily parking permits from a parking pay station for $2 per day. 

Note: All vehicles parked without a visible valid parking permit (employee permit for faculty & staff lots / student permit for student lots) may be cited.

FREE MetroGo Pass

Take public transportation to campus at NO COST! Since you are enrolled in a Summer 2025 class, you are eligible to get a FREE Metro GoPass. Pick up your GoPass TAP Card at the Welcome Center or Business Office. 

Online Classes

Access Your Online Class 

To log into your online class through the SIS/Canvas: 

Help with Canvas 

Valley College Online is the place to help you with resources and assistance on Canvas! 

To access help in Canvas, log into the Student Portal. Click the "Help" (question mark icon) and select your main college campus. The "Canvas Support" link will take you to a page that allows you to search for questions related to Canvas and start an online chat with Canvas Support. 

Pay Your Fees & Buy Textbooks

Student Fees & Financial Aid

The Business Office is where you pay your registration fees in-person or online. You can also visit Financial Aid to get help paying for college with grants and other resources.

Getting Textbooks

Stop by the Campus Bookstore to purchase your textbooks, course materials, class supplies, backpacks, Monarch gear, etc. To search and buy your required textbooks and supplies, go to Buy Textbooks.

 

LAVC Services & Resources

Academic Support & Library Resources

The LAVC Academic Resource Center offers FREE online and in-person tutoring in English, Math, Statistics 101, and many other subjects. Additional services include access to computers and printing through the Computer Commons.

The LAVC Library offers in-person book checkout, study space, and research help; and online access to FREE live help at “Ask A Librarian,” online research and reading materials, and FAQ and online “Get Research Help” guides for self-directed learning.

College Services & Student Life

We offer a variety of college services and support programs to help you succeed:

Food Services

Food is available for purchase on-campus at these locations:

  • Cafeteria (Monarch Cafe) - Offers daily fresh, made-to-order menu items for breakfast and lunch. It also offers snacks, grab-and-go food choices, and weekly specials
  • Lion Café – Buy coffee. grab-and-go food items, and snacks.
  • Monarch Campus Store – Buy Subway box lunches, snacks, candy, cold drinks & ice cream.
  • Campus Vending Machines – Buy grab-and-go prepared foods and snacks, candy, soft drinks, coffee and more.
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