West Los Angeles College will host its biennial Open House on April 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thirty-minute information sessions will cover admissions, financial aid, degree and certificate options, and services specific to West but that apply generally to all accredited California community colleges.
A special longer session will be offered for the parents of high school seniors who want to learn how to help their teens enroll and reach their career training or university transfer goals. UC Berkeley, CSUN and Pepperdine University representatives will discuss how to complete the first two years of a Bachelor’s Degree at a community college then transfer to their respective campuses (and other UC, Cal States, and private universities) as juniors. Because community colleges have lower tuition and smaller class sizes than most four-year institutions, students can save thousands of dollars by starting their Bachelor’s Degrees at West.
Other activities include an outdoor Zumba party led by “Miss Debi,” a popular local fitness instructor. All levels are welcome to participate. There is even fun for the kids, with a 35-foot obstacle course, bouncers and popcorn. Information on the college’s summer programs and camps for children and teens will also be available with discounts for those who sign-up at the event.
Open House attendees can enter a raffle for a $25 credit toward one of the college’s Westside Extension classes. Westside Extension offers a wide range of career, recreational and personal interest courses.
West Los Angeles College is located at 9000 Overland Ave. in Culver City. A second and convenient entrance is at 10100 Jefferson Blvd., between La Cienega Boulevard and Overland Avenue. The No. 3 Culver City Bus can bring you right to the heart of campus.
West is an accredited community college offering fulland part-time paths of study leading to university transfer and in-demand careers in healthcare, technology, entertainment behind the scenes, law enforcement, pre-school education, law, business and more. In addition to the traditional classroom setting, West has one of the most wellregarded online community college programs in Southern California.
The West Open House is free to the public but some sessions have limited seating. To reserve a seat and secure a free parking pass, persons interested can visit: www.WLAC. edu/2014OpenHouse.