<strong>Summer</strong> & <strong>Fall</strong> <strong>2007</strong> Schedule of ClassesAdmissionsWHO MAY ATTENDWEST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE:Persons who possess a high school diploma or its equivalentmeet the basic eligibility requirements for any publicCalifornia two-year community college. Persons who do notpossess a high school diploma or its equivalent, but who meetadditional criteria, are also eligible for admission. Additionaleligibility criteria include:1. Persons who are at least eighteen (18) years of age.2. Persons who are apprentices, as defined by Section3077 of the California Labor Code.3. Persons in grades K–12, under special circumstances.Information regarding other eligibility criteria and/or admissionsprocedures is available in the Admissions and RecordsOffice.Student FeesAS A HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT, YOU MAYENROLL CONCURRENTLY AT WEST LOSANGELES COLLEGE.In addition to the application, you must submit a separateHigh School Authorization form, approved by your high schoolcounselor and your parent/guardian. High SchoolAuthorization forms are available online, in the Schedule ofClasses, through the JumpStart Program, and in theAdmissions and Records Office.HOW DO I APPLY FOR ADMISSION?Submit your application as early as possible so that you canreceive the earliest available appointment and the greatestselection of classes.Submit your application online at www.wlac.edu, by mail,or in person at the Admissions and Records Office.There is no charge for filing an application, except forInternational Students. If you are an International Student(issued an F-1 Visa), apply for admission at the InternationalStudents Office in Trailer #1.Note: Enrollment fee, Non-resident Tuition Fee, Audit Fee and Health Fee are subject to change.ENROLLMENT FEE:• $20* per unit for California residents.ASSOCIATED STUDENTS ORGANIZATION FEE:• $3.00 for <strong>Summer</strong> Sessions. (Optional Fee).• $7.00 for <strong>Fall</strong> Semester. (Optional Fee).HEALTH FEE:• $8.00 for <strong>Summer</strong> Sessions. (Mandatory Fee).• $11.00 for <strong>Fall</strong> Semester. (Mandatory Fee).STUDENT REPRESENTATION FEE:• $1.00 per semester (Mandatory Fee).ENROLLMENT FEE WAIVER:• Enrollment fee waiver assistance may be found inthe Financial Aid Office, Building A-12.You may qualify if you or your family are receiving:1. TANF / CalWorks or2. SSI (Supplemental Security Income) or3. General AssistanceNON-RESIDENT TUITION FEE:• For out-of-state students, $173 per unit,plus enrollment fee of $20* per unit.• For International Students, $183 per unit, plusenrollment fee of $20* per unit,and $25 application fee (non-refundable).AUDIT FEE:• $15 per unit.PARKING FEE:• PARKING IS FREE FOR SUMMER SESSION.• $20 for Lot 7 in the <strong>Fall</strong> Semester.(This fee does not include the ASO fee.)• $27 for Lots 5, 7, 8 or 9 in the <strong>Fall</strong> Semester.(This fee does include the ASO fee.)(Non-refundable after the second week of classes in the <strong>Fall</strong> Semester.)Non-resident tuition is due upon registration. Students who have not paidall non-resident tuition will be dropped from all classes on the Friday ofthe fourth week of the semester.*Subject to change by the California Legislature.ATTENTION BOARD OF GOVERNORS FEE WAIVER STUDENTSThe health fee will no longer be waived for students who are eligible for a fee waiver.Please feel free to contact the Financial Aid Office on extension 4532 if you have any questions.<strong>West</strong> <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> <strong>College</strong>4www.wlac.edu
<strong>Summer</strong> & <strong>Fall</strong> <strong>2007</strong> Schedule of ClassesMatriculation –Assessment • Orientation • One Stop Counseling • RegistrationMatriculation is a process that assists the student in achieving his or her educational goals. It is an agreement between thecollege and the student who enrolls for credit and non-credit. We ask that you participate in a partnership with us to ensureyour educational success. Here is how the matriculation process works:1 Admissions: Complete the WLAC applicationonline @ www.wlac.edu or in person at theAdmissions Office [Bldg. A13, Admissions Office,(310) 287-4501].2 Assessment: Since reading, writing and mathematicsskills are essential for learning andunderstanding all subjects, it is helpful for studentsto know their level of performance in theseareas. Testing in these subjects, as well as inEnglish-as-a-Second Language, will show youreducational strengths and needs and can provideuseful information for planning a course ofstudy at <strong>West</strong> <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> <strong>College</strong>. Testing is notconducted to keep you out of college or specificclasses. Your test results, along with your highschool records, educational and employmentexperiences, current work schedule and motivationallevel, can be used to help you plan yourclasses. Your <strong>West</strong> <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> <strong>College</strong> counselorcan provide interpretation of test resultsand work with you to prepare a StudentEducational Plan (SEP). The Assessment Officecan provide information about the types of testingavailable and its testing schedule.Assessment appointments can be made online @www.wlac.edu or in person at the Student EntryCenter on the Assessment Appointment Computers[Bldg. A13]. WALK-IN Assessment is availablethrough the year, except during the“heavy registration” period, which is two weeksbefore and one week after the first day of classes.Math and English Practice Tests are available inthe Student Entry Center, Bldg. A13, or online:http://www.act.org/compass/sample/index.htmlPlease bring your student ID or a valid pictureidentification to take the test. Assessmentresults are available after you have successfullycompleted the Assessment Test and <strong>College</strong>Orientation. For additional Information onAssessment Testing, please call: (310) 287-4462.Prerequisites: These are skills you must possessor classes you must have passed beforeyou can enroll in certain classes. You will need toprovide transcripts from high schools and/or anycolleges you have attended, showing your completedprerequisite classes with satisfactorygrades. English and Math prerequisites will automaticallybe checked by the enrollment system.Challenges to any prerequisites can be discussedwith the counseling staff in the Student EntryCenter. You will be provided the necessary formand information on the process.Corequisites: A corequisite is a condition ofenrollment consisting of a course that a student isrequired to take in order to enroll in anothercourse during the same semester. An advisory orrecommended preparation is just a recommendationto the student to meet in order to be successfulin the course.3 Orientation: The purpose of the <strong>West</strong> <strong>Los</strong><strong>Angeles</strong> <strong>College</strong> Orientation is to providestudents with information concerning collegeprograms, college services, student rights andresponsibilities. Currently, the <strong>College</strong>Orientation is offered to students online@ www.wlac.edu or directly followingthe completion of the Assessment Test inBldg. A12. Orientation is also available to studentswho have completed or are exempt fromthe Assessment Test on a walk-in basisexcept during heavy registration periods (twoweeks before and one week after the first day ofclasses). During this period, it may become necessaryfor students to follow the OrientationCalendar posted online @ www.wlac.edu andalso in the Student Entry Center (A13) and at theAssessment Center (Bldg. A12). For informationconcerning Orientation, please call (310) 287-4462.4 Counseling and Advisement: CounselingAppointments can be made online @www.wlac.edu or in the Student Entry Center onthe Counseling Appointment Computers. You willreceive advice from a counselor in selectingcourses and information regarding transfer, certificates,degree programs, majors, and careerplanning. Students should meet with a counselorat least once a semester to work on theirStudent Educational Plans [Bldg. A13,Counseling Office, (310) 287-4257].5 Registration: Taking advantage of steps Onethrough Four will facilitate your registration. Usethe Internet, www.wlac.edu, or S.T.E.P. (StudentTelephone Enrollment Program) or go to Bldg.A13, Admissions Office.6 Follow-up: During the second semester, youcan meet with a counselor to review completedclasses and to update your Student EducationalPlan. To stay on target, continue meeting with acounselor at least once each semester. [Bldg.A13, Student Entry Center, (310) 287-4257]. Makeyour appointment online @ www.wlac.edu or onthe Counseling Appointment Computers in theStudent Entry Center, Bldg. A13.THE COLLEGE AGREES TO:• Assess your educational skills and career goals.• Orient you to WLAC programs, services andpolicies.• Provide top-quality instruction.• Provide a wide variety of courses.• Offer services to support your education.• Track progress toward your goal.YOU AGREE TO:• Declare an educational goal.• Meet with a counselor to discuss your choice.• Attend classes.• Complete assignments and courses.• Strive to make progress toward your goal.• Seek support services as needed.The Student Entry Center is located inBuilding A13 • (310) 287-4257www.wlac.eduExempt Criteria: The matriculation process is stronglyrecommended to any student who desires to receive acertificate, an A.S. or A.A. degree, or transfer to a fouryearinstitution. You can, however, be exempted from apart of the process if:• You have completed an Associate degree or higher.• You have participated in the Assessment PlacementProcess or course equivalency at another Californiacommunity college, and present interpreted test resultsfrom the respective college.• You are attending WLAC with a goal of PersonalInterest, and have completed fewer than 16 units ofcollege credit.If you have been declared exempt, you will be notified atthe Admissions station that you are covered by anexemption. You will also be given the opportunity to electwhether or not to participate in the matriculation processor any part of the matriculation process.<strong>West</strong> <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> <strong>College</strong>5www.wlac.edu