Los Angeles City CollegeStudent Guide

Academic dates, campus language, housing, and student-life references for Los Angeles City College. Core organization is free for students.

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Student guide · Fall Semester 2026

The semester, explained for Los Angeles City College

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall Semester 2026
Campus terms
9
Local details
17

Academic calendar

Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

3 entries
  1. Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
  2. Winter Intersession 2027
  3. Spring Semester 2027

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Campus language

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9 terms

A

ASO
Associated Student Organization (the student government body)

C

CARE
Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (support for single parents)
City
Common shorthand name for Los Angeles City College
Cub Store
The campus bookstore and convenience shop that sells snacks and supplies

E

EOPS
Extended Opportunity Programs and Services for students with economic or educational disadvantages

F

FYE
First Year Experience program for new students

O

OSS
Office of Special Services (provides support for students with disabilities)

S

Student Union
The primary hub for food services and the campus cafeteria

T

The Quad
The central outdoor grassy area where students gather between classes

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

17 details
cafeteria_in_the_student_union
Cafeteria in the Student Union
Canvas
The Learning Management System used for online course materials and assignments
CC
Cesar Chavez Administration Building
CH
Clausen Hall (Music building)
Cranium Cafe
The virtual platform used for online counseling and student service appointments
cub_snack_shop
Cub Snack Shop
DH
Da Vinci Hall (Art and Architecture building)
FH
Franklin Hall
harry_s_food_truck
Harry's Food Truck
HH
Holmes Hall
JH
Jefferson Hall
Late Start
Short-term classes that begin several weeks into the standard semester
LS
Life Science Building
Sci
Science and Technology Building
SIS
Student Information System; the online portal used for registration, grades, and financial aid
SU
Student Union
U-Pass
A reduced-fare Metro transit pass available to students enrolled in a minimum number of units

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
9 approved campus terms and 17 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Get to know your university

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Find a few communities to try at Los Angeles City College

These are things we discovered from public campus sources. We are constantly looking for more.

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  • Major-aligned clubs, pre-professional groups, and research communities.
  • Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
  • Cultural orgs, identity communities, and faith-based groups.
  • Volunteer groups, civic engagement, mutual aid, and student government.
  • Outdoor clubs, intramural sports, club sports, and rec center programs.
  • Entrepreneurship, hackathon teams, makerspaces, and engineering project teams.
  • Casual hangouts, interest groups, and open events without applications.

DormWay is still mapping student communities at this campus.

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Using DormWay at Los Angeles City College

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Free student access

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Los Angeles City College on DormWay

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Life in Los Angeles for Los Angeles City College Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Los Angeles.

Timezone

Pacific Time (PT)

Median Rent

$2,200

Cost of Living Index

175

Student Population

600,000

City Transportation

Walkability

65

Bikeability

55

Public Transit

Los Angeles Metro Rail, Metro Bus, Santa Monica Big Blue Bus, Metrolink commuter rail

Nearest Airports

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Hollywood Burbank Airport, Long Beach Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Mediterranean

Avg Annual Temp

64°F

Avg Snowfall

0.1 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Lot 1

surface_lot • Limited

Located on Marathon St; open to restricted and preferred permit holders.

Lot 2

garage • Good (Top level typically has space)

Parking structure at Marathon St and Heliotrope Dr; open to restricted and preferred permit holders.

Lot 3

surface_lot • Restricted

ASG Preferred Parking only; located near the Student Union and Soccer Field.

Lot 4

other

Faculty and Staff parking only.

Campus News

Latest updates from Los Angeles City College

LACC Celebrates National Voter Registration Day

LACC joined with Project Hope to celebrate National Voter Registration Day, encouraging students to participate in the upcoming 2026 General Election.

Sep 22, 2026

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Construction Updates: New Administration and Theater Buildings

Renovations and new building projects are underway, including a new Administration Building and Theater Building to enhance campus accessibility and safety.

Aug 26, 2026

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LACCD Abruptly Cancels Bidding for Major Student Housing Project

The district canceled the bidding process for a student housing project at LACC and Pierce College following allegations of procedural irregularities.

Sep 4, 2026

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LACCD Alert system provides emergency text notifications. Students can opt-in by texting 'CUBS' to the district mobile system.

LACCD Alert system provides emergency text notifications. Students can opt-in by texting 'CUBS' to the district mobile system.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Los Angeles City College

Quinceañera Cultural Event

October 12, 2026

Student Union, Multi-Purpose Room (MPR)

A cultural celebration and learning event focused on the Quinceañera tradition.

Application Essay Workshop

October 14, 2026

Online (Zoom)

A workshop to assist students with drafting and refining their college application essays.

National Coming Out Day Open Mic

October 14, 2026

Main Quad

An open mic event featuring the raising of the Pride flag and student performances.

LGBT History Workshop

October 22, 2026

Student Union, Room 219

An educational workshop exploring the history and progress of the LGBTQ+ community.

Math Dept. Datathon

October 24, 2026

Franklin Hall, First Floor

A day-long event featuring data challenges, networking, and math-focused activities.

Cal State LA On-the-Spot Admission

October 27, 2026

Transfer Center, Student Services Building

Fast-track transfer event where students can meet directly with Cal State LA representatives.

HAMC Faculty & Staff Concert

October 27, 2026

Alpert Recital Hall, Herb Alpert Music Center

Musical performances featuring the faculty and staff of the Herb Alpert Music Center.

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@lacitycollege.edu

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