Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026Relevant now
- Fall 2026 8-Week Session 1
- Fall 2026 8-Week Session 2
- Winter Session 2027
Campus language
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Showing 12 of 12 terms
A
- ASO
- Associated Student Organization; the student government body that also provides scantrons and movie tickets.
B
- Bookstore
- Commonly used for grab-and-go snacks and beverages, located in the SSB.
D
- DSPS
- Disabled Student Programs and Services; the office for accessibility and academic accommodations.
E
- EOPS
- Extended Opportunity Programs and Services; provides support for students facing social and economic barriers.
G
- Go West
- Short for the official slogan 'Go West. Go Far.', frequently used in student marketing and social media.
L
- LACCD
- Los Angeles Community College District; the governing district for WLAC and eight other local colleges.
O
- Oilers
- The historical nickname for WLAC students, still referenced in campus history and archival publications.
T
- The West
- Common student shorthand used to refer to West Los Angeles College.
W
- West Cafe
- The main campus eatery located on the 1st floor of the Student Services Building (SSB).
- Wildcat Den
- The campus food pantry and snack center located in the Fine Arts (FA) building.
- Wildcat Walkway
- The main pedestrian thoroughfare and outdoor lawn area where campus events and yoga are held.
- Wildcats
- The official mascot of the college; students often refer to themselves or campus facilities (like the Den) using this name.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- ATA
- Aviation Technology A; part of the specialized aviation and film production craft complex.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) where students access online coursework and syllabi.
- Cranium Cafe
- The ConexED-powered platform used for virtual counseling and live chat services with campus offices.
- FA
- Fine Arts building; houses art programs, the Wildcat Den, and the ASO office.
- GC
- General Classroom building; used for various liberal arts and behavioral science courses.
- Grace Period
- The first two weeks of the Fall/Spring semesters during which parking permits are not strictly enforced in student lots.
- HLRC
- Heldman Learning Resource Center; contains the campus library and tutoring center.
- Late Start
- Short-term classes (5, 8, or 10 weeks) that begin after the traditional semester start date.
- MSA
- Math Science A; one of the primary science instruction buildings.
- MSB
- Math Science B; the healthcare and technology building.
- PEC
- Physical Education Complex; includes the campus gym and athletic facilities.
- Preferred Parking
- A parking permit tier that includes the ASO fee and grants access to specific closer parking spaces.
- SIS
- Student Information System; the portal used for class registration, paying fees, and buying parking permits.
- SSB
- Student Services Building; the main hub for Admissions, Financial Aid, and the Cafe.
- TLC
- Technology Learning Center; houses the Welcome Center, Career Center, and Campus Security.
- U-Pass
- The Metro Universal College Student Transit Pass provided to students for reduced-fare public transit.
- west_cafe
- West Cafe
- wildcat_den_food_pantry
- Wildcat Den (Food Pantry)
- WTSN
- Watson Center; the specialized facility for the Cinema and Film Production program.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 12 approved campus terms and 19 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.