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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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

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Reserved for student parking; requires a day pass or general student permit.

Lot 3

surface_lot

Reserved for student parking.

Lot 4

surface_lot

Strictly for Faculty and Staff.

Campus News

Latest updates from Los Angeles City College

LACC Foundation Gala 2026 to Honor Byron Allen and Bill Maher

The LACC Foundation will host its 2026 Gala at The Beverly Wilshire, honoring media mogul Byron Allen and comedian Bill Maher with awards for their impact and advocacy.

Dec 2, 2026

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LACCD Election Results: Early Returns Show Veres, Harris, and Winston Ahead

Early results from the Los Angeles Community College District board races indicate David Veres, Nancy Pearlman Harris, and Robert Winston are leading in their respective seats.

Nov 4, 2026

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Campus areas closed for construction: Site of the new Administration Building, new Theater Building south of Da Vinci Hall, and Northeast Quad west of Sci-Tech Building.

Campus areas closed for construction: Site of the new Administration Building, new Theater Building south of Da Vinci Hall, and Northeast Quad west of Sci-Tech Building.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Los Angeles City College

Holiday Blues~English

November 9, 2026

LACC Campus

Workshop or session conducted in English regarding seasonal wellness.

First Generation College Celebration

November 12, 2026

LACC Campus

Event celebrating first-generation college students.

Stress and Anxiety Workshop Presented by Soluna

November 12, 2026

Online (Zoom)

Workshop for people ages 13-25 focused on managing stress and anxiety.

Trans 101 Workshop

November 16, 2026

LACC Campus

Educational workshop on transgender identity and awareness.

3rd Annual Financial Wellness Summit

November 18, 2026

LACC Campus

Event providing resources and workshops on financial literacy.

Fall 2026 Book Program Event: Richard Modiano

November 18, 2026

LACC Campus

LACC Book Program event featuring Richard Modiano.

Transgender Awareness Resource Fair

November 18, 2026

LACC Campus

Fair featuring resources and support for the transgender community.

The Citadel 2026: Celebration & Reading

November 20, 2026

LACC Campus

Celebration and reading event for LACC's literary magazine.

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@lacitycollege.edu

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