Academic calendar
Fall 2026 1st 8 Weeks runs Aug 31, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer 2026 Session II
- Fall 2026 1st 8 WeeksRelevant now
- Fall Semester 2026
- Fall 2026 2nd 8 Weeks
- Winter 2027
Campus language
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Showing 8 of 8 terms
A
- ASO
- Associated Student Organization, the student government body representing the student voice.
C
- CARE
- Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education, a program specifically for single parents receiving public assistance.
- Cougar Cafe
- The primary on-campus dining facility located in the Student Services Building.
- Cougars
- The official mascot and the name used to refer to the student body and athletic teams.
E
- EOPS
- Extended Opportunity Programs and Services, providing support for students with economic and educational disadvantages.
T
- The Southwest Way
- A phrase used by students and staff to describe the college's culture of community support and student success.
- TRIO
- Federal outreach and student services programs designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.
U
- Umoja
- A learning community and program dedicated to the cultural and educational experiences of African American and other students.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- AV
- Academic Village, a complex of modular buildings used for various classroom lectures.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System where students access course materials, submit assignments, and communicate with instructors.
- cougar_den
- Cougar Den
- Cox
- The Cox Building, home to the campus library and the Little Theater.
- Cranium Cafe
- The web-based platform used for virtual counseling appointments and online student service meetings.
- LACCD
- The Los Angeles Community College District, the governing body of which LASC is one of nine campuses.
- Lakin
- The Lakin Fitness and Wellness Center, the campus gym and athletic facility.
- SIS
- Student Information System, the online portal used to register for classes, pay fees, and view grades.
- SoE
- School of Education building, primarily used for child development and teacher training programs.
- SSEC
- Student Services and Education Center, the central hub for admissions, financial aid, and student records.
- TEC
- Technology Education Center, which houses computer labs, technical programs, and the campus bookstore.
- 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 2026 1st 8 Weeks runs Aug 31, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 8 approved campus terms and 12 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.