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On this page Student guide Syllabi City life Housing Campus details 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.
2 entries Jun 15 → Aug 30, 2026
Summer Session 2026
Aug 31 → Dec 20, 2026
Fall Semester 2026 Relevant now
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A E L M T A
AGS Alpha Gamma Sigma, the California Community College Honor Scholarship Society.
ASU Associated Student Union, the student government body at LAVC. E
EOPS Extended Opportunity Programs and Services, providing support for students with economic and educational challenges. L
Lion's Den The coffee and snack bar located within the Campus Center dining area. M
Monarch Cafe The main campus cafeteria located in the Campus Center.
Monarchs The official mascot and collective name for the LAVC student body. T
The Quad The central outdoor grassy area used for student gatherings and events.
TRiO Federal student support services for first-generation students and those with disabilities. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
12 details
ACA Academic & Cultural Center, housing the main theater and art gallery.
AHS Allied Health and Sciences building.
BJ Behavioral Science and Journalism building.
Canvas The web-based learning management system used for all online and hybrid course materials.
CC Campus Center, the hub for student life, dining, and the bookstore.
LARC Library and Academic Resource Center, containing the library and tutoring services.
Late Start Short-term classes that begin mid-semester, usually 8-week sessions.
lion_cafe Lion Cafe
MON Monarch Stadium, the college's main athletic field.
monarch_cafe Monarch Cafe
SIS Student Information System, the online portal used for registration, grades, and fee payments.
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? 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.
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Campus News Latest updates from Los Angeles Valley College
Welcome Monarchs to the Fall 2026 Semester LAVC welcomes students to the Fall 2026 semester with tips for the first day of classes, parking permit requirements, and campus resources.
Aug 30, 2026
Read More LAVC Valley Weekly: August 31 - September 6, 2026 The weekly student newsletter highlights Welcome Week activities, including the Fall Kick-Off Carnival and Unity Center Resource Fair.
Aug 29, 2026
Read More LAVC MESA Team Wins HackMESA 2026 The Los Angeles Valley College MESA team secured first place at the HackMESA 2026 competition.
May 20, 2026
Read More LAVC campus main phone lines are temporarily down; use FreshCaller at 818-938-8418 for student support. LAVC campus main phone lines are temporarily down; use FreshCaller at 818-938-8418 for student support.
Read More Parking permits are required for Fall 2026. Enforcement for vehicles without valid permits begins September 14, 2026. Parking permits are required for Fall 2026. Enforcement for vehicles without valid permits begins September 14, 2026.
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at Los Angeles Valley College
Monarch "Just in Time" Enrollment Day September 8, 2026
In-person enrollment event to meet with Admissions, Counseling, and Financial Aid to get enrolled for the Fall 2026 semester.
Soccer vs. Santa Ana College September 15, 2026
LAVC Women's Soccer team faces off against Santa Ana College. Admission is free.
Football vs. Santa Monica College September 26, 2026
LAVC Monarchs Football team takes on Santa Monica College. Admission is free.
Good Times Farmers Market September 27, 2026
Year-round farmers market featuring fresh produce, live music, food, and handcrafted items.
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