Los Angeles Southwest College

Los Angeles Southwest College Los Angeles Southwest College (LASC) is committed to providing an environment for quality learning to Cox. A California commission, under Gov.

The goal of Los Angeles Southwest College (LASC) since its first class on September 11, 1967, was to be a beacon of educational and cultural leadership in South Los Angeles. As the college celebrates its 50thyear, LASC has award-winning programs, state-of-the-art facilities, and dedicated faculty and staff to serve this great community in the achievement of academic, personal and professional goal

s. Five decades of hard work and perseverance focused on the dreams and vision of its principal founder, Odessa B. LASC’s existence coincided with the Watts Rebellion in August 1965. Pat Brown, determined that the rebellion was caused by police resentment and a lack of jobs and educational opportunities for African Americans. Money was soon earmarked to open the college at the corner of Western Avenue and Imperial Highway. The ensuing years have seen tens of thousands of students empowered by the college to achieve their academic, personal and professional goals. LASC, one among nine colleges comprising the Los Angeles Community College District, currently offers dozens of associate and Nursing degree programs, vocational education certificates, and transfer curriculum in a wide range of disciplines, as well as distance education, community services, adult education, ESL and citizenship classes, and much more. The campus has undergone a massive structural expansion and significant technological upgrades in recent years providing students with state-of-the-art facilities aimed at addressing the needs of a global economy. To learn more about the past and present, and to become an integral part of the future of Los Angeles Southwest College, visit www.lasc.edu. Let’s chart our next 50-year future together!

Congratulations to the Los Angeles Southwest College Class of 2025. Please join us for the live stream of our commenceme...
06/10/2025

Congratulations to the Los Angeles Southwest College Class of 2025. Please join us for the live stream of our commencement ceremony.

Learn about the HireLAX Apprenticeship Readiness Program and submit your application, be screened, and interviewed all o...
05/07/2025

Learn about the HireLAX Apprenticeship Readiness Program and submit your application, be screened, and interviewed all on the same day.

The May 17th Orientation is mandatory to be considered for the next training class. We will have about 30 slots available. We will provide information for alternative training and employment programs for those not selected. The event will be in-person at LA Southwest College.

Visit lasc.edu/campus-life/events for more information.

From behind the camera to behind the mic, Joseph Emmanuel is making waves with the !What started as a chance encounter ...
04/15/2025

From behind the camera to behind the mic, Joseph Emmanuel is making waves with the !
What started as a chance encounter on Instagram turned into a passion for sports commentary, where his energy and charisma shine.

Now, he’s setting his sights on broadcast journalism at CSUDH, all while leaving his mark as President of the LASC Art Club.Joseph’s journey proves that taking a chance can lead to incredible https://www.laccd.edu/.../joseph-emmanuel-lascstudent...

Congrats to Joseph Emmanuel, the student voice of LASC sports, for being the Student Spotlight of the Week
04/15/2025

Congrats to Joseph Emmanuel, the student voice of LASC sports, for being the Student Spotlight of the Week

🎥🎙️ From behind the camera to behind the mic, Joseph Emmanuel is making waves with the LASC Stream Team! 🎬🔥

What started as a chance encounter on Instagram turned into a passion for sports commentary, where his energy and charisma shine. Now, he’s setting his sights on broadcast journalism at CSUDH, all while leaving his mark as President of the LASC Art Club. 🎨✨

Joseph’s journey proves that taking a chance can lead to incredib https://www.laccd.edu/news/joseph-emmanuel-lasc-student-spotlight-week 👏

Now hiring LASC student workers for multiple part-time opportunities. Are you a strong communicator, with organizational...
02/27/2025

Now hiring LASC student workers for multiple part-time opportunities. Are you a strong communicator, with organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite? The Office of Student Services, CalWORKs, The President’s Office and others are looking to fill key roles for student workers. Please submit your resume by emailing one or all of the offices listed. Resumes are due March 30th.

Show off your spirit and skills at our upcoming cheerleading and majorette tryouts—your chance to shine and join the 202...
02/25/2025

Show off your spirit and skills at our upcoming cheerleading and majorette tryouts—your chance to shine and join the 2025-2026 team! Tryouts will be March 1st, April 5th or May 3rd in the LASC Gym (2nd floor) from 9 AM – 1 PM.

Please fill out the form prior to tryouts: https://forms.gl/Kk6H9cRNTLNUMFaaA We hope to see you there.

Register today for the February food giveaway on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 from 10 AM to 1 PM or while supplies last....
02/13/2025

Register today for the February food giveaway on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 from 10 AM
to 1 PM or while supplies last. 🐾😺 Students must be enrolled for Spring 2025 classes to participate in this event.

Students who register on day of the event will receive a grocery & produce bag. Visit
https://forms.office.com/r/AkUdX1g20D or call 323-241-5032 for more information.

Please bring your student ID for food pickup.

Los Angeles Southwest College announces Marguet Miller as the college's new Athletic Director. AD Miller brings a wealth...
01/28/2025

Los Angeles Southwest College announces Marguet Miller as the college's new Athletic Director. AD Miller brings a wealth of experience in athletics administration and a strong commitment to fostering a vibrant sports culture within our institution.

AD Miller's leadership will enhance our athletic programs and strengthen our community engagement and support for our student-athletes.

The local community is experiencing a power outage, and all in-person services are closed today. Students, please reach ...
01/27/2025

The local community is experiencing a power outage, and all in-person services are closed today. Students, please reach out to your instructor for any modifications to classes.
The situation is pending. Please check LASC.edu for updates.

All aboard the Enrollment Express! Join us on Saturday, January 25th from 9 AM - 1 PM in the Student Services Building (...
01/24/2025

All aboard the Enrollment Express! Join us on Saturday, January 25th from 9 AM - 1 PM in the Student Services Building (SSB) to see how you can prepare for the 2025 school year. LASC
representatives will be on-site to give in-person assistance with:
Class Registration
Financial Aid Information
Career Counseling
Student Support Services
Additional Registration Saturdays are February 8th and 22nd from 8 AM - 1 PM in SSB.

We hope this message finds you safe. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the fires, and we stand with you during ...
01/10/2025

We hope this message finds you safe. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the fires, and we stand with you during these challenging times, sending our heartfelt support.

In light of recent updates regarding the fires, we have decided to continue remote services and convert all in-person classes and support services to Zoom or online platforms for Friday, January 10th, and Saturday, January 11th.

Employees: If your job cannot be performed remotely, please discuss options with your supervisor.

Students: If you are enrolled in in-person classes, please be prepared to attend your class online or via Zoom. Your instructor will provide the necessary details.

We anticipate returning to normal operations on Monday, January 13th. However, this remains a dynamic situation, and we encourage everyone to monitor LASC.edu for any college-specific updates or changes. A copy of this posting is also available at the Los Angeles Community College District website at: LACCD News

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we prioritize the safety and well-being of our community.

We hope you remain safe. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the fires. We stand with you during these challengin...
01/09/2025

We hope you remain safe. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the fires. We stand with you during these challenging times and send our heartfelt support.
 
We continue to monitor the impact of the fires and have decided to physically close the college sites, and move all in-person classes and support services to zoom or online for Thursday, January 9. 

Please visit lasc.edu for more information. Safety updates will be added to the top of the home page when available.

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1600 W Imperial Highway
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Wednesday 8am - 4pm
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Since its founding in 1967, Los Angeles Southwest College, home of the Cougars, has been devoted to social justice, closing equity gaps, and being a leader within the community to create intentional social change. We pursue academic excellence at all levels and are devoted to empowering students.

LASC is the product of decades of hard work, vision, and perseverance to achieve the dream of its principal founder, Odessa B. Cox. The Cox family and a small group of community members started fighting in 1947 to bring a comprehensive community college to South Los Angeles. The path to today was not easy and was the result of the dedication of many.

Today, LASC continues to transform lives. With cutting edge facilities and program offerings, the college provides a safe space for students to find their voice, find their passion, and find the freedom to live the lives they want to live. We take pride in our high academic standards, our excellent programs and services, and our approach to meeting each unique student’s personal needs to find success at LASC.

The smallest of nine colleges in the Los Angeles Community College District, LASC is also the fiercest and continues to cultivate a culture of care, being intentional about diversity and student success.