Coronavirus COVID-19 Updates
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New Campus Check-In Procedure
Need Help Affording Internet? Apply TODAY for the Emergency Broadband Benefit
Emergency Broadband Benefit Program by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will provide up to $50 per month for Internet services to qualified households and to college students who received a federal Pell Grant during the current award year. Go to the FCC website.
Free Laptops & Technology for LAVC Students
Grants for laptop devices and technology are available to LAVC students with identified financial needs that compromise their ability to continue their studies or successfully engage in their classes. Learn how to apply for Laptops/Tablet, Technology & Basic Needs Grants.
Free Campus Wi-Fi for Students
Free Wi-Fi is now available from 5 a.m.-10 p.m. in Parking Lot F for students who need reliable wireless internet access to complete their Spring coursework. Learn more about how to access Free Wi-Fi on campus.
LAVC Coronavirus Updates for Students
LA Valley College has posted important updates for students related to online/remote instruction and services due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), signed into law on March 27, 2020 and funds were distributed to institutions of higher education to address the disruptions caused by COVID-19.
- Grants for laptop/tablet, Internet hot spot & basic needs
- Internet and Wi-Fi access options
- Book loans for students with financial aid
- Free ground shipping on textbook orders at Bookstore
- Remote academic resources & online tutoring
- Student questions & support help desk
- Online academic support services
- Departments, services & faculty contact info
- Email instructors using the SIS Portal
- How to use the SIS Portal
- Food Insecurity
- Housing & shelter
- Showers & hygiene services
- Medical/health services & testing
- Mental health
- Domestic violence
- Immigration
- Unemployment
- Other services & resources
- Student Town Hall recordings
- Student Questions and Answers (from our past Student Town Hall)
Campus Updates for Students
LAVC regularly sends updates to actively enrolled students by email and/or text. The following is a selection of the recent email updates that have been sent:
- May 10, 2021 - Valley Weekly Student Events Newsletter for May 10-16, 2021
- May 3, 2021 - Valley Weekly Student Events Newsletter for May 3-9, 2021
- April 26, 2021 - Valley Weekly Student Events Newsletter for April 26-May 2, 2021
- April 19, 2021 - Valley Weekly Student Events Newsletter for April 19-25, 2021
- April 16, 2021 - Campus Update from President Gribbons at Student Townhall on April 19 at 1 p.m.
- March 17, 2021 - LAVC Town Hall on the COVID-19 Vaccine – Monday, March 22 at 4pm
- February 8, 2021 - Welcome to the Spring 2021 Semester
- February 1, 2021 - YouTube Student Town Hall with President Gribbons on February 1
To view all the campus updates sent to students this semester, visit the LAVC Coronavirus Updates for Students webpage.
LAVC Coronavirus Updates for Faculty/Staff
The following updates for LAVC faculty and staff related to the impact of Coronavirus COVID-19 on the campus and District is available on the LAVC Coronavirus Updates for Faculty & Staff webpage:
LACCD Coronavirus Information
The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) has important information and policies regarding the impact of Coronavirus COVID-19 for our students, faculty and staff posted on the LACCD Coronavirus webpage.
LA City, County & State Coronavirus Resources
LA County Mental Health Access Line
If you are feeling stressed, depressed, or anxious and need to talk with someone contact @lacdmh
LA County Dept. of Mental Health 24/7
Access Line: (800) 854-7771
Text: "LA" to 741741