LAVC Virtual Student Town Hall - February 1, 2021

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). 

Accessing Campus Resources and Services

• 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

Basic Needs Resources for Students

• Food Insecurity
• Housing & shelter
• Showers & hygiene services
• Medical/health services & testing
• Mental health
• Domestic violence 
• Immigration
• Unemployment
• Other services & resources

Educational Needs Resources & Grants for Students

• Online academic resources & tutoring
• Internet access options
• Grants for laptop/tablet, Internet hot spot & basic needs
• Book loans for students with financial aid
• Free ground shipping on textbook orders at Bookstore

President's Student Town Halls

• Student Town Hall recordings
• Student Questions and Answers (from our past Student Town Hall)

Campus Updates for Students

• February 22, 2021 - Valley Weekly Student Events Newsletter for February 22-28
• February 15, 2021 - Valley Weekly Student Events Newsletter for February 15-21
• February 8, 2021 - Valley Weekly Student Events Newsletter for February 8-14
• February 8, 2021 - Welcome to the Spring 2021 Semester
• February 1, 2021 - YouTube Student Town Hall with President Gribbons on February 1

For the latest information, visit the LAVC Coronavirus Updates for Students webpage.

CARES Act Distribution Information

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. For more information, visit the LAVC CARES Distribution 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:

• District Safety Advisories 
• Campus Procedures & Forms
• District Recovery Information
• District Forms
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Additional Resources 
• Campus Updates to Employees
• District Updates to Employees

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, d​epressed, 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

Free COVID-19 Testing

Covid-19 Medi-Nurse Line