Welcome Monarchs to Winter Session 2025!
Welcome to the Monarch Family! Winter classes start tomorrow (January 6), so we want to share some helpful tips to get you ready for your first day.
Student Questions & Support
Welcome Center is Here to Help You
The LAVC Welcome Center is your first stop to help you find what you're looking for at Valley College! You can reach us Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m.-1 p.m.:
- In-person assistance - Welcome Center, 1st Floor of the Student Services Center (SSC) (View map)
- Chat live - Welcome Center Virtual Lobby (craniumcafe.com)
- Phone - (818) 938-8418 (press 1 for Welcome Center)
- Email - @email
How to Add a Class
Requesting a Permission Number to Add a Class
You can add classes with open seats online thorough the second day of class.
After the second day of the term, you may request a permission number from the instructor to add the class. Use the Campus Directory to find your instructor’s email address to request a permission number.
Officially Enrolling with Permission Number
Once you receive a permission number, add your class in the Student Portal before the last day to add, to be officially enrolled.
Coming to Campus
Campus Map & Parking
Check the campus map to help you locate your classroom, and find the best place to park.
Parking permits are required for Winter 2025. Buy your $7 Winter Parking Permit online or in-person at the Business Office. Or, you can buy daily parking permits from a parking pay station for $2 per day.
Starting ???, vehicles parked without a visible valid parking permit (employee permit for faculty & staff lots / student permit for student lots) will be cited.
FREE MetroGo Pass for LAVC Students
Take public transportation to campus at NO COST! All students enrolled in LAVC Winter classes are eligible to get a FREE Metro GoPass. Pick up your GoPass TAP Card at the Welcome Center or Business Office.
Online Classes
Access Your Online Class
To log into your online class through the SIS/Canvas:
- In a web browser, go to the MyCollege.laccd.edu Student Portal
- Login ID/Users ID: Your 9-digit student ID number (example: 881234567 or 900123456)
- Password: Same as your SIS password (where you registered for the class). Show me how to log in to the LACCD Student Portal
Help with Canvas
Valley College Online is the place to help you with resources and assistance on Canvas! To access help in Canvas, log into the Student Portal. Click the "Help" (question mark icon) and select your main college campus. The "Canvas Support" link will take you to a page that allows you to search for questions related to Canvas and start an online chat with Canvas Support.
Pay Your Fees & Buy Textbooks
Student Fees & Financial Aid
The Business Office is where you pay your registration fees in-person or online. You can also visit Financial Aid to get help paying for college with grants and other resources.
Getting Textbooks
Stop by the Campus Bookstore to purchase your textbooks, course materials, class supplies, backpacks, Monarch gear, etc. To search and buy your required textbooks and supplies, go to Buy Textbooks.