West Los Angeles College

The school accepts AP credit. Additionally, WestLA has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program			Unknown
Transfer Credits Accepted			Unknown
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted			Unknown
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation		X

Reminder: WestLA may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Are Required At WestLA?

WestLA has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with WestLA directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at WestLA

When choosing a major, WestLA students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at WestLA.

Student Designed Majors

Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed.

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Frequently Asked Questions About West Los Angeles College

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Does WestLA Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ WestLA does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does WestLA Offer Online Classes?

🟨 For more information on any possible distant learning options available at WestLA, contant the school directly.

Does WestLA Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ WestLA offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does WestLA Have An Honors Program?

✅ WestLA offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants.

Does WestLA Require Internships?

❌ WestLA does not require an internship for any students.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While WestLA does not require internships for students of any major, internships are a great way to get work experience, discover career paths that might fit you, or rule out ones that don't.

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Additional Information About West Los Angeles College

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Dual Degree Programs at WestLA

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

For more information on possible dual degree options at WestLA, contact the university directly.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does WestLA have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

WestLA has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at WestLA include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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