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Recent Campus Events
Connect LA: China!
Click here to learn about CONNECT LA: CHINA and how international students and LASC students explored the nearby community of Chinatown.
2011 International Day!
Click here to learn about INTERNATIONAL DAY 2011 presented by the LASC International Students Club and Associated Students Organization.
Welcome to LASC
Thank you for your interest in attending Los Angeles Southwest College (LASC). We would be more than happy to assist in admitting you as an International Student. After reading this information, please feel free to request additional information by phone, fax, traditional mail, or email.
LASC provides the first two years of required university courses but with the lowest tuition rate in California and one of the lowest in the United States. Start your first 2 years of education at LASC, earning your Associate of Arts degree, and then transfer to a four year University such as UCLA, USC, Cal-State Dominguez Hills, or Long Beach State. Save time and money! At LASC we facilitate student success, encourage life-long learning, and enrich the lives of our diverse community.
LASC International Student Application
LASC International Student Brochure
Click below for a video tour of our campus!
Cost of Attending
University Tuition Comparisons
4-year Private Universities Total Cost for two years: $70,424+
4-year University of California Total Cost for two years: $53,604+
4-year California State Universities (CSU) Total Cost for two years: $31,650+
2-year Los Angeles Southwest College (LASC) Total Cost for two years: $11,904
The total cost of tuition, textbooks, fees, supplies, medical insurance, and living expenses at LASC: $18,120 per academic year - less than half the cost of a university.
Please note that each International Student is required to take 12 units of study during the Fall and Spring semesters. Total fees for each semester are calculated according to the number of units in which a student is enrolled. The above fees and approximate living expenses will be effective for the 2012-13 Academic Year.
Additional New Applicant Forms
WELCOME MATERIALS
TRANSFER-IN/CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT FORMS
Incoming Transfer Student Information Checklist
Transfer-In Recommendation Form
Concurrent Enrollment Incoming Student Checklist
Housing Options
Los Angeles Southwest College does not offer on-campus housing. To assist you in securing a place to stay while studying in Los Angeles, we have provided a few housing options and contact information for each option.
HOME STAY/HOME SHARE
This option offers the international student the opportunity to live with an American family. The student can learn firsthand what family life in the United States is like. Homestay is a great way to make friends and improve English skills. Some homestays are within walking distance of the campus; others are within an easy public bus ride of Los Angeles City College. Every homestay is different - some families have children and others do not, some families provide the student with a room and home-cooked meals, and others provide the room only.
A LIST OF HOMESTAY PROVIDERS
Global Students Services - http://global-student-service.com/homestayforstudents.html
Universal Student Housing - http://www.usaish.com/hmst.htm
Presentations
Understanding the Visa Interview Process - From the U.S. Department of State
Overseas Agents
Contact Information
LASC has two staff members who are dedicated to serving students from around the world. Darren Grosch and Blanca Rodriguez are friendly and will work hard to help with your transition into Los Angeles and beyond.
Darren Grosch, International Student Services Director
Email: groschda@lasc.edu
Telephone: (323)241-5277 Fax: (323)242-5577
Office: Student Services Building, Room 116
Hours: Monday & Wednesday 9:00-4:00; Tuesday & Thursday 10:00-4:00
Blanca Rodriguez, Counselor/DSO
Email: rodrigbr@lasc.edu
Telephone: (323)241-5200
Office: Student Services Building, Room 227
Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:30-5:30
LOS ANGELES SOUTHWEST COLLEGE
1600 West Imperial Highway
Los Angeles, CA 90047
