VRC VIRTUAL LOBBY
Our friendly front desk staff is ready to assist you with any of the following inquiries:
- VA Certification
- Peer Support
- Housing & Food resources
- Registration
- Applying for VA Benefits
- Disability Claims Referrals
- Schedule a Counseling appointment
- Schedule a Tutoring appointment
- Request DSP&S accommodations
- Request to borrow a laptop or chromebook
- Any Other Questions pertaining to student success!
Connect with the VRC Virtual Lobby/Front Desk Support: https://laccd.zoom.us/j/93137660522
SUMMER 2021 REGISTRATION STARTS MONDAY, April 12, 2021!
- Group 1: Members of the Armed Forces, Veterans, CalWORKS, DSPS, EOPS, Foster and Homeless Youth
Your registration appointment for the upcoming Summer 2021 term has been posted on your student portal. To view your registration appointment date, log on to MyCollege.laccd.edu and click on the “Manage Classes” tile followed by the “Enrollment Dates” tab on the left side.
- If you need assistance locating your registration date, please call the VRC at 323.415.5052.
- If you are a veteran or current service member, and if the appointment date on your portal is later than April 12, 2021, please call the VRC at 323.415.5052.
SUMMER 2021 SESSION
At this time, the classes are scheduled to be remote. If public health orders change and we can offer in person classes safely, there may be additional classes added.
SUMMER SCHEDULE: https://www.elac.edu/ELAC/media/ELAC-Assets/Documents/Academics/ScheduleofClasses/Summer-2021/Summer-2021-Schedule.pdf
SUBMIT YOUR SUMMER 2021 VA CERTIFICATION
Here's How...
Military-connected students using VA Education Benefits may now use a fillable and secure electronic form to request VA Certification each term. Follow the link to access the VA Cert form: http://bit.ly/VAcertificationform.
You will need to sign in to your LACCD student portal to access the online VA Cert form. You can access the VA Cert form via the VRC Canvas Portal as well.
For additional information regarding the VA Certification process at ELAC, or an explanation of how the courses you select during remote learning affect your BAH rate, please visit http://bit.ly/VRCwebsite
If you have any questions regarding your VA Certification status, students are encouraged to contact the VRC Certification Team at VAcertification@elac.edu. You can also reach us at 323.415.5052.
UPCOMING VETERANS CLUB Meeting, 4/15/2021
Interested in joining the Veterans Club? Fill out a Veterans Club Interest Form and we will get back to you soon: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=GiZxC19JqU6ZEdqES5QC7-V-2qrCXhxEj72m_-b6s-RUNEJOV0NLN1cxTTNHUTFaNzdEMDc1VVA1Ui4u
NEXT MEETING: THURSDAY, 4/15 at 12pm - https://laccd.zoom.us/j/95684855492
GRADUATION INFORMATION
*Graduation Petition Filing Period: 2/8/21 - 5/9/21
*Deadline for Graduates Names to Appear in the Graduation Ceremony Program: 4/19/21
Graduation: June 8, 2021
For more information about ELAC's 2021 Virtual Graduation, visit the following website: https://www.elac.edu/Student-Services/Graduation
To schedule an appointment with the VRC Counselor or Disability Specialist, visit http://bit.ly/VRCappointments and select "Schedule a Counseling Appointment." For additional assistance, the VRC Staff can be reached at 323.415.5052 or via email at veteranservices@elac.edu.
WEEKLY NOON FORUM
Every Wednesday at Noon, our military-connected students are invited to attend workshops covering a variety of topics, and to connect live with VRC counselors, tutors, peer mentors, and School Certifying Officials.
THIS WEEK'S TOPIC: STRESS RELIEF STRATEGIES
Midterms and Finals and exams are continuous, and this online world adds an extra layer of inconvenience/frustration for all of us. We will be joined by Tijon Robinson from U.S.VETS Outside the Wire to provide her wellness counseling expertise. Please join us this Wednesday to see some familiar faces and enjoy a round of stress relief.
Date: Wednesday 4/14
Time: 12:00PM - 1:00PM
VIRTUAL VRC STEM TUTORING
STEM TUTORING SUBJECTS
MATH: Math 125, Math 241, Math 260, M261, M262, M270, M275 (no Statistics)
CHEMISTRY: Chem 51, Chem 65, Chem 101, Chem 102
PHYSICS: Physics 11, Physics 101, Physics 102
ENGINEERING: Inquire with VRC STEM Coach, Matt Downing regarding specific subjects
Matt Downing, VRC STEM COACH: DOWNINMT@laccd.edu
Online Appointment Scheduling for VRC Tutoring: http://bit.ly/VRCtutoring
Don't see the subjects you need? Check out the following ELAC Departments for additional tutoring --
Learning Center: https://www.elac.edu/Student-Services/Student-Resources/Learning-Center
Writing Center: http://elacreadingwritingcenter.org/
Math Tutoring Center (aka Math Lab):
https://www.elac.edu/Academics/Departments/Mathematics/Math-Lab
VIRTUAL WELLNESS COUNSELING
ONLINE VRC EVENTS CALENDAR
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Get daily up-to-date information on various programs & opportunities-- @elacvets1775
Veterans Resource Center - East Los Angeles College
Email: peakj@elac.edu
Website: www.veterans.elac.edu
Location: 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Monterey Park, CA, USA
Phone: 323.415.5052
