Los Angeles Mission College

How about some runway pics from yesterday's graduation?

Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning, including Mayor Karen Bass, to celebrate the Class of 2026 and recognize the achievements of our graduates.

Congratulations to our graduates and welcome to the Los Angeles Mission College alumni family.

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Join us on Tuesday, June 16 at 10 am for a fun and informative Community Resource Fair for families! Learn about local programs, services, and resources available to support children and families in our community.

Meet representatives from community organizations, ask questions, and gather helpful information all in one place. Enjoy free lunch, raffles, giveaways, and family-friendly activities while connecting with valuable community resources.

This event is FREE and open to the public, through a partnership with Penny Lane Centers.

For more information, visit lamission.edu/events

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We’re ONE WEEK away from our 51st Commencement!

Caps & Gowns are available in the Student Store, stop by before June 9 to purchase caps, gowns, and graduation merchandise.

Don’t miss rehearsal for the big day! Rehearsal will take place Monday, June 8th, at 3 pm in Campus Center Main, and generally lasts about an hour and a half.

For more information about graduation, visit lamission.edu/graduation

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Summer classes start June 15, Fall classes begin August 31!

Join us Wednesday, May 27 for our LAMC Enrollment Day and get one-on-one assistance with applying and enrolling in classes.

We’re ready to help with:
• Enrolling in Summer & Fall classes
• Applying to Los Angeles Mission College
• Admissions & Records
• Counseling
• Financial Aid (FAFSA and AB540)
• Scholarships
• FREE Metro Passes
• CalFresh Application Assistance

Visit lamission.edu/enrollmentdays for more information.

When:
Wednesday, May 27
2–5 pm

Where:
Student Services & Administration Building
Los Angeles Mission College
13356 Eldridge Avenue Sylmar, CA 91342

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On Wednesday, May 13, Los Angeles Mission College celebrated the opening of its new Student-Parent Hub with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by campus and District leadership, community partners, student-parents, and faculty & staff.

The Student-Parent Hub was created to support parenting students by providing a welcoming space where they can study, access resources, and spend time with their children while on campus. The space connects student-parents with support services and information designed to help them balance their academic and family responsibilities.

The event also celebrated the launch of NEST (Navigating Education and Support for Thriving Families), a new $1.4 million initiative supported by the ECMC Foundation. Through partnerships with five colleges, including four within the Los Angeles Community College District, NEST will help expand access to childcare resources, benefits navigation, and other support services for student-parents.

The Student-Parent Hub and NEST initiative supports the college and District’s ongoing efforts to expand resources and support services for parenting students.

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Summer classes start June 15, Fall classes begin August 31!

Join us Wednesday, May 13 for our LAMC Enrollment Day and get one-on-one assistance with applying and enrolling in classes.

We’re ready to help with:
• Enrolling in Summer & Fall classes
• Applying to Los Angeles Mission College
• Admissions & Records
• Counseling
• Financial Aid (FAFSA and AB540)
• Scholarships
• FREE Metro Passes
• CalFresh Application Assistance

Visit lamission.edu/enrollmentdays for more information.

When:
Wednesday, May 13
2–5 pm

Where:
Student Services & Administration Building
Los Angeles Mission College
13356 Eldridge Avenue Sylmar, CA 91342

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Caps & Gowns are now available in the Student Store! Stop by before June 9, to purchase caps, gowns, and graduation merchandise.

Next week, the Dream Resource Center will have decorating supplies available for students to customize their graduation caps. All students are welcome to drop by.

For more information about graduation, visit lamission.edu/graduation

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Meet LACCD Student of the Week Jazelle Solis

For Jazelle Solis, studying sociology at Los Angeles Mission College has been about more than earning a degree—it has helped her become more confident and connect with others.

A 19-year-old student from Pacoima, Jazelle graduated from Vaughn International Studies Academy in 2024 and is close to completing her associate degree for transfer in sociology. She chose the major because of her interest in understanding people’s experiences and perspectives.

“I really enjoy working with people and learning about their backgrounds,” Jazelle says. “I want to get a deeper understanding of society and what it looks like from different perspectives.”

Jazelle plans to transfer to a four-year university to continue studying sociology and eventually hopes to earn a master’s degree and work as a social worker or therapist.

At Mission College, she has found support through TRIO, CCRH, and Puente, where she connected with counselor Rosa Moreno and other mentors.

“My top three people are my mom, Joanna Meza from Outreach, Dean Vanessa Hernandez, and Rosa Moreno,” Jazelle says. “They’ve always been there for me and helped guide me through my journey.”

Jazelle also works on campus in the TRIO program, supporting other students while pursuing her own academic goals.

“In high school I was really antisocial,” Jazelle says. “Being a sociology major helped me become more social and get to know people.”

She says learning to ask questions and seek help has been an important part of her college experience.

Outside of school, Jazelle enjoys baking and experimenting with new recipes.
For students considering sociology, she encourages them to focus on building relationships and connecting with others. “Networking and getting to know people brings a lot of opportunities,” she says. “It really opens your horizon.”

To read more about Jazelle’s story, visit lamission.edu/news

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On Thursday, April 23, hundreds of students and community members attended a free Resource & Wellness Fair at Los Angeles Mission College, hosted in partnership with the Los Angeles Mayor’s Office of Community Safety.

The event featured expungement services, tattoo removal, barbers providing free haircuts, immediate job opportunities, mental health and wellness support, on-site résumé and interview assistance, housing and legal resources, free Live Scan services, and connections to second-chance employers and re-entry organizations.

The Power of Sight was on campus once again, providing 60 students and attendees with free pair of eyeglasses.

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