Students can search for available Antelope Valley College classes, view course descriptions, meeting times, and registration information using the AVC Class Schedule Search:

AVC Class Schedule Search

Students should review class availability, modality (online, hybrid, or in-person), and course requirements before registering.

Need help selecting classes? Contact your SOAR counselor to discuss your educational plan and course options.

MyAVC is Antelope Valley College’s student portal and serves as the primary hub for managing your college experience. Through MyAVC, students can register for classes, view their class schedule, check grades, access financial aid information, make payments, communicate with instructors, and access important college resources.

Students should check their MyAVC account regularly for announcements, registration dates, holds, and other important updates related to their enrollment.

Access MyAVC:
MyAVC Student Portal

Need help logging in or navigating MyAVC? Contact your SOAR counselor or AVC Student Services for assistance.

EduNav is Antelope Valley College’s online educational planning tool that helps students create and track their academic pathway toward graduation, transfer, or career goals. Through EduNav, students can view degree and certificate requirements, explore major options, plan future semesters, and ensure they are staying on track to meet their educational objectives.

Students are encouraged to review their EduNav plan regularly and work with their counselor to make updates as needed. Using EduNav can help students make informed course selections and avoid taking unnecessary classes.

Access EduNav:
AVC EduNav

Students planning to transfer to a University of California (UC), California State University (CSU), or another four-year institution should become familiar with Cal-GETC (California General Education Transfer Curriculum) and associate degree requirements. These resources help students understand which courses are needed to satisfy general education, major preparation, and degree completion requirements.

Cal-GETC Resource

The Cal-GETC pattern outlines the general education courses that students can complete at Antelope Valley College to satisfy lower-division general education requirements for both the UC and CSU systems. Students should work closely with their SOAR and AVC counselors to ensure they are completing the appropriate courses for their intended major and transfer institution.

Cal-GETC Worksheet:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_6_rYNbX6nvG5ak9ZauMpockyT4TUMG2/view?usp=sharing

Associate Degree (AA/AS) Requirements

Students seeking an Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree must complete major requirements, general education requirements, and the minimum unit requirements established by Antelope Valley College. Degree requirements may vary by major and catalog year.

Students pursuing this degree can explore a variety of disciplines while satisfying general education requirements and building a strong academic foundation for future study and career opportunities.

Degree Requirements (2025-2026)

Review the official AVC degree requirements and approved coursework using the link below:

A.A. Liberal Arts & Sciences: Arts and Humanities
https://www.avc.edu/sites/default/files/LAS-%20Arts%20and%20Humanities%20Associate%20of%20Arts%2025-26.pdf

A.A. Liberal Arts & Sciences:  Math & Sciences
https://www.avc.edu/sites/default/files/LAS-%20Math%20and%20Sciences%20Associate%20of%20Arts%2025-26.pdf

A.A. Liberal Arts & Sciences: Social & Behaviorial Sciences
https://www.avc.edu/sites/default/files/LAS-%20Social%20and%20Behavioral%20Associate%20of%20Arts%2025-26.pdf

Four-Year Plan & Community Service Worksheet
Make Your Own Copy of the Four-Year Plan & Community Service Worksheet

Important: This worksheet will automatically create a personal copy in your Google Drive. Students should save and update their worksheet throughout high school to track academic planning, graduation progress, college preparation, and community service hours.

The Four-Year Plan & Community Service Resources page helps students organize their academic journey and track meaningful experiences throughout high school. Planning ahead allows students to stay on track for graduation, college admissions, scholarships, and future career goals.

The Four-Year Plan Worksheet helps students map out their high school coursework, monitor graduation progress, review A-G requirements, and align academic choices with college and career aspirations. Students should revisit their plan annually with their counselor to ensure they remain on track.

Community service is an excellent way to develop leadership skills, support the community, and strengthen college and scholarship applications. Students can use the Community Service Worksheet to document volunteer hours, service projects, leadership experiences, and community involvement throughout high school.

Benefits of Using These Resources

• Stay organized and prepared for graduation

• Monitor progress toward A-G requirements

• Plan for college and career goals

• Track community service hours and leadership activities

• Strengthen college, scholarship, and employment applications

• Develop long-term academic and personal goals

Students are encouraged to update these resources regularly and discuss their progress with their counselor throughout their time at SOAR.

Class of 2027 Google Classroom

The Class of 2027 Google Classroom serves as the central hub for junior students to receive important counseling updates, college and career information, scholarship opportunities, testing announcements, registration deadlines, and senior-year planning resources. Students should check the classroom regularly to stay informed and prepared for graduation and post-secondary planning.

Lancaster Site: https://classroom.google.com/c/NjE0OTU1MDc2MDg4
Palmdale Site: https://classroom.google.com/c/NjE1MDI4NDk4MjU4

Class of 2028 Google Classroom

The Class of 2028 Google Classroom provides sophomore students with resources related to academic planning, college and career exploration, dual enrollment opportunities, counseling announcements, and important school updates. Staying connected helps students remain on track toward graduation and future goals.

Lancaster Site: https://classroom.google.com/c/Njk3NjE4Mjg0MDMy
Palmdale Site: https://classroom.google.com/c/NjkxMTcxMDg0MjM3

Class of 2029 Google Classroom

The Class of 2029 Google Classroom is designed to help freshmen successfully transition into high school and college coursework. Students can access counseling resources, academic support information, college awareness activities, important deadlines, and school announcements throughout the year.

Lancaster Site: https://classroom.google.com/c/Nzg1MTM3NzEzODM2
Palmdale Site: https://classroom.google.com/c/Nzg1MjcwMTAzNzgz

Class of 2030 Google Classroom

The Class of 2030 Google Classroom supports incoming students as they begin their SOAR journey. The classroom includes orientation materials, academic expectations, college readiness resources, counseling information, and important announcements to help students navigate their first year successfully.

Lancaster Site: https://classroom.google.com/c/ODE5NzQ2Mzk2NzE1
Palmdale Site: https://classroom.google.com/c/ODY2MjQ5NjMzNzkw

Scholarship Opportunities

The SOAR Scholarship Page provides students with access to local, state, and national scholarship opportunities throughout the year. Students can find application links, eligibility requirements, deadlines, essay resources, and financial aid information to help fund their educational goals after high school.

Students are encouraged to visit the page frequently, as new scholarship opportunities are added throughout the school year.

Scholarship Page: https://classroom.google.com/c/ODAxNjU4ODQxMjA3

SOAR Ambassadors – Lancaster

The SOAR Ambassadors Program allows students to serve as leaders and representatives of the SOAR community. Ambassadors assist with campus events, student outreach, prospective student activities, community engagement, and leadership development opportunities while helping create a positive school culture.

Lancaster SOAR Ambassadors: https://classroom.google.com/c/ODY2MzY1Njg5NjI2

SOAR Ambassadors – Palmdale

The SOAR Ambassadors Program at the Palmdale campus allows students to develop leadership skills while serving their school and community. Ambassadors support school events, welcome new students, participate in outreach activities, and help promote the values and mission of SOAR.

Palmdale SOAR Ambassadors: https://classroom.google.com/c/ODY2MzY1MzU4MDg1

SOAR Stars

SOAR Stars recognizes students who demonstrate excellence in academics, leadership, citizenship, service, perseverance, and contributions to the SOAR community. This program celebrates student achievements and highlights the many ways students make a positive impact both on campus and beyond.

Visit the SOAR Stars page to view student recognitions, achievements, and celebrations throughout the school year.

SOAR Stars:   Lancaster Campus  &  Palmdale Campus

CaliforniaColleges.edu – Launch Your College Applications

CaliforniaColleges.edu is the State of California's official college and career planning platform, designed to help students explore careers, search for colleges and majors, track A-G requirements, monitor application progress, and complete financial aid applications such as the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application—all in one place. It's a powerful resource that will guide you from high school through the college application process and beyond.

Seniors, it's time to take the next step toward your future! Be sure to sign in to your CaliforniaColleges.edu account to launch your college applications. By starting your applications through CaliforniaColleges.edu, you can apply to California Community Colleges (CCC), California State Universities (CSU), and the University of California (UC) from one convenient platform. Eligible students can also import verified coursework and grades directly into their applications, saving time and reducing errors.

Log in today, review your account, and launch your applications early to stay on track for college admissions!

https://www.californiacolleges.edu/ 

University of California (UC) Application

The University of California (UC) Application is used to apply to all UC campuses through a single application. Students can apply to multiple UC schools, report academic history, submit personal insight responses, and track application requirements. Students planning to attend a UC campus should review admission requirements early and work closely with their counselor to ensure they meet A-G eligibility requirements.

UC Application: (REMINDER: LAUNCH APPLICATION FROM CA COLLEGES)
University of California Admissions

California State University (CSU) Application

The California State University (CSU) Application allows students to apply to any CSU campus through the Cal State Apply system. Students can explore majors, submit applications, review admission requirements, and monitor application status through a single platform.

CSU Application: (REMINDER: LAUNCH APPLICATION FROM CA COLLEGES)
Cal State Apply

Common Application (Common App)

The Common Application (Common App) is used by over 1,000 colleges and universities across the United States. Students can complete one application and submit it to multiple participating institutions. The platform allows students to manage essays, recommendation requests, extracurricular activities, and application deadlines all in one place.

Common App: (REMINDER: LAUNCH APPLICATION FROM CA COLLEGES)
Common Application

Common Black College Application (CBCA): https://commonblackcollegeapp.com/ 

Students interested in attending a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) can take advantage of the Common Black College Application (CBCA) to apply to participating HBCUs.

CBCA Waiver Code: AVUH27

This waiver code is available for the 2026–2027 and 2027–2028 school years, helping remove a financial barrier for students interested in applying to HBCUs.

HBCUs are more than colleges—they are institutions with a rich history of academic excellence, leadership, culture, community, and opportunity. They provide environments where Black students can see their excellence reflected, their history honored, and their potential fully recognized.

Thinking about an HBCU?
Explore your options, research schools and programs that match your goals, and speak with your SOAR School Counselor for support with the college application process.

Don't let the application fee stop you from exploring your future. Use waiver code AVUH27 and APPLY!

CCCApply is the official online application system for California Community Colleges. Students use CCCApply to apply for admission, create a student account, and begin the enrollment process at any California Community College, including Antelope Valley College (AVC).

Completing the CCCApply application is the first step toward registering for classes, meeting with a counselor, applying for financial aid, and beginning your college journey.

Apply to a California Community College

CCCApply Application Portal
CCCApply

Financial aid can help make college more affordable by providing grants, scholarships, work-study opportunities, and other forms of assistance to eligible students. All students planning to attend college are strongly encouraged to apply for financial aid each year, regardless of family income.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is used by colleges and universities to determine eligibility for federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs. Completing the FAFSA is often the first step in accessing grants, scholarships, work-study programs, and student loans.

FAFSA Application

Complete the FAFSA online using the official Federal Student Aid website:

FAFSA Application:
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

California Dream Act Application (CADAA)

Students who are not eligible to complete the FAFSA may qualify for financial aid through the California Dream Act Application.

California Dream Act Application:
California Dream Act Application

WebGrants 4 Students (WG4S) is California's official financial aid portal that allows students to manage and monitor their state financial aid awards. Through WebGrants, students can view California Grant eligibility, track financial aid status, update school information, and receive important notifications related to state-funded aid programs.

Students who complete the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application should create and regularly monitor their WebGrants account to ensure they do not miss important financial aid opportunities or deadlines.

Access WebGrants 4 Students

WebGrants 4 Students Portal
WebGrants 4 Students

College Board provides students with resources for college and career planning, including SAT registration, AP programs, scholarship opportunities, and college search tools.

Creating a College Board account allows students to access valuable resources that support their post-secondary goals.

College Board Website:
College Board

Popular Resources:

• SAT Registration

• AP Courses & Exams

• BigFuture College Search

• Scholarship Opportunities

• Career Exploration Tools

The SOAR High School Letter of Recommendation Brag Sheet is designed to help counselors and teachers write detailed, personalized letters of recommendation for college applications, scholarships, internships, summer programs, leadership opportunities, and other post-secondary programs.

The Brag Sheet allows students to share information about their academic achievements, AVC coursework, leadership experiences, community service, extracurricular involvement, career goals, and personal accomplishments. The more information students provide, the stronger and more personalized their recommendation letter can be.

Your story matters. Take the time to share your experiences, accomplishments, and goals so your recommender can advocate for you effectively. 

SOAR Letter of Recommendation Request & Brag Sheet