New Student Support Center
Welcome to the New Student Support Center, your one-stop hub for getting started at the college. We’re here to support prospective and new students with:
- Completing admission applications
- Accessing online orientation
- Assessment and placement
- Scheduling New Student Group Planning sessions
- Registering for classes
- Connecting with programs, services, and learning communities
Contact Us
If you reach out by phone or email, we’ll get back to you by the next business day.
Miguel Alvarez
Assessment Specialist
925.424.1475
malvarez@laspositascollege.edu
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Resources
This page has everything you need to register for classes through MyPortal’s Registration Dashboard. You’ll find quick guides, links, and short video tutorials to help you:
- Log in with your W# and password to access the dashboard.
- Check your registration status and priority date.
- Browse and register for classes or use CRNs.
- Manage enrollment: waitlist, drop, or update grade mode.
- Watch how-to videos for quick step-by-step help.
Click here to enter the Self-Service Registration Resources page
- Counseling forms: Access all forms here
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Admissions & Records forms: Access all forms here
After admission, you’ll receive a MyPortal activation email with your W number, Zonemail address, and an activation button.
- MyPortal help: MyPortal resources page
- Zonemail help: Zonemail resources page
Further assistance (MyPortal or Zonemail only): Email helpzone@clpccd.org or call (925) 424-1710.
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Canvas is our cloud-based Learning Management System (LMS) that supports instruction. Instructors can upload and organize course content in a virtual classroom, giving students easy access to materials anytime, anywhere.
First-time login:
- Username: W number
- Password: first two letters of your first name + first two letters of your last name (all lowercase)
+ last four digits of your W number
- Example: Maria Valdez, W12345678 → mava5678
- After logging in, please change your password for security.
Canvas help: Visit our Canvas resources page

