Las Positas College Invites Incoming Students to New Hawk Day on April 18, 2026

Las Positas College (LPC) will host its annual New Hawk Day on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with check-in beginning at 8:15 a.m. 



New Hawk Day is especially geared toward first-time college students and graduating high school seniors planning to attend Las Positas College. The in-person event is designed to help incoming students get ready for a successful start at LPC by connecting them with the people, services, and information they need before the fall semester begins.

“New Hawk Day is about giving students a strong start and helping them feel confident as they begin college,” said Dr. Dyrell Foster, president of Las Positas College. “From meeting counselors to planning classes and learning about support services, students leave the day better prepared to succeed.”

Students attending New Hawk Day can:

·      Register early for summer and fall classes

·      Meet with counselors and begin building an educational plan

·      Learn about majors, academic pathways, and program requirements

·      Get help with enrollment, and learn about student support services

·      Explore the campus and become more familiar with LPC resources

·      Learn about FREE tuition for eligible first-time, full-time students

Incoming students are required to register for the event by April 10^th, 2026 via the following registration link: bit.ly/NewHawk26.

Event Details

What: New Hawk Day

When: Saturday, April 18, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Check-in: Begins at 8:15 a.m.

Where: Las Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill Drive, Livermore, CA (Building 4000) 

Cost: Free

Space is limited, and advance registration is required.

Register now: bit.ly/NewHawk26
 

About Las Positas College

Las Positas College is a nationally recognized public community college located in Livermore, California. In the 2026 Niche Best Colleges rankings, Las Positas College was named the #2 Best Community College in the Bay Area, #2 Best Community College in California, and #4 Best Community College in America, reflecting excellence in academic quality, affordability, student outcomes, and overall student experience.



The college offers a wide range of transfer, career technical, and certificate programs designed to support student success, workforce development, and lifelong learning. Las Positas College is known for strong university transfer pathways, innovative career education, and a learning-centered environment grounded in equity, access, and sustainability.