The Counseling Department offers assistance with academic, vocational and personal counseling, as well as career planning. Counselors are available to speak with students in person on an appointment or "walk-in" quick question basis. Counselors are also available to answer online quick questions.

Scheduling Appointments

• Made one week in advance either in person, online, or by phone. During peak times in person and online appointment scheduling are recommended.
  Main Campus
  Location: E1-127
  Telephone.: (323) 265-8751
  Dates & Times: Mon - Thurs 8:00am - 7:00pm
  
  Fri 8:00am - 4:30pm
  
  South Gate Educational Center
  Telephone.: (323) 357-6213
  Dates & Times: Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 7:00pm
  
  Friday 8:00am - 1:00pm


• Appropriate for East Los Angeles College (main campus)
  • Creating a SEP (Student Educational Planning) (pdf file)
  • Reviewing academic history to determine eligibility for graduation or transfer
  • Probation or Dismissal questions
  • Assistance in other petition
    (To make the most of counseling, please bring placement result(s) within the last 2 years and/or transcript(s) from other colleges.)
  • Is 30 minutes long
  • Can be made with a specific counselor
  • Students are encouraged to see a counselor every semester and well in advance of registration periods