First Year Experience
Your transfer journey begins now...

The Adelante First Year Experience is committed to the educational success of students. Adelante is a comprehensive program involving student services, linked courses, a stimulating learning environment, and committed faculty which together will provide all Adelante first year students with the very best opportunities to succeed in transferring to a four-year university.

Highlights

• Priority enrollment
• Adelante counselor
• Accurate information on the transfer process
• Expedite the transfer process
• Make friends from day-one at college
• Immediate access to financial aid counseling
• Smaller classes
• Inspired teachers make courses interesting
• Coaches, how-to-study classes and study groups help you succeed
• Visit universities and get advice on how to apply

Requirements

• Commitment to the Adelante Program for a minimum of one year
• Participation in Adelante activities and events
• Enroll in Adelante courses, all courses are held at the main campus
• Qualify for English 21, 57 or 60's or Math 110, 115 or 125

Contact information:

Viviana C. Castellon, Ph.D., Adelante Director
Location: B2-107
castelv@elac.edu
Office: (323) 415-5387
Voice: (323) 415-4128

Michelle Hernandez-Payan, Counselor
hernanmv@elac.edu
Office: (323) 415-5376