Academic Counseling
New Student Orientation
East Los Angeles College is committed to helping you achieve academic success. The online New Student Orientation will introduce important college policies and procedures, academic expectations, student support services and programs available.
All new students are required to complete the New Student Orientation.
Note: Allow at least 45 minutes to complete the online orientation. A certificate will be generated upon completion.
Next Step: Connect with a counselor through Live Chat for recommendations on courses for your first semester, also called an "Abbreviated Student Education Plan."
Next Step: Register for your courses during your Enrollment Period.
Video: How to register for courses
For more tutorials, visit the ELAC Welcome Center and ELAC Counseling YouTube channel:
Announcements
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Counseling appointments can be scheduled online starting Fridays @ 7:30am for the following week. Click the “Counseling Appointments” tab for more information.
Hours of Operation
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Monterey Park Campus:
Virtual Services
Monday - Thursday:
7:30 am to 6:30 pm
LIVE-CHAT SERVICES END AT 4:30PMFriday:
7:30 am to 3:00 pm
LIVE-CHAT SERVICES END AT 1:30PMSaturday:
9:00 am to 12:30 pm
LIVE-CHAT SERVICES ARE LIMITEDOn-Campus Express Counseling
Monday & Thursday:
9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Tuesday & Wednesday:
9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Friday
9:00 am to 12:00 pmSouth Gate
Educational Center:Monday - Thursday:
8:00 am to 7:00 pmFriday:
8:00 am to 3:30 pm
Contact Information
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Monterey Park Campus:
1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez
Monterey Park, CA 91754
Building E1-127
(Campus Map)
323.265.8751South Gate
Educational Center:2340 Firestone Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
323.357.6213