Academic Calendar

Dates are Subject to change. It's the student's responsibility to be aware of add and drop deadlines.

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New/Returning Student Online Application Period
October 1, 2023 – June 3, 2024


Loss of Enrollment Priority Petition Filing Period
Sept 5, 2023 - Oct 13, 2023


Fourth Attempt Petition Filing Period for Spring 2024 Term
Oct 1, 2023 - Dec 1, 2023


Matriculation Activities Cut-Off for Priority Registration
Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Group 1: CalWORKs, DSPS, EOPS, Foster Youth, Active Duty/Veterans
Monday, October 23, 2023

Group 2: Athletes, College Promise, Completion Program
Thursday, October 26, 2023

Group 3: Continuing Students in Good Standing, New Fully Matriculated Students, New/Returning Exempt Students

> 60-99 Completed Units
Tuesday, October 31, 2023

> 31-59 Completed Units
Thursday, November 2, 2023

> 0 - 30 Completed Units
Saturday, November 4, 2023

Group 4: Loss of Enrollment Priority Due to Academic and/or Progress Probation, Completed > 100-degree applicable units within LACCD
Thursday, November 9, 2023

Group 5:  Open Enrollment, including K-12 Special Admits
Monday, November 13, 2023


Last Day to Submit Special Admit K-8th Grade Applications
Friday, January 19, 2024


Challenge Petition | Course Repeat w/Passing Grade Petition Deadline
Friday, January 19, 2024


Residency Code Adjustment Deadline for Spring 2024
Sunday, February 4, 2024


Online Pre-Registration Deadline for Full-Term Courses
Sunday, February 4, 2024


First Day of the Spring 2024 Semester
Monday, February 5, 2024


Graduation Petitions for Spring 2024
October 1, 2023 – June 3, 2024


Late Registration for Full-Term Courses
February 5, 2024 – February 19, 2024


Holiday – College Closed in Observance of President’s Day
Friday, February 16, 2024


Non-Instruction Day (No Class)
Saturday, Feb 17 & Sunday, Feb 18, 2024


Holiday – College Closed in Observance of President’s Day
Monday, February 19, 2024


Add Deadline - Last Day to Add or Audit Full Term Classes
Monday, February 19, 2024


Last Day to Drop Classes Online Without Fee Penalty
Monday, February 19, 2024


Last Day to Drop Online Without Class Appearing on Transcript
Tuesday, February 20, 2024


Last Day for Section Transfers
Tuesday, February 20, 2024


Holiday – College Closed in Observance of Cesar Chavez Day
Friday, March 29, 2024


Spring Break (No Classes)
Saturday, March 30 - Friday, April 5, 2024


Holiday – College Closed in Observance of Genocide Remembrance Day
Wednesday, April 24, 2024


Last Day to file for Pass/No Pass
Sunday, May 5, 2024                  


Last Day to Drop Classes Online with a “W” (75% of term)
Sunday, May 5, 2024


Last Day of Class Instruction
Sunday, May 26, 2024


Holiday – College Closed in Observance of Memorial Day
Monday, May 27, 2024


Final Examinations
Tuesday, May 28 – Monday, June 3, 2024


Spring 2024 Semester Ends
Monday, June 3, 2024


Commencement Ceremony (East LA College Weingart Stadium @ 5:00 p.m.)
Tuesday, June 4, 2024

5 Week Session: June 10, 2024 – July 14, 2024

7 Week Session: June 10, 2024 – July 28, 2024

10 Week Session: June 10, 2024 – August 18, 2024

Unit Limit for Summer 2024: 9 units LACCD District-wide

Per LACCD Board Rule, students are limited to a maximum number of units during each term/session. This Board Rule limits the total units a student may enroll into prior to the start of the term/session. East Los Angeles College may allow students to enroll in additional units. Students requesting overload units must obtain approval by an ELAC counselor based on the following criteria. A student may request to enroll in more than 9 units (9.5-14 units) if a second session is offered and the student does not enroll in more than 9 units in one session.

It is the student's responsibility to be aware of all deadlines. Please check the student portal for specific deadlines.

Live Chat Admissions and Records (E1-105)

Live Chat Welcome Center (E1-189)


Wednesday, April 10, 2024: Matriculation Activities Cut-Off for Priority Registration


Monday, April 15, 2024: Group 1: (CalWORKs, DSPS, EOPS, Foster Youth, Active Duty/Veterans, Student Parent and Rising Scholars)


Thursday, April 18, 2024: Group 2: (Athletes, College Promise, Completion Program)


  • Tuesday, April 23, 2024: Group 3: (Continuing Students in Good Standing, New Fully Matriculated Students, New/Returning Exempt Students)
    • Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - 60-99 Completed Units
    • Thursday, April 25, 2024 - 31-59 Completed Units
    • Saturday, April 27, 2024 - 0-30 Completed Units

Thursday, May 2, 2024: Group 4: (Loss of Enrollment Priority Due to Academic and/or Progress Probation, Completed > 100 degree applicable units within LACCD)


Monday, May 6, 2024: Group 5: (Open Enrollment, including K-12 Special Admits)


Sunday, June 9, 2024: Residency Code Adjustment Deadline


June 10, 2024 – August 25, 2024: Graduation Petition Filing Period for Summer 2024


Monday, June 10, 2024: Summer Session 1 Begins


Wednesday, June 19, 2024: College Closed in Observance of Juneteenth


Thursday, July 4, 2024: College Closed in Observance of Independence Day


*Note: Datelines listed below may not apply to all (5) five-week (7) seven-week and (10) ten-week courses, check the Student Information System Portal (SIS) for dates pertaining to your specific courses. Some drop deadlines occur during non-operating office hours.

Check your specific class details for the last day to add & audit a class, section transfers, and drop a class without/with a W

  • Saturday, July 6, 2024: Last Day to File for Pass/No Pass for 5 week courses
  • Tuesday July 16, 2024: Last Day to File for Pass/No Pass for 7 week courses
  • Thursday, August 1, 2024: Last Day to File for Pass/No Pass for 10 week courses

  • Sunday, July 14, 2024: Summer Session 1 Ends for 5 Week Courses
  • Sunday, July 28, 2024: Summer Session 1 Ends for 7 Week Courses
  • Sunday, August 18, 2024: Summer Session 1 Ends for 10 Week Courses

5 Week Session: July 15, 2024 – August 18, 2024

Unit Limit for Summer 2024: 9 units LACCD District-wide

Per LACCD Board Rule, students are limited to a maximum number of units during each term/session. This Board Rule limits the total units a student may enroll into prior to the start of the term/session. East Los Angeles College may allow students to enroll in additional units. Students requesting overload units must obtain approval by an ELAC counselor based on the following criteria. A student may request to enroll in more than 9 units (9.5-14 units) if a second session is offered and the student does not enroll in more than 9 units in one session.

It is the student's responsibility to be aware of all deadlines. Please check the student portal for specific deadlines.

Live Chat Admissions and Records (E1-105)

Live Chat Welcome Center (E1-189)


 

Wednesday, April 10, 2024: Matriculation Activities Cut-Off for Priority Registration


Monday, April 15, 2024: Group 1: (CalWORKs, DSPS, EOPS, Foster Youth, Active Duty/Veterans, Student Parent and Rising Scholars)


Thursday, April 18, 2024: Group 2: (Athletes, College Promise, Completion Program)


  • Tuesday, April 23, 2024: Group 3: (Continuing Students in Good Standing, New Fully Matriculated Students, New/Returning Exempt Students)
    • Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - 60-99 Completed Units
    • Thursday, April 25, 2024 - 31-59 Completed Units
    • Saturday, April 27, 2024 - 0-30 Completed Units

Thursday, May 2, 2024: Group 4: (Loss of Enrollment Priority Due to Academic and/or Progress Probation, Completed > 100 degree applicable units within LACCD)


Monday, May 6, 2024: Group 5: (Open Enrollment, including K-12 Special Admits)


Sunday, June 9, 2024: Residency Code Adjustment Deadline


June 10, 2024 – August 25, 2024: Graduation Petition Filing Period for Summer 2024


Wednesday, June 19, 2024: College Closed in Observance of Juneteenth


Thursday, July 4, 2024: College Closed in Observance of Independence Day


*Note: Datelines listed below may not apply to all 5 five-week courses, check the Student Information System Portal (SIS) for dates pertaining to your specific courses. Some drop deadlines occur during non-operating office hours.


10% equal to the start of the class: Last Day to Drop Without Paying Fees


Monday, July 15, 2024: Summer Session 2 Begins


Wednesday, July 17, 2024: Last Day to Add & Audit Class, Section Transfers, and Drop Course Without a "W"


Saturday, August 10, 2024: Last Day to Drop With a "W" & File for Pass/No Pass


August 24 & 25, 2024: Non-Instructional Days


Sunday August 25, 2024: Summer Session 2 Ends

August 26, 2024 to December 15, 2024

Full Term – 16-week calendar

Unit Limit for Fall 2024: 19 units LACCD District-wide

It is the student's responsibility to be aware of all deadlines. Please check the student portal for specific deadlines.

*The LDFR, NPDD, and LDTD dates are general for most classes but not all, check the student portal for specific deadlines

Classes less than 16 weeks have different add/drop deadline dates.

Live Chat Admissions and Records (E1-105)

Live Chat Welcome Center (E1-189)


January 15 - May 20, 2024: Appeal Loss of Priority Enrollment


Wednesday, April 10, 2024: Matriculation Activities Cut-Off for Priority Registration


  • Monday, April 15, 2024: Group 1: (CalWORKs, DSPS, EOPS, Foster Youth, Active Duty/Veterans, Student Parent and Rising Scholars)
  • Thursday, April 18, 2024: Group 2: (Athletes, College Promise, Completion Program)
  • Tuesday, April 23, 2024: Group 3: (Continuing Students in Good Standing, New Fully Matriculated Students, New/Returning Exempt Students)
    • Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - 60-99 Completed Units
    • Thursday, April 25, 2024 - 31-59 Completed Units
    • Saturday, April 27, 2024 - 0-30 Completed Units
  • Thursday, May 2, 2024: Group 4: (Loss of Enrollment Priority Due to Academic and/or Progress Probation, Completed > 100 degree applicable units within LACCD)

Monday, May 6, 2024: Group 5: (Open Enrollment, including K-12 Special Admits)


August 26 - December 8, 2024: Graduation Petition Period


October 1 - December 8, 2024: New/Returning Student Online Application Period


October 1 - December 1, 2024: Fourth Attempt Petition Filing Period for Upcoming Fall 2024 Term


*Note: Deadlines listed below may not apply to all (16) week courses, check the Student Information System Portal (SIS) for dates pertaining to your specific courses. Some drop deadlines occur during non-operating office hours.


Friday, August 9, 2024: Challenge Petition/Course Repeat w/Passing Grade Petition Deadline


Sunday, August 25, 2024: Residency Status Adjustment Deadline


Monday, August 26, 2024: All Fall Courses Begin


Monday, September 2, 2024: College Closed in Observance of Labor Day


  • Sunday, September 8, 2024: Drop Deadline #1 (Dates for classes less than-16 weeks is approximately 10% of term, check the Student Information Portal)
    • Last Day to Add or Audit Full Term Classes (Online)
    • Last Day to Drop Without Paying Fees (Online)
    • Last Day to Drop Online Without Class Appearing on Transcript (Online)
    • Last day for Section Transfers

Monday, November 11, 2024: College Closed in Observance of Veteran's Day


Sunday, November 17, 2024: Drop Deadline #2 (Last Day to Drop Classes Online with a "W")


Monday, November 18, 2024: Last Day to file for Pass/No Pass


Thursday, November 28 – Friday, November 29, 2024: College Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving


Saturday, November 30 – Sunday, December 1, 2024: College Closed for Non-Instructional Days


Monday, December 9 – Sunday, December 15, 2024: Final Examinations


Monday, December 16 – Monday, December 23, 2024: Non-Instructional Days


Tuesday, December 24 – Wednesday, December 25, 2024: College Closed for Winter Holiday


Thursday, December 26 – Sunday, December 29, 2024: Non-Instructional Days


Monday, December 30 – Tuesday, December 31, 2024: College Closed for Winter Holiday


Tuesday, December 31, 2024: Fall 2024 Semester Ends