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Schedule of Classes & Student Services 111Transfer Assistance& Graduation RequirementsThis section contains information about programs and servicesdesigned to help you transfer and/or graduate. It alsolists the courses which will meet the graduation requirementsfor East Los Angeles College, and the courses which meetthe transfer requirements of the University of California andthe California State University.East Los Angeles College services several programs whichare specifically aimed at assisting students to transfer to theUniversity of California (UC), the California State University(CSU), and to other four-year colleges and universities.These programs include:• Project for Adult College Education (PACE)• The Honors Program• The Transfer Center• Adelante• USC Scholars• Puente• MesaGraduation RequirementsFollowing the transfer program summaries, this section goeson to list the major and general education requirementswhich must be met by students who wish to graduate byearning the Associate of Arts Degree or the Associate ofScience Degree. There are two ways to meet the AA orAS degree requirements—by Plan A or Plan B—and the requiredcoursework for each plan is described. Obviously,students who wish to earn the AA/AS degree should readthese requirements carefully. If the requirements seem complicatedor even confusing, please consult with a counselorto get them clarified.Transfer Requirements for UC and CSUFollowing the East Los Angeles College graduation requirementsare two pages which list different ways you can meetthe general education requirements for transferring to UC orCSU.The first listing of transfer course requirements is known asthe “IGETC” pattern. The letters stand for IntersegmentalGeneral Education Transfer Curriculum. The page lists allthe courses offered at East Los Angeles College which satisfythe general education transfer requirements for both theUniversity of California and the California State University.The course information that is presented is no more than asimple listing what courses will transfer. You should consultwith a counselor and read the applicable pages inthe College Catalog to obtain further information that youshould know in regard to how to transfer.The second listing of courses applies only to students whoplan to transfer to the California State University, and whowish to complete their “General Education” requirements atEast LA College. Students who meet the requirements, aslisted, may petition the college for certification — certificationmeans that after transferring, the student will not haveto take any other general education courses to meet CSUgraduation requirements for the Bachelors Degree. Again,students should consult a counselor when planning a transferprogram and read the applicable pages of the CollegeCatalog to ensure that other important transfer requirementsare met.Transfer CenterIf you are planning to continue your education at a university,you are encouraged to visit ELAC’s Transfer Center.Located in A-8, the Transfer Center is here to help you make a smoothtransition to a university by providing the following services:• Publication of monthly calendar of activities• University campus tours• One-to-one consultation with university representatives• Workshops on all aspects of transfer• University Application and Financial Aid Assistance• College Transfer Day and College Night Fairs• Library of college catalogs, brochures, scholarships information and more!The Center is openMonday through Thursday, 8:00 am – 7:00 pm andFriday 8:00 am – 4:00 pmCall for information: (323) 265-8623.