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how to apply and registerStudent CategoriesThe faculty and staff are pleased that you chose East LosAngeles College to pursue your higher education. We arecommitted to help you succeed in accomplishing eachphase of your educational program so you can finish yourstudies in the shortest time possible.This section explains how you can enroll into the college,how you get your classes, and how much you can expectto pay in fees as well as the fee refund policies. In addition,this section explains the academic standards which the facultyand staff expect you to achieve while you are a studentat East Los Angeles College.For application and registration purposes, all students fallinto one of the three categories listed below. It is importantthat you understand the category which applies to you.Category 1: NEW STUDENTS – if you have neverattended East Los Angeles College or any other CommunityCollege within the Los Angeles Community College District(known as the LACCD).Category 2: RETURNING STUDENTS – if you attendedEast Los Angeles College or any other Community Collegewithin the LACCD in the past, but did not attend the lasttwo semesters.Category 3: CONTINUING STUDENTS – if you attendedEast Los Angeles College during the past two (2)semesters.Matriculation ProcessMatriculation is a process that promotes and enhances studentaccess into the California Community Colleges. Thematriculation process provides admissions, assessment, orientation,counseling, and follow-up to all students enrolledin community colleges. This process brings the college anda student into an agreement for the purpose of realizingthe student’s educational goal through the college’s establishedprograms, policies, and requirements. The agreementacknowledges responsibilities of both East Los AngelesCollege (ELAC) and the student to attain those objectives.East Los Angeles College agrees to provide:• An admission application process.• Assessment of the student’s Math, English, and Readingskills.• Orientation to ELAC’s programs and services.• Counseling and Advisement to develop a StudentEducational Plan (SEP).• Follow-up evaluation of each student’s progress in achievingthe goals of the Student Educational Plan.The student agrees to:• Express an educational intent upon admission.• Declare an educational goal (e.g. AA/AS degree,transfer, vocational certificate) by the time 15 units arecompleted.• Participate in Counseling/Advisement.• Provide high school and/or college transcripts and othersupporting documentation to assist the Counselor in makingthe best possible course recommendations.• Attend class, complete assignments, and maintain progresstoward an educational goal.• Inquire about and seek support services as needed and/or as referred.• Accept responsibility for the consequences of any educationaldecisions.AdmissionsComplete and return the ELAC admission application to theEnrollment Center (Main Campus, Bldg E6 – Room 106),Admissions (South Gate Educational Center), or online atwww.elac.edu. Submit official high school transcripts andany previous college official transcripts. Submit proof ofresidency.Assessment/OrientationThe Assessment Placement Process at ELAC is a 3 ½ hourprocess which includes the English Assessment, MathAssessment, and Orientation. Assessment/OrientationCalendars are made available upon submitting the ELACadmission application and online at www.elac.edu.Admission applications must be submitted prior to participatingin the Assessment Placement Process. All studentsplanning to enroll in English, Math, ESL (English as aSecond Language), Reading courses and planning to earna Certificate, AA/AS degree or higher, must participatein the Assessment Placement Process. Participation in theAssessment Placement Process is limited to one time per testingseries (roughly one time per semester). Placement resultsmust indicate assessment was completed within the last twoyears at ELAC or any other California Community Collegein order to be accepted.Assessments are offered at the Main Campus and SouthGate Educational Center. The Assessment Calendars areavailable at the Enrollment Center (Main Campus, BldgE6 – Room 106), at Admissions (South Gate EducationalCenter), and online at www.elac.edu. For more informationcall (323) 415-4141.Any student with a verified disability may arrange an appointmentfor alternative administration of the AssessmentPlacement Process (English, Reading and Mathematics) bycontacting the Disabled Student Program and Services (C2-8) at (323) 265-8787. Alternative administration may includeextended time, larger print, or readers.CounselingAll students are highly recommended to see a Counselor forcourse approval prior to registration. Students who havenot declared an educational goal and students who areenrolled in pre-collegiate basic skills courses are highly encouragedto meet with a Counselor to develop a StudentEducational Plan (SEP). All students are encouraged tomeet with a Counselor every semester to ensure that theirSEP accurately reflects their educational goal. Studentswho are on academic or progress probation are requiredto complete a contract with a Counselor prior to registration.For more information, visit the Counseling Department,Main Campus (A-2) or call (323) 265-8751 for an appointment.For the Counseling Department at the South GateEducational Center, call (323) 357-6213.Follow-upCounseling and teaching faculty provide a number of follow-upservices to matriculated students. These services aredesigned to provide information regarding the student’s academicprogress. Special services are provided to studentson academic or progress probation, students in basic skillscourses, and students who are undecided about their educationalgoals. Referrals to students are made to both onand off campus services when appropriate.Matriculation ExemptionsAll students are expected to participate in the MatriculationProcess of Admissions, Assessment, Counseling, & Follow-Up. However, some students may be exempted from theAssessment Placement Process if one or more of the followingapply:• The student already possesses an AA/AS degree orhigher from an accredited college or university in theUnited States.• The student has participated in the Assessment PlacementProcess at another California Community College (withinthe last 2 years) and presents interpreted placement resultsfrom the respective college.• The student has successfully completed an English and/or Math course from an accredited college or universityin the United States.If you meet one of these conditions you will be exemptedfrom the Assessment Placement Process, one part of theMatriculation Process, at the time of submitting admissionapplication.