East Los Angeles College has an international, multicultural student body that complements the 14 communities comprising its primary service area. The college offers both academic transfer courses which prepare students for admission to four-year colleges and universities and occupational programs which prepare students for careers in two years or less.

Many of the students who transfer from East Los Angeles College to a four-year university move on to nearby California State University, Los Angeles, or to the University of California, Los Angeles . The college is located in the suburban community of Monterey Park, California, ten miles east of downtown Los Angeles. Facilities include an Instructional Center; Bookstore; Cafeteria; Library; 20,000 seat sports stadium; 2,000 seat auditorium; and a 1,500 seat indoor swim stadium. The Associated Students Organization emphasizes social and cultural programs representative of the varied student body. Campus clubs have open membership to students who are members of the Associated Students Organization. A computer center in the Student Activities Center offering internet access to ASO members was recently opened and has quickly become a popular gathering place.

The college offers both academic ESL courses which prepare students for admission to four-year colleges and universities and occupational programs which prepare students for careers in two years or less.

East Los Angeles College International Student Program provides Associate Degrees in various majors and transferable university credit courses. Its primary goal is to provide the first two years of tertiary education leading to a four-year degree. It is the main goal to transfer a majority of the students into their final two years of study at the University of California (UC), the California State University (CSU) or private universities have unique transfer relationships with prestigious universities throughout the Untied States including UCLA, UC Berkeley, and USC.

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East Los Angeles College provides diverse English as a Second Language courses in writing, oral communication and reading skills. The program is designed to help new international students to develop strong English skills for further academic success. 

Students with Visas which require residency in a country outside the United States are required to pay a non-resident fee of $164.00 per unit plus an enrollment fee of $26.00 per unit. Students on F-1 Visa also pay a $25.00 per semester International student processing fee.