Transitioning to Our Future Campus
In June 2024, we bid farewell to our beloved ELAC South Gate Educational Center in South Gate as we pave the way for our future home just down the street. Construction has started on our new state-of-the-art Southeast Campus, set to open soon and address the rising demand for higher education in Southeast LA. Meantime, we're committed to ensuring a seamless transition for all our students.
- $85 million state-of-the-art campus
- 105,000 square foot, three-story building, increases instructional space by 82%
- Introduces innovative academic programs in Career Technical Education Pathways: Allied Health, Business, Fire Technology, Child Family Education Services, Public Safety and Logistics
- Features cutting-edge labs and expanded classrooms, catering to students planning to transfer or start their career
Temporary Locations for Classes
During this transition period, students may take classes at the following locations.
South Gate High School
3351 Firestone Blvd, South Gate, CA 90280
Classes at South Gate High School will be listed as SGHS followed by the room number (i.e. SGHSB24 is South Gate High School Bungalow 24).
Odyssey High School
8693 Dearborn Ave, South Gate, CA 90280
Classes at Odyssey High School will be listed as ODYSHS followed by the room number (i.e. ODYSHS202 is Odyssey High School room 202).
Southeast Welcome Center
Visit our temporary Welcome Center for the following student services: Admissions & Records, Counseling, and Financial Aid.
2701 Firestone Blvd, Suites E and F, South Gate, CA 90280
Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 8:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
southeast@elac.edu
323-357-6200
Parking
Parking available at the west parking lot on Calden Ave and Southern Ave. Pick up your free parking pass at the Welcome Center (2701 Firestone Blvd).
Shuttles
Shuttle service is available to students, staff, and faculty (must show school ID or class schedule).
Below schedules are for 2/10/25 - 6/9/25.
No service on holidays: 2/14/25, 2/17/25, 3/31/25, 4/7/25 - 4/11/25, 4/24/25, 5/26/25.
Campus Express
East Campus Transit Center (Collegian Ave, Monterey Park)
Southeast Parking Lot (Calden Ave/Southern Ave, South Gate)
Upon request: South Gate High School (3351 Firestone Blvd, South Gate)
Traffic patterns may change arrival/departure times.
Monday - Thursday
| Depart Southeast | Arrive East | Depart East | Arrive Southeast |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6:30am | 7:05am | 7:15am | 8:00am |
| 8:10am | 8:40am | 9:00am | 9:40am |
| 9:50am | 10:25am | 10:45am | 11:20am |
| 11:30am | 12:00pm | 1:00pm | 1:30pm |
| 2:35pm | 3:15pm | 3:30pm | 4:10pm |
| 4:20pm | 5:00pm | 5:10pm | 6:00pm |
| 6:05pm | 6:40pm | 7:10pm | 7:40pm |
| 8:15pm | 8:50pm | 9:00pm | 9:30pm |
| 9:40pm | 10:05pm | 10:15pm | 10:35pm |
Every 1st and 3rd Friday of the Month
| Depart Southeast | Arrive East | Depart East | Arrive Southeast |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:15am | 8:50am | 9:15am | 9:50am |
| 10:15am | 10:50am | 11:15am | 11:50am |
| 12:15pm | 12:50pm | 1:15pm | 1:50pm |
Revised 1/21/25
Southeast Shuttle
Southeast Parking Lot (Calden Ave/Southern Ave, South Gate)
South Gate High School (3351 Firestone Blvd, South Gate)
Southeast Welcome Center (Firestone Blvd/Santa Fe Ave, South Gate)
Every 15-20 minutes during operating hours.
Monday - Thursday
7:30am - 10:15pm
Friday
7:10am - 4:15pm