… Who We Are … Who We Are … About ELAC East Los Angeles College (ELAC) has an international, multicultural student body that complements the 14 communities comprising its primary service area. The college offers both academic transfer courses, … Colleges (WASC). Opening Day, September 4, 1945 Opening day found 117 students enrolled on Campus, which was comprised of one building of the James A. Garfield High School plant on East Sixth Street, and another 267 nursing students enrolled to … faculty and staff dedicated to student success and academic excellence. ELAC's Future The East Los Angeles College that everyone dreamed about has finally come into fruition. Our master plan for permanent structures to be erected is finally …