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Future Students
www.cerritos.edu/futurestudents
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STEPS TO
GETTING STARTED
562-860-2451
. ADMISSION x2211
Fill out an application and submit it to
Admissions and Records or apply online at www.
cerritos.edu by selecting “Apply Online.” Financial
Aid and the Board of Governors Fee Waiver are
available. Please see pages 3-4 for details or visit
Financial Aid online at www.cerritos.edu/finaid.
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ASSESSMENT x2599
Take the English, reading and math
placement tests. These tests assess your
math, language, and reading skill levels. Just
bring your student ID number and a photo
ID on the test day and call the Assessment
Center for scheduling information. For online
test study guides visit www.cerritos.edu/
assessment-center.
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ORIENTATION x2231
Sign-up for an Orientation Workshop
or complete the Online Orientation by visiting
www.cerritos.edu/orientation. If attending in
person, please bring your unofficial high school
transcript and your assessment results to the
workshop. When additional assistance is needed
prior to enrollment, counselors are available
on a walk-in basis or by appointment at the
Counseling Center.
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ENROLLMENT x2211
After receiving your enrollment
appointment, you may enroll for your classes
online at my.cerritos.edu. Pay all fees.
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COUNSELING x2231
After getting settled in your first
semester, meet with a counselor every semester
to ensure that you have an educational plan to
meet your career goals
That’s all there is to it!
Can I attend Cerritos College?
Yes! You can attend if…
• You are 18 years of age or older, with or without a high school diploma or
• You are a high school graduate or
• You have the equivalent of a high school diploma or
• You are an international student with a valid non-immigrant, F-1 visa status or
• You are a high school student in your junior or senior year with appropriate criteria and
approvals (College Bridge program).
• If you are undocumented, you may attend Cerritos College and pay in-state tuition if
you qualify for AB-540.
Under AB-540 law, undocumented students qualify to pay in-state tuition if they meet
the following requirements:
1. Attended a California high school for 3 or more years.
2. Graduate from a California high school or receive the equivalent general education
diploma (GED).
3. File an affidavit with the public state college or university stating that he or she will file an
application to obtain legal permanent residency as soon as he or she is eligible.
Assessment and Orientation-Counseling (AOC) is required for first-time, new to any
college, students prior to enrollment. You may choose to participate in the Early Success
Program (ESP) and receive the benefit of earlier enrollment if AOC is completed by a
specific date! For details visit www.cerritos.edu/esp/
What is Assessment?
Assessment is the process of gathering information about you to ensure your success in
college, and it is required for first-time students. If you plan to enroll in a math, English or
reading class, earn an associate in arts degree, or transfer to a 4-year university, these tests
will help counselors place you in the most appropriate courses.
Why go to the Orientation Workshop?
As a new student, you are required to attend the orientation workshop to receive
counselor assistance to select courses. This workshop also acquaints you with Cerritos
College programs, services and makes the enrollment process easier. Orientation
workshops are offered in the day and evening prior to enrollment. If you are not able to
attend in person, please complete orientation online at www.cerritos.edu/orientation.
Why do I need Counseling?
Counselors are here to assist you with the development of an
educational plan and the selection of courses. We suggest that you
make an appointment, but counselors are also available on a walkin basis. General counseling assistance can also be found online by
visiting www.cerritos.edu/counseling and selecting “Online Counseling.”
Visit us at www.cerritos.edu
Future Students
Cerritos College
Student Resources
562-860-2451
Admissions and Records.......x2211
Academic Programs
Distance Education.....................x7891 Puente Program............................x2149
Online and hybrid courses are offered and carry
full academic credit. The content is equivalent
to the traditional mode of delivery (in-person
instruction).
The Admissions and Records Office has many
functions. It is responsible for: application
for admission, permanent records, transcript
requests, student academic petitions,
verification of student enrollment to
appropriate institutions, and a segment of the
enrollment procedure.
First Year Experience..................x2782
Assessment Testing.....................x2599
Learning Communities..............x2782
Assessment testing is administered in the
Assessment Office located next to the
Career Services Center. Results are used
for advisement in selecting classes. Tests
for reading, math, English writing, and ESL
placement are available.
Bookstore.......................................x2450
The store carries required materials, new and
used textbooks, reference materials, school
supplies, snacks, imprinted gifts and clothing.
Counseling.......................................x2231
Counselors are available in the Counseling
Center to assist you with academic advisement,
establishing realistic goals and devising a
sound educational plan to meet those goals.
Counselors keep you abreast of current
requirements for your major and are available
on a half-hour appointment basis or standby
for quick questions. Online counseling is
available at www.cerritos.edu/counseling.
Financial Aid Office...................x2397
The Financial Aid Office offers grants, workstudy opportunities, loans, and scholarships
provided by federal and state governments and
local agencies. The Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) can be filed on the web
at www.fafsa.gov. The federal school code for
Cerritos College is 001161.
Additional Student Resources:
Adult Ed./Div. Prog..........................................x5098
Career Services Center................................. .x2356
CalWORKs.......................................................... x2358
Child Development Center..........................x2583
Disabled Stud. Prog. and Svcs................... x2333
EOPS....................................................................x2398
International Student Center....................... x2133
Library/Learning Resource Ctr.....................x2430
Success Ctr. (tutor/workshops).................. x7891
Student Health Center.................................. .x2321
Transfer Center................................................. x2154
A set of classes that are “packaged” together for
you, in which you will become part of a learning
community as you will be given the opportunities
to form study groups. You will be taking a full
program of courses including English, math, and
study skills.
Learning Communities offers classes in which
the subject matter and ways of investigating
questions in two or more fields are integrated.
The class may be designed around a unifying
theme, based on courses that reinforce the
students’ special needs. In principle, students
learn from students and faculty and faculty learn
from students and each other.
Project HOPE ..................................x7847
Project HOPE is dedicated to increasing the
number of Latinos and other underrepresented
groups entering, matriculating, and completing
health careers. This program is designed to
help and guide students through the rigorous
academic and social work involved with health
professions.
The Puente Program is an academic, counseling,
and mentoring program that supports educationally
underrepresented students in building the skills
necessary for success in academic and career goals
while at Cerritos College.
Scholars’ Honors Program..........x2728
The Scholars’ Honors Program (SHP) is a social
and academic home that Cerritos College offers
to talented and motivated students planning to
transfer to four-year colleges and universities,
especially to the UC and CSU systems. It
introduces you to a community of faculty
and staff who are committed to helping you
succeed and it provides you with a supportive
environment of fellow-students with similar
goals and interests.
Teacher TRAC..................................x2212
The Teacher TRAC program offers many services,
programs, and pathways for students interested
in teaching K-12. For students interested in
becoming an elementary school teacher, Teacher
TRAC’s flagship program is a partnership with
California State University Long Beach.
As a student in the integrated, standards based
Teacher TRAC / CSULB program, you can earn
your bachelor’s degree, multiple subject teaching
credential and complete your student teaching.
Co-Curricular Activities
Athletics.....................................x2864 Student Activities..................... x2473
Cerritos College is a member of the South Coast
Conference. Cerritos men’s teams are represented
in: baseball, basketball, cross country, football
(SCFA), soccer, swimming, tennis, track and field,
water polo and wrestling (SCWA). Cerritos women’s
teams are represented in: basketball,cross country,
soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field,
volleyball, and water polo.
Cerritos College offers a variety of campus clubs and
organizations for every phase of campus life. They
provide opportunities for students in social, service,
curricular, and special interest programs. There are
approximately 60 clubs on campus that include the
International Student Association, Music Club, Phi
Theta Kappa and the Anthropology Club.
Certificates, Degrees and Transfer
Associate in Arts Degree (AA)
This degree is granted upon completion of two
parts, specialized education (department major)
and general education coursework. You must
complete 60 units of degree applicable work.
Earning an AA Degree can be completed in two
years, but varies depending on part-or full-time
status and course placement.
Certificate of Achievement
A certificate of achievement is granted when
coursework is completed in an area of
specialization—general education courses are not
required. This certificate provides you with handson training in areas such as woodworking, welding,
automotives, court reporting, culinary arts, and
cosmetology.
Transfer to a University
Transferring includes the completion of courses
that satisfy the university’s lower division general
education and major requirements to obtain your
bachelor’s degree. You are advised to complete 60
transferable units in order to be eligible for full junior
status at the transfer institution.
4 EASY STEPS
TO CASH
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APPLY
Submit a Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at
www.fafsa.gov
The School Code for
Cerritos College is 001161.
Apply by March 2nd to be
considered for Cal Grant B & C.
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SUBMIT FORMS
Read Missing Information Letter or view
To Do List on MyCerritos.
Download the required forms at
www.cerritos.edu/finaid and submit
these to the Financial Aid Office to
complete your file.
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REVIEW AWARDS
View your awards on my.cerritos.edu.
You must meet Satisfactory Academic
Progress (SAP) standards to receive awards.
Financial
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RECEIVE
DISBURSEMENT
Receive and activate your Cerritos
Falcon Card.
cial Aid
ge...We can HELP!
APPLY YEARLY
Early Application Period:
January – April 30th
Financial Aid
Programs
Annual Amount
JANUARY
Board of
Governors
Fee Waiver
Waives enrollment fees;
does not waive health
fee, student activity fee,
lab fees, and parking
permit fees.
MARCH 2ND &
SEPTEMBER 2ND
Cal Grants
B - $1,473
C - $547
Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) is available.
Cal Grant application deadline.
Submit both FAFSA and GPA
Verification Form.
MARCH - APRIL
Respond to Missing Information
Letter (MIL) or View To Do List on
My Cerritos. Submit all required
documentation to the
Financial Aid Office.
Federal
Supplemental
$400
Education
Opportunity
Grant
Federal
Work-Study
Pell Grant
Up to $5,000
$575 – *$5,730
*Based on 2014-15
Stafford Loans $3,500 – $10,500
EOPS
Financial Aid Office begins EOPS is a combination of programs and
award notification. View your services designed to help low income
awards on MyCerritos.
and educationally disadvantaged students
obtain academic success. EOPS offers
book vouchers, grants, counseling, priority
registration and many other services.
The Financial Aid Office will disburse
your financial aid.
Phone: 562-860-2451 x 2397
Fax: 562-467-5035
View account activity online at
MyCerritos for refund status.
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CALENDAR &
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Financial Aid Office
E-mail: finaid-staff-list@cerritos.edu
www.cerritos.edu/finaid
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