catalog and announcement of courses academic year 2018-2019

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Cerritos College Catalog
CATALOG AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF COURSES
ACADEMIC YEAR 2018-2019
CERRITOS COLLEGE
11110 ALONDRA BOULEVARD
NORWALK, CALIFORNIA 90650
[phone]
WWW.CERRITOS.EDU
CERRITOS COLLEGE
A PUBLIC COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ESTABLISHED 1955
ACCREDITED BY:
Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the
Western Association of Schools and Colleges
A MEMBER OF:
Academic Senate for California Community Colleges
American Association of Community Colleges
California Community College Trustees
Community College League of California
This information is available on the Internet at
www.cerritos.edu
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, this information is available in alternate formats (Braille,
enlarged type, e-text, etc.) and may be requested by calling [phone], Ext. 2335.
Disclaimer: Cerritos College has made reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in the College Catalog at the time of annual publication.
The College reserves the right to add to, amend, or repeal any of the rules, regulations, policies and procedures, or any other content, consistent with applicable
regulations and laws. Content is subject to change without notice by the administration for reasons of student enrollment, level of financial support, or for any other
reason at the discretion of the College. The College Catalog does not constitute a contract or the terms of a contract. The College Catalog is not intended to promulgate
all policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of partner organizations, transfer institutions, the College, or the Cerritos Community College District. Students are
advised to consult the online version of this catalog and to contact Counseling Services or the applicable administrative office for additional information.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CERRITOS COLLEGE ..........................................1
Academic Calendar ..........................................3
Administration..............................................5
Mission, Vision, Values, Educational Philosophy,
& Commitment ...........................................6
ACADEMIC INFORMATION ....................................7
Admission to the College .....................................8
Expenses ..................................................10
Student Success & Support Programs (SSSP) ..................12
Enrollment Information .....................................16
Scholars’ Honors Program ...................................21
Educational Partnerships & Programs.........................22
Cerritos Complete ..........................................22
Teacher TRAC..............................................22
Learning Communities Program .............................22
Distance Education Program.................................23
OPEN COURSES
Scholarship Regulations .....................................24
All courses, course sections, and classes of the College shall be Student Rights & Responsibilities.............................29
open for enrollment to any person who has been admitted to the
Services for Students........................................42
College. Enrollment shall be limited to students meeting properly
validated prerequisites and co-requisites. Exemptions for state or
Honors & Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
federal statutes or regulations shall be established and the President/
Superintendent shall establish procedures to establish exemptions for Student Financial Aid .......................................46
other practical considerations (Board Policy 5052).
Graduation Requirements ...................................49
Transfer Requirements ......................................57
ACADEMIC FREEDOM
Business, Community, & Adult Programs ......................63
Cerritos College serves the common good by expanding the boundaries
of knowledge and transmitting it imaginatively, preparing students Cerritos College Foundation..................................64
for occupations and preparing them to live successfully in a free
Información en Español –Information in Spanish ..............65
society. The fulfillment of this function necessarily rests on the
preservation of academic freedom which protects the rights of CURRICULUM & REQUIREMENTS FOR:
teachers to teach and students to learn.
Majors & Certificates .......................................77
The exercise of academic freedom is necessary if society is to receive Verifications of Completion .................................180
the benefits of honest intellectual search and unbiased transmittal of
knowledge. Cerritos College scholars must be free from pressures or Non-Credit Career Development &
demands which restrict their intellectual searches. The transmittal College Preparation Certificates..............................188
of knowledge at Cerritos College shall not be impeded by special
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS.....................................192
interests, conflicting public opinion, or unpopularity. Cerritos
College shall avoid a climate of education in which either students FACULTY, & EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATORS & MANAGERS..380
or faculty dare not assert their ideas for fear of reprisal. At the same
time, Cerritos College faculty and students have a responsibility, EMERITI FACULTY, & EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATORS &
under the guidelines of academic freedom, to engage in teaching MANAGERS ..............................................388
and learning that honors and respects divergent viewpoints that
are grounded in cultures of reason, logic, evidence, responsible CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES ....................................395
scholarship, and creativity (Board Policy 4030).
INDEX......................................................398
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2018-2019 ACADEMIC CALENDAR*
FALL SEMESTER 2018
Instruction Begins ................................August 13, 2018
Final Examinations...........................December 8-14, 2018
Fall Semester Ends.............................December 14, 2018
SPRING SEMESTER 2019
Instruction Begins ............................... January 14, 2019
Final Examinations................................May 18-24, 2019
Spring Semester Ends ................................May 24, 2019
HOLIDAYS (The College will be closed)
Independence Day ....................................July 4, 2018
Labor Day......................................September 3, 2018
Veterans Day Observance .......................November 12, 2018
Thanksgiving Holiday .......................November 22-25, 2018
Winter Holiday ..................December 22, 2018-January 1, 2019
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Observance .....January 21, 2019
Abraham Lincoln Birthday Observance............February 15, 2019
George Washington Birthday Observance ..........February 18, 2019
Spring Recess Friday ...............................March 22, 2019
Memorial Day .......................................May 27, 2019
RECESS
Semester Break ................ December 17, 2018-January 13, 2019
Spring Recess...................................March 18-24, 2019
*This calendar is subject to change. The college offers many short-
term classes starting at various times throughout the year. The
Schedule of Classes contains specific dates, times, procedures, and
appointment information.
ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT
Cerritos College publishes an Annual Security Report in
accordance with the Clery Act. This report includes statistics for
the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred
on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned
or controlled by Cerritos College; and on public property within,
or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. This
report also includes institutional policies concerning campus
security, such as policies concerning sexual assault, and other
matters. You can obtain a copy of this report by contacting the
Campus Police Department in person or at [phone], Ext.
3202. This report is also available on the college website at www.
cerritos.edu/police/annual-security-report.htm.
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WHOM TO CONTACT
Telephone: [phone] or [phone]
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES EXT AREAS OF INTEREST EXT
President/Superintendent .......................................2204 Faculty Senate .................................................2217
Academic Affairs ...............................................2218 Financial Aid ..................................................2397
Business Services ..............................................2241 First-Year Experience ...........................................2782
Human Resources ..............................................2284 Fiscal Services .................................................2261
Student Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2236 Foster & Kinship Care Education .................................2578
Foundation ..........................................[phone]
Information Technology Help Desk ...............[phone] & 2166
DIVISIONS EXT International Student Services ...................................2133
Business, Humanities & Social Sciences ...........................2752 Job Placement (Students) .......................................2366
Counseling ....................................[phone] & 2231 Language Success Center ........................................2855
Fine Arts & Communications ....................................2600 Learning Communities..........................................2782
Health Occupations ............................................2550 Library .......................................................2430
Health, Physical Education, Dance & Athletics ......................2859 Lost & Found ..................................................2325
Liberal Arts ...................................................2858 Mail Room ....................................................2201
Library & Learning Resource Center ..............................2430 Math Learning Center ..........................................2659
Science, Engineering & Mathematics .............................2660 Media Services ................................................7890
Student Success ................................................7888 Mental Health Worker Program ..................................2778
Technology ....................................................2900 Music Office ...................................................2629
Older Wiser Learner (OWL) ............................[phone]
Parking .......................................................2326
AREAS OF INTEREST EXT
Pathway Programs..............................................2484
Accounting ....................................................2261 Payroll .......................................................2274
Admissions, Records & Services ..................................2211 Police Department .............................................2325
Fees (Students) ...............................................2211 Project HOPE ..................................................7847
Refunds (Students) ...........................................2211 Public Affairs ..................................................2544
Academic Probation ............................................2231 Publications (Copy Services) ....................................2290
Adult Education/Diversity Programs .....................[phone] Purchasing ....................................................2243
Advanced Transportation Technology .............................2912 Radio Station, WPMD 1700AM ..................................2626
Art Gallery ....................................................2616 Reading Center ................................................2856
Assessment Testing.............................................2599 Re-entry Resource Center .......................................2362
Athletic Department .......................................2862/2864 Research & Planning............................................2192
Athletic Training Center ..................................2882/2884 Safety Escort...................................................3076
Fitness Lab ..................................................2883 Scholars’ Honors Program .......................................2728
Weight Training Room ........................................2885 School Relations ...............................................2130
Bookstore .....................................................2450 Sports Information .............................................2896
Box Office (Burnight Center) ...........................[phone] Staff Development .............................................2285
CalWORKs ....................................................2593 Student Affairs Office ......................................2473/2475
Career Center ..................................................2356 Clubs & Organizations .........................................2473
Career Services ................................................2356 Conduct and Grievance ........................................2483
Center for Teaching Excellence ...................................7889 Student Activities Center .......................................2479
Child Development Center ......................................2583 Student Body President ........................................2477
Communication Center .........................................2200 Student Body Vice President ....................................2478
Community Education .................................[phone] Student Government ..........................................2475
Community Relations ..........................................2798 Student I.D. Center ............................................2120
Cosmetology Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2950 Student Health Services .........................................2321
Counseling Services ............................................2231 Success Center .................................................7891
Culinary Arts ..................................................2456 Talon Marks (Student Newspaper) ................................2618
Disabled Student Programs & Services ............................2335 Teacher TRAC..................................................2212
Distance Education .............................................7891 Theatre Office .................................................2640
Economic Development .........................................2511 Transfer Center ................................................2154
EMERGENCY ..................................................911 Veterans’ Education Office .......................................3716
Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS).................2398 Veterans’ Resource Center .......................................3716
Facilities .................................................2307/2309
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES BUSINESS SERVICES
President............................................Zurich Lewis Director of Fiscal Services.........................Noorali Delawalla
Vice President ........................................Dr. Shin Liu Director of Information Technology ................Patrick O’Donnell
Clerk .................................Martha Camacho-Rodriguez Director of Physical Plant & Construction Services .......David Moore
Trustee ...........................................Carmen Avalos Director of Purchasing & Contract Administration ....... Mark Logan
Trustee ........................................James Cody Birkey Accounting Manager ..............................Kathryn Burgos
Trustee .............................................Marisa Perez Budget Manager ...................................Conrad Selorio
Trustee ........................................Dr. Sandra Salazar Facilities Manager............................... Shannon Kaveney
Student Trustee...................................... Phil Herrera Manager, Information Technology....................Javier Banuelos
Operations Manager....................................... Vacant
ADMINISTRATION
Payroll Manager .....................................Deanna Hart
President/Superintendent ............................Dr. Jose Fierro
PeopleSoft Database Administrator................... Maria Mendez
President of Academic Affairs/
PeopleSoft Database Administrator..................Michael Salazar
Assistant Superintendent ...........................Rick Miranda
Vice President of Business Services/ CALIFORNIA SCHOOL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Assistant Superintendent ............................Felipe Lopez CSEA President .................................... Lynn Laughon
Vice President of Human Resources/
CERRITOS COLLEGE FACULTY FEDERATION – AFT
Assistant Superintendent ................Dr. Adriana Flores-Church
CCFF-AFT President ..........................Stephanie Rosenblatt
Acting Vice President of Student Services/
Assistant Superintendent .............................Kim Westby
FACULTY SENATE
Faculty Senate President .......................R. Michelle Lewellen
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Dean of Academic Affairs .................................. Vacant
FOUNDATION
Dean of Academic Success ........................ Shawna Baskette Interim Executive Director of Foundation &
Dean of Institutional Effectiveness, Community Advancement......................Clara Potes-Fellow
Research & Planning......................... Dr. Kristi Blackburn Director of Advanced Transportation
Instructional Dean of Business, Humanities & Technologies Project.................................Jannet Malig
Social Sciences.....................................Rachel Mason Director of Community Advancement ..............Bellegran Gomez
Instructional Dean of Fine Arts &
Communications ..............................Dr. Gary Pritchard HUMAN RESOURCES
Instructional Dean of Health Occupations..............Sandra Marks Director of Human Resources &
Acting Instructional Dean of HPED/Athletics...............Russ May Risk Management ...............................Nancy Buvinger
Acting Instructional Dean of Liberal Arts ..........Dr. Frank Mixson Director of Diversity, Compliance &
Interim Instructional Dean of Science, Engineering & Title IX Coordinator .........................Dr. Valyncia Raphael
Mathematics................................Stephanie Rodriguez
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Instructional Dean of Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Yannick Real
Director of College Relations, Public Affairs
Associate Dean of Adult Education/Diversity
& Governmental Relations ..........................Miya Walker
Programs...................................... Graciela Vasquez
Web Administrator........................................ Vacant
Director of Child Development Center ....................Debra Ward
Director of Community Education .........Dr. Patricia Robbins Smith STUDENT SERVICES
Director of Educational Partnerships Dean of Admissions, Records & Services.......... Stephanie Murguia
& Programs....................................Colleen McKinley Interim Dean of Counseling Services ...................Yvette Tafoya
Senior Manager, Dual Enrollment ....................... Carla Yorke Dean of Disabled Student Programs & Services.....Dr. Lucinda Aborn
Dean of Student Services...........................Elizabeth Miller
Dean of Student Support Services.......................Kim Westby
Chief of Campus Police Services ...................Thomas Gallivan
Captain of Campus Police Services ...................Roland Chacon
Director of Career & Assessment Services............. Theresa Lopez
Associate Dean of Student Health &
Wellness Services............................Dr. Hillary Mennella
Director of Student Program Services ............. Norma Rodriguez
EOPS Assistant Director ..............................Yvette Tafoya
Financial Aid Assistant Director........................Jamie Quiroz
College Psychologist.......................Dr. Humberto Hernandez
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VALUES
We are guided by our core values of:
• supporting and promoting Student Success;
• achieving Excellence/Quality in teaching, learning, service
and in college processes;
• supporting Innovation and Creativity to enhance and
enrich learning and services;
• celebrating Diversity in people, philosophies, cultures,
beliefs, programs and learning environments;
• promoting respect and trust in all People be they students,
community members and employees;
• fostering Integrity as the foundation for all that we do;
• developing, nurturing and supporting Partnerships with
our educational, business and industry colleagues;
• planning and supporting Comprehensiveness in our
curricular offerings; and supporting Inclusiveness
of individual, campus and community viewpoints in
collaborative decision-making processes.
MISSION
Cerritos College values its diverse student population and is committed to
providing these students with high quality, comprehensive instructional
programs and support services that improve student success and offer
clear pathways to achieve personal, educational, and career goals. In
doing so, the college develops in students the knowledge, skills, and
values that prepare them to be productive participants in the global
community.
VISION
Driven by the pursuit of unparalleled student success, Cerritos College
will provide access to innovative learning opportunities that promote
EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY
the power of learning.
Cerritos College embraces community, diversity, innovation, and active
learning. We strive for high academic and ethical standards, as well
as academic freedom; we believe in the worth and dignity of all of our
learners. In educating, we consider the learner’s cognitive growth and
emotional and physical well-being. The college prepares individuals
for full participation in a complex democratic society as citizens and
leaders, for the fulfillment of personal needs, and for the future. We
believe that the purpose of education is to cultivate critical thinking
skills and enhance the quality of life.
COMMITMENT
The District provides a technologically advanced educational community
in which students pursue a variety of educational goals: attainment of
an associate degree, transfer to a four-year university, career/technical
degree or certificate, or job skills. Achievement of these goals is strongly
supported with instruction in basic skills as well as with student and
instructional support services. Beyond these college credit programs and
services, Cerritos College actively enriches the surrounding community
through its varied community education programs.
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Admission to the College
ADMISSION AND ENROLLMENT OF SPECIAL ADMIT MINORS
Special Admit Minors are students enrolled in grades K-12 without
Information is also available in Spanish. See “Información en Español”
high school diplomas, who can benefit from advanced scholastic or
in the Table of Contents.
career/technical work.
Información en español también está disponible. Busque donde diga
“Información en Español” en el índice de contenido.
High School Juniors and Seniors (College Bridge Program)
1. The high school principal or designee must recommend and
ADMISSION
give consent with signature on the Special Admit Minor Form
Admission to Cerritos College is open to any high school graduate
that the student would benefit from college instruction.
or equivalent. Students who are 18 years and older and do not possess a
2. A parent/guardian must approve the student’s participation
high school diploma or equivalent, may still attend provided evidence of
and give consent by signing the Special Admit Minor Form.
being able to benefit from instruction can be provided. These students
Signature of the parent/guardian also acknowledges that the
may satisfy the ability to benefit requirement by receiving a passing
student will conform to all College policies and procedures.
score on the numerical, reading, and/or writing exam.
Academic Eligibility
Cerritos College does not discriminate in educational and
• Students planning to enroll in degree appropriate courses must
employment opportunities on the basis of national origin, religion,
have a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.0 or
age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color,
higher shown on their most recent school transcript.
medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation,
• For all courses attempted, students must complete the
marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he or
appropriate College assessment process and meet the stated
she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or
prerequisite and/or co-requisite for the desired course.
based on association with a person or group with one or more of these
• Students who require accommodations due to a disability
actual or perceived characteristics, or any other status protected by law
should make arrangements through their K-12 school district,
in person or in an online environment and, when the victim or victims
in consultation with the Disabled Student Programs and
are associated with the District, whether or not the location is associated
Services (DSPS) office at Cerritos College. Please call (562)
with the District.
860-2451, Ext. 2335, for assistance.
RESIDENCY Limitations on Enrollment
Students entering any of the public community colleges of California • A high school junior or senior student may be permitted
are subject to the residence requirements as determined by the State of to enroll in up to 8 units. Exceptions may be made, subject
California. A student whose legal residence is within California is eligible to consideration and approval by the Dean of Admissions,
to attend Cerritos College. Residents of any other state or foreign country Records, and Services.
may be subject to non-resident tuition. • Students may not enroll in pre-collegiate courses (1-99) or
The legal residence of any unmarried student under 18 years of age physical education courses.
is considered to be that of the parent or guardian. The student should be • Students may not enroll in a College course to alleviate a high
prepared to present proof of residence.
school deficiency.
Further inquiries may be directed to the Admissions and Records
• Students who have previously enrolled and who have
Office at [phone], Ext. 2211, or the Cerritos College website at
dropped their courses and/or have not made satisfactory
www.cerritos.edu/admissions-and-records.
progress will not be allowed to continue in the College
Bridge Program.
APPLICATION
• Students will not receive priority enrollment status and will be
All students requesting admission to Cerritos College must file
charged all applicable fees, with the exception of the California
an application for admission in the Admissions and Records Office.
Community College in-state per unit enrollment fee.
Early submission of admission applications is recommended. It is the
responsibility of applicants to submit, under penalty of perjury, honest
Elementary and Secondary Students Through the 10th Grade
and true information; any deliberate falsification of information on the
application or residence verification may be grounds for dismissal from (Special Admit Program)
the College. 1. The school principal or designee must recommend and give
Upon receipt of the admission application, the Admissions and consent with signature on the Special Admit Minor Form that
Records Office will issue a student identification number and enrollment the student would benefit from college instruction.
appointment. A student identification number is necessary to complete 2. A parent/guardian must approve the student’s participation
the matriculation process: assessment testing, counseling appointment, and give consent by signing the Special Admit Minor Form.
and enrollment. Additionally, the student identification number is Signature of the parent/guardian also acknowledges that the
necessary when utilizing MyCerritos as well as other student services. student will conform to all College policies and procedures.
Cerritos College will admit highly gifted elementary students and
TRANSCRIPTS
secondary students through the 10th grade level for enrollment to the
It may be necessary to submit official transcripts from previous
schools, colleges and universities for the establishment of prerequisite College if they are eligible to participate based on the following criteria:
eligibility. Transcripts verifying units from other institutions may Academic Eligibility
be used to complete CSU General Education requirements, IGETC • Students must have a cumulative school grade point average of
requirements, Certificates of Achievement and Associate of Arts Degrees. 2.5 or higher, as reflected on the most recent school transcript.
• For all courses attempted, the students must complete the
appropriate College assessment process and meet the stated
prerequisite and/or co-requisite for the desired course.
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• Students who require accommodations due to a disability insurance is mandatory and required for all F-1 students attending Cerritos
should make arrangements through their K-12 school district, College through the college-approved carrier. For information regarding
in consultation with the Disabled Student Programs and International Students at Cerritos College, please visit the website at www.
Services (DSPS) office at Cerritos College. Please call (562) cerritos.edu/oiss or call us at [phone], Ext. 2133.
860-2451, Ext. 2335, for assistance.
Limitations on Enrollment * Beginning May 29, 2015, F-2 children and/or the spouse of an F-1
• Students in grades K-10 may be permitted to enroll in up to 4 student in the United States may study part-time in any certified
units. Exceptions may be made, subject to consideration and program at an SEVP-certified school, so long as the study does not
approval by the Dean of Admissions, Records, and Services. amount to what regulations define as full-time for F-1 students.
Enrollment in courses is based on space availability; and College
instructor signature is required prior to enrollment. Application Deadlines:
• Students may not enroll in pre-collegiate courses (1-99) or Out-of-Country Applicants:
physical education courses. Fall Semester: March 1 through June 1
• Students may not enroll in a College course to alleviate a high Spring Semester: August 1 through October 1
school deficiency. Summer Semester: January 1 through March 1
• Students who have previously enrolled and who have
dropped their courses and/or have not made satisfactory Transfers within United States Schools:
progress will not be allowed to continue in the Special Fall Semester: March 1 through July 1
Admit Program. Spring Semester: August 1 through November 1
• Students will not receive priority enrollment status and will be Summer Semester: January 1 through April 1
charged all applicable fees, with the exception of the California
International Student documentation required for Academic
Community College in-state per unit enrollment fee.
Program:
• International Student Application
Summer Enrollment of K-12 Students
• Fee of $50 for new students
In addition to the above, minor students wishing to attend summer
• Statement of Support (notarized)
session must meet the additional criteria:
• Bank Certification (verification on bank letterhead signed by
• The student demonstrates adequate preparation in the discipline
a bank official showing at least $22,000 USD available to the
to be studied.
student or equivalent)
• Pre-collegiate courses in English and mathematics may be taken
• Tuberculin (TB) skin test results (signed by medical
if the student has exhausted all opportunities to enroll in an
professional and dated within two years)
equivalent course at their school of attendance.
• Transcripts (proof of high school completion or secondary
education)
To Attend Cerritos College as a College Bridge or Special Admit
• TOEFL 450 written/paper based or 45 internet based (IBT);
Student, Please Follow the Steps Below:
IELTS overall band score of 4.5 to 5.0; iTEP 3.0 or higher; Eiken
1. Complete the Special Admit Minor Form (check box for College
Test score of 2A or higher; Cambridge C1 Advanced Score of
Bridge or Special Admit) and the Cerritos College online
180-199.
Admission.
• Cerritos College Assessment Test
2. Review class(es) of choice, complete Assessment Test(s) and
• Copy of Passport, Visa, and I-94
pre-requisites. • Copy of ALL I-20s (if applicable)
3. Special Admit Students (K-10) must obtain Dean of Admissions, • Transfer Authorization (if applicable)
Records, and Services signature prior to enrollment. • Proof of Medical Insurance Coverage (available through Relation
It is recommended that College Bridge students (11-12 graders) Insurance Services, www.4studenthealth.com/cerritos)
meet with a Cerritos College academic counselor and participate in New
Student Orientation. Intensive English Program
For more information, please call [phone], Ext. 2211. Cerritos College is proud to present an Intensive English Program
(IEP). The IEP offers students the opportunity to acquire and improve
ADMISSION OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS their English skills, for beginners, intermediate, and advanced levels; while
The Office of International Student Services (OISS) welcomes “F-1” providing opportunities for immersion in the diverse cultures found in
non-immigrant students to enroll in the college academic program. Cerritos the United States. Admission, enrollment, and information regarding the
College is a Student Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) approved institution Intensive English Program should be directed to the Cerritos College Office
to admit F-1 students. The OISS provides assistance to international of International Student Services. The IEP provides two 16-week sessions
students with admissions, counseling, educational support, and cultural (Fall/Spring). Please visit our website at http://www.cerritos.edu/oiss/
adjustment while pursuing their academic goals. Assistance is also available intensive-english-program.htm or call [phone], Ext. 2133.
for international students to submit a Change of Status Petition through the
Cost: Contact the Office of International Students Services
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Interested
for complete cost information.
students with other visa types (e.g., B-2, H-2, F-2, H-4, E-2, etc.) are
encouraged to apply and receive assistance to change to F-1 status through Intensive English Program documentation required:
the Office of International Student Services. F-2 students attending • International Student Application
high school should apply for change to F-1 visa status at least 3 – 4 • Fee of $50 for new students
months before graduating. Change of status from B-2 or F-2* must be • Statement of Support (notarized)
approved to F-1 before a student can enroll at Cerritos College. Medical
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• Bank Certification (verification on bank letterhead signed by student. Fee purpose and waiver information is available
a bank official showing $12,000 USD or more available to the online at the Admissions and Records and Office of Student
student or equivalent) Affairs websites.
• Tuberculin (TB) skin test results (signed by medical 5. Parking fees provide security and maintenance of parking
professional and dated within two years) lots. On-campus student parking for automobiles is $40 per
• Transcripts (proof of secondary school or high school diploma) semester ($30 for CCPG recipients) and $25 for summer
• Cerritos College Assessment result (administered upon arrival) session. Mopeds and motorcycles may use designated areas
• Copy of Passport, Visa, and I-94 at no charge. A daily permit may be purchased for $2 from the
• Copy of ALL I-20s (if applicable) dispensers located in the student parking lots.
• Transfer Authorization (if applicable) 6. Lab/materials fees are listed with courses in the class
• Proof of Medical Insurance Coverage (available through Relation schedule. Please note that failure to pay these fees may result
Insurance Services, www.4studenthealth.com/cerritos) in withdrawal from courses for lack of payment.
Students are required to pay all fees at the time of enrollment.
SEVIS Fee (Form I-901): Once a new initial I-20 is issued, a Form Students adding their names to wait lists will be charged the applicable
I-901 along with a payment of $200 SEVIS fee must be completed before enrollment fees, tuition, and applicable lab/materials fees. Students who
applying for an F-1 student visa at the U.S. Embassy in your country. For do not pay fees and drop classes after the refund date are still responsible
information on paying the SEVIS fee, go to www.FMJfee.com. for all fees. The California College Promise Grant (CCPG) Fee
Waiver waives students’ course enrollment fees; however, all other
For further information contact:
fees, including but not limited to the Student Health fee, Student
Cerritos College
Office of International Student Services Activity fee, and applicable lab/materials fees, are due and payable
Santa Barbara Building at the time of enrollment. Payments for the parking, student activity,
11110 Alondra Blvd. and student health fees may be subject to additional considerations.
Norwalk, CA 90650-6298 U.S.A. The parking fee is required to park a vehicle on campus. The student
E-mail: [email protected] activities fee is subject to student waiver. Information is available from
Website: www.cerritos.edu/oiss the Office of Student Affairs located in the Student Center. The waiver
Phone: [phone], Ext. 2133 request form is available online at the Admissions and Records forms
website. Revenue from the collection of this fee may be used by ASCC
Expenses
to support or oppose political measures. The student health fee may be
waived with documentation from the student’s spiritual leader that the
Information is also available in Spanish. See “Información en Español”
student relies on prayer for healing.
in the Table of Contents.
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REQUIRED INSTRUCTIONAL AND OTHER MATERIALS FEES
“Información en Español” en el índice de contenido.
Students may be required to purchase instructional and other
Students are expected to furnish all textbooks, supplies, materials,
materials required for a credit or noncredit course. Such materials shall
equipment, and uniforms as needed for instruction. The cost of these
be of continuing value to a student outside of the classroom setting and
items will depend upon the number or types of classes taken. Textbooks,
shall not be solely or exclusively available from the District. These fees
supplies, and materials are sold in the college bookstore. Additional fees
are not covered by the California College Promise Grant (CCPG)
noted below must be paid at time of enrollment.
Fee Waiver (Title 5 Cal. Admin. Code Sec. 59400).
Any questions with respect to the interpretation of this regulation
STUDENT FEES
shall be in writing and addressed to the College’s Vice President of
*Fees are subject to legislative or other authorized changes
Academic Affairs.
without prior notice.
1. Enrollment fees for the community college student are $46
REFUND POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
per unit. FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT
It is the student’s responsibility to apply for a refund. A student is
NOTICE DUE TO STATE LEGISLATION.
eligible for a refund after classes have been officially dropped. Classes
2. Students who are non-residents of California or International
must be dropped by the appropriate deadline for the session in order
Students, with or without F-1 visas, will be assessed $275 per
to be eligible for a refund. Stated deadlines are not adjusted due to late
unit ($258 per unit non-resident tuition and a $17 per unit
enrollment.
capital outlay fee) in addition to the $46 per unit enrollment
A student is eligible for a refund if: a) classes are dropped by the
fee above. Active military personnel and their dependents
required deadline; b) the program change is the result of action taken
are exempt for one year from this out-of-state tuition charge.
by the college to cancel or reschedule a class; c) the student is dropped
Non-resident students who have been admitted to a class or
for failure to meet a prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s); and/or, d) the
classes without payment of the fee because of falsification
student is active or reserve U.S. Military personnel who withdraws due
of information submitted by or for them, shall be subject to
to military orders.
dismissal from college.
Eligible students may file a petition with the district requesting
3. Student Health Fee is $19 per semester, $16 for summer session.
Students who rely on prayer for healing and can supply the refund of their enrollment fee(s). A refund will not be processed
college with documentation from their spiritual leader are if academic credit has been awarded for the class. Refunds are not
exempt. automatically processed.
4. Student Activity Fee is $10 per semester, $4 for summer session. To request a refund, a student must come to the Admissions and
This fee is automatically charged and is due and payable Records Office and submit a Refund Request Form. The Refund Request
at enrollment, but may be waived subsequently by the Form is also available online and can be mailed to the Admissions and
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