Prospective Student - Re-entry College Student

I am a new student who is a Re-entry College Student:

You are a re-entry student if you are 25 years or older or may have a 3-5 year gap in your education.

Visit the Re-Entry Webpage for more information:
Re-Entry Center

First Steps....

Step 1: Admission to Cerritos College

Admissions and Records, 562.860.2451, ext. 2211

Fill out an admission’s application and return it to Admissions and Records or apply online (proof of residence may be required.) We recommend having official transcripts from any high school or college that you’ve attended sent directly to Cerritos College Admissions and Records or submit them to a counselor during an appointment or an Orientation Workshop.

Step 2: Meet with a Cerritos College Counselor

Counseling Center, 562.860.2451, ext. 2231

Once you have completed your application for admissions, you need to schedule an appointment with a counselor to develop an educational plan and determine if you are required to take an Assessment Placement Test. Walk-in counseling is also available. Bring transcripts, placement test results, and/or other documentation verifying completed coursework to your meeting with a counselor.

Assessment Placement Testing
Career Services, 562.860.2451, ext. 2356

As a Re-entry student, you may be required to take the Assessment tests or show proof of assessment testing or course completion from your previous college. The tests assess your math, language, and reading skill levels. Those students who are not planning on taking math, English, and/or reading classes may qualify for an exemption. You will need to meet with a counselor for more information. If you intend to take English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, take the ESL Test before registration.

If you are required to take the English, reading and math tests, just bring your student number and a photo ID on the test day and plan on arriving about 1/2 hour before scheduled. The tests are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, with no appointment required. Assessment test schedules and sample tests can be picked up at the Career Services Center or you can visit the Assessment Testing Center's webpage for an online test schedule. For helpful tips, please click here for a Student Guide. Parking is available in lot C-1. You may purchase a $1 daily permit from the yellow "Park-Ur-Self" meters.

Orientation Workshop
Counseling Center, 562.860.2451, ext. 2231

After you have taken the assessment placement test(s), you may elect to participate in an Orientation Workshop or schedule an individual counseling appointment.

There are two ways to make an appointment, by phone or on the Internet.

1. Phone: You may call Counseling (562-860-2451, ext.2231) today, and schedule an orientation workshop that works with your schedule.

2. Online: If the Internet is more convenient, visit New Student Orientation to select the workshop that is most convenient and complete the online form.

Call the Counseling Center to sign-up for an Orientation Workshop. If you are an international student, contact the International Student Center for counseling and orientation information. This workshop includes a campus tour, an informative presentation which will include course selection as well as one-on-one academic advisement with a counselor. Please bring unofficial/official high school transcripts to the Orientation Workshop. When additional assistance is needed prior to enrollment, counselors are available on a walk-in basis, in the Counseling Center.

Step 3: Registration at Cerritos College

Admissions and Records, 562.860.2451, ext. 2211

Once you've completed the Orientation Workshop, you will receive a registration appointment. This appointment allows you to register Online or by Falcon Phone.

Step 4: Get official Academic Counseling

Counseling Center, 562.860.2451, ext. 2231

Counselors are available to assist you with your educational planning year-round. You are strongly recommended to make an appointment with a counselor early in the semester to ensure that your educational plan accurately reflects your educational goal. The appointments are 30 minutes in duration.

If you need accommodations with any of these activities due to a disability, please contact
Disabled Student Programs & Services (DSPS) at 562.860.2451, ext. 2333

Requirements for Admission into Teacher TRAC: