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1. Steps to Get Started
    
2. Applications
   1. Online Application to Cerritos College.
   2. MyCerritos at my.cerritos.edu or refer to Academic Support Center (in the basement of the library)
   3. Paper, in person
   4. International Students require a special admissions process. Please visit the International Student Center website for more details.
       
3. Enrollment (signing up for classes with an appointment)
   1. MyCerritos at my.cerritos.edu or refer to Academic Support Center (in the basement of the library)
   2. Falcon Phone (touchtone, directions in the class schedule)
   3. In Person located in the One-Stop Center within the Administration Bldg. (Availability may be limited on selected dates)
       
4. Students interested in taking classes with a prerequisite will need to take an assessment test or submit transcripts verifying the completion of the prerequisite course if the course was taken at another institution.
    
5. Students wishing to use transcripts for prerequisite clearance need to complete the Prerequisite Clearance Form available at www.cerritos.edu/prerequisite and submit to Counseling. Students wishing to use prior learning should complete the same form and turn it into Counseling. The form is then submitted to the division for approval or denial. Results are posted on the unofficial transcript through MyCerritos. This process takes approximately ten days.
    
6. Where can I go if I don't have a computer? Students can go to the Academic Support Center (ASC) in the basement of the LRC, the lobby of Admissions and Records, and Cerritos public library.
    
7. Where can I go to get my student ID card? Students need to go to the Student Center (Game room during open hours)
    
8. Where can I purchase books? Students can purchase books online (www.cerritos.edu/bookstore) or go to the bookstore.
    
9. Counseling: Students may sign up to see a counselor Monday thru Thursday
   at 8:50 am, 1:50 pm and 4:50 pm and Friday at 8:50 am and 1:50 pm on a
   walk-in basis, first-come, first-served. Online counseling is also available at
   www.cerritos.edu (click on Counseling).
    
10. Financial Aid: Students, who want to apply for financial aid, complete the FAFSA application online, in person or at the Financial Aid office. For other questions or assistance regarding financial aid, please go to the Financial Aid office located in Admissions and Records.
     
11. Verification of Enrollment: Students who want to have enrollment verified for health, auto insurance and other purposes may submit a request to Admissions and Records after the first week of the semester. The cost is $2 per request.
     
12. Students with fee payment problems: Students with fee payment problems or problems with their Student Accounts should go to Admissions and Records for assistance.
     
13. Transcripts: Students requesting transcripts have two options: