Cerritos College Mission Statement

“With student learning as the paramount destination, Cerritos College guides students with the map and the means to make their educational aspirations a reality. The college takes pride in offering open access education for associate degrees, transfer, career technical training, basic skills, and lifelong learning. Creating career pathways and opportunities for self-enrichment that benefit the economic vitality of its unique, multicultural community, Cerritos College values diversity and employs learning programs and student services that underscore student success.  Faculty, staff, administrators, and students partner to promote relevance in today’s global community by nurturing intellectual curiosity and applauding academic excellence.”