Eligible first-time NEW to College Students who have never attended any college are required to complete assessment and orientation-counseling prior to enrollment.

Students who start college informed and prepared through EARLY assessment, orientation and counseling are more likely to be successful and to reach their educational goals.

Students may choose to participate in the Early Success Program (ESP) and receive the benefit of earlier enrollment for the fall semester. Students eligible for ESP must submit an admissions application for Summer or Fall 2012; take assessments in English, reading and math or ESL testing; and complete orientation-counseling by Tuesday, June 12th to receive this benefit.

Student steps for ESP are:

Application to the college
Starting Wednesday, February 1st students can submit a Summer or Fall 2012 application in the Admission and Records Office, but is best done online at our CCCApply site.
http://www.cerritos.edu/apply

Assessment for English, math, and reading or ESL test
Complete these 3 assessment tests or the ESL test before orientation-counseling. Preparation information and dates and times are available at
http://www.cerritos.edu/assessment-center

Orientation & Counseling should be completed after assessment tests.
Available online or in on-campus workshops.
http://www.cerritos.edu/counseling/newstudents

Enrollment
Starting Monday, June 18th, you may view your enrollment appointment for the Fall 2012 semester on MyCerritos; upon completion of the Early Start Program receive an earlier appointment for fall semester classes. Enrollment starts in mid-July.
http://my.cerritos.edu

First-time NEW to College Students applying for fall semester who do not complete all the steps by Tuesday, June 12th will not receive ESP early enrollment. First-time NEW to College Students who do not complete Assessment and Orientation-Counseling will not be able to enroll.

For more information, visit the links above or call Cerritos College Counseling Services at 562.860.2451, extension 2231.