Cerritos College

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Primary Address

11110 Alondra Blvd.
Norwalk, CA 90650

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Contact Info

(562) 860-2451
welcomecenter@cerritos.edu
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Founded in 1955, Cerritos College is one of the top community colleges in Los Angeles County, offering comprehensive, high-quality, affordable education and career training. An average of 22,000 students attend annually and participate in over 180 areas of study and 87 degree and certificate programs.

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Career Education

Career education certificates and training courses

Career Education offers a pathway to success that allows you to learn by exploring, collaborating, and doing from expert instructors and industry professionals.

licervantes@cerritos.edu
(562) 860-2451, ext. 2907
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Financial Aid

Grants, scholarships, loans and more

Find out how to save money with financial aid options, like grants, scholarships, and loans to help pay for your education.

finaid@cerritos.edu
(562) 860-2451 ext. 2397
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Transfer Center

Counseling, resources, and support

Preparing students to transfer to participating four-year colleges and universities.

Nelly Alvarado

nalvarado@cerritos.edu
(562) 860-2451 ext. 2361
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Access Student Support Services

Explore the various support services available to students, including tutoring, counseling, and other resources to help you succeed.

APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

Developing Our Future Workforce

California apprenticeship programs represent the future of California’s innovative economy.

Email to learn more:

Jennifer Nieto

Program Facilitator Foster & Kinship Care Education/Apprenticeship Programs

apprenticeship@cerritos.edu
(562) 860-2451, ext. 2496
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Basic Needs

Food, Housing, and Transportation

Get additional support to help remain focused on your education and your success. Find information on basic needs support services such as food pantries, housing, tutoring and transportation.

Falcon's NEST

Pamela Sepulveda, LCSW

Case Manager

FalconsNest@cerritos.edu
(562) 860-2451, ext. 2431
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Foster Youth Services

LINC/NextUp - For Foster Youth Student Success

LINC/NextUP provides holistic services to support current and former foster youth students with their academic and career goals. Through campus and community partnerships, we seek to facilitate access to resources and opportunities that will enhance our students’ growth and success.

linc@cerritos.edu
(562) 860-2451, ext. 2398
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Program Pathways Mapper

Explore Your Future with Program Pathways Mapper

Plan with confidence, see your pathway term-by-term, and understand how your courses support graduation or transfer.

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Rising Scholars

For currently and formerly justice-involved students

Rising Scholars provides resources, academic guidance, and a supportive community to help currently and formerly justice-involved students succeed.

Dr. Lui Amador

Dean, Student Equity and Success

lamador@cerritos.edu
(562) 860-2451, ext. 2393

Umoja

Community for African American students

Umoja is an on-campus resource dedicated to enhancing the cultural and educational experiences of African American and other students.

umoja@Cerritos.edu
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Undocumented, AB 540 eligible student resources and services

UndocuFalcon Scholars Program (USP)

Providing a safe space and support to Undocumented/Dreamer/AB540 and mix-status students. Its goal is to empower undocumented students and address their needs through resources and services that enhance and support their academic, career and personal journey.

undocu@cerritos.edu
(562) 860-2451, ext. 2045
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VETERANS RESOURCE CENTER

For Military Connected Students

Providing various types of aid, benefits and support for current servicemembers and veterans.

Dr. Lui Amador

Dean, Student Equity and Success

lamador@Cerritos.edu
(562) 860-2451, ext. 2393
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Wherever you are in life, we support you.

California community colleges can help you achieve your goals and become the hero of your story.

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High school students

It's a perfect time to start thinking about what you want to study. You can even get a head start on college and enroll in community college classes while still in high school. Ask your counselor for help matching your interests with a major and career path to select the classes you need.

Community College Students

If you plan to continue your studies at a four-year university, schedule an appointment with a counselor at your college's transfer center. Create a step-by-step plan to meet your educational goals on your timeline.

Veterans

Community college helps returning veterans make a smooth and affordable transition from military service into the highly competitive job market. Military service may even qualify you to earn credit for prior learning.

Foster Youth

Every community college campus has a foster youth liaison to help support students throughout their educational journey. And, with the NextUp program, the colleges also offer eligible current and former foster youth support and services that could include help with books, transportation, tutoring, housing and more.

Browse Programs of Study, Degrees, and Certificates

Explore what you can study—and where it can take you.

Choose your own future

Take control of your life by enrolling in a California community college today.

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