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Effective for Spring 2010: Cerritos College will no longer accept personal checks as a method of payment. Cash, debit cards, and credit cards will be accepted as usual.
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Academic Calendar
NOV20
Last Day to Drop w/a 'W'

18-Wk Fall 09 Session
15-Wk Fall Intrasession
2nd 15-Wks Fall 09 Session (Short-term)
Open Entry/Open Exit - Fall 09 Session

NOV25
End of 1st 15-Wks Fall 09 Session
Aug. 17 - Nov. 25
NOV26
College Closed
Cerritos College will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. Classes will resume on Monday, November 30, 2009.
NOV27
College Closed
Cerritos College will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. Classes will resume on Monday, November 30, 2009.
DEC4
Last Day to Drop with a "W"
Last day to drop with a "W" Weekend Classes Fri/Sat/Sun, 7 weeks Fall 09 Session (Short-term)
DEC7
Last Day to Drop with a 'W'

Last day to drop with a "W" 2nd 9- Week, Fall 09 Session.
2nd 9-wk Fall 09 Session (Short-term)

DEC9
Last Day to Drop with a "W"
3rd 6-week Fall 09 Session (Short-term)
DEC11
Scheduled Maintenance

Due to scheduled maintenance, MyCerritos will be down from Dec 11 - 13. No registration appointments will be held during this time.

DEC12
Scheduled Maintenance

Due to scheduled maintenance, MyCerritos will be down from Dec 11 - 13. No registration appointments will be held during this time.

DEC12
Fall Session Final exams are scheduled for the week of Saturday, December 12 - Friday, December 18, 2009.
DEC13
Scheduled Maintenance

Due to scheduled maintenance, MyCerritos will be down from Dec 11 - 13. No registration appointments will be held during this time.

DEC18
Fall 2009 Semester Ends
DEC24
Holiday - College Closed
Cerritos College will be closed in observance of the holidays. Class registration via MyCerritos will continue to be available during this time.  Campus offices will be open from January 4 through 8.  Spring semester classes will resume on Monday, January 11, 2010.
DEC25
Holiday - College Closed
Cerritos College will be closed in observance of the holidays. Class registration via MyCerritos will continue to be available during this time. Campus offices will be open from January 4 through 8. Spring semester classes will resume on Monday, January 11, 2010.
DEC28
Holiday - College Closed
Cerritos College will be closed in observance of the holidays. Class registration via MyCerritos will continue to be available during this time. Campus offices will be open from January 4 through 8. Spring semester classes will resume on Monday, January 11, 2010.
DEC29
Holiday - College Closed
Cerritos College will be closed in observance of the holidays. Class registration via MyCerritos will continue to be available during this time. Campus offices will be open from January 4 through 8. Spring semester classes will resume on Monday, January 11, 2010.
DEC30
Holiday - College Closed
Cerritos College will be closed in observance of the holidays. Class registration via MyCerritos will continue to be available during this time. Campus offices will be open from January 4 through 8. Spring semester classes will resume on Monday, January 11, 2010.
DEC31
Holiday - College Closed
Cerritos College will be closed in observance of the holidays. Class registration via MyCerritos will continue to be available during this time. Campus offices will be open from January 4 through 8. Spring semester classes will resume on Monday, January 11, 2010.
JAN1
New Year's Day Holiday
Cerritos College will be closed in observance of the holidays. Class registration via MyCerritos will continue to be available during this time. Campus offices will be open from January 4 through 8. Spring semester classes will resume on Monday, January 11, 2010.
JAN11

Start of Sessions: 18 Week, First 6-Week, First 9-Week,12 Week, First 15-Week, & Open Entry/Open Exit

First 6-Week Session: Instructor-initiated adds: 1/11-13

Spring 2010 A.A. Degree and Certificate: First day to file petition for A.A. Degree and Certificate for Spring 2010.

JAN13

First 6-Week Session: Last day to drop with a refund
First 6-Week Session: Last day to add with instructor permission
12 Week Session: Instructor-initiated adds: January 13 - 19
First 15-Week Session: Instructor-initiated adds: January 13 - 20

JAN14

First 9-Week Session: Last day to drop with a refund
First 9-Week Session: Last day to add (Instructor-initiated)

JAN15

16 Week Session: Start of Session January 15 - May 16
First 8 Week Session: Start of Session January 15 - March 14

JAN16

16 Week Session: Instructor-initiated adds
First 8 Week Session: Last day to drop with a refund
First 8 Week Session: Last day to add with instructor permission

Admissions and Records will be open Saturday, 1/16/10 from 9-1pm

JAN18

Dr. Martin Luther King's Birthday: Cerritos College will be closed in observance of the holiday. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 19, 2010.

18 Week Session: Instructor-initiated adds January 18 -22

JAN19

12 Week Session: Last day to drop with a refund

JAN20

First 15-Week Session: Last day to drop with a Refund
First 15-Week Session: Last day to add with Instructor Permission

JAN21

First 6-Week Session: Last day to drop without a 'W'
First 6-Week Session: Last day to elect P/NP grading option

JAN22

18-Week Session: Last day to add (Instructor-initiated).
18-Week Session: Last day to drop with a refund.

JAN23

16 Week Session: Last day to drop with a refund
16 Week Session: Last day to add with instructor permission

Admissions and Records will be open 1/23/10 from 9am-1pm.

JAN28

First 9-Week Session: Last day to drop without a "W".
First 9-Week Session: Last day to elect P/NP grading option.

JAN29

First 8 Week Session: Last day to drop without a 'W'
First 8 Week Session: Last day to elect P/NP grading option

FEB1
15-Week Session: Start of Session February 1 - May 21
FEB3

12 Week Session: Last day to drop without a 'W'
12 Week Session: Last day to elect P/NP option

FEB4
Second 15-Week Session: Instructor-initiated adds, 2/4/10-2/9/10.
FEB5
Admissions and Records Building Closed
The Admissions and Records Office, Counseling Services and Financial Aid will be closed all day for in-service training on Friday, 2/5/10.
FEB8

First 6-Week Session: Last day to drop with a 'W'

FEB9

Second 15-Week Session: Last day to drop with a refund
Second 15-Week Session: Last day to add (Instructor-initiated)

FEB10
First 15-Week Session: Last day to drop with a 'W'
First 15-Week session: Last day to elect P/NP grading option
FEB12
COLLEGE CLOSED

President's Day Weekend: The college will be closed in observance of Lincoln's and Washington's Birthdays February 12 - 15.  Weekend classes will not meet on Saturday February 13 and Sunday, February 14. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 16.  Community Education Classes will be held.

FEB16

18-Week Session: Last day to elect P/NP grading option
18-Week Session: Last day to drop without a "W"

FEB19
First 6-Week Session: End of Session January 11- February 19
FEB22

Second 6-Week Session: Start of Session.Feburary 22 - April 9 
Second 6-Week Session: Instructor-initiated adds February 22 - 24

FEB24

Second 6-Week Session: Last day to drop with refund
Second 6-Week Session: Last day to add with Instructor permission

FEB25
First 9-Week Session: Last day to drop with a "W".
FEB28
First 8 Week Session: Last day to drop with a 'W'
MAR1
Petition for May Commencement
Last day to petition for May Commencement. Petitions submitted after this date will not be included in the Commencement Program.
MAR3
Second 6-Week Session: Last day to drop without a 'W'
Second 6-Week Session: Last day to elect P/NP grading option
MAR4

Second 15-Week Session: Last day to drop without a "W"
Second 15-Week Session: Last day to elect P/NP grading option

MAR15

Second 9-Week Session: Session Begins March 15 - May 21
12 Week Session: Last day to drop with a 'W'

MAR17
Second 9-Week Session: Instructor-intiated adds: March 17 - 19
MAR19

Second 8 Week Session: Start of Session March 19 - May 16
Second 8 Week Session: Instructor-initiated adds March 19-20
Second 9-Week Session: Last day to drop with a refund
Second 9-Week Session: Last day to add (Instructor-initiated)

MAR20
Refund Deadline
Second 8 Week Session: Last day to drop with a refund
Second 8 Week Session: Last day to add with Instructor permission
MAR23
Second 6-Week Session: Last day to dro with a 'W'
MAR26

Last day to petition for A.A. Degree and Certificate for Spring 2010

First 15-Week session: Last day to drop with a 'W'

MAR29
Spring Recess
During Spring Recess (3/29/10-4/4/10), classes will not be held. Campus hours of operation during Spring Recess: Monday through Thursday, 8am-4pm; closed Friday. Classes will resume on Monday, April 5, 2010.
MAR30
Spring Recess
During Spring Recess (3/29/10-4/4/10), classes will not be held. Campus hours of operation during Spring Recess: Monday through Thursday, 8am-4pm; closed Friday. Classes will resume on Monday, April 5, 2010.
MAR31
Spring Recess
During Spring Recess (3/29/10-4/4/10), classes will not be held. Campus hours of operation during Spring Recess: Monday through Thursday, 8am-4pm; closed Friday. Classes will resume on Monday, April 5, 2010.
APR1
Spring Recess
During Spring Recess (3/29/10-4/4/10), classes will not be held. Campus hours of operation during Spring Recess: Monday through Thursday, 8am-4pm; closed Friday. Classes will resume on Monday, April 5, 2010.
APR2
Spring Recess
During Spring Recess (3/29/10-4/4/10), classes will not be held. Campus hours of operation during Spring Recess: Monday through Thursday, 8am-4pm; closed Friday. Classes will resume on Monday, April 5, 2010.
APR3
Spring Recess
During Spring Recess (3/29/10-4/4/10), classes will not be held. Campus hours of operation during Spring Recess: Monday through Thursday, 8am-4pm; closed Friday. Classes will resume on Monday, April 5, 2010.
APR4
Spring Recess
During Spring Recess (3/29/10-4/4/10), classes will not be held. Campus hours of operation during Spring Recess: Monday through Thursday, 8am-4pm; closed Friday. Classes will resume on Monday, April 5, 2010.
APR8

Second 9-Week Session: Last day to drop without a "W".
Second 9-Week Session: Last day to elect P/NP grading option.

APR12
Third 6-Week Session: Start of Session
APR13
Third 6-Week Session: Instructor-initiated adds April 13 - 14
APR14
Third 6-Week Session: Last day to drop with a refund
Third 6-Week Session: Last day to add with Instructor permission
APR16
Admissions and Records Building Closed
The Admissions and Records Office, Counseling Services and Financial Aid will be closed all day for in-service training on Friday, 4/16/10.
APR22
Third 6-Week Session: Last day to drop without a 'W'
Third 6-Week Session: Last day to elect P/NP grading option
APR23
18-Week Session: Last day to drop with a "W".
APR27
Second 15-Week Session: Last day to drop with a "W".
MAY2
Deadline Date
Second 8 Week Session: Last day to drop with a 'W'
MAY6
Second 9-Week Session: Last day to drop with a "W".
MAY12
Third 6-Week Session: Last day to drop with a 'W'

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