How Do I Win

President's List Qualifications

Full-time students with 12 units earned or more of college-level courses in a single semester and who achieve a 4.0 grade point average within those units earned will qualify for the President’s List.

Dean's List Qualifications

Full-time students who achieve a 3.5 grade point average or higher for 12 units or more of college-level courses in a single semester qualify for the Dean’s List.

Academic Excellence Awards

The Cerritos College Foundation annually sponsors an awards program for those students selected for outstanding academic achievement from the various subject matter areas on campus. Academic honors are awarded to students who do outstanding work in their major field of study. Students must show promise, possess a current Associated Student Body card, have above average grades, and be recommended by the instructors in their major field.

The students chosen for this award have made academic excellence a priority in the pursuit of their education, and they must meet the following rigorous criteria:

  • Completion of a minimum of 30 units at Cerritos College with a 3.5 grade point average or higher.
  • Completion of nine units in the area of recognition with a 3.5 grade point average or higher.
  • Enrolled in a minimum of 2 units during the Fall semester.
  • The recommendation of a faculty member in the area of recognition.

Cerritos College Foundation Scholarships

There are many scholarships in many different disciplines available to Cerritos College students. You must fill out the General Scholarship Application by the deadline and meet requirements specific to each scholarship: http://www.cerritos.edu/foundation/scholarships/