International Online and Dual Enrollment
Cerritos college offers online programs that allow international students to earn college credits towards a transfer degree online while abroad:
- Get a head start earning college credits
- Save money: eliminate travel, living, and visa expenses that international students in the U.S. must pay
- Take classes fully online AND remain abroad, outside of the U.S. (no F-1 visa)
- Earn transfer eligibility to UC and CSU schools
What is Online Enrollment and who is it for?
- Any person who is not a U.S resident or citizen, who resides outside of the US, and who is over the age of 18 can take classes online, in an asynchronous model, earning college credits towards an associates, a certificate, and/or transfer credits for a 4-year University.
- An I-20 is not issued for Online Enrollment.
- Enrollment can be full time or part time.
What is Dual Enrollment and who is it for?
- Dual Enrollment is for current Middle and High School students who are not a U.S. resident or citizen, who reside outside of the U.S. and attend a middle school or high school outside of the U.S..
- Students can take classes online, in an asynchronous model, while completing their primary education, earning college credits towards an associates, a certificate, and/or transfer credits for a 4-year University.
- An I-20 is not issued for Dual Enrollment.
- Enrollment should be part-time.
Which Program can I choose from?
How do I apply?
STEP 1: APPLY TO CERRITOS COLLEGE
Start by creating an OpenCCC Account (if you haven't already). Then begin a new application for Cerritos College.
Refer to the CCCApply International guide for detailed step-by-step instructions.
STEP 2: PAY APPLICATION FEE
A $50.00 US dollar (non-refundable) Application fee is required.
Once you submit an online application, you will receive a Welcome Letter within 24 hours that includes your Cerritos Student ID, username, and instructions to set up your MyCerritos Portal.
Once logged in, click Student Center and browse to the Finances section to make your payment.
STEP 3: SUBMIT SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
Your application is not complete until we receive all supporting documents. Read details below:
Applicants must meet Cerritos College's minimum English Proficiency requirement. Accepted English Proficiency Test Scores (no older than 2 years from date of application):
- TOEFL - Internet-Based 45 or 450 Paper-based. (Cerritos
- College Institution Code: 4083)
- IELTS - 4.5 to 5.0 overall band score
- iTEP - 3.0
- STEP-Eiken - 2A (if the score is a 2, a minimum raw score of 2150)
- Cambridge English Language Assessment - English C1 Advanced exam with a score of 180-199.
- Duolingo - 80
- PTE (Pearson Test for English) Academic - 40
- GTEC CBT - 1051
- Oxford EELT - 4 (Promo code: CCN10)
For ONLINE ENROLLMENT (secondary school graduates):
If you have graduated from high school or attended some college, provide a clear copy of your transcripts or graduation diploma.
For DUAL ENROLLMENT (current middle/high school students under the age of 18):
- Complete the International Dual Enrollment Consent form:
- Student – Read and sign Section I of the application.
- Principal/Designee – Read the entire application, upload copy of student's transcript/academic record, and sign Section II.
- Parent/Guardian – Read the entire application and sign Section III.
OTHER HELPFUL INFORMATION
| TERM | APPLICATION WINDOW | SEMESTER BEGINS | SEMESTER ENDS |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUMMER 2025 | October 1, 2024 2024 - May 20, 2025 | May 27, 2025 | August 15, 2025 |
| Fall 2025 | October 1, 2024 - August 8, 2025 | August 18, 2025 | December 19, 2025 |
| SPRING 2026 | August 1, 2025 - January 2, 2026 | January 12, 2026 | May 22, 2026 |
| SUMMER 2026 | October 1, 2025 - May 19, 2026 | May 26, 2026 | August 14, 2026 |
Allow 10 business days for processing of a complete application.
Inquiries about the status of an application will only be released to the applicant and/or the authorized third party.
Note: Please be aware that all documents submitted become property of Cerritos College and will not be returned.
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