International Online and Dual Enrollment

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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)

 

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 majors can I choose from?

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TERM APPLICATION WINDOW SEMESTER BEGINS SEMESTER ENDS
SPRING 2025 August 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025 January 13, 2025 May 23, 2025
SUMMER 2025 October 1, 2024 - May 20, 2025 May 27, 2025 August 15, 2025
Processing Time
FALL 2025 March 1 - August 12, 2025 August, 2025 December, 2025

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.

 

Application Instructions

Please complete the International application form.

  • Under 'Program of Study,' write ONLINE LCP - Business Admin OR Economics (write the specific major you are selecting).
  • Email completed form to intadmissions@cerritos.edu .

$50.00 US dollar (non-refundable) Application fee:  Once you have submitted your application, you will receive a Welcome letter 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. 

Applicants must meet Cerritos College's minimum English Proficiency requirement.

English Proficiency Test Score accepted (no older than 2 years from date of application):

for ONLINE ENROLLMENT (must be 18+ years of age), email the following documents to intadmissions@cerritos.edu 

  • identity page of valid passport or other Identification
  • Copy of high school transcript

 

for DUAL ENROLLMENT (current middle/high school students) please complete the International Dual Enrollment Consent form:

  1. Student – Read and sign Section I of the application. 
  2. Principal/Designee – Read the entire application and sign Section II.
  3. Parent/Guardian – Read the entire application and sign Section III.

Email PDF copies of the following to intadmissions@cerritos.edu :

    • identity page of valid passport  or other Identification
    • Copy of current middle/high school transcript
    • Proof of English Proficiency