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Office of International Student Services
11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650-6298
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Application Process

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3 Easy Steps to Apply:

The Office of International Student Services welcomes all international applicants. Read the details below carefully to submit a complete application. This will help us expedite processing:

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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.

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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.

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STEP 3: SUBMIT SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

Your application is not complete until we receive all supporting documents. Review a complete list of supporting documents before completing the Supporting Documents Upload form.

TERM	APPLICATION WINDOW			SEMESTER BEGINS	SEMESTER ENDS
TERM	Students Outside of the US	Transfer from another US school, already	Concurrent Enrollment & Change of Status	SEMESTER BEGINS	SEMESTER ENDS
SUMMER 2025	October 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025	October 1, 2024 2024 - May 20, 2025	October 1, 2024 - May 22, 2025	May 27, 2025	August 15, 2025
FALL 2025	October 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025	October 1, 2024 - August 8, 2025	October 1 - August 13, 2025	August 18, 2025	December 19, 2025
SPRING 2026	August 1 - October 13, 2025	August 1, 2025 - January 2, 2026	August 1, 2025 - January 7, 2026	January 12, 2026	May 22, 2026
SUMMER 2026	October 1, 2025 - March 2, 2026	October 1, 2025 - May 19, 2026	October 1, 2025 - May 21, 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.

If you are currently in the U.S. in F-2, B-2, H-4, J-1, J-2, or any other visa status and you wish to change to F-1 status without departing from the U.S., please contact our office to request an appointment with an F-1 adviser BEFORE you submit an application.

Please also review the Change of Status Guide.

We look forward to having you join our closed-knit community and being part of our falcon family. GO FALCONS!

If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Office of International Student Services.