Cerritos College and Arizona State University Partner to Offer College Students Transfer Pathways with MyPath2ASU® Collaboration
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 17, 2024
Media Contact: Aya Aoki; Public Relations and Communications
NORWALK, Calif. - September 17, 2024 - Cerritos College is pleased to announce a new alliance with Arizona State University to provide students with a seamless transfer experience with the MyPath2ASU® program.
MyPath2ASU allows students to take the steps needed at the start of their college experience
to successfully plan their transfer to ASU, ensuring a smooth transition process and
student success.
MyPath2ASU is a tool designed to guide students through the transfer process providing clear pathways, personalized guidance, and support. The program helps students maximize their credits and minimize the time it takes to complete their degree.
“We are excited to partner with Arizona State University to introduce the MyPath2ASU® program to our students,” said Dr. Jose Fierro, president/superintendent of Cerritos College. “MyPath2ASU® offers a direct pathway to success, demonstrating our commitment to support our students’ goals of transferring to four-year universities and achieving their academic and professional goals.”
Over the past five years, more than 170 Cerritos College students have successfully
transferred to ASU's online and on-campus degree programs, with over 60 of them graduating
with their ASU undergraduate degree. This partnership has proven to be a valuable
pathway for students seeking to continue their education.
Through this new partnership, students using MyPath2ASU will find their transfer experience
simplified. Key benefits of the program include:
- Personalized guidance through over 400 course-by-course guided pathways to ASU online and in-person degree programs, ensuring that Cerritos College coursework aligns with their desired ASU major and minimizes credit loss.
- Guaranteed general admission to ASU and admission into MyPath2ASU major choice if all requirements are satisfied.
- Self-service, degree progress tracking to help students stay informed about their academic progress.
- A connected experience with ASU through personalized communications that support academic growth and community engagement.
ASU and Cerritos College will continuously collaborate to refine the over 400 course-by-course pathways offered in the MyPath2ASU tool. This ongoing collaboration ensures that these pathways provide students with clear guidance on course selection and align with the latest academic standards and requirements.
Some of the in-demand pathways offered through the new partnership include:
- Concurrent Enrollment Program (CEP) for Nursing
- Interdisciplinary Studies, BA
- Liberal Studies, BA
- Organizational Leadership, BA
See how the MyPath2ASU program works and get started.
Student Success
After completing her associate degree, Nicolette's decision to continue her education
through ASU Online was motivated by the university's reputation and robust online
programs. She found the transition incredibly smooth thanks to MyPath2ASU, which provided
clear guidance and support. Read more in ASU News: ASU transfer program puts student on path to accounting degree.
About ASU: Arizona State University has developed a new model for the American research university, creating an institution that is committed to access, excellence and impact. ASU measures itself by those it includes, not by those it excludes. As the prototype for a New American University, ASU pursues research that contributes to the public good, and ASU assumes major responsibility for the economic, social and cultural vitality of the communities that surround it.
About Cerritos College: Cerritos College serves as a comprehensive community college for southeastern Los Angeles County. Communities within the college’s district include Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, La Mirada, Norwalk, and portions of Bell Gardens, Lakewood, Long Beach, Santa Fe Springs and South Gate. Cerritos College offers nearly 300 degrees and certificates in nine divisions. Annually, more than 5,000 students successfully complete their course of studies, and enrollment currently averages 21,000 students. Visit Cerritos College online at www.cerritos.edu.
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