• New & Returning Students apply at https://www.cerritos.edu/
• Click on Future Students to select either First-Time College student or Returning student.
• New Students click on Apply Now to create an account for CCCapply to be able to submit your application online

Bring in DD-214, N.O.B.E., or Military Active Duty ID Card to be eligible for priority registration to the VRC.

The Self-Report Tool (SRT) provides student the opportunity to place into English, Reading, Math or ESL ( English as a Second Language) courses based on their United States high school records.

• This is required if you are new to college only. If you attended another community college, you will not need to complete orientation.
• There are two ways to complete the orientation: Online (MyCerritos) or an in-person Workshop by calling the Counseling Office at (562) 467-5231.

• Find out if you’re eligible for VA educational benefits at https://www.va.gov/education/eligibility/ 
• Apply online for your education benefits at https://www.va.gov/education/how-to-apply/

Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa

• Schedule an appointment for an Educational Plan (Ed-Plan), this is required to be updated each semester for certification.
• New students need to bring official or unofficial high school transcripts or test score reports ( such as AP, IB, or CAASPP) can be used to identify appropriate courses for placement.
• Transfer Student must bring Official or unofficial transcripts from all previously attended colleges.
• To schedule an appointment with your counselor, please do so using Navigate at https://cerritos.navigate.eab.com/app/#/authentication/remote/

New students  & Transfer students submit new student packet to begin using benefits at the VRC.
Continuing Students need to submit Request for Certification every semester.