" DISCHARGE PLANNING BEGINS ON ADMISSION! "
" DISCHARGE PLANNING BEGINS ON ADMISSION! "
1) SEND ALL TRANSCRIPTS ELECTRONICALLY TO CERRITOS COLLEGE
2) SEND OVER ANY AP SCORES FROM THE AP COLLEGE BOARD
https://www.cerritos.edu/admissions-and-records/transcripts/default.htm
https://www.cerritos.edu/learningcareerpathways/health-sciences-wellness.htm
BE SURE THAT YOU HAVE ALL GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS COMPLETED FOR YOUR ASSOCIATE DEGREE. GRADUATION CHECKS WILL BE DONE BY COUNSELING AND DIRECTOR IN THIRD SEMESTER.
FINISH UP YOUR GEs in SUMMERS.
ASSOCIATES DEGREE OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: HEALTH AND WELLNESS LEARNING CAREER PATHWAY
https://www.cerritos.edu/transfer-center/general-education-requirements.htm
SUBMIT ALL OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS TO ADMISSIONS NOW.... (on Admissions Webpage)
Sending Transcripts to Cerritos College from other Institutions
Note: We strongly encourage you to send your transcripts electronically. Due to Covid-19 sending transcripts via US Postal may cause a delay in processing. If the previous institution sends official transcripts as a PDF, electronic transcripts can be emailed. Send and email Admissions & Records. The transcripts must be sent directly from the previous institution's authorized agent. Admissions & Records will not accept forwarded transcripts as official transcript from the student.
Send transcripts and email Admissions & Records or to the following physical address:
Cerritos College
Att: Admissions and Records
11110 Alondra Blvd
Norwalk, CA 90650
🗓️Academic Calendar for 2025 - 2026
FALL SEMESTER: AUGUST 18th, 2025
Holidays:
September 1st – Labor Day
November 7th - First 12-week courses end
November 10th – Last 6-week courses begin
November 11th – Veterans Day
November 27th – November 28th – Thanksgiving
November 29th – November 30th – No Instruction
December 13th – December 19th = FINALS
LAST DAY OF FALL TERM: DECEMBER 19th, 2024
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SPRING SEMESTER: JANUARY 12th, 2026
Holidays:
January 19th - Martin Luther King Holiday
February 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th - President Holidays
MARCH 16th - 22nd = SPRING BREAK
April 10th - First 12-week courses end
April 13th – Last 6-week courses begin
LAST DAY OF SPRING TERM: MAY 22nd, 2026
DUAL ENROLLMENT OPTIONS:
Nursing Students who successfully complete their first semester courses with "C" (75%) or higher, Satisfactory clinical rating, and in good standing with the program, can apply to begin "DUAL ENROLLMENT" coursework at an affiliated BSN program. Dual Enrollment allows the student to begin taking BSN coursework during their summer breaks. This assists the student in getting a "head start" towards their advanced degree (BSN).
Cerritos College Nursing has a contracted partnership with National University, here on campus. NU provides tuition at a discounted rate to students and alumni.
Other programs that Cerritos College works closely with is CSU Fullerton, CSU Dominguez Hills, CSU Long Beach, and CSU Los Angeles.
More information will be provided to students towards the end of first semester.
CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT PATHWAY WITH NATIONAL UNIVERSITY - ONLY for eligible first semester students, upon admission. Students will receive notification prior to orientation and will be asked to attend the one-hour orientation with National University on Day #2 of orientation.