Dual enrollment is the ability to take college classes at Cerritos College or other community colleges for free while enrolled in High School.
Benefits:
Less time is required after high school to finish a college degree
Provides students with a head start on the college experience
Dual-enrollment classes often save students money on tuition
Students may enjoy access to the college library and resources
Students must have good high school grades to participate in dual enrollment
See steps below
Complete the Cerritos College Application online (2 Parts)
Go to Cerritos College Website and Click "Apply Now"
Create your Open CCC apply Account
Start & Complete your Cerritos College Application
Make sure you hit "Submit My Application" on the last page
Your Cerritos College student number will be emailed to you within 24-48 hours.
Complete the Dual Enrollment Form
Dual Enrollment Form (English) | Dual Enrollment Form (Spanish)
Complete the full form including student information, class name and 5-digit number, and signatures from the student, parent, and counselor or administrator at your High School
Completed forms should be emailed to SSgt Cervantes. Your counselor will email it to dualenrollment@cerritos.edu and add you to the email as well.
Complete the SRT/GPT -
Can be Completed online through your MyCerritos account
Only required for students taking a Math or English Course
Or if a Class has a pre-requisite of Math or English.
Enroll for your Classes
Students must enroll themselves through their MyCerritos account after their Dual Enrollment Forms are Processed.
Check your MyCerritos for registration appointment or Open Enrollment.
To Log in: User Id: Use Student ID / Password: Date of Birth (MMDDYY)
High School students do not have priority registration, so students are advised to have alternative classes in case their first choice is full.
Pay Your Student Fees:
Students are required to pay for their health fee every semester they take a class.
Associated Students of Cerritos College (ASCC) Fees and Representation Fees are charged per semester as well, but can be waived using the forms below:
The $46 per unit fee will be waived for students once the Dual Enrollment Forms are processed.
You may pay your student fees online via your MyCerritos account.
It takes 5 - 7 business Days for Enrollment Fees to be removed from your MyCerritos account.
Questions about the Steps? Contact us at: dualenrollment@cerritos.edu
*Please note that we do not have a college liaison for other colleges. Contact the college directly for support/additional questions as each college has their own requirements/steps. Click on the college name below for dual enrollment information.
**Universities will automatically grant a full year of high school credit for each college course completed with an added point value towards GPA.
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