1. Welcome International Students!
Start Here Go Anywhere!
Presented by:
Joanna Alvarado, International Counselor

2. New Student Orientation Agenda!
What will I learn today?
Academic
Education Options
Planning for Registration
Assessment Testing
MyCerritos/ Schedule Plus
Tips for Success
Resources
2. Student Insurance ( Linda Salazar)
3. Immigration Regulation ( David Tilahun)

3. U.S Education Options Doctorate Master’s Degree
Bachelor’s Degree Senior level (90+ units)
Junior level (60-90 units)
Associate’s Degree Sophomore level (30-60 units) (60+ units)
Freshman level (1-30 units)
Certificate of Achievement (12-18 units)

4. Cerritos College Options
AA Degree
Plan A
Certificate
AA Degree &
Transfer
Transfer with
no AA
Prepares students to enter workforce
Well rounded education
Prepares students for CSU transfer
60 units (General Education and Major Preparation)
General Education & major preparation
Prepares students for CSU & UC transfer
Specialized training
Programs of Study handout
Required to be eligible for OPT
Earn 60 units toward Bachelor Degree (120 units)
Ex. Architectural Tech, Computer Animation, Dental Assisting
Ex. Journalism, Dental Assisting, Physical Therapist
General Education & major preparation
AS/AA-T

5. Assessment Test Results
ESL, ENGLISH, MATH, and READING COURSE SEQUENCES

6. Activity: Navigating MyCerritos
Go to
Click on MyCerritos
Log in:
User ID = Student ID
Password = Date of Birth (MM/DD/YY)
Click on Student Center
When is you appointment date and time?

7. Activity: Navigating Schedule Plus
Go to
On the left hand side, click on Schedule Plus
Example: Click on Chemistry, then click on View Departments
Click on Chemistry 100, then click on View Courses
Find class #20290

8. What should I look for? Ask Yourself?
Is this class transferable to UC and CSU?
What is the prerequisite for Chemistry 100?
What days are the lecture?
What days are the lab?

9. How to Enroll Online

10. What if the class I want is CLOSED??
What Should I Do?
Check for waitlisted courses.
Sign up for a waitlisted course.
Choose another day or time- same course.
Check availability until the 1st day of school.
Choose another course.
Go to 1st class meeting
If instructor adds you to the course, you must pay right away.

11. 1st week of class! Print your class schedule Prepare for parking
Buy your textbooks
Get familiar with the campus
Show up early!
Relax!
Ask Questions 
Ask for help 

12. Tips for Success Don’t procrastinate! Manage your time
Surround yourself with support
(Tutors, attend office hours, form study groups)
“What environment do you study best in?”
Consider: noise level, lighting, time of day
“There are only 24 hours in a day! Let’s do the math!”
- 1 unit = 1 hour in class a week
- 12 units = 12 hours in class a week
- 1 unit = 2 hours of studying a week
- 12 units = 24 hours of studying a week

13. Services at the Office of International Student Services
We are here for YOU!
Services at the Office of International Student Services
Counseling ( Academic, Personal, Career)
Questions on what classes to take? Need resources? Change in Major? Want more information on how to transfer? Meet with an International Counselor ( Dora Macias or Joanna Alvarado)
Tutoring ( Math and Chemistry)
Computer Lab (place to do homework and print!)
Tea Time ( conversation hour)
International Student Workshops (I.E: transfer center, Career Services)
International Student Scholarships!
Participate in Events (I.E: International Education Week)
Immigration Advising
Schedule an appointment with our International Admissions Specialist and Designated School Offical ( David Tilahun)

14. Campus Resources Join a club (we have over 60 clubs)
Gain leadership experience (resume/personal statement)
Student Health Services
Transfer Center
Success Center
Tutoring
Workshops: Writing a Research Paper, Library, Grammar & English Language, Study Skills, etc.
Computer Lab

15. Office of International Student Services
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Office of International Student Services