Non-exempt students (as defined in the Matriculation Exemption Policy
statement and in the schedule of classes) entering Cerro
Coso Community College must complete the following steps:
Complete and submit an enrollment application form to the college
Admissions and Records Office.
Request transcripts from high school and each college previously
attended. It is very important to have transcripts of other college course
work sent to Cerro Coso prior to seeing a counselor so that the remaining
requirements to achieve your educational objective can be determined.
Meet with a counselor to assess your placement in college courses.
(ASSESSMENT is required of ALL NEW NON-EXEMPT STUDENTS.) Placement will be
determined by you and your counselor in light of several factors which may
effect successful course completion. (Schedule an appointment by calling
the college or extension office.)
Contact the Student Services Center if you attend the Ridgecrest
campus, or the extension office and schedule an appointment to see a
counselor/ counseling technician for assistance with:
Interpretation of placement exam scores
Class selection
Educational goals
Career planning
Attend an orientation session. (An orientation session is part of the
matriculation process for ALL NEW NON-EXEMPT STUDENTS.)
Register for classes as per published registration schedule.
Attend classes. Much of your educational success can be attributed
initially to simply showing up.
Enroll in an Orientation Course
All new, non-exempt students are expected to enroll in Personal Development
1, Becoming A Master Student. This is a two-unit course. Alternative
sections of this course, PDEV C101, are available for
special student populations. Becoming A Master
Student will orient you to the college and help you to improve your study
skills enhancing your opportunities for success in college. It will also
cover career choice and development of educational goals. We recommend that
you enroll in this course as early in your college career as possible in
order to access the useful information presented in the course.