Cerro Coso Community College

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Register Now for Fall Classes! Most Fall classes begin August 20th. Financial aid is available!

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Discover the Cerro Coso Promise

The Cerro Coso Promise is intended for hard-working, dedicated students that deserve an education, regardless of financial or personal status. By meeting basic criteria, students may qualify for up to $1,000 per semester for 2 years to help with tuition, books, and fees after financial aid and scholarships have been applied.

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Take Your Creativity to New Heights

Tap into your creative side and take an art class at Cerro Coso this fall. Interested in art history, meeting new people, rekindling a lost-passion, or just because you want to, Cerro Coso is offering a variety of Art classes at the Ridgecrest Campus.

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Looking for Something to Dig into this Fall?

For those with a sense of adventure, mystery, and discovery, Cerro Coso is offering an archaeology class at the Ridgecrest campus this fall. Part detection, part research, and part treasure hunting, the course will cover the basic principles of archaeology, study ancient civilizations around the world, and practice hands-on archaeological techniques.

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Paralegal Studies

Are you interested in helping people and making a difference in someone's life? Interested in the law? Have you ever thought of working for an attorney or becoming one? Then a Degree or Certificate in Paralegal Studies is for you. You can earn your Certificate and/or your AS Degree in Paralegal Studies while studying online at Cerro Coso. Enrolling now for Summer and Fall 2018 courses. Contact Professor of Paralegal Studies Dawn Ward, J.D. via email or Counseling for more information.

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LGBT Pride

June is Pride Month. Cerro Coso celebrates LGBT Pride!

Current Students

Important Dates
- 07/04/18
  Independence Day Holiday - COLLEGE CLOSED
- 08/10/18
  Summer 2018 Instruction Ends
- 08/20/18
  Fall 2018 Semester Begins
- 08/31/18
  Last day to drop with a refund
- 09/02/18
  Last day to drop without a "W"
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Construction

Beginning Monday, November 7, 2016, the main building will be CLOSED, eliminating access to the elevator and bridge to the East Wing.

Schedule of Classes

Summer and Fall Schedules are now available. Open Registration begins Apr 18. Many summer classes begin June 11. Fall classes begin Aug 20!

Counseling

Counseling provides assistance to students in planning a program of studies for graduation, transfer, or personal interest.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid is available. Don't assume you won't qualify! Local scholarships are awarded every semester.

Tutoring

Free tutoring is available to all registered students at your campus Learning Resource/Learning Assistance Center.

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Navigate helps students get ready for college, access campus resources quickly and easily, and build an academic plan and best-fit schedule.

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Beyond Cerro Coso

Future Students

Associate Degrees for Transfer

Cerro Coso now offers eight Associate Degrees for Transfer which guarantee acceptance to the CSU system.

Schedule of Classes

Summer and Fall Schedules are now available. Open Registration begins Apr 18. Many summer classes begin June 11. Fall classes begin Aug 20!

CC Online

CC Online offers 18 accredited online associate degrees, 17 online certificates, and more than 160 courses per year.

Cerro Coso Promise

Students who qualify may receive up to $1,000/semester for 2 yrs to help with tuition, books, & fees after financial aid has been applied.

Navigate

Navigate helps students get ready for college, access campus resources quickly and easily, and build an academic plan and best-fit schedule.

Counseling

Counseling provides assistance to students in planning a program of studies for graduation, transfer, or personal interest.

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Top Programs

Registration generally occurs in late April for Summer and Fall classes, and late November for Spring classes. Apply in mid March and mid October for best results. Fill out your FAFSA in January. Questions? Contact Counseling.

News & Events

Events
- 1st Summer Basketball Camp Begins
  
  06/25/18
  8:30 am to 1:00 pm
- Assessment Testing
  
  06/28/18
  5:00 pm to 7:30 pm
- Assessment Testing
  
  07/03/18
  5:00 pm to 7:30 pm
- Summer Baseball Camp: Fundamental Camp I begins
  
  07/09/18
  8:00 am to 12:00 pm
- Assessment Testing
  
  07/11/18
  9:00 am to 11:30 am
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Important Dates
- 07/04/18
  Independence Day Holiday - COLLEGE CLOSED
- 08/10/18
  Summer 2018 Instruction Ends
- 08/20/18
  Fall 2018 Semester Begins
- 08/31/18
  Last day to drop with a refund
- 09/02/18
  Last day to drop without a "W"
View All »

Construction

Beginning Monday, November 7, 2016, the main building will be CLOSED, eliminating access to the elevator and bridge to the East Wing.

Take Your Creativity to New Heights this Fall at Cerro Coso

Tap into your creative side and take an art class at Cerro Coso Community College this fall.

Looking for Something to Dig into this Fall?

For those with a sense of adventure, mystery, and discovery, Cerro Coso is offering an archaeology class at the Ridgecrest this fall.

Train for a Career as a Paralegal

Cerro Coso Community College is offering a variety of Paralegal Studies courses online to help you jumpstart your future.

Cerro Coso President Jill Board (left) and Dr. Lincoln Johnson (right) congratulate the first graduating class of students from the College’s Prison Education Program in California City.

Cal City Prison Holds First College Graduation Ceremony

Eight men became the first graduates of Cerro Coso’s Prison Education Program at the California City Correctional Facility.

Graduate Rachel Lebsock at the Ridgecrest Campus Ceremony

Class of 2018

Each student who walks across the stage to get a diploma or certificate has a unique story about the journey to graduation day.

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