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Parking Permits are Required for ALL Vehicles at the Ridgecrest/IWV Campus. Parking permits for students will remain NO COST for the foreseeable future.

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Important Dates

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Deadline: May 10, 2026

Spend a week at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo building AI solutions for real community college challenges. No experience needed, just curiosity and drive. Learn by doing on a mentored team with students from across the California Community Colleges system.

AI Summer Camp Information | PDF

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Helpful Walkthroughs

Watch these videos to learn how to handle everyday tasks—like updating your student info, adding or dropping classes, and checking your financial aid.

Student "How-To" Playlist

David Villicana

Discover more about Professor of Industrial Arts David Villicana.

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Financial Aid

Aid and scholarships available to help those that qualify, and most qualify. Remember to apply each year.

Pay for College

Other Resources

Campus Resources

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Online Resources

Student-Parent Information and Resources Computer and Technology Resources Kern Support Center (Tech support)Access Programs Directory

Mark Hatter conducting Cerro Coso concert band.

Cerro Coso Concert Band Presents Spring Concert Celebrating Spanish and Latin Musical Traditions

Cerro Coso Faculty Member to Perform at Carnegie Hall

‘Balance is Bullsh*t:’ Cerro Coso to Host Book Signing with Elisha Beach March 18

Coffee & Donuts for Finals

05/11 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM Ridgecrest/IWV Campus

Coffee & Donuts for Finals

05/12 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM Ridgecrest/IWV Campus

Graduation Cap Decorating at CC Tehachapi

05/13 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tehachapi East Kern Campus

Graduation Cap Decorating

05/13 13:00 AM - 5:00 PM Ridgecrest/IWV Campus

FAFSA/CADAA Workshop

05/14 12:00 AM - 14:00 AM Zoom

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