1. How do I get started?

1. Matriculation - Your stages to success

To get started at CCC, the first step is to fill out and turn in an application. You can pick up an application at the Counseling and Admissions offices, Humanities Building, Room 40, or call the Admissions office, 235-7800, ext. 4212 or ext. 4211. There is no charge for turning in the application at the admissions office.

2. Take the compass assessment

A. Attend a new student orientation - call ext. 7255 or ext. 4255 for the schedule

B. Make an appointment to see a counselor- ext. 7255 or ext. 4255 to plan

your classes and review your goals.

3. Register for classes according to your priority.

2. What will a counselor do for me?

Here's what a counselor can do for you:

The counselor will discuss your goals, educational and career and lifestyles, with you along with any special problems and needs, including building basic skills, which may affect your success in college. You and the counselor together will develop an educational plan, listing the courses semester by semester which will help you reach your goals. You may also discuss with a counselor any personal situations which may affect your progress toward those goals.

3. I've been out of school a longtime... can I make it in CCC?

Even if you've been out of school for a long time, you can make it at CCC.

You will find a lot of students on campus, in both the day and evening programs, who are coming back to school so they can work toward new careers, improve job skills in their current careers, achieve new goals and stimulate their brains the natural way - with new ideas. CCC has courses ranging from basic skills in math and English to advanced career programs and university-level transfer classes. In addition, we have free tutoring available for many courses.

4. I didn't graduate high school. Can I still go to CCC?

Even if you didn't graduate high school you can still attend CCC.

Anyone who is at least eighteen years of age may attend CCC, regardless of high school status. If you are younger than eighteen, you may attend with approval of your high school principal or your independent study coordinator. Concurrent enrolment forms for high school students are available in the Admissions Office - extension 4212.

5. Can I transfer from CCC to a 4-year college?

You can transfer from CCC to a 4-year college.

CCC's transfer courses are the equivalent of CSU's and UC's freshman and sophomore (Lower Division) classes, as well as those of most private and out-of-state colleges and universities. If you follow the recommended transfer program, CCC will certify your completion of Lower Division General Education requirements for all CSU campuses in the state or all Lower Division Breadth requirements for UC campuses. Talk with your counselor about general education transfer patterns. CCC transfers have a good record of achievement at their transfer universities.

6. How can I find out about careers?

Here's how to find out about careers:

All the counselors are able to help you explore careers and the information that goes into career choice. We also offer a course, Psychology 102, which is especially designed to help you learn how to investigate careers, compare them with your own abilities and interests and how to make career and goal decisions. In addition, the Counseling department offers career interest tests and the resources of the Transfer/Career Center.

7. What kind of degrees can I get at CCC?

Here's information about degree options at CCC:

CCC grants two degrees and a certificate: the Associate in Arts (AA) and Associate in Science (AS) degrees, and a Certificate of Achievement (CA) in various vocational/technical majors. The two degrees require completion of both a major and general education courses. The Certificate requires completion of a major.

8. I work full- time. Can I still get a degree or certificate?

Even if you work full time you can still get a degree or certificate.

There is no time limit for completion of these requirements. Many of our students work full-time and care for a home and children. Ask your counselor about the PACE program, designed especially as a fast-track degree program for working adults.