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TOP 5 BENEFITS OF ENROLLING AT A CCC

COST ($46/UNIT)

SMALL CLASS SIZES

3. TRANSFER AGREEMENTS

4. ACADEMIC FLEXIBILITY

5. SUPPORT SERVICES � & PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS

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DO I START?

HOW

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ENROLLING IN CCC

Apply for Admission

Assessment Survey

Financial Aid�(FAFSA or Dream Act)

Orientation

Educational Planning

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PAYING FOR COLLEGE

FINANCIAL AID

Must complete the FAFSA or CA Dream Act every year to receive federal student aid
Students are encouraged to file their financial aid application as soon as possible starting October 1 of their senior year in high school
Deadline for Cal Grant is March 2

ECC SCHOLARSHIPS

ECC gives out $1.4 million every year.
Application opens in the fall semester and is due in December.

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IS OFFERED?

WHAT

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EDUCATION GOALS AT CC

Certificates:

Short-term degrees that only require program classes

Associate Degree of Art/Science:

A two-year degree that counts as half of a Bachelor’s degree
Requires general education and specific major courses

Associate of Degree of Transfer:

An Associate Degree with added benefits
Allows students guaranteed admission to a California State University with a GPA bump
Guarantee of a Junior-level status when transferring

Transferring:

Must complete general education and major preparation
For completion of a Bachelor’s Degree

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TRANSFERRING FROM CCC

Earn 50% of a Bachelor’s Degree at a Community College

*Requirements vary by major and school

Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) Programs

University of California (UC)	Private/ Out of State	Historically Black Colleges & Universities
Davis, Irvine, Merced, Riverside, Santa Barbara, & Santa Cruz	Loyola Marymount University (LMU) Arizona State University	Albany State University, Bennett College, Clark Atlanta University, Fisk University, Hampton University, Johnson C. Smith University, Morehouse College, etc…

Major Specific Classes

General Education

Electives

Total Transferable Units: 60-70

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TIPS FOR SUCCESS IN CCC

Where are you going?

Know which campus/major you want to target. Are there transfer agreements?

Are you a STEM student?

These majors need to be declared earlier because of additional prerequisites

Check your requirements

Know your recommended and required courses and GPA requirements; Bookmark www.assist.org

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At least once per semester, check in with academic counselors and Transfer Center advisors and events

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WHAT ARE SUPPORT PROGRAMS?

DEDICATED

COUNSELORS

SPECIALIZED ORIENTATION

SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS

COMMUNITY

SUCCESS NETWORKS

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

EVENTS AROUND CAMPUS

We have different kinds of clubs that include:

Honors & Service
Student Government (ASO)
Religious
Cultural
Arts, Media & Performances
Special Interest
If we don’t have one that you like, you can make your own!

Planetarium Shows
Center for the Arts
Athletics Games
Career & Transfer Fairs
Workshops

STUDENT LIFE

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Stay connected!

Outreach and School Relations

310-660-3487

outreach@elcamino.edu

@outreachecc

@elcaminoedu

@elcamino_aso

Virtual Info Desk:

bit.ly/elcaminohelp

El Camino Website: www.elcamino.edu

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