Welcome to Cerritos College

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Welcome to Cerritos College, a two-year liberal arts college located on a 135-acre campus in Norwalk, California. Known for its flexible and convenient program options, Cerritos College is a popular place for busy students focused upon preparing themselves for the work market. With more than 200 academic and vocational programs to choose from, and support services such as child care and the Success Center, Cerritos College is a nurturing and inspiring place to be. Let's take a look at the campus to see if Cerritos College might be a fit for you!

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The Student Activities Office can be found within the main Student Center Complex. Whether you are interested in student government, a campus club, housing, or even getting involved with the school paper, you can come here to garner a better understanding of these programs and how they may be able compliment your academic and personal life. The Student Activities Office also offers a general platform for students to voice their opinions, ask questions, or be guided to a campus department that may be able to provide support for their personal needs.

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The Student Center Building contains the campus game room and Student ID Center. Whether you want to catch up with a friend over a game of pool, or play a classic arcade game, this building has something fun to offer. Students also love the attached cafeteria, which features affordably-priced gourmet meals, made by students enrolled in the culinary arts program.

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The Cerritos College Quad is a grassy central plaza, with sweeping circular lines, and a bright, open feel. Students come here often to study in the sunshine, take a break with friends, or just pass between the busy surrounding buildings. The Quad is commonly host to a number of concerts, club meetings, and volunteer services, so it's always worthwhile to stop by and learn something new.

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The north-facing Administration Building is situated on Alondra Boulevard, making it an accessible area for students and visitors. The building contains offices for vital college departments, including Financial Aid, the Transfer Center, and Assessment Center. Students also have access to the enclosed Counseling Center, which is a great resource for fostering transitional skills, both into academic life, and back out into the workplace.

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Located on the north end of the Quad, the Burnight Centre Theater is a multi-faceted gathering space to experience culture, entertainment, and community activities. The dynamic program calendar includes a range of workshops, lectures, concerts, and plays, ranging from zany musical comedies to Shakespeare. The college also often hosts academic events within the theatre, including the Community Resource Fair, and commencement ceremonies for the award-winning Teacher Training Academy.

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The Wilford Michael Library and Learning Resource Center is home to over 70,000 printed volumes. Students also come here often to take advantage of the library's 500 + high-speed computers, which allow them to work on technical projects in a quiet and focused environment. If you're interested in a little extra help with a class or assignment, you can also come to the library's Academic Support Center, which offers a comprehensive tutoring program.

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The Fine Arts Building contains classrooms and offices for this vibrant and welcoming department. Whether you are pursuing a serious art career, or fulfilling a general education requirement, the Fine Arts Department has a program or workshop that will suit your needs. Cerritos College also recently announced that they aim to complete a brand new Fine Arts Building by 2016.

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The Social Sciences and Humanities Departments can be found in this sleek and modern building. The current classroom amenities, and hands-on faculty, provide ample support for these complex and intriguing areas of study. Concentrations include Anthropology, Women's Studies, Economics, History, Sociology, Political Science, Philosophy, and Psychology.