Enrollment Exemptions

Students may be exempted from assessment, advisement/orientation and
counseling if they meet one of the following criteria:

Completed an A.A. degree or higher at an accredited United States college or
university. (college transcript required)
Completed 30 or more units at an accredited United States college or university. (college transcript required)
Completed 15 or more units with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher along with
official evidence of one of the following:
- Verified completion of college level course work in English, writing and
  mathematics (Intermediate Algebra or higher) with a grade of “C” or better.
- Evaluation of learning skills (placement testing) from a California Community
  College within the last two years.
- A score of 3, 4 or 5 on the Advanced Placement Examination in English
  Composition.
- A passing Score on the California State University English Equivalency
  Examination.
Students enrolling in six or less units and not pursuing a degree or certificate.
Students enrolling in a single one-semester, specialized job training course which is more than 6 units.
Concurrently enrolled K-12th grade school student attending with the
recommendation of the school principal.

Student Rights and Responsibilities
All students have the right to challenge or appeal any step in the matriculation process.
Forms are available in the Admissions Office for this purpose. A student who feels that
his/ her right to matriculation services has been violated may file a grievance with the
Vice President of Student Services. Also, students who refuse matriculation services
will not receive priority registration.

It is the student’s responsibility to express a broad educational intent upon admission
and to declare a specific educational goal by the time 15 units are completed. The
student is also responsible for participating in counseling, attending class, completing
assignments, and maintaining progress toward an educational goal.