El Camino College

1 Crenshaw Blvd. Torrance, CA 90506 $ 0El Camino CollegeWinter &Spring 2018 Winter session begins January 4 Spring semester begins February 10 How to Reach Us: (Area code is 310)Academic Division Office Telephone NumbersBehavioral & Social Sciences ..660-3735 Business ..660-3770 Fine Arts ..660-3715 Health Sciences & Athletics ..660-3545 Humanities ..660-3316 Industry & Resources ..660-3525 Mathematical Sciences ..660-3200 Natural Sciences .. Services Telephone NumbersAdmissions Office ..660-3414 Assessment and Testing ..660-3405 Bookstore ..660-3380 Campus Police ..660-3100 Career Center Appointments ..660-6137 Cashier s Office ..660-3142 Counseling Appointment Center ..660-3458El Camino Language Academy (ECLA) ..660-6707 Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS) ..660-3464 Financial Aid ..660-3493 First Year Experience/Learning Communities.

2 660-6936 Health Center (closed winter term) ..660-3643 Inter-Club Council ..660-6399 International Student Program ..660-3431 Library Circulation ..660-3519 Library Reference ..660-6483 Parking Services ..660-6769 Records Office ..660-3436 Scholarship Office ..660-6541 Special Resource Development ..660-3500 Student Government (ASO) ..660-3507 Supplemental Instruction ..660-3612Te l e c o m m u n i c a t i o n fo r t h e D e a f ( T T Y ) ..660-3445 Transfer Center Appointments ..660-3408 Tutoring Center ..660-3593, ext. 7800 Veterans Resource Center ..660-3486 Table of ContentsSteps to Enrollment ..3 Fees ..4 Cross Enrollment ..7 Academic Resources and Support Programs ..8 Bookstore ..8 Career & Transfer Center ..9 Parking, Traffic and Safety ..11 Student Right to Know ..11 Financial Aid Forms.

3 13 FYE/Learning Communities ..17 Distance Education ..25, 70 Short-Term Courses ..129 Weekend College ..139 Off-Campus Class Locations and Abbreviations ..141 Unlawful Discrimination Complaints ..142 Campus Map ..143 How To RegisterRegister Online at ,click on MyECCO utreach and School Relations Aid your registration appointment online at onto MyECC and click on Registration then Registration AppointmentWebsite: Te l e p h o n e : 1-866- elcamino 2 WELCOME TO EL Camino COLLEGEW inter 2018 Web Registration Begins for Winter Term Tu e s day, N ovemb er 21, 2017 Drop for Non-Payment for Winter Classes Deadline for students who register November 21 - December 18 Monday, December 18, 2017 First Day to Apply for Spring Graduation and Certificates Tu e s day, Januar y 2, 2018 Registration Ends for Winter Term Wednesday, January 3, 2018 First Day of Winter Term Thursday, January 4, 2018 Last Day to Add Classes Tu e s day, Januar y 9, 2018 Last Day to Drop and be Eligible for a Refund of Enrollment Fee Tu e s day, Januar y 9, 2018 Last Day to Drop Without Notation on Permanent Record Tu e s day, Januar y 9, 2018 Last Day to Challenge Residency Status for Winter Term Tu e s day, Januar y 9.

4 2018 Martin Luther King s Day Holiday (Campus Closed) Monday, January 15, 2018 Last Day to Drop with a W Monday, January 29, 2018 Last Day of Winter Term Tu e s day, Feb r uar y 6, 2018 Spring 2018 Spring 2018 Student Online Registration Begins Tu e s day, D e cemb er 5, 2017 First Day to Apply for Spring Degrees and Certificates Tu e s day, Januar y 2, 2018 First Drop for Non-Payment Deadline For students who register December 5, 2017 - January 8, 2018 Monday, January 8, 2018 Second Drop for Non-payment Deadline For students who register January 9, 2018 - February 6, 2018 Tu e s day, Feb r uar y 6, 2018 All Registration Ends (Full Semester Classes) Friday, February 9, 2018 Lincoln s Day Holiday (Campus Closed) Friday, February 9, 2018 Saturday Classes Begin Saturday, February 10, 2018 Weekday Classes Begin Monday, February 12, 2018 Add/Drop Period Begins (Full Semester Classes) Monday, February 12, 2018 Washington s Day Holiday (Campus Closed) Monday, February 19, 2018 Last Day to Add (Full Semester Courses) Friday, February 23, 2018 Last Day to Challenge Residency Status for Current Semester Friday, February 23, 2018 Last Day to Drop for an Enrollment Fee Refund Friday, February 23, 2018 Last Day to Drop Without Notation on Permanent Record Friday, February 23, 2018 Last Day to Apply for Spring Degrees and Certificates Friday, March 2, 2018 Spring Recess (No Classes)

5 Saturday-Friday, April 7-13, 2018 Midterm Classes Begin Saturday, April 14, 2018 Last Day to Drop with a W Friday, May 11, 2018 Memorial Day (Campus Closed) Monday, May 28, 2018 Commencement Friday, June 8, 2018 Spring Semester Ends Friday, June 8, 2018 Apply for AdmissionTake the first step it s fast and easy! Complete and submit your free application online. New and returning students (those with an absence of two consecutive primary terms: fall or spring semesters; excluding summer and winter terms) must complete an online application for admission. A Student ID number will be issued and emailed upon completion of the online Aid (recommended)Need help paying for College ? Apply for financial aid! Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or; Complete the California Dream Act Application (CADAA) The school code for ECC is 001197.

6 A variety of scholarships are also available: questions? Online and in-person orientations provide an introduction to academic programs and support services to help you succeed. Orientation is offered online via MyECC, and in person by scheduling a New Student Orientation with the Counseling Office. Appointments are made online through your chances for success! Testing helps ensure proper placement in math and English and allows you to advance more quickly to your goals. Te s t i n g m u s t b e c o m p l e te d b e fo re re gi s te r i n g fo r c l a s s e s. No appointment necessary for English, ESL (Part 1) and math placement tests. Available by appointment only: chemistry, AT B ( A b i l i t y t o B e n e fit ) , a n d E S L ( Pa r t 2 ) t e s t PlanningFocus on your goal!

7 Meet with a counselor and complete an educational plan to identify classes that are required to complete your certificate, degree or transfer program. To schedule a counseling appointment, go to and click on for ClassesReady to register for classes? Log in to MyECC and register online for classes on or after your assigned appointment time. Registration is based on a priority system. Registration Priorities information is available online: STEPS TO ENROLLMENT 3 Completion of the Steps to Enrollment is required for priority registration AssistanceAll students are encouraged to apply for financial aid by visiting the Financial Aid Office webpage at studentservices/fao. Various links on pro-grams, services and other information are easily accessible for reference. California residents may wish to apply for a Board of Governor s Fee Waiver (BOGFW) to pay for their enrollment fees (Please see enclosed application on page 13).

8 Students are encouraged to complete the Free Ap-plication for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine eligibility for all federal, state and institutional California Dream Act of 2011 became law through the passage of two Assembly bills, AB130 and AB131 that allow AB540 stu-dents to apply for financial aid. AB130 allows AB540 students to apply for institutional aid. AB131 allows AB540 students to apply for state-based financial California Dream Act Application is now available online at The California Dream Act Application allows students to apply for the BOGFW, Cal Grants, and Chafee for the Board of Gover-nor s Fee Waiver for AB540 Students: Be classified as AB540 by the Admissions & Records Office. Submit California Dream Act application or BOGFW application and required support-ing documents.

9 Have financial of Governor s Fee Waiver Academ-ic and Progress Standards Requirement:To m a i n t a i n e l i gi b i l i t y fo r t h e B O G F W, s t u-dents must meet academic and progress standards by maintaining a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of and must complete more than 50 percent of units assistance and additional information contact the Financial Aid Services FeeStudents pay $20 each semester to cover the operation, supervision, programs and services of the Student Health are exceptions under these condi-tions:1. Low-income students who meet the Board of Governor s Fee Waiver (Method A) criteria as demonstrated by appropriate support documentation of eligibility; SSI eligibility; or GA eligibility; Veterans Affairs Dependent Fee Waiver Certification or In-come Tax forms as they relate to qualifying income levels: CalWORKs;Registration Appointments Registration is available online and by appointment only and is based upon on a priority system.

10 Winter 2018 Registration appointment information will be available online beginning November 15, 2017. Spring 2018 Registration appointment information will be avaialbe online beginning November 29, 2017 for Priority Levels 1 through 7 and 9. For students in Level 7 who apply after November 17, 2017, appointment informa-tion will be available within seven days of application submittal. See page 6 for Registration Priorities. For more information, please call the Admissions Office, Payment DeadlinesAll student fees must be paid in full by the following deadlines or you will be dropped from all of your classes:Monday, January 8, 2018 For students who register December 5, 2017 - January 8, 2018 Tuesday, Februar y 6, 2018 For students who register January 9 - February 6, 2018 All fees, including any optional fees, such as a parking permit or ASB Discount Sticker that may have been requested at the time of registration must be paid by the deadline!