FALL 2018 - elcamino.edu

1 1-866- elcamino 16007 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, CA 90506 $ Camino CollegeFall Semester begins August 25 FALL 2018 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.

2 660-3458El Camino Language Academy (ECLA) ..660-6707 Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS) ..660-3464 Financial Aid ..660-3493 First Year Experience/Learning Communities ..660-6936 Health Center ..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 RISE Center ..660-3593, ext. 7800 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 ).

3 660-3445 Transfer Center Appointments ..660-3408 Tutoring Resource Center ..660-3486 Table of ContentsSteps to Enrollment ..3 Fees ..4 Financial Aid ..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 Distance Education ..41 Short-Term Courses ..102 Off-Campus Class Locations and Abbreviations ..113 Unlawful Discrimination Complaints ..114 Campus Map ..115 How To Register For ClassesCheck your registration appointment online at Log onto MyECC and click on Registration (see page 5 for more information)Register for classes online at and click on MyECC 2 WELCOME TO EL CAMINO COLLEGEFall 2018 Online Registration Begins Tu e s day, May 29, 2018 First Drop for Non-Payment for Fall Classes Deadline Monday, July 23, 2018 For students who register 5/29/18 7/23/18 Second Drop for Non-Payment for Fall Classes Deadline Tu e s day, Au gus t 21, 2018 For students who register 7/24/18 8/21/18 All Web Registration Ends (Full Semester Classes)

4 * Friday, August 24, 2018 Saturday Classes Begin Saturday, August 25, 2018 Weekday Classes Begin Monday, August 27, 2018 Online Add Period and Program Change Period Begins Monday, August 27, 2018 Last Day to Drop for Full Refund Non-Resident Tuition Friday, August 31, 2018 Labor Day Holiday (Campus Closed) Monday, September 3, 2018 First Day to Apply for Fall Graduation and Certificates Tu e s day, S eptemb er 4, 2018 Last Day to Add Classes (Full Semester Classes)* Friday, September 7, 2018 Last Day to Drop Without Notation on Permanent Record Friday, September 7, 2018 Last Day to Drop for an Enrollment Fee Refund (Full Semester Classes)* Friday, September 7, 2018 Last Day to Challenge Residency Status for Current Semester Friday, September 7, 2018 Last Day to Apply for Degrees and Certificates (Fall) Thursday, October 18, 2018 Mid-Term Classes Begin Saturday, October 20, 2018 Veterans Day Holiday (Campus Closed) Monday, November 12, 2018 Last Day to Drop with a W Friday, November 16, 2018 Thanksgiving Holiday (Campus Closed)

5 Thursday, November 22 - Sunday, November 25, 2018 Last Day of Semester Friday, December 14, 2018 Winter Holiday Break (Campus Closed) Friday, December 24, 2018 - Tu e s day, Januar y 1, 2019*For classes that meet less than 16 weeks, the short-term calendar is available at 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?

6 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. 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.

7 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! 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.

8 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 Aid ProgramsFederal School Code 001197El Camino College offers financial assis-tance to students through the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Cal Grants B & C, Full-time Student Success Grant, Federal Work Study, Chaffee Grant, and the California Col-lege Promise Grant (formerly known as the BOG Fee Waiver), and other state for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

9 Online at If you are a California Dream Act Student (AB540), complete the California Dream Act Ap-plication (CADA), in lieu of the FAFSA, at times to apply - October 1 to March 2; however, you may apply anytime. Follow the Steps to Financial Aid on our website to com-plete the Financial Aid for the California College Promise Grant by completing the FAFSA or CADA. Please note that the California College Prom-ise Grant only covers enrollment fees; stu-dents may be responsible to pay other fees including the health center fees, student rep-resentation fees, and the ASB sticker that you are also meeting the Satis-factory Academic Progress (SAP) policy.

10 (SAP is determined at the end of each semester for the subsequent semester.)To maintain eligibility for the California College Promise Grant, students must meet academic and progress standards by main-taining 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 Cali-fornia College Promise Grant (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; TANF; General Assistance; SSI.