Matriculation

Matriculation Process

Matriculation is a process that assists the student in achieving his or her educational goals. It is an agreement between the college and the student who enrolls for credit. We ask that you participate in a partnership with us to ensure your educational success. If you commit to an educational goal, we commit to helping you succeed.

Here is how the matriculation process works:

Admissions - The student fills out and submit an application and a supplemental data form for admission to the college.

Assessment - The student takes English or ESL, reading, and math placement tests. The student's test results, along with other criteria, are used to determine placement for English, reading and math.

Orientation - The new college student is provided with information on a variety of academic programs, policies and procedures. The student learns about support services, is introduced to the campus, and receives assistance in selecting and scheduling classes.

Counseling/Advising - The student is assisted with selecting courses and is provided with information regarding transfers, certificate and degree programs, majors and career planning.

Follow-up - Throughout each semester, Student Success Workshops are available to help students with test taking, studying and time management.

To properly register for college and to complete the Matriculation Process, please follow the steps below.

STEP 1 SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO LOS ANGELES SOUTHWEST COLLEGE, Student Services Center 125.

STEP 2 IF YOU ARE NOT A FIRST-TIME COLLEGE STUDENT, or IF YOU ARE ONLY TAKING ONE CLASS (NOT MATH OR ENGLISH), you may be eligible for exemption from one or more of the Steps listed below. Please click here for exemption criteria.

TAKE THE COMPUTERIZED ASSESSMENT (for English and math placement) Please go to Student Services Center 210 to be assessed in reading comprehension, sentence skills, and mathematics. You must bring a photo I.D. Allow approximately two (2) hours to complete the entire Assessment.

STEP 3 ATTEND AN ORIENTATION AND SEE A COUNSELOR Attend an Orientation after you are assessed. At the Orientation, you will receive your assessment results and an enrollment package.

After you receive your assessment results, please see a counselor, in Student Services Center 201, for assistance with academic advisement and course selection.

STEP 4 RETURN THIS FORM TO THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE -- Student Services Center 125-- to receive a registration appointment. You are now ready to register for classes. You may register by telephone (see class schedule for instructions) or on-line.

STEP 5 GO TO THE FINANCIAL AID OFFICE to apply for a FEE WAIVER or to the Business Office to pay your fees.