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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 submits an application and a supplemental data form for admission to the college.
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.
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.
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 apply and enroll in college and to complete the Matriculation Process, please follow the steps below.
STEP 1 - SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO LOS ANGELES SOUTHWEST COLLEGE. You may apply online or you may obtain an application in the Admissions Office (Student Services Building 102). Click here to go to the Admissions & Records webpage to view application instructions and materials.
STEP 2 - ATTEND AN ORIENTATION. Attend an Orientation in order to receive the necessary information on academic programs, policies and procedures, and student support services. Click here to view the current New Student Orientation Schedule.
STEP 3 - GO TO THE ASSESSMENT CENTER (Student Services Building 204). Take the computerized Assessment 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. Click here for the current Assessment Center Testing Hours Schedule.
If you are not a first-time college student or if you are taking only one class (not Math or English), you may be eligible for EXEMPTION from the Assessment Test. Please click here for exemption criteria.
STEP 4 - SEE A COUNSELOR. You must see a counselor for assistance with completing your student educational plan. The counselor will assist you in selecting appropriate classes that meet your educational goals. IMPORTANT: All financial aid recipients must declare a major and have a student educational plan on file.
Counselors are available in General Counseling (SSB 227), EOPS (SSB 218), DSPS (SSB 117), Center for Retention & Transfer (SSB 228), CalWORKs (SSB 217), and International Student Services (SSB 116) - please meet with a counselor in the appropriate area. Click here to go to the Counseling webpage.
STEP 5 - REGISTER FOR CLASSES. You may register online (click here) or in-person at the Admissions & Records office (SSB 102). For your convenience, registration instructions are also posted inside the Schedule of Classes.
STEP 6 - GO TO THE FINANCIAL AID OFFICE (SSB 104) to apply for a fee waiver. If you qualify, the waiver can be used to pay your fees for the entire academic year. IMPORTANT: The waiver cannot be used to pay your $11 health fee. Click here to go to the Financial Aid webpage.
STEP 7 - PAY YOUR HEALTH FEE, PURCHASE A PARKING PERMIT, AND PICK UP YOUR FEE RECEIPT. Go to the Business Office (SSB 103) to pay your fees and to get a receipt. IMPORTANT: You must bring a copy of your fee receipt (which lists your classes) and a photo I.D. (driver's license or California ID) to get your Student I.D.
STEP 8 - TAKE YOUR STUDENT I.D. PICTURE (SSB 204). Once you have registered for classes, you are eligible to receive a free student I.D. You must bring a copy of your fee receipt and a photo I.D.