Arizona State University and Cerritos College Partner to Provide Transfer Pathways through MyPath2ASU® Collaboration
Arizona State University is pleased to announce a new alliance with Cerritos College to provide students with a seamless transfer experience with the MyPath2ASU® program. MyPath2ASU allows students to take the steps needed at the start of their college experience to successfully plan their transfer to ASU, ensuring a smooth transition process and student success.
MyPath2ASU is a tool designed to guide students through the transfer process providing clear pathways, personalized guidance, and support. The program helps students maximize their credits and minimize the time it takes to complete their degree.
“We are excited to partner with Arizona State University to introduce the MyPath2ASU® program to our students,” said Dr. Jose Fierro, president/superintendent of Cerritos College. “MyPath2ASU® offers a direct pathway to success, demonstrating our commitment to facilitating student transfers to four-year universities and helping our graduates achieve their academic and career goals.”
Over the past five years, more than 170 Cerritos College students have successfully transferred to ASU's online and on-campus degree programs, with over 60 of them graduating with their ASU undergraduate degree. This partnership has proven to be a valuable pathway for students seeking to continue their education.
Through this new partnership, students using MyPath2ASU will find their transfer experience simplified. Key benefits of the program include:
- Personalized guidance through over 400 course-by-course guided pathways to ASU online and in-person degree programs, ensuring that Cerritos College coursework aligns with their desired ASU major and minimizes credit loss.
- Guaranteed general admission to ASU and admission into MyPath2ASU major choice if all requirements are satisfied.
- Self-service, degree progress tracking to help students stay informed about their academic progress.
- A connected experience with ASU through personalized communications that support academic growth and community engagement.
ASU and Cerritos College will continuously collaborate to refine the over 400 course-by-course pathways offered in the MyPath2ASU tool. This ongoing collaboration ensures that these pathways provide students with clear guidance on course selection and align with the latest academic standards and requirements.
Some of the in-demand pathways offered through the new partnership include:
- Concurrent Enrollment Program (CEP) for Nursing
- Interdisciplinary Studies, BA
- Liberal Studies, BA
- Organizational Leadership, BA
To see how the MyPath2ASU program works and to get started, click here.
About Cerritos College
Cerritos College serves as a comprehensive community college for southeastern Los Angeles County. Communities within the college’s district include Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, La Mirada, Norwalk, and portions of Bell Gardens, Lakewood, Long Beach, Santa Fe Springs, and South Gate. Cerritos College offers nearly 300 degree and certificate programs in nine divisions. Annually, more than 5,000 students successfully complete their course of studies. Enrollment currently averages 21,000 students. Visit Cerritos College online at http://www.cerritos.edu/.
About ASU
Arizona State University has developed a new model for the American research university, creating an institution that is committed to access, excellence and impact. ASU measures itself by those it includes, not by those it excludes. As the prototype for a New American University, ASU pursues research that contributes to the public good, and ASU assumes major responsibility for the economic, social and cultural vitality of the communities that surround it.
Student Success
After completing her associate degree, Nicolette's decision to continue her education through ASU Online was motivated by the university's reputation and robust online programs. She found the transition incredibly smooth thanks to MyPath2ASU, which provided clear guidance and support. Read more in ASU News: ASU transfer program puts student on path to accounting degree.