ADMISSIONS & RECORDS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Got Questions? We got answers!

Staff members at the Office of Admissions & Records are here to help you make the admissions process as simple as possible. Please take some time to review the following list of questions that frequently arise during admissions. For further assistance, please feel free to call the office.

Q. When does the Winter 2008 session begin?

A. Wednesday, January 2, 2008. Click here to view the Academic Calendar.

Q. When does the Spring 2008 semester begin?

A. Saturday, February 9, 2008. Click here to view the Academic Calendar.

Q. When is the Winter 2008 add deadline?

A. Monday, January 7, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.

Q. When is the Spring 2008 add deadline?

A.  Friday, February 22, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.  

Q. Where will the add/drop process take place?

A. For both the Winter session and the Spring semester the add/drop process will be in the East Lounge of the Student Activities Center.

Q. What are the dates/times for the Winter 2008 add/drop process?

A. Wednesday, January 2: 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Thursday, January 3:  9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Friday, January 4:  9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Monday, January 7:  7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Q. What are the dates/times for the Spring 2008 add/drop process?

A. Monday, February 11 - Thursday, February 14:  9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Friday, February 15:  9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Tuesday, February 19 - Friday, February 22:  9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 

Q. Are there separate add, drop, and withdrawal dates for the short-term classes?

A. Yes! El Camino offers short-term classes that range in length up to twelve weeks. Students should refer to the Short-Term Calendar provided to instructors, available in Admissions, at the Student Services Center Information Desk, or in the Academic Division offices.

Q. How can a student obtain a printout of his/her schedule?

A. For the ease and convenience of students, they can print their schedules from any available computer terminal on campus or one of the kiosks located around campus. Students may also receive a schedule printout in the East Lounge of the Activities Center, but to avoid standing in line, it is strongly advised that students use the kiosks.