Anyone 18 years of age or older qualifies for admission to El Camino College Compton Center. If under the age of 18‚ you will qualify if you have:
- Graduated from high school, or
- Passed the California High School Certificate or Proficiency Test
High school students should obtain enrollment approval forms from their high schools before applying to the college. A separate approval form should be submitted to the Admissions Office for each semester or summer session in which the student will enroll.
File applications in the Admissions Office in the Administrative building at Compton Center or click here to apply on-line. Office hours are from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Fridays. All students must bring their Social Security number when applying. Submit applications as soon as possible – registration appointments are assigned on a first-come basis.
Special Part-time or Full-time Students
El Camino College Compton Center may admit as a special part-time or special full–time student anyone in grades kindergarten through 12 (K–12) who, in the opinion of the college president, may benefit from instruction. Enrollment fees will be waived pursuant to Education Code Section 72252.
K–12 students shall receive credit for completed courses. If credit is used for high school graduation, attention is called to Section 1630‚ Title 5‚ California Administrative Code.
Residents of other states and foreign students are subject to out–of–state fees. Students who attend private and parochial schools follow the same residence requirement. Enrollment approval forms must be presented when the student files an application for admission. A separate approval must be provided for each semester or summer session in which the student is enrolled.