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Stay Connected! New Student Email

Get Your New Student Google Email - Student email accounts are powered by Google.com. New students can access their college email accounts with a three step process:

1. Go to https://portal.cerritos.edu to access your new email address.
2. Enter your student ID number and your 8-digit password. The password is your 8-digit birthdate (Ex: September 17, 1955 = 09171955)
3. If you are logging in for the first time, set up your challenge questions and mobile number so you can unlock or reset your password through the self-service option.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Who is Eligible for a Cerritos College Student Email Account? All current students are eligible for an account. An account will be automatically generated 10 days before the start of the semester.
• I Forgot my Password Go to https://portal.cerritos.edu/ and lock on "User Self-Service." You will be able to answer your challenge questions or text message yourself a one time passcode to get into your account.
• Why can’t I use the same applications as my personal Gmail account? Your Cerritos College Student Email account uses Google Apps for Education. Google outlines how the software works.
• Who do I contact about student email questions? The Computer Lab staff can assist you. Contact studentemailhelp@cerritos.edu for more information.
• I’d like to use a different email account, what are my options? The official student e-mail address for students attending Cerritos College is going to be @ student.cerritos.edu. Students are responsible for all communication sent to this email address. Google offers an option to “forward” email to another email address. 
• I forgot what my Student ID # or Student email address.
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