Future Students
If you’re new to college – whether you’re a recent high school graduate, you’ve completed your GED, or you graduated from high school a while ago, start here. You’ll need to complete a simple series of steps to apply for admission, and enroll in classes. Also, don’t forget to apply for financial aid to help pay for college!
Why College of Alameda?
Your Future Starts Here!
College of Alameda is an excellent small community college in California. Whether you want to transfer to a four-year university, fast track your career, earn college credit while you are in high school or enhance your skills to further your career, College of Alameda is here for you. College of Alameda supports you to reach your educational and career goals at a price that works for you. Academic programs offer flexible schedules to meet your needs. With small class sizes and professional faculty and staff, College of Alameda guides and supports you on your journey towards your next step in life.
steps to success:
Step 1: Apply
Create or sign in to your OpenCCC account in order to submit an application.
Step 2: Apply for Financial Aid
Check in with the Financial Aid Department to make sure your financial aid is in order or if you have any questions.
Step 3: Meet with a Counselor
Determine math and English placement, plan your classes, and create a Student Educational Plan that will help you reach your educational goals sooner.
Step 4: Enroll in Classes
Log in to your Campus Solutions portal to enroll in classes.
Step 5: Complete the Online Orientation
Get to know CoA and the important resources we offer by completing our online orientation in Canvas.
Step 6: Get Your Student ID Card and Sticker
Bring a valid picture ID and your current class schedule as proof of enrollment to the Welcome Center.
Apply
Create or sign in to your openCCC account in order to submit an application.
Complete Self Placement
Place yourself into the right Math and English or ESOL courses
Complete Orientation
Get to know CoA and important resources we offer by completing our online orientation.
Meet w/ Counselor
Meet with a Counselor to plan your classes and create a Student Educational Plan that will help you reach your educational goals sooner.
Enroll in Classes
Log in to your Student Campus Solutions portal to enroll into classes. See below for resources that can help you navigate the portal.
Apply for Financial Aid
Check in with the Financial Aid Department to make sure your financial aid is in order or if you have any questions.
Welcome Center
If you need help becoming a College of Alameda student, visit the Welcome Center!
AB540 and Dream Act Students
If you are considered a “non-resident” student in California looking to go to college or access higher education, you will pay much higher tuition fees than resident students.
1. Apply to College of Alameda
- Create a CCCApply Account (Log into your CCCApply Account if you already have one)
- International Students in the U.S. or applying for an F-1 visa, please complete CoA’s OpenCCC International application. Email international@peralta.edu with any questions.
- Click the Start New Application button to complete and submit a new College of Alameda application
- After submission, you will immediately receive an 8-digit confirmation number that starts with the number 3 (Save the confirmation number)
- Within 24 hours check your email for your Peralta Student ID # and Email with login credentials.
2. Apply For Financial Aid (If Needed)
- Go to the Financial Aid Department for information on applying for Financial Aid, or fill out your FAFSA directly at studentaid.gov.
- AB540 Dreamers can complete the California Dream Act Application at dream.csac.ca.gov
- College of Alameda’s school code is 006720
3. See a Counselor
- See a counselor to complete your Student Educational Plan and pick your classes
- If available, have a copy of your high school or college transcripts.
- To clear prerequisites please fill out the Prerequisite Clearance Form.
- English and math placement will be determined by one or more of the following measures by your counselor:
- High school coursework
- High school grades
- High school grade point average
4. Enroll in Classes
- English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) students should complete the ESOL orientation and Guided Self-Placement
- Log in to your Student Portal to open Campus Solutions using your student email & password.
- Go to the Manage Classes tile to search and register for your classes.
5. Complete the Online Orientation
- Complete the online orientation in Canvas. You will not have access to the online orientation until you have enrolled in classes.
- English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) students should complete the ESOL orientation and Guided Self-Placement.
6. Get Your Student ID Card and Sticker
- Bring a valid picture ID and your current class schedule as proof of enrollment to the Welcome Center (Building A) and have your picture taken to be issued your student ID card and semester sticker.