Future Students

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 Education Plan that will help you reach your educational goals sooner.

Step 4: Enroll in Classes

Step 5: Complete the Online Orientation

Get to know CoA and the important resources we offer by completing our online orientation.

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.

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.

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

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

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) students should complete the ESOL orientation and Guided Self-Placement.
Log into Student Portal to open Campus Solutions using your student email & password.
Go to the Manage Classes tile to search and register for your classes.

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.

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.

Have questions? Need assistance applying and enrolling?