Student Services

The mission of the Student Services Division is to establish and maintain an environment that fosters the intellectual and personal development of students.  The Student Services division provides a network of academic support services for all students that facilitate the institution’s progress to ensure access, excellence and success to those students who can benefit from instruction at the post secondary level.

COA Welcome Center

The College of Alameda’s Welcome Center is located on the first floor of the A Building and includes the following departments: (Admissions and Records, Financial Aid, Counseling, EOPS, and Student Services Administration)

COA Welcome Center Hours – Spring 2013 (January 22 – May 24, 2013):

• Mon. - 8:00AM – 6:30 PM
• Tue., Wed., Thurs. & Fri. – 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

 College of Alameda will be CLOSED on the following dates during the Spring session 2013:

• February 15, 2013  – Lincoln’s Birthday
• February 18, 2013 -  Washington’s Birthday
• March 29, 2013 – Cesar Chavez Day
• May 17, 2013 – Malcolm X’s Birthday

Not all services are available within these hours. Please call ahead. For further information, please call the Welcome Center Information line at (510) 748-2184.

Important Dates to Remember:

Date	Day	Description
January 22	Tuesday	Day and Evening Instruction Begins
February 3	Sunday	Last Day to Drop Regular Session Classes and Receive a Refund
February 3	Sunday	Last Day to Add Regular Session Classes
March 22	Friday	Last day to file petitions for AA or AS degree/certificate
April 27	Saturday	Last day to Withdraw from Regular  Session Classes and Receive a “W”.  All outstanding fees are due even if classes are dropped on this day.
May 18-24	Sat. – Friday	Final Examinations
May 24	Friday	Spring Semester Ends