New Student Steps to Success
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, complete orientation and assessment, and enroll in classes.
Apply Online for Admission and Financial Aid
To apply, go to CoA’s application portal.
Then, check you email for the 8-digit
student ID number and password.
Apply for Financial Aid at fafsa.ed.gov or in-person at the Welcome Center, located in Building A.
CoA’s school code is 006720
Complete Placement
Placement will help identify appropriate course recommendations for English, Math and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). Visit alameda.peralta.edu/placement for English & math placement information. Students interested in ESOL should contact the Learning Resource Center (LRC).
Phone: (510) 748-2307
The Learning Resource Center is located in the
L-Building (Library), second floor.
Enroll in Classes
Once you have completed Orientation, Placement, and created an Educational Plan, you are ready to enroll in classes!
To enroll, go to https://sa.peralta.edu or visit the Welcome Center.
Student Identification Card
Bring a valid picture ID and your current class
schedule as proof of enrollment to the Welcome Center to get your student ID card.
Complete the Online Orientation
- Go to studentpathway.com/peralta/alameda
- Print or take a photo of the certificate of Completion for your records.
- English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) students need to complete an in-person orientation.
See a Counselor
- Placement in a Math/English course
- Complete your Educational Plan
- Get your enrollment hold removed
Schedule an Appointment to Meet with a Counselor
In-Person: Welcome Center, A-Building
Online: https://alameda.peralta.edu/student-service/counseling/
Phone: (510) 748-2209
The Counseling Department is located in the A-Building.
Pay Your Fees
Go to passport2.peralta.edu or visit the Cashier’s Office.
Please note that to avoid your classes from being dropped, pay fees within two weeks after the semester starts.