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.
If you have previously attended College of Alameda, but have not enrolled in classes here or at our sister colleges (Laney College, Merritt College, Berkeley City College) for a semester, you will need to re-apply.
College of Alameda is pleased to welcome international students from over 50 countries to study on our campus. If you are an international student who would like to study abroad at College of Alameda, please visit the Peralta Colleges website to learn more.
To take online classes at College of Alameda from your home country, please visit the Peralta Colleges Distance Education website for directions on how to enroll.
If you would like to take online/distance learning courses at College of Alameda, please visit the Peralta Colleges Distance Education website for directions on how to enroll.
If you’re a high school or pre-high school student, you may enroll at College of Alameda (CoA) as a special part-time student, in accordance with California Education Code.
Enrollment must be recommended by your principal, and you’ll also need parental consent and approval by the CoA Dean of Admissions & Records. If your high school counselor recommends that you enroll in more than six units, you must also have the approval of the CoA Vice President of Student Services.