California Community Colleges

Community College Info

There are over 100 colleges in the California Community College system. Community Colleges allow students to:

Save money
Gain skills and knowledge, and build confidence before attending university
Complete general ed and lower division courses before transferring to 4-year University
Earn a 2-year Associate's degree
Earn certificates in various programs that lead to careers in high demand jobs
Have priority transfer to CSUs (https://adegreewithaguarantee.com) and some UCs (http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/transfer/guarantee)

Community Colleges have a lot of resources! These include:

Student Support Programs - these include programs for different groups of students, such as low income, first-generation, ethnicity groups, or students with disabilities
Career and/or Transfer Center
Counseling Center
Tutoring Center and/or Writing Center
Pathways / Learning communities

Community College: Courses, Programs & Transfer

Local Community Colleges

Chabot / Las Positas Community College District:

Chabot College: www.chabotcollege.edu
Las Positas College: www.laspositascollege.edu

Peralta Colleges:

Berkeley City College: www.berkeleycitycollege.edu
College of Alameda: www.alameda.peralta.edu
Laney College: https://laney.edu
Merritt College: www.merritt.edu

Contra Costa Community College District:

Contra Costa Community College: https://www.contracosta.edu
Diablo Valley College: https://www.dvc.edu
Los Medanos College: https://www.losmedanos.edu

Other Community Colleges in the Bay Area:

City College of San Francisco: www.ccsf.edu
DeAnza College: www.deanza.edu
Foothill College: www.foothill.edu
Mission College: www.missioncollege.edu
Ohlone College: www.ohlone.edu
San Jose City College: www.sjcc.edu
Canada College: https://canadacollege.edu
College of San Mateo: https://collegeofsanmateo.edu
Skyline College: https://www.skylinecollege.edu

Steps to Enroll

1. Apply online through CCC Apply. It is best to go to the college's website and click on their link to Apply. See below for links to local colleges.

2. Set up your college account (Class Web or other).

3. Set up your school email (Zonemail or other).

4. Complete Online Orientation.

5. Complete Special Programs applications or interest form (if applicable).

6. Complete Math & English placement questionnaires.

7. Create a student education plan with a counselor.

8. Register and pay for classes.

Links to Enrollment Info at Local Community Colleges (More info below)

Peralta Colleges (Berkeley City, College of Alameda, Laney, Merritt)

Chabot College

SOAR: Student Orientation and Registration

http://www.chabotcollege.edu/counseling/soar/

Chabot Application Video Tutorial:

CCCApply and Chabot Application.mp4

Click here for Chabot College Application Steps with Screenshots

Chabot College Resources & Information

Zoom Application Help: https://www.chabotcollege.edu/counseling/soar/zoom-in.php

Zoom Drop-in Hours for General Questions or Financial Aid Questions: https://www.chabotcollege.edu/student-services/el-centro/

Learning & Career Pathways: https://www.chabotcollege.edu/lcp/index.php

Summer Bridge program: https://www.chabotcollege.edu/student-services/el-centro/summer-bridge.php

Student Resources: https://www.chabotcollege.edu/students/

Registration Support

Video on how to access counseling services at Chabot (long but good!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9tDOtn9leo&feature=youtu.be

Video Tutorial on how to register for classes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ru6zIwd4RI4

Video tutorial on how to read the class schedule:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4Q9xPFDUmQ

PDF on how to register for classes:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TWAS2Kx_ZnD-78Iy1_RTW_rLs_IlHaZm/view?usp=sharing

Financial Aid

Chabot Promise Program- Free Tuition for First Year (regardless of income)

Financial Aid Website - Application Assistance Zoom Drop-in Hours, Schedule an Appointment, and more!

Learning Communities

These provide classes for the first semester that focus on particular career pathways and transfer.

First Year Experience: FYE provides pathway specific classes that lead towards transfer with additional support, peer advisers who have been through that pathway and students get to take their classes with other new, first time college students.

Puente: An Academic College Prep Community - The Chabot College Puente Project is a two semester, accelerated writing, counseling and mentoring program with a curriculum that focuses on Mexican American/Latino history, authors and issues. It is designed for students who want to transfer to four-year colleges and universities.

Umoja: The Umoja Community is a statewide program to help students graduate and/or transfer to four-year colleges and universities. This program addresses students’ needs through academic support services and curriculum focused on African American history, literature, and culture.

Special Programs

Support for first generation, low income, parenting,foster youth, etc. Students can be in more than one program depending on eligibility.

CalWorks (low income students with children who qualify for CalWorks)

DSPS (for students who may need accommodations or other support; typically students who had a 504 plan or IEP in high school).

Checklist - English, Spanish
HS Intake Form

EOPS (low income, educationally disadvantaged students- flyer includes application info)

Guardian Scholars Program (for current or former foster youth)

TRIO (Aspire and Exel Programs for low income, first generation students)

MESA TRIO- low income, first generation students in STEM majors

Las Positas College

Las Positas Outreach: http://www.laspositascollege.edu/outreach/

Admissions Information: http://www.laspositascollege.edu/admissions/index.php

Academic Services: http://www.laspositascollege.edu/academicservices/index.php

Calendar: http://laspositascollege.edu/admissions/academic-calendar.php

Diablo Valley College

DVC 2022 Enrollment Presentation

DVC Enrollment Guide: https://www.dvc.edu/future/steps/index.html

Admissions: https://www.dvc.edu/enrollment/admissions-records/index.html

Career Opportunities by Interest Area: https://www.dvc.edu/academics/explore.html

Sign-up for In-person Tour: https://www.dvc.edu/future/all-tours/index.html

Upcoming Events

DVC Highlights: Counselors and Learning Communities

Day/Time: Wednesday, 11/17 @ 5pm

Registration link: DVC_CTL

Description: A panel of our academic counselors will discuss academic counseling and transfer pathways. Several of the counselors are also involved with, and will share about, our learning communities such as First Year Experience (FYE), MESA, Puente and Umoja. We will also have James Wilson, English Professor, who is the coordinator of Community of Pride.

DVC Highlights: Support Services

Day/Time: Tuesday, 11/23 @ 5pm

Registration link: DVC SS

Description: A panel of faculty and staff will share the various services that their departments offer. Departments highlighted include Disability Support Services, Financial Aid, Extended Opportunities and Services (EOPS), START (Foster Youth) and Student Life.

DVC Highlights: Career Education

Day/Time: Tuesday, 11/30 @ 5pm

Registration link: DVC CareerED

Description: A panel of course instructors and program coordinators will discuss their various fields. Attendees will learn about course offerings and career pathways. Featured areas include: Culinary Arts, Dental Hygiene, Industrial Design/Engineering, Pre-Apprenticeship and Music.