California Community Colleges
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Community College Info
Overview
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 Dorms & Housing
Studies show that students who live on campus not only have a higher GPA, but they are more likely to graduate. It’s also a great way to make new friends and get involved in the campus community. Plus, dorms and residence halls are a convenient, cost-effective housing option.
https://www.cccco.edu/Students/Support-Services/College-Dormitories-and-Housing
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
Chabot Application Video Tutorial:
CCCApply and Chabot Application.mp4Chabot 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.
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).
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
Chabot.Promise.Program.pdfHow to select a major on the Chabot CCC Apply application - Tips (2).pdfChabot Special Programs Flyer (1).pdfLas 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
Ohlone College
Admissions: https://www.ohlone.edu/application-and-registration-steps-enrollment-admissions-and-records
Orientation: https://www.ohlone.edu/onboarding/orientation
Counseling & Registration Sessions: https://www.ohlone.edu/orientation/car
Peralta Colleges: Berkeley City, College of Alameda, Laney, Merritt
Berkeley City College
Enrollment: https://www.berkeleycitycollege.edu/menu-links/getting-started-at-bcc/
Departments and Programs: https://www.berkeleycitycollege.edu/menu-links/getting-started-at-bcc/
College of Alameda
Outreach: https://alameda.peralta.edu/outreach/
Admissions: https://web.peralta.edu/admissions/question/