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General Admission:

      1. How do I become a student at Laney College?
        You will first need to create an OpenCCC account (if one has not already been created) so you can have access to complete and submit our online admission application. Click here to go to our General Admission/Enrollment Information page for more information about the registration and enrollment process.
      2. If I have attended another college or university, do I have to submit my official transcript to attend Laney College?
        We do not required you to submit transcripts from other institutions to become a student at Laney. However, if you wish to use those outside credits to clear prerequisites or to apply for a degree or certificate at our school, you will need to submit either an unofficial or official transcript. Please click here to consult with one of our counselors for more details.
      3. How many units do I need to enroll in to be consider full-time?
        During the spring or fall semester:
        12 units or more is full-time
        6-11 units is part-time
        5 units or less is less than half-time
        During the summer term:
        10-12 units is full-time
      4. How do I add or drop a class through my Passport/student’s account?
        Click here to check out our How To Videos for instructions.
      5. Can I enroll in classes for the upcoming semester, if I owe fees for the current or past semesters?
        No. All fees owe for past semesters or current semester need to be paid before enrolling for the upcoming semester.
        If you cannot paid all your fees in one lump sum, click here to check out the Installment Payment Plan option. Under this contract you will be able to enroll in classes.

High School Special Enrollment:

      1. What do I need to do in order to take classes at Laney College as a high school student?
        You will need to create an OpenCCC account (if one has not already been created), so you can have access to complete and submit our online admission application. After, you will need to submit a completed High School Special Enrollment form to the Admissions and Records Office via laneyadmissions@peralta.edu or in person to room A-109. Click here to go to our High School Student page for more information about the high school registration and enrollment process.
      2. If my high school counselor signs the Special Enrollment form, do I still need his/her initials next to my selected classes under the Authorized Class Schedule Selection?
        Yes, the counselor will need to provide both a signature and their initials in the required designated areas (exceptions to this rule may be allowed due to Covid-19).
      3.  If a class is full, can I add to the waitlist?
        No, a high school student or any special enrollment student cannot be added to a class’s waitlist.

Other Special Enrollment:
(Middle School, Elementary and Adult School Students)

      1. What do I need to do in order to take classes at Laney College as a Special Enrollment student?
        You will need to create an OpenCCC account (if one has not already been created), so you can have access to complete and submit our online admission application. After, you will need to submit a completed High School Special Enrollment form to the Admissions and Records Office via laneyadmissions@peralta.edu. Click here to get the appropriate form and more information about the registration and enrollment process.

Degree/Certificate:

      1. I have finish or is in progress to finish my degree/certificate, how can I apply for my diploma?
        The petitioning process is started with the counselor and is finalize and approved by the Admissions and Records Office. Click here to go to our Degree/Certificate page, where you can find the appropriate forms, deadlines and step-by-step instructions on how to begin the process.
      2. How soon can I petition for my degree and/or certificate?
        You can petition within the same semester you are finishing your degree/certificate’s requirements. Please consult a counselor to check if you have met the requirements to petition or to check on your progress toward meeting requirements. Also, click here to view our Degree/Certificate page to see the petition submission deadlines for the current and upcoming semesters in the academic year.
      3. Can I petition for more than one degree and/or certificate?
        Yes, as long as you meet the requirements for each degree and certificate, you can petition for multiples degrees and certificates during a semester. Consult with a counselor to see which degrees/certificates you qualify for.
      4. How can I order a duplicate of my degree or certificate?
        Click here to go our Degree/Certificate page to get instructions on requesting a duplicate.

Enrollment Verification:

      1. How can I obtain an Enrollment Verification?
        Click here to obtain our Enrollment Verification Request form and submit to laneyadmissions@peralta.edu.
      2. How early can I submit an Enrollment Verification?
        Verification can only be requested for current or past semesters. If you wish to request one for a semester which has not started, please submit verification form on the first day of that semester or after. If we receive a request for a semester(s) which has not officially started, it will not be process and we will not be responsible for keeping track of early submissions.
      3. How long does an Enrollment Verification take to process?
        7 to 10 business days. We will do our best to process requests quicker than our regular processing time, but during peak registration requests can take up to 7 to 10 business days.
        Note:  One-day processing is not an option, therefore make sure to submit requests within a reasonable time-frame that takes into account our processing time.

Non-Admissions Questions:

    1. How can I apply for or the check the status of my financial aid?
      Click here to check out the Financial Aid Office page for more information.