Adult School Registration

The Peralta Community College district is dedicated to providing alternative pathways for students seeking to complete their high school education and improve their access to exciting and meaningful career opportunities. Through the Adult Ed. program, students over the age of 18 can work toward high school completion through several options, including earning a high school diploma through the high school credit recovery program, a general education diploma (GED), a high school equivalency diploma (HiSET), or national external diploma program.

For students who wish to enroll in the adult school located on the Laney College campus, in-person registration is required. Adult school registration DOES NOT occur at Laney. Go here → for a complete list of our partner schools.

To be notified of upcoming registration events go here  → or review the Oakland Adult and Career Education website for event details, including dates and locations.

Adult School Instruction

Oakland Adult and Career Education hosts two classes at Laney College; one class is taught in English, the other in Spanish. Classes are available August - May of each academic year. Students work with their instructors to select a schedule that fits their needs. While some students may attend morning or afternoon sessions Monday through Thursday, others may decide to drop in once per week to meet with an instructor for independent study.

For students who wish to enroll in evening or online options, please state your preferences during registration; our partner schools may have additional options for you. 

Weekly Schedule

Monday through Thursday 9:00am - 12:00pm and 1:00pm - 3:pm (talk to your instructor about selecting a class schedule) Building E, Rooms 255A & 255B

Concurrent Enrollment

Once a student is enrolled in an adult school, they become eligible for concurrent enrollment, an opportunity that provides free college courses to adult school students.

Interested in taking college courses? Schedule a meeting  →  In-person and virtual meetings are available.

Financial Aid & Ability To Benefit

California’s Ability to Benefit (ATB) allows adult learners without a high school diploma or GED to access federal financial aid, such as Pell Grants. To qualify, you must be simultaneously pursuing a high school credential and enrolled in an approved Eligible Career Pathway Program (ECPP). Request more info →