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    Steps To Enroll

    New & Returning Students

    Steps For Student Success

    1. Apply To Laney College

    • Create a CCCApply Account (Log into your CCCApply Account if you already have one)
    • Click the Start New Application button to complete and submit a new Laney application and select the semester you intend to enroll
    • After submission, you will immediately receive an 8-digit confirmation number that starts with the number 2 (Save the confirmation number)
    • You will be emailed your 8-digit Peralta Student ID number, password and student email within 30 minutes after application submission
    • A returning student will receive a Welcome Back email and their already established Student ID number

    2. Apply for Financial Aid (If Needed)

    3. Complete the Online Orientation

    • First-time college students will need to complete the Orientation in order to receive an enrollment date and enroll in classes.
    • English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) students should complete the ESOL orientation and Guided Self-Placement

    It is recommended that first-time college students complete the orientation.

    4. Explore Your Academic & Career Interest

    Use these FUN & FREE resources to explore majors and careers that match your interest!

    5. See a Laney Counselor

    • See a counselor to complete your Educational Plan and get English, Math, Chemistry, and other prerequisite classes cleared.
    • If available, have a copy of your high school or college transcripts.
    • Phone: (510) 464-3152
    • Walk-in: Check online for the most up-to-date drop-in hours. Counseling is located on the 3rd floor of the Tower Building.

    6. Enroll in Classes

    Once you have completed Orientation, Academic & Career Interest, and have created a Student Educational Plan, you are ready to enroll in your classes.

    • First-time college students must complete the Orientation in order to receive an enrollment date and enroll in classes.
    • English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) students should complete the ESOL orientation and Guided Self-Placement.
    • Log into Student Portal to open Campus Solutions using your student ID number & password.
    • Go to the Manage Classes tile to search and register for your classes.

    7. Pay Your Fees

    • Pay at the Cashier’s Office (Building A-201)
    • Or, go to the Financial Account tile in Campus Solutions to pay your fees
    *Please note that to avoid your classes from being dropped, pay tuition within two weeks before the semester starts.

    8. Get Your Student Photo ID Card & Semester Sticker

    • Bring a valid picture ID and your current class schedule as proof of enrollment to the Welcome Center (Building A-101) and have your picture taken to be issued your student ID card and semester sticker.

    9. Purchase your Textbooks

    • You can purchase your textbook at the Laney Bookstore located on the lower level of the Student Center or through the online bookstore.
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    Welcome Center

    Assisting new and returning students navigate enrollment and access key student services. The Welcome Center provides support for setting up accounts, applying for financial aid, adding/dropping classes, and more.

    Also offering information on student support services, scholarship opportunities, and photo ID services.

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