New & Returning Students

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

Apply For Financial Aid (if needed)

• Go to Laney.edu/financial_aid for information on applying for Financial Aid, or fill-out your FAFSA directly at fafsa.gov.
• AB540 Dreamers can complete the California Dream Act Application at dream.csac.ca.gov
• Laney’s school code is 001266

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. Go to estudentsuccess.com/california/laneycollege
• English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) students should complete the ESOL orientation and Guided Self-Placement

Explore Your Academic & Career Interest

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

• Take the California Career Zone Interest Profiler
  (Signup for a free account to save your results and career matches)
• Visit Roadtrip Nation and take the 3-question Roadmap Quiz. (Signup for a free account to save your results and career matches)

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.

Schedule an Appointment:

Online

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.

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

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.

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.

Purchase Your Textbooks

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