Enrollment Steps

STEP 1 - Apply for Admission

1.    Go to https://passport.peralta.edu  

2.    Click the Apply Now link.

3.    Follow the CCCApply instructions to complete and submit your online application.

4.    Peralta will send a message to your email address listed on your application with instructions on how to login in to the Student Center to enroll for classes.

5.    You are now ready to complete the Student Success Program. If you have been notified that you are an Exempt student, proceed to Step 3.

STEP 2 – Matriculation

The Student Success Program requirements may be necessary for some students before enrolling in classes.  See the required Matriculation Checklist which will need to be signed-off as you complete the Matriculation process. 

1.    Assessment - Assessment in English or English as a Second Language (ESL) and mathematics will be used by counseling faculty to help you choose your classes

2.    Orientation - You will attend an orientation program designed to familiarize you with the college and its services

3.    Counseling and Advisement - See a counselor to help you to develop an educational plan and select appropriate courses based on your objectives and assessment evaluation (non Peralta transcripts, assessment test results and other information provided by you)

4.    After you submit the completed Matriculation Checklist to the Admissions & Records Office on campus you will be able to enroll online (proceed to step 2).

STEP 3 - Class Enrollment

1.    Go to http://passport.peralta.edu & look through the Schedule of Classes and identify classes you want to take.

2.    Check the college catalog or meet with a counselor to ensure you have met the prerequisites for your desired courses.

3.    Go to the PASSPORT Student Administration System at https://passport.peralta.edu.

4.    Click the “Activate/Reset My Account” link.

5.    Follow the instructions to activate your account (activation is only required once and you will need to use the Campus ID number above if you do not have a Social Security Number).

6.    Make note of your user ID and password for future use.

7.    Proceed to log into the PASSPORT Student Administration System and click “Sign In”.

8.    After you have logged in, click the “Student Center” link.

9.    Under “Enrollment Dates”, verify your enrollment appointment time.  You may enroll for classes on or after this date and time.

10. When you are eligible to enroll, click the “Add a Class” link and follow the instructions.

11. To drop a class, click the “Drop a Class” link and follow the instructions.

12. To pay your fees online on the PASSPORT Student Page under “Finances” click “Make a payment.”

Note:  Please contact Admissions & Records at 510-466-7368 if you are unable to login. 

High School Students:

1.    Complete STEPS 1 & 2 above.

2.    Complete a High School Concurrent Enrollment Form - The form must include classes recommended by your high school counselor.  Also, you, your parents, your high school counselor, and your high school principal must sign the form.

3.    Submit your form to the Admissions & Records Office on campus.

4.    You can register in person on or anytime after the New Student Open Enrollment Date.  (Go to the Academic Calendar to view the Open Enrollment Dates.)

5.    Complete STEP 3 (above) to access your PASSPORT Student Page.

Note:  High School students can only add classes in person at the Admissions & Records Office on campus.  HS Students are allowed to drop and view personal information online in their PASSPORT Student Center Page.

International Students:

1.    Complete STEP 1 above.

2.    Go to the Office of International Affairs located at 333 East 8th St. in Oakland, CA to complete and submit the International Application Form.

3.    Pay your $50 application fee and additional tuition fees at the Office of International Affairs.

4.    Form I-20 will be issued to you (For transfer students: Form I-20 will be issued to you upon SEVIS release from previous school).

5.    Complete Matriculation: International Student Orientation and Assessment.

6.    Complete Counseling and Advisement.

7.    You can register in person on or anytime after the New Student Open Enrollment Date.

8.    Complete STEP 3 (above) to access your PASSPORT Student Page.

9.    To pay your fees online on the PASSPORT Student Page under “Finances” click “Make a payment.”

Note:  Please contact the Office of International Affairs at (510) 587-7834 if you are unable to login.

Tips on How to Search the Schedule of Classes online and Reference Guides for navigating the PASSPORT Student Administration System (adding, dropping, etc...) are available at http://www.peralta.edu/passport under “Passport - Students”.

We are making every effort to communicate with students by sending correspondence through e-mail.  We advise you to check your e-mail often, as the information we send may be time sensitive and important to your college career.