Students on other visas such as B-2 may enroll in classes. Please complete Step 1 and email our office with your legal documents.
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We are now accepting applications for Spring 2024. Application Deadline for Overseas students is November 15, and December 15 for Transfer Students.
Change of Status students must meet with an international advisor prior to applying. If you have any questions, please email international@peralta.edu for further assistance. |
Step 1: Create OpenCCC Account
- Select your home campus:
Berkeley City College | College of Alameda | Laney College | Merritt College
- Click "Create an Account"
- Step by Step: Video Tutorial (YouTube)
Step 2: Submit your OpenCCC Application
- Select "Start an Application", follow the instructions, and submit
- Note: under "current visa type", select F-1 visa and check the "no visa yet" box
- If you have a different visa, you can select it from the list, or select "OTHER"
- Look for an email with your new Peralta ID and Peralta email address
- Step by Step: How to log into your Peralta Email Instructions (pdf)
- Step by Step: Video Tutorial (YouTube)
Step 3: Request an I-20 (F-1 Students)
- Login to International Student Portal or navigate through your Peralta My Student Apps Page
- Complete each section and submit your request for an I-20
- Refer to our Application Checklist for a list of required documents
- Step by Step: Video Tutorial (YouTube)
If you see an error message on Step 3, you may be applying too early.
You may meet with an advisor or contact international@peralta.edu with any questions you may have about these steps.
Deadlines to Apply
| Semester (Date) | Overseas | Transfers (Already in the U.S. on F-1 Visa) |
| Spring (January - May) | November 15 |
December 15 |
| Summer (June - July) | Not Available | May 15 |
| Fall (August - December) | June 15 | July 15 |
Concurrent F-1 and Non-F-1 Applicants
If you are currently an F-1 or J-1 student at another U.S. institution and would like to take a class at one of our colleges, please complete Step 1 of the International Student Application Process, and email the following items to international@peralta.edu.
- Peralta Student ID
- Passport Bio Page
- Visa Page
- Current I-20 or DS-2019 Form
- What classes are you planning to enroll in?
