How to Apply

Step 1: Create CCCApply 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 CCCApply 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

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?