The Peralta Community College District is pleased to announce that Berkeley City College, Laney College, and Merritt College are being recognized for their exemplary educational work in implementing the Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) programs by the Campaign for College Opportunity.  

All four of the Peralta Colleges are fully accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) and remain so during a probationary period that began in January 2020.  We are pleased to report that the colleges of Peralta Community College District are making progress on removing their probationary status.   

Are you interested in becoming a Mentor in the College of Alameda Puente Program?

Every year, the CoA Puente Program recruits individuals to offer insight, provide guidance, and share their experiences in college and on their chosen career path to Puente students. Mentors also help students experience the professional world, and provide assistance developing professional networking skills. 

Dr. Rudy Besikof appointed President of Laney College and Dr. Nathaniel Jones III appointed President of College of Alameda

The last day to vote in the upcoming election is Tuesday, November 3, and there are a variety of options to make sure your voices are heard!

Help us celebrate College of Alameda's 50th anniversary!

Since 1970 College of Alameda has held classes on its expansive 62-acre campus at the intersection of Webster Street and Ralph Appezzato Memorial Parkway in the beautiful City Island of Alameda.

College of Alameda has helped tens of thousands of Alamedans, as well as students from around the world, with their college education during the past 50 years. Join us and celebrate our history and learn about our exciting vision for the next 50 years!

During a year marked by incredible challenges, CoA is grateful to have a reason to celebrate - and invites you to join in on the fun in a variety of ways:

Did you know that as part of a CoA library subscription, Peralta students, faculty, and staff can access the New York Times for free?

Berkeley City College just announced that it has selected student Yanelit Madriz Zarate as this year's awardee of a $750 California Community College EOPS Association (CCCEOPSA) scholarship. A first generation Chicana student who is the daughter of Mexican immigrants, Zarate was selected as this year's recipient due to her outstanding commitment not only to her studies, but to her community.

The College of Alameda has just welcomed new Financial Aid Director Angie Harris, an experienced higher education professional with nearly 20 years of experience. An Oakland native, Harris received her K-12 education with the Oakland Unified School District before attending UC Berkeley, where she earned a B.A. in Rhetoric. She continued her education at Cal State East Bay, where she earned a Master’s Degree in Public Administration.