The 2026 Merritt College Commencement Ceremony will take place on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 5:30 PM.
Join us for Welcome Week at Merritt College and get connected to campus resources, student leadership opportunities, and support services – plus enjoy free food and fun games & activities!
Dear Peralta Community,
The family of our former colleague,
Dr. Donald Hongisto, has kindly invited the Peralta Community to his upcoming celebration of life.
Merritt College Day of the Dead Celebration!
For over 20 years, Merritt has honored this beautiful tradition — a time to remember and celebrate our loved ones who have passed. Join the Puente Project for music, danza, remembrance, and community.
Wednesday, Oct. 29
Starts 10AM at the D-Quad (moves to Building R if raining)
Indigenous Danza, ceremonial walk, and sharing of Pan de Muerto & hot chocolate
Want to honor someone special?
Run (or walk!) for Peralta students! Join us in the Oakland Hills for the first-ever Peralta Pumpkin Pursuit 5K Run/Walk at Merritt College.
A fun day of fitness & community—ALL to support Peralta students’ success.
SIGN UP HERE:
Join us at Merritt College for the debut book-signing of author Lise Pearlman’s NEW book, Huey P. Newton's Family: Roots of a Revolutionary Suicide
Pearlman—former judge, award-winning author, and nationally recognized speaker—explores the Newton family’s history, the rise of the Black Panther Party, and Huey Newton’s iconic lasting impact.
Date: Wednesday, October 15 · 5:30 - 7:30pm PDT
Merritt College, Huey Newton & Bobby Seale Student Lounge
Free w/ RSVP (includes refreshments) https://bit.ly/hueyroots
Cybersecurity Job Fair at Merritt College!
Join us Friday, Oct. 3 (8AM–2PM) in the beautiful Oakland hills at Merritt for a day of networking, panels, and career opportunities in tech.
Keynote: Chaim Sanders, CISO at Lyft
Meet employers & industry experts
Student + faculty panels
Raffle + free refreshments
Newton/Seale Student Lounge, Building R-110
RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/CyberJobFair
GAME DAY ALERT - The Merritt Panthers are back on home turf!
Come cheer on Merritt College Men's Soccer as they face San Joaquin Delta College!
Wednesday, Sept 26
