OAKLAND, Calif., April 7, 2025 – The Peralta Community College District (PCCD) announced the successful sale of $362.7 million in bonds on March 26, 2025, marking a significant financial milestone for the District.
Extended Opportunities Program and Services (EOPS) is a program meant to help you as a student succeed on your academic journey. If you are in need of financial help, EOPS offers aid in the form of book grants, fee waivers, or even free supplies (backpacks, notebooks, binders etc.). EOPS even offers academic help to you for no extra cost.
On April 8-9, 2025, Peralta Community College District students will vote for student government representatives and on Proposition A, a referendum to determine the EasyPass program’s future. If approved, it would renew access to unlimited AC Transit bus service—local and Transbay—for all Peralta Community College District students via their EasyPass card.
LGBTQIA+ Summit
Join the free, virtual 7th Annual California Community Colleges (CCC) LGBTQIA+ Summit, taking place Tuesday, April 15, and Wednesday, April 16, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM PDT. Register here. The Peralta Community College District is a proud sponsor.
Dear Peralta Community,
The Peralta Community College District is looking for volunteers to join our Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee. This is a very important committee, responsible for reviewing PCCD bond spending to make sure it complies with the bond language and reporting back to the public via an annual report. Citizens who previously served on this committee have gone on to become elected officials including Trustees and City Councilors.
Peralta TV can be seen on
Channel 27: Alameda, Berkeley
Channel 28: Emeryville, Piedmont, Oakland
AT&T U-Verse Channel 99
The Peralta Citizen student reporters recently returned from the National Association of Collegiate Presses (NACP) and the Journalism Association of Community Colleges (JACC) joint conference in Long Beach, achieving a remarkable collection of awards. At the March 8, 2025 Board of Trustees meeting, Peralta Community College District Chancellor Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson highlighted the students' exceptional performance, noting it as "one of their most successful showings to date."
Through Partnership with Children Now, College’s MESA Program Aims to Expand by 300% in 3 Years
OAKLAND, CA – Children Now is partnering with Laney College to increase access, mentorship, and career opportunities for STEM students participating in the college’s Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement Program (MESA). Aimed at supporting historically marginalized and underrepresented students, the collaboration will work to strengthen preparation and connections for students pursuing STEM-related careers, as well as increase opportunities for transferring to four-year colleges and universities.
The Peralta Community College District isn't just a hub of academic excellence; it's a breeding ground for influential leaders who are shaping the landscape of higher education across California. From administrators to faculty and classified professionals, Peralta's dedicated individuals are making significant contributions to statewide organizations and initiatives.
As Chancellor Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson pointed out at the March 8th Board of Trustees meeting, the Peralta Colleges have recently garnered significant media attention across various platforms. From local news to national outlets, our students, faculty, and programs were celebrated, reaching millions of viewers and readers.
