Welcome Center
Who We Are
If you need help becoming a College of Alameda student, visit the Welcome Center! The Welcome Center is conveniently located next to key services including Admissions & Records, Financial Aid, Counseling, Transfer Center , EOPS/CARE/NextUP & CalWORKs, and more. You can use the Welcome Center computers to apply to college, register for classes, and apply for financial aid. If you need assistance, our Student Ambassadors are here to help.
Our Services
- Application Assistance
- Class Enrollment Assistance
- Counseling Services
- Financial Aid Assistance
- Admission and Records Assistance
- Transfer Center Resources
- EOPS/CARE/NextUP & CalWORKs Counseling and Program assistance
Meet the Student Ambassadors!
Welcome Center
Due to the COVID-19 Shelter-in-Place order, all departments are providing remote and online service.
Monday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday CLOSED
Sunday CLOSED
Important Dates to Remember – Fall 2020
| August 10 | M | Drop for nonpayment of Tuition and Enrollment Fees |
| August 24 | M | Day and Evening Instruction Begins |
| August 29 | S | Saturday Instruction Begins |
| August 30 | Su | Last Day to Add without a Permission Number or Add card |
| September 4 | F | Last Day to Add Regular Session Classes in person with a Permission Number on Add Card |
| September 7 | M | Labor Day – Holiday Observance |
| September 7 | M | Last Day to Drop Regular Session Classes and Receive A Refund |
| Note: Short-term and open-entry classes must be dropped within 10% of the first class meeting to receive a refund. >>>2020 Fall Refund Drop Deadline Schedule. | ||
| September 7 | M | Last Day to Drop Regular Session Classes Without a “W” Appearing on Transcripts |
| September 7 | M | Last Day to Add Regular Session Classes online with an Instructor issued Permission Number |
| September 7 | M | Census Roster Due ” Online and On Time” |
| September 8 | T | Census Day |
| September 11 | F | Last Day to File for PASS/NO PASS Grading Option for Regular Session Classes |
| October 9 | F | Last Day to File Petitions for AA, AS, or ADT Degree/Certificate |
| October 20 | T | Professional Day – No Instruction |
| Nov. 11 | W | Veteran’s Day – Holiday Observance |
| Nov. 20 | F | Last Day to Withdraw from Regular Session Classes with a grade of “W”. All outstanding fees are due even if classes are dropped on this day. |
| Nov. 20 | F | Attendance Verification Day – Instructors Verify Enrollment and Submit Rosters “Online and On Time” |
| Nov. 26 – 29 | Th-Su | Thanksgiving – Holiday Observance |
| December 12 | S | Saturday Instruction Ends |
| Dec. 13-18 | Su-F | Final Examinations |
| December 18 | F | Fall Semester Ends |
| January 4 | M | Final Grade Due |