Student Services
Extended Opportunity Programs & Services
Extended Opportunity Program and Services (EOPS) is a program designed to provide academic support and above-and-beyond services to help students reach their academic goal. Students enrolled in the EOPS program demonstrate that they have educational, economic, social, cultural, or language problems that interfere with their educational careers. Due to shelter-in-place …
Financial Aid
Financial Aid In-Person Services Closed Due to COVID-19. College of Alameda Financial Aid department is temporarily closed until further notice for in-person service due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please follow the instructions below for assistance. Questions about your financial aid status – Send questions about your financial aid status to coafinancialaid@peralta.edu with the …
Health & Wellness Services
College of Alameda is committed to student success, and we know that physical and mental well-being are essential components of student learning. Our team of nurses, certified acupuncturists, massage therapists, psychotherapists, and paraprofessional healthcare staff are here to provide supportive, friendly, and professional preventive and ongoing care.
Learning Resources Center (LRC)
Our mission is to provide centralized access to programs and services that are designed to assist students in succeeding in their academic endeavors, including the development of learning skills and attitudes for effective performance in the college environment as well as the enhancement of thinking abilities and knowledge base to …
Math Engineering Science Achievement (MESA)
MESA is a peer and professional support community whose aim is to increase access and opportunities of success in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)-related fields for first-generation, low-income, and under-represented college students. MESA provides resources for students to develop essential academic and leadership skills to achieve success in school, career, …
NextUp/CAFYES
The NextUp Program, formerly CAFYES, is designed to promote the success of current and former foster youth enrolled at the College of Alameda. The NextUp Program assists qualified students in balancing their educational needs with financial assistance and additional support services.
Placement
Placement will help identify course recommendations for English, math or English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). College of Alameda’s placement process is compliant with Assembly Bill 705, which requires California Community Colleges to maximize the probability that a student who is seeking a degree/transfer will enter and complete transfer-level …
SAS – Student Accessibility Services (formerly DSPS)
Student Accessibility Services (SAS) provides services designed to meet the unique educational needs of enrolled CoA students with documented disabilities. Our professional staff works with each student to provide accommodations that ensure equal access to all academic programs, and to promote students’ independence so they may realize their academic potential …
Student Activities & Campus Life Office
Our goal is to provide activities, programs and services that improve your overall student experience at CoA. By participating in our campus events, community service opportunities, field trips and student clubs. You can meet new people. Feel a part of the campus community. And develop valuable leadership skills. Visit our …
Transfer Program / Center
The Transfer Center wants to provide you with the information and tools you need to transfer to a 4-year college or university as efficiently as possible. Here at College of Alameda, we know that the transfer process may seem intimidating to many students, particularly those who are the first in …