Support Programs & Services
Admissions & Records
Here to provide you one-on-one service with Residency issues, enrollment problems, adding or dropping classes, student verification, assist you with ordering official or unofficial Transcripts, and help you submit your documents for your certificate or Degree.
Career and Employment Center
Our Mission: To transform lives by providing Access and Opportunity for our Students and Community.
Career Education (Formerly CTE)
Prepare students to be competitive candidates for today’s workforce. The Associate Degree and Certificate programs offered include Apparel Design and Merchandising, ATLAS, Auto Body and Paint, Automotive Technology, Aviation Maintenance Technology, Business/Accounting, Computer Information Systems, Dental Assisting, Private: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), and Diesel Mechanics.
EOPS/Care/Calworks
A program designed to provide academic support and above-and-beyond services to help students reach their academic goals. Students enrolled in the EOPS program demonstrate that they have educational, economic, social, cultural, or language problems that interfere with their educational careers.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is made available to assist students when family resources are not sufficient to meet college costs. Financial aid is offered to enhance and increase student success in obtaining an education and meeting your educational goals. Financial aid funds come from the Federal and State governments.
Learning Resource Center
Free Tutoring for College of Alameda Students.
Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA)
A peer and professional support community whose aim is to increase access and opportunities for success in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)-related fields for first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented college students. MESA provides resources for students to develop essential academic and leadership skills to achieve success in school, career, life, and STEM-related disciplines.
Student Accessibility Services (Formerly DSPS)
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 and reach their goals.
Veteran’s Resource Center (VRC)
Committed to providing quality education to veterans, active duty members, reservists, and their family members (dependents). While providing educational courses to reach your goal, we also offer resources and referral information to succeed in a college setting.
Welcome Center
Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 4:30 PM
If you need help becoming a College of Alameda student, visit the Welcome Center! You can use the Welcome Center to apply to college, register for classes, and apply for financial aid. If you need assistance, our Student Ambassadors are here to help.
Health, Wellness & Legal Services
Roots Clinic
During the pandemic, services can be accessed at the Roots Community Health Center.
Free Mental Health Counseling
Mental health counselors are available Monday – Thursday
9 AM to 5 PM and Fridays 2 PM to 5 PM
Health Services is offering free remote mental health counseling and limited in-person appointments. Get support with adjusting to college, relationship or family difficulties, coping with crisis, problems at school or work, social isolation, difficulties sleeping, anxiety, depression, covid-19 concerns, stress management, trauma concerns, grief.
Campus Showers
Due to the Pandemic, Showers are closed.
Currently, enrolled students can use the college shower facilities twice a week during all academic terms (except when school is not in session). Dates and times may differ by semester and are posted at the beginning of each term.
Immigration Legal Services
In partnership with the College of Alameda, East Bay Community Law Center (EBCLC) is offering FREE immigration legal services to College of Alameda students. Schedule an appointment with an immigration attorney or legal advocate to discuss your immigration status and options.
Learning Communities
Adelante Con Comunidad, Excelencia, Sabiduria y Oportunidad (ACCESO)
ACCESO Serves and supports Latinx students to plan for and attain a certificate, degree, or transfer within three years. While our mission is to expand opportunities and improve the educational attainment of Latinx students, the ACCESO Program is open to all students at the College of Alameda.
Puente
The Puente Project is a national award-winning program that has improved the college-going rate of tens of thousands of California’s educationally underrepresented students since 1981
UMOJA
The UMOJA Community at the College of Alameda is more than a program, it is an opportunity. We aim to help increase retention, graduation, and transfer rates among African/African Americans and other scholars. College is more than assignments and grades. We aim to help make higher education a personal experience.
Online Resources
Cashier
Due to the pandemic, the cashier office is closed until further notice.
No cash or in-person payments are currently being accepted. Pay fees online by credit/debit card (Visa or MasterCard) in the Student Campus Solutions system.
Library Services
Although the Library is currently physically closed curbside pick-up/returns are available (by appointment only) in addition to the following online services:
- Chat online with a librarian
- Access free ebooks and articles 24/7
- Access online databases
- Access online library courses.
New Students Steps to Success
If you’re new to college – whether you’re a recent high school graduate, you’ve completed your GED, or you graduated from high school a while ago, start here. You’ll need to complete a simple series of steps to apply for admission and enroll in classes. Also, don’t forget to apply for financial aid to help pay for college! Find step-by-step guides and tutorials here.
One-on-One Application Assistance
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 11 AM – 2 PM Virtual application workshop.
Virtual Financial Aid Workshop
Every Wednesday from 11:30 AM to 1 PM
Get assistance completing your FAFSA or Dream Act Application, and/or completing your financial aid file. Get answers to your financial aid eligibility questions.