Apply and Enroll Home

Thank you for choosing Berkeley City College for your academic journey. To get started, there are just a few steps to get you on your way. Don’t forget that at every step if you have questions we are here to assist. To schedule, an appointment with a counselor click here.

 

Steps to Enroll

STEP 1. COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION 

  1. Create an OpenCCC account and complete the CCCApply Application.
  2. Within 24-48 hours check your email for your Peralta Student ID # and Email with login credential.
  3. Once you’ve applied, register for classes in Campus Solutions. For help with Campus Solutions, go here.
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STEP 2. AB-705, ORIENTATION, AND GSP

New and Returning Students will need to complete Orientation, Guided Self-Placement and learn about Assembly Bill 705. Contact counseling once you have  completed the guided self-placement. counselingbcc@peralta.edu / (510) 981-5036  
  1. Orientation AB-705 and Placement
  2. Math, English and ESOL Placement
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STEP 3. SECURE YOUR FUNDING

Berkeley City College offers a wide variety of financial aid programs and services to help you. Also contact Financial Aid; bcc-finaid@peralta.edu / (510) 981-2941 
  1. Read About Financial Aid Here
  2. Financial Aid-FAQS
  3. Financial Aid Workshops/Events
  4. The California College Promise Grant
  5. CalWORKS-State Funded Program
  6. Dream Act – AB540
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STEP 4. MEET WITH A COUNSELOR

Book an appointment with Berkeley City College counselor. Phone: (510) 981 – 5036 Email: counselingbcc@peralta.edu
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STEP 5. REGISTER FOR CLASSES AND PAY YOUR FEES

Utilize the Campus Solutions website to register for courses and pay your fees. ENROLLMENT STEPS
  1. Login to Campus Solutions utilizing the login information that you have received from your application email.
  2. Click “Student Center”.
  3. Click “Enroll”
  4. Click “Add”
Find the courses that you would like to take add to cart and proceed till you are fully enrolled to the course. You may also email the Admissions and Records office at BCC-AdmissionsRecords@peralta.edu. PAYMENT PROCESS
  1. Login to Campus Solutions utilizing the login information that you have received from your application email.
  2. Click “Financial Account”.
  3. Click “Make a Payment”.
  4. Proceed with payments till confirmation.
If you have questions you can email or call the Bursar’s Office at bcc-bursar@peralta.edu / (510) 981-2942 & (510) 981-2842. You may also pay your fees by mail to the Bursar’s Office at Berkeley City College, 2050 Center St., Berkeley, CA 94704, Attn: Cashier’s/Bursar’s Office.
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STEP 6. BUY YOUR BOOKS

You may buy your books online via:https://www.bkstr.com/berkeleycitystore/home or you may also make arrangements with the manager of the bookstore to have your books picked up at the Berkeley City College campus, 2050 Center St., Berkeley, CA 94704. Email or call berkeleycity@bkstr.com / (510) 981-1012.
 
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STEP 7. Berkeley City College Photo ID

For verification of enrollment, students will utilize their current semester class schedule as proof of enrollment.
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