Financial Assistance General Information

There are many financial aid programs designed to fit a variety of circumstances facing students attending Community Colleges. Students are encouraged to stop by a Financial Aid Office located on campus to obtain information and necessary application forms to receive student Financial Assistance.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS AVAILABLE • California Community Colleges Board of Governor's Enrollment Fee Waiver (BOGW) • Federal PELL Grant • Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) • Federal Work Study (FWS) - part time employment on campus • Federal Stafford Loan • Cal Grant B, C • Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS)

KEY ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS • U.S. Citizen or Eligible Non-Citizen • Have a High School Diploma or a GED certificate or must pass an independently administered test approved by the U.S. Department of Education • Demonstrate a Financial Need • Be enrolled as a regular student and declare a Program of Study • Have a valid Social Security Number • Maintain satisfactory academic progress • Register with Selective Service, if required • Not be in loan default or owe a refund on a grant

REQUIRED APPLICATION FORM • Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

REQUIRED STANDARD DOCUMENT AND/OR FORMS • Student Aid Report • Supplemental Financial Aid Application • Academic Transcripts (from other Colleges attended) • Copy of Social Security Card • Copy of Drivers License or California ID • Copy of High School Diploma/GED or ability to Benefit Results

OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT MAY BE REQUIRED • Verification Work Sheet • IRS 1040 and W2 forms • Citizenship Eligibility • Other Documents requested to verify application information

Financial Aid Applications are accepted through the academic year. Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Some awards are subject to availability of funds.

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If you believe you qualify for a BOGW Enrollment Fee Waiver, DOCUMENTATION FOR BOGW METHOD B: complete the BOGW application (see next page), and submit the completed application with acceptable documentation to the Finan- A Board of Governors Grant (BOGW) Method can be awarded to cial Aid Office. This BOGW Fee Waiver will cover your enrollment low-income students. Whether you qualify is based upon your (or fee for the entire academic year. your parent’s) income and household size. Colleges may ask you to provide documentation of income, such as a copy of your 2004 U.S. ACCEPTABLE DOCUMENTATION FOR Income Tax Return. You are required to provide documentation if it is requested. BOGW METHOD A:

AFDC OR SSI RECIPIENTS Notice of Action in your name (or your parent’s name) for the INCOME CEILINGS FOR BOGW same month in which you file this application or one calendar METHOD B AND C month before. or BOGW-METHOD B CalWORKs/AFDC or SSI Warrant or Check issued in your name (or your parent’s name) for the same month in which you file this Family Size 2004 Income application or one month before. 1 $13,965 or 2 $18,735 Agency Certification - Untaxed Income Form. May be obtained 3 $23,505 from the Financial Aid Office and must be completed by the Welfare 4 $28,275 Office or Social Security Office. Other documentation agreed upon 5 $33,045 between your Community College and County Welfare Depart- 6 $37,815 ment. Contact the Financial Aid Office for details. 7 $42,585 8 $47,355 GENERAL ASSISTANCE RECIPIENTS Each Additional Family Member $4,770 Agency Certification - Untaxed Income Form. May be obtained from the Financial Aid Office and must be completed by the Welfare Of- BOGW-METHOD C fice. (Available only by filing 2005-2006 FAFSA) or Other documentation agreed upon between your community college 2004 Income Ceiling district and county welfare department. Ask at your Financial Aid Single with 0 children: $47,073 Office. Single with 1 child: $82,570 Single with 2 children: $86,845 DECEASED/DISABLED VETERANS’ DEPENDENTS Married with 0 children: $52,287 OR NATIONAL GUARD DEPENDENTS Married with 1 child: $82,843 Fee Waiver certification provided by the California Department of Married with 2 children: $87,697 Veterans Affairs or your county Veterans Service Office. Fee Waiver certification provided by the California National Guard Adjutant Note: BOGG-C Income ceilings cited above determined per Federal General’s Office. Methodology needs Analysis using “typical” student models applied CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT against Peralta Community College District Financial Aid student DEPENDENT OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 VICTIM expense budget for an independent student living “away for home.” DEPENDENT OF DECEASED LAW ENFORCEMENT/FIRE Individual applicants’ unique contributory factors, i.e. dependency SUPPRESSION PERSONNEL status, untaxed income, assets contribution, number of persons employed in household may adversely effect eligibility. All ap- • Certification of Medal of Honor Recipient, or a child of Medal plicants for BOGFW “C” must submit the 2005-06 FAFSA along of Honor recipient. with documentation of 2004 income from all sources to their home • Certification as dependent of a victim of the September 11, 2001 college’s financial aid office for approval and postings. terrorist attack. • Certification as dependent of deceased law enforcement/fire sup- pression personnel killed in the line of duty.

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METHOD B 10. DEPENDENT STUDENT: How many persons are in your parent(s) household? (Include yourself, your parent(s), and anyone who lives with your parent(s) and receives more than 50% of their support from your parents, now and through June 30, 2006.) ______11. INDEPENDENT STUDENT: How many persons are in your household? (Include yourself, your spouse, and anyone who lives with you and receives more than 50% of their support from you, now and through June 30, 2006.) ______12. 2004 Income Information DEPENDENT STUDENT: INDEPENDENT STUDENT: PARENT(S)/ RDP STUDENT ( & SPOUSE'S/ RDP) INCOME INCOME a. Adjusted Gross Income (If 2004 U.S. Income Tax Return was filed, enter the amount from Form 1040, line 36; 1040A, line 21; 1040EZ, line 4 or Telefile, line I). $ $ b. All other income (Include ALL money earned in 2004 that is not included in line (a) above (such as TANF benefits, disability, Social Security, child support). $ $ TOTAL Income for 2004 (Sum of a + b) $ $

The Financial Aid Office will review your income and let you know if you qualify for a FEE WAIVER under Method B. If you do not qualify using this simple method, you should file a FAFSA.

SPECIAL CLASSIFICATIONS

NOTE: Eligibility for the following Special Classifications will only waive the Enrollment Fee. To be eligible to have the Parking Fee reduction and/or the Health Fee waived requires the completion of the BOGFW or FAFSA applications.

13. Do you have certification from the California Department of Veterans Affairs or the National Guard Adjutant General that you are eligible for a dependent's fee waiver? Submit certification. ��Yes ��No 14. Are you eligible as a recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor or as a child of a recipient, or a dependent of a victim of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack? Submit documentation from the Department of Veterans Affairs or the CA Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board. ��Yes ��No 15. Are you eligible as a dependent of a deceased law enforcement/fire suppression personnel killed in the line of duty? Submit documentation from the public agency employer of record. ��Yes ��No �� If you answered "Yes" to question 13, 14, or 15, you are eligible for a FEE WAIVER. Sign the Certification at the end of this form.

CERTIFICATION FOR ALL APPLICANTS: READ THIS STATEMENT AND SIGN BELOW I hereby swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that all information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. If asked by an authorized official, I agree to provide proof of this information, which may include a copy of my and my spouse/registered domestic partner and/or my parent's/registered domestic partner’s 2004 U.S. Income Tax Return(s). I also realize that any false statement or failure to give proof when asked may be cause for the denial, reduction, withdrawal, and/or repayment of my waiver. I authorize release of information regarding this application between the college, the college district, and the Chancellor's Office of the California Community Colleges.

Applicant’s Signature Date Parent Signature (Dependent Students Only) Date

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY ��BOGFW-A ��BOGFW-B ��Special Classification RDP ��Student is not ��TANF/CalWORKs ��Vet/National Guard Dep ��Student eligible ��GA ��BOGFW-C ��Medal of Honor/or 9/11 Dependent ��Parent ��SSI/SSP ��Dep. of deceased law enforcement/fire personnel Notes:

Certified by: Date:

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Prerequisites Co-requisites

Some courses have prerequisites: faculty have determined that Some courses have co-requisites: faculty have determined that students are highly unlikely to succeed in these courses unless they students are highly unlikely to succeed in these courses unless they have acquired a certain level of skills or knowledge, usually through enroll in the co-requisite course at the same time. The co-requisites taking another course beforehand. The prerequisites for each course for each course are listed in the class schedule. are listed in the class schedule. If you enroll in a course with a co-requisite, make sure to enroll in When you attempt to enroll in a course with a prerequisite via the the co-requisite course as well. (If you have previously taken the Web or touch-tone, the system checks your academic records for co-requisite course and obtained a grade of C or better, you don’t evidence that you have taken or are taking the prerequisites at one need to enroll in it again). of the Peralta Colleges. Open Classes 1. If you have taken the prerequisites at a Peralta College after 1987 and have received a grade of C or better in it, you are allowed to It is the policy of the Peralta Community College District that, enroll. unless specifically exempted by statute, every course, course sec- 2. If you are currently taking the prerequisites, you are allowed to tion or class, the average attendance of which is to be reported for enroll provisionally until your grade is received. If your grade in state aid, wherever offered and maintained by the District, shall be the prerequisites is below a C, you will be automatically dropped fully opened to enrollment and participation by any person who from the higher level course. You will be informed of this by has been admitted to the College and who meets such prerequisites mail. In all other cases, you will have to take some extra step as may be established pursuant to Chapter II, Division 2, Part VI, before you can enroll. Title 5 of the California Administrative Code, commencing with 3. If you have met the prerequisites through a course taken at an- Section 51820. other college, you will have to complete and sign an Affidavit of Prerequisite Completion, and you will immediately be cleared to Student Study Load enroll. You can submit the Affidavit over the Web or in person at the Admissions office on any campus. If you have a transcript In order to complete an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science or grade report from the other college, bring it or mail it to the degree at one of the Peralta Colleges in two years, an average unit Admissions office. load of 15 units per term is advised. Students may not carry more 4. If the prerequisites can be met through testing and counseling than 18 units (including a combined total of all Peralta Colleges) (this will be referred to as “Multiple Measure Assessment” in the without prior approval of a counselor. Counselor approval is re- class schedule), go see a counselor. The counselor will look at quired for excess units up to 21.5 units. Enrollment in 22 to 25 your test scores and discuss your preparation for the course. If units requires approval of the Dean of Student Services. Under the counselor determines that you have met the prerequisites, no circumstances will approval be granted beyond 25 units. The he/she will clear you for the course and you will be allowed to maximum number of units for the Summer Session is ten (10). enroll immediately. For college purposes, a full-time student is one who is carrying 12 5. If you feel that you have met the prerequisites though your life or more units. Students are not permitted to enroll in classes with experience, or you believe that the prerequisites is unnecessary conflicting or overlapping meeting times. or unlawful, go to the admissions office to complete and sign a Petition for Prerequisite Challenge. You will immediately be cleared to enroll, pending review of your petition by faculty. If your challenge is approved you will remain in the class. If your petition is denied, you will be dropped from the class. You will be informed of this by mail. Challenge petitions must be ap- proved or denied within five working days of the day they were filed. If your petition is not reviewed within five working days, you will remain in the class.

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Nondiscrimination Policy How to File a Discrimination Complaint:

The Peralta District, which is comprised of College of , 1. Student discrimination complaints are filed through the Office , and Vista Community College, of Student Services at each campus. does not discriminate in its admissions, financial aid, educational services, activities, programs (including vocational education), 2. Employee complaints are filed with their college's Office of or employment on the basis of race, age, ancestry, sex (includ- Instruction. ing sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, color, national origin, creed, medical condition, disability, religious or 3. All complaints are forwarded to the District Affirmative Action political affiliation. Officer on the approved District form.

The Peralta District is subject to Title IX of the Educational a. Upon receipt of a complaint, a copy is forwarded to the Amendments of 1972, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights State Chancellor's Office on the appropriate form. Act of 1964 and 1972, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Section 504 of the b. Defective complaints are returned to the complainant Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities with an explanation of the deficiencies and how to Act of 1990 (ADA). correct them for proper consideration.

The Title IX, Section 504 and ADA Coordinator for the Peralta 4. Within 14 days of the complaint, an investigation begins. District is the District Equal Opportunity Officer Trudy Largent The complainant is notified when the investigation starts. whose office is located at 333 E. 8th Street, Oakland, CA 94606; telephone (510) 466-7230. 5. If the complaint proves accurate, a resolution of the problem is proposed and corrective actions are taken to insure that the act Each college has an ADA Coordinator: , Kerry is not repeated. Compton (510) 748-2204; Laney College, Judith James (510) 464-6984; Merritt College, Carmen Jordan-Cox (510) 436-2478; 6. After a resolution is developed, the complainant is notified. If the Vista Community College, Mario Rivas (510) 981-2820. complainant is not satisfied, he/she may object to the proposed resolution via the State Chancellor's Office within 30 days. The Students, faculty, employees and applicants for employment who Office of Equal Opportunity furnishes the complainant with believe they have been discriminated against may file a discrimina- information about where and how to file an objection with the tion complaint with the President of the college, Vice President of State. Student Services (for students), Vice President of Instruction (for faculty or employees) or the District Equal Opportunity Officer. 7. After the resolution proposal is sent to the complainant, the Complaint forms and procedures are available at the President’s, District forwards the complete complaint file, the investigation Vice President’s, and Equal Opportunity Offices. findings, the District's proposed resolution, the letter to the complainant informing he/she to the proposal, and any relevant The Peralta District ensures the greatest opportunity for students material to the State Chancellor's Office. with disabilities to participate in the college setting; qualified stu- dents with disabilities may therefore enroll in any course, course of study or other part of the educational program. Each college offers educational support services to make its programs accessible through the Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS). For further information, contact DSPS at each campus.

The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the colleges’ vocational education programs.

For Enrollment Information and Schedule Updates 172 SPRING 2006 See Our Website: www.peralta.edu Filosofia y Práctica Any student or employee who feels he/she has been or is presently an alleged victim of sexual harassment, may first contact the Vice El Distrito Administritivo de los Colegios Peralta, en conformidad President of Student Services or Vice President of Instruction to con las leyes Federales y Estatales apropiadas, y en conformidad con file a complaint verbally or in writing, or may contact directly the las reglas de su Mesa Directiva, prohibe la discriminacion ilegal hacia District’s Equal Opportunity Office at 333 East Eighth Street, sus estudiantes en cualquiera y en todos sus programas y actividades, Oakland, Ca 94606; (510) 466-7230. At the time a complaint is inclusive, la disponibilidad de sus programas educativos y oficiales, made known, a copy of the complaint procedures and a complaint otras actividades y programas oficiales, tales como ayuda financiera form shall be made available to the complainant. y servicios especiales. Es prohibida la discriminacion por razones de raza, profesion de fe, color, abolengo, religion, sexo, procedencia, All complaints should be forwarded to the District’s Equal Oppor- edad, (mayor de 40 anos), estado civil, condiciones de salud (rela- tunity Officer on the approved District form. Student or employee cionado al cancer), invalidez, afiliaciones de opiniones politicas o complaints will be handled promptly in a totally confidential man- preferencia de orientacion sexual. Para este fin, el Distrito Adminis- ner by the director of Affirmative Action who investigates, reviews trivo tomara accion y medidas apropiadas inmediatas para investigar and acts on all complaints in resolving allegations of sexual harass- cualquier queja de discriminacion, y asi eliminar discriminaciones ment and may consult with the Vice President of Student Services presentes y evitar futuras. or Vice President of Instruction, and the College President.

El Distrito prohibe asi mismo, represalias contra cualquier persona If an allegation of sexual harassment is substantiated, and depend- que presente denuncias o tome parte en procesos de investigacion ing upon the severity of a given case, a violation of this rule shall de cualquier clase de acosamiento o discriminacion. lead to personnel or student disciplinary actions including a letter of reprimand, suspension (of a faculty, non-faculty employee or Basado en las siguientes decretos establecidos por la ley: student), expulsion (of a student), or termination of employment Seccion 720 11 del Codigo Educacional in accordance with the California Education Code. Seccion 504 del Acto de Rehabilitacion de 1973 Titulo IX de la Enmienda Educativa de 1972 Privacy Rights of Students Titulo VI del Acto de Derechos Civiles de 1964 Acto de Derechos Civiles de 1866, 42 U.S.C As a student or former student of a Peralta College, you have a right Seccion 1981 42 U.S.C Seccion 1983. to (1) inspect the official education records, files, documents, and other materials which contain information directly related to you, Sexual Harassment as specified in Public Law 93-380 and Title 5 regulations of the California Administrative Code Chapter 6, and (2) challenge such The Peralta Community College District expressly forbids sexual records should you believe them to be inaccurate, misleading, or harassment of its students and employees by faculty, administrators, otherwise inappropriate (Education Rights and Privacy Act, Section supervisors, District employees, other students, vendors or members 438, Public Law 93-380). of the general public. Student Conduct Grievance and Among the behaviors considered to be sexual harassment are: un- Due Process Policies wanted physical touching (beyond normal greetings); verbal insults (in reference to gender, race, sexual orientation); explicit sexual The Peralta Colleges will be guided by pertinent provisions of The gestures; displays of sexually suggestive materials, objects, photos, California Education Code as to admission, probation, suspen- etc.; offering a favorable grade or threatening an unfavorable grade sion and dismissal of a student in cases where disciplinary action in exchange for or demand for sexual favors; unwanted attempts to is indicated. establish a personal relationship; or rumors designed to cause the individual emotional distress or place him/her in a bad light and The College and the District shall insure that the student in cases of other examples not mentioned which can be found in the District’s admission, probation or dismissal is accorded due process as stated Sexual Harassment Policy & Complaint Procedures, available at in the written procedures of the College. the President’s Office, Offices of the Vice President of Instruction and Student Services, the campus library and the District’s Equal A copy of these procedures may be obtained at the Office of the Opportunity Office. Vice President of Student Services.

Sexual harassment includes situations affecting a student’s study- ing and learning conditions and making the learning environment unpleasant and uncomfortable, whether the actions be purposeful or not. Third party complaints can be brought by students who observe harassment of others or who feel they have been harmed by favors shown to another student which is felt to be unfair treat- ment to all other students.

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The Peralta Community College District contracts police services Personal Safety Tips with the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office, to provide patrol services for Laney College, Merritt College and the College of It’s easy to give criminals an opportunity to strike; just be a little Alameda. With regard to Vista College, the Sheriff’s Office primary careless, forgetful, too trusting, and gullible. But, it’s just as easy function is compiling statistical information only. The Berkeley to remove the temptation; by being careful, alert, cautious, and Police Department is responsible for patrol functions at Vista aware. Most criminal activity occurs because opportunities exist Community College. for crimes to be committed. Take away the opportunity and crime can be greatly reduced. You are your own best security. Mission Statement An awareness of the following crime prevention pointers, together The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office/Peralta Police Services mis- with your own common sense, will help reduce the opportunity sion is to preserve the peace, maintain order and enforce state, for others to commit a crime against you. federal, and local laws. Our goal is to provide a safe environment so that the educational process can be conducted in an orderly • Lock your car, office or residence whenever leaving it. and uninterrupted manner. Deputies focus on “partnerships” in • Keep your car or building key ready in your hand addressing problems and/or concerns identified by campus staff • Avoid unnecessary hazards of poorly lighted or and students. unfamiliar areas. • Know the locations of telephones and “Blue Phones” Peralta Police Authority on campus. • When working after hours, notify Police Services of your Deputies assigned to the Peralta Community College District have location. Lock all doors leading to the area you are in. peace officer authority, pursuant to section 830.1 of the California Penal Code. Each deputy has met all state standards and train- Questions, suggestions and/or concerns regarding Campus Safety ing requirements, and has the same authority as municipal police and Security may be directed to Police Services at (510) 465-3514. officers. Sheriff Technicians also are employed by Police Services, Your fears and concerns will be treated with the utmost importance but do not have peace officer authority. Peralta Police works in by Peralta Police Services. partnership with and will request assistance from the Oakland Police Department, Alameda Police Department or the Berkeley Bike Patrol Police Department for incidents which require resources not readily available at Peralta Colleges. Peralta Police’s commitment to continuous improvement towards enhancing the personal safety of students and visitors to the Peralta Peralta Police Services joins the entire Peralta College Community Community created the desire for a bike patrol. This was estab- in welcoming you. The goal of our department is to provide the lished during the summer of 1997. The bikes will allow officers to safest possible environment for all campuses, so everyone can enjoy reach locations inaccessible to the patrol car and at the same time all of its facilities. Although your safety is our major concern, we respond quicker than officers patrolling on foot. Also the bike patrol also monitor fire and intrusion alarms as well as enforce parking enhances our relations with the Peralta Community by making us regulations. Calls for service are prioritized and response time will more accessible to the public. vary with the location, nature and urgency of the situation. Weapons Policy Crime Prevention The unauthorized use, possession or storage of weapons, fireworks, Crime prevention is the responsibility of all staff and students. or explosives is prohibited on any Peralta College premise (including Members of the campus community should be aware of their sur- vehicles) or at any Peralta Community College-sponsored activ- roundings and of circumstances which seem out of the ordinary. ity. Weapons may include, but are not limited to, firearms, pellet Willingness to look out for each other and to report all suspicious guns, bows and arrows, martial arts equipment, switchblade knives, individuals or activities to the campus police will assure that the swords, large knives, and clubs. campus will be a safe, secure place to work and to study.

For Enrollment Information and Schedule Updates See Our Website: www.peralta.edu SPRING 2006 177 Parking & Traffic Regulations In addition to the daily parking permits, Laney College students must properly display a “STUDENT I.D. DECAL” (hanging All provisions of the California Vehicle Code apply to individu- from the rear view mirror with the numbered side facing outward), als and to vehicles being driven on and about campus property in order to park in a student parking lot or you will be cited. and parking lots. All vehicle codes, including 21113 C.V.C., are strictly enforced. The speed limit is 5 m.p.h. in campus parking Student I.D. Decals are issued, initially, at no charge and can be lots and property. Students may only park in designated student obtained from the Cashier’s Office. (There is a $10.00 replacement parking areas. cost for lost or stolen Student I.D. Decals).

Persons must obey all California Vehicle Codes and carefully read Unlike Laney, Merritt and College of Alameda, the Vista College and follow the campus parking and traffic signage. Illegally parked campus has no parking lot; therefore, Vista College does not honor vehicles will be cited and/or towed at the owner’s expense. For parking stickers from other Peralta Colleges. There is no designated towed vehicles, contact Peralta Police Services at (510) 465-3514. public parking lot at Vista College. Parking violations are enforced 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays. Free street parking is available after 6:00 p.m. and at most com- munity sites where Vista classes are held. The Center Street Garage, College officials do not have the authority to rescind or to located between Milvia and Shattuck, charges an hourly parking fee arbitrate citation matters. and the garage may be entered on the Center Street side.

Students must not park in staff parking areas, red zones, yellow Emergency Blue Phones (loading zones), green 30 minute zones or in other unauthorized areas. Disabled student parking areas are available and posted with Emergency outdoor blue phones have been installed in various loca- blue paint and handicapped parking signs. tions on the campuses of Laney, Alameda, and Merritt College for your protection and use. The presence of these phones on campus “Handicap Accessible” signs mean the area is accessible by persons cannot guarantee your safety, but can play an important role in your with disabilities, it does not mean it is designated for “Handicapped personal security and the security of the campuses in general. If Parking”. you are new to the Peralta Community College District, familiarize Disabled students must also properly display their daily or semester yourself with the location of the blue phones along your routes. parking permit (and a Student I.D. Decal if they attend Laney) along with their D.M.V. issued handicap placard and/or handicap In the case of an emergency, press the RED emergency button. This license plate. will connect you directly with Peralta Police Services Dispatch. The RED button may be activated in situations where you or someone Staff must properly display their staff parking permit along with else is being physically threatened; you are being followed and feel their D.M.V. issued disabled placard and/or disabled plate. uncomfortable or anxious; an accident has occurred and assistance is needed or any other situation that you feel may require an emer- Daily parking permits expire at 10:45 p.m. each night and the gency response from the police. parking lot gates are locked and secured at 11:00 p.m. each evening. Overnight parking is not authorized and vehicles will be towed at the owner’s expense. (Contact Peralta Police Services for towed VANDALISM OR UNWARRANTED ACTIVATION OF AN vehicles at 510-465-3456). EMERGENCY BLUE PHONE JEOPARDIZES THE SAFETY OF OTHERS. FOR THIS REASON, THESE ACTIONS Visitors may park in the green 30 minutes zones at Merritt and WILL BE TAKEN VERY SERIOUSLY BY PERALTA POLICE. College of Alameda if they are staying only 30 minutes or less. MISUSE OF THE TELEPHONES MAY SUBJECT YOU TO Visitors may park lawfully on the street at campuses with street DISCIPLINARY OR LEGAL ACTION. parking, (metered zones require coinage). Special guest permits may be obtained through the business offices. Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Act, campus crime statistics may be Semester parking permits may be purchased for the student park- found at www.ope.ed.gov/security and in the "Personal Safety on ing at Laney, Merritt and College of Alameda campuses for $20.00 Campus" brochures, located on each campus and at Police Services ($10.00 for motorcycles). (333 East 8th Street, Oakland).

The summer session rate is $10.00 for cars ($5.00 for motorcycles). (See the "Personal Safety on Campus" brochures for further details on Rates are subject to change. safety, security and "Jeanne Clery Act" information.)

You may choose to pay for parking on a daily basis, rather than pur- chasing a semester permit. The cost of daily parking is $0.50 cents per day (exact change only). The daily permits may be purchased from the ticket machines located in the parking lots.

For Enrollment Information and Schedule Updates 178 SPRING 2006 See Our Website: www.peralta.edu ADMISSIONS APPLICATION · PAGE 1 SPRING SEMESTER COLLEGE OF ALAMEDA LANEY COLLEGE MERRITT COLLEGE VISTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SUMMER SESSION FALL SEMESTER 1. M F 2. 2-B. 3. YEAR ______SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER BIRTHDATE AGE GENDER 4. PRINT FULL LEGAL LAST NAME FIRST NAME M.I. 5. PREVIOUS NAME ADDRESS APT # 6. CITY ZIP CODE 7. AREA CODE & DAY PHONE NUMBER AREA CODE & EVENING PHONE NUMBER 8. 1 - U.S. CITIZEN 4 - REFUGEE (SPECIFY): 9. IS ENGLISH THE LANGUAGE 2 - PERMANENT RESIDENT 5 - STUDENT VISA (F-1 OR M-1): YOU USE MOST OFTEN? (FILL IN 3 - TEMPORARY RESIDENT (AMNESTY) 6 - OTHER VISA (SPECIFY): NUMBER) IF NOT A U.S. CITIZEN:______(DATE VISA ISSUED) YES NO CITIZENSHIP PRIMARY LANGUAGE

10. A - ASIAN AV = Vietnamese H - HISPANIC N - AMERICAN INDIAN/ALASKA NATIVE W - WHITE NON-HISPANIC AC = Chinese AX = Other Asian HM = Mexican, O - OTHER NON-WHITE (FILL IN AI = Asian Indian Mexican-American, Chicano X - UNKNOWN ETHNIC AJ = Japanese B - AFRICAN AMERICAN/ HR = Central American P - PACIFIC ISLANDER AK = Korean BLACK HX = Other Hispanic PG = Guamanian XD - DECLINE TO STATE INITIAL) AL = Laotian HS = South American PH = Hawaiian AM = Cambodian F - FILIPINO PS = Samoan ETHNIC GROUP 11. NOT A HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE WITHOUT A COLLEGE DEGREE COLLEGE GRADUATE 1 - Not a graduate of, and no longer enrolled in High School 4 - Received a High School Diploma 8 - Received an Associate Degree (FILL IN 2 - Currently enrolled in grade K-12 (special admit) 5 - Received a GED High School Equivalency Certificate 9 - Received a Bachelor Degree or Higher NUMBER) 3 - Currently enrolled in Adult School 6 - Received a Certificate of California High School Proficiency 7 - Received a Foreign High School Diploma/Certificate EDUCATION STATUS – HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION 12. (SEE CODE SHEET) 13. YEAR OF H.S. 14. 15. YEAR OF COLLEGE GRADUATION (SEE CODE SHEET) GRADUATION

HIGH SCHOOL STATE/COUNTRY COLLEGE STATE/COUNTRY HIGH SCHOOL LAST ATTENDED H.S. YEAR COLLEGE OR UNIV. LAST ATTENDED COLL. YEAR 16. 16 - Discover/Formulate career interests, plans, goals 11 - Obtain a Bachelor’s Degree after completing an Associate’s Degree 17 - Prepare for a new career (acquire job skills) 12 - Obtain a Bachelor’s Degree without completing an Associate’s Degree (FILL IN 18 - Advance in current job/career (update job skills) 13 - Obtain a two year Associate’s Degree without transfer NUMBER) 19 - Maintain certificate or license (e.g. Nursing, Real Estate) 14 - Obtain a two year Vocational Associate’s Degree without transfer 20 - Educational Enrichment (Intellectual, Cultural) 15 - Earn a Vocational Certificate without transfer 21 - Improve basic skills in English, Reading, Math 23 - Undecided on goal 22 - Complete credits for high school diploma EDUCATIONAL GOALS 17. 18. IF YOU PLAN TO TRANSFER TO A FOUR YEAR COLLEGE 19. HOW MANY TERMS AT A PERALTA (SEE CODE SHEET ON PAGE 3) WHEN YOU COMPLETE YOUR EDUCATIONAL GOAL COLLEGE WILL IT TAKE TO REACH AT PERALTA: YOUR EDUCATIONAL GOAL? MAJOR NAME OF COLLEGE: INTENDED MAJOR THIS COLLEGE I CERTIFY, UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY, THAT THE INFORMATION ON THIS ADMISSIONS APPLICATION IS TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. I UNDERSTAND THAT WILLFUL OMISSION OR FALSIFICATION OF INFORMATION, OR FAILURE TO REPORT CHANGES IN RESIDENCE MAY RESULT IN MY DISMISSAL.

STUDENT SIGNATURE DATE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER FOR OFFICE USE ONLY BELOW THIS POINT FOR OFFICE USE ONLY CLASS CODE: ______CLR: ______PERALTA OTHER ADMISSIONS APPLICATION · PAGE 2

20. NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK YOU PLAN TO BE EMPLOYED WHILE ATTENDING A PERALTA COLLEGE? ______HOURS

21. WILL YOU BE ATTENDING A 4-YEAR COLLEGE WHILE ATTENDING A PERALTA COLLEGE? YES NO

22. DID EITHER OF YOUR PARENTS GRADUATE FROM COLLEGE? YES NO

23. PERALTA COLLEGES ARE COMMITTED TO INCREASING THE STUDENT’S EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES ENABLE THE STUDENT TO PARTICIPATE SUCCESSFULLY IN THE PROGRAMS OF THE COLLEGE. EACH QUESTION BELOW IS ASSOCIATED WITH A COLLEGE PROGRAM. IF YOU CHECK THE YES BOX YOU WILL RECEIVE INFORMATION ABOUT THAT PROGRAM. PLEASE CHECK YES OR NO TO EACH QUESTION. THIS INFORMATION WILL NOT BE USED FOR ANY OTHER REASON THAN FOR REPORTING DATA TO THE STATE IN A NON-PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE WAY.

A YES NO DO YOU NEED FINANCIAL HELP TO ATTEND COLLEGE?

B YES NO DO YOU NEED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BECAUSE YOUR ANNUAL INCOME IS BELOW $13,965 FOR SINGLE PERSONS OR $18,735 PER COUPLE? (ADD $4,770 FOR EACH DEPENDENT CHILD)

C YES NO DO YOU NEED ASSISTANCE IN FINDING EMPLOYMENT ON OR OFF CAMPUS?

D YES NO ARE YOU A SINGLE PARENT?

E YES NO ARE YOU A DISPLACED HOMEMAKER SEEKING SERVICES TO ASSIST YOU TO SUCCEED IN AN OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM OR A JOB?

F YES NO WILL SUPPORT SERVICES OR ACCOMMODATIONS FOR A DISABILITY ASSIST YOU IN SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETING YOUR COLLEGE STUDIES?

G YES NO DO YOU HAVE A PROBLEM UNDERSTANDING, SPEAKING, READING, OR WRITING ENGLISH BECAUSE YOU ARE NOT A NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKER OR BECAUSE ENGLISH IS A SECOND LANGUAGE TO YOU?

H YES NO DO YOU NEED HELP IN READING, WRITING, OR MATHEMATICS (e.g. ENROLLING IN BASIC SKILLS CLASSES/RECEIVING TUTORING ASSISTANCE)?

I YES NO DO YOU NEED TUTORING FOR COURSES OTHER THAN BASIC SKILLS COURSES?

J YES NO DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR FIELD OF STUDY, YOUR GOALS, OR HOW TO TRANSFER TO OTHER SCHOOLS?

K YES NO DO YOU NEED CHILD CARE WHILE ATTENDING CLASSES?

L YES NO DO YOU WANT INFORMATION ABOUT SERVICES DESIGNED TO ASSIST YOU IN OBTAINING A JOB IN OCCUPATIONS PREVIOUSLY THOUGHT TO BE INACCESSIBLE, OR NONTRADITIONAL, TO PERSONS OF YOUR SEX?

M YES NO DO YOU WANT INFORMATION ABOUT STUDENT ACTIVITIES IN WHICH YOU MAY PARTICIPATE?

N YES NO DO YOU NEED INFORMATION ABOUT VETERAN’S EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS?

24. RESIDENCY (A) HAVE YOU LIVED CONTINUOUSLY IN CALIFORNIA FOR THE LAST 2 YEARS? YES NO (B) DURING THE LAST TWO YEARS HAVE YOU: • REGISTERED TO VOTE IN ANOTHER STATE? YES NO • ATTENDED AN OUT-OF-STATE COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY? YES NO • DECLARED YOURSELF A NONRESIDENT FOR CALIFORNIA STATE INCOME TAX PURPOSES? YES NO • BEEN ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY/OR BEEN A MILITARY DEPENDENT? YES NO IF YOU CHECK NO FOR "A" AND/OR YES FOR "B", COMPLETE NEXT PAGE. IF UNDER 19, AND NEVER MARRIED, COMPLETE ITEM "C" ON THE NEXT PAGE.

25. INFORMATION RELEASE - CAN PERSONAL DATA AND CURRENT ENROLLMENT INFORMATION BE YES NO RELEASED TO THE PUBLIC WITHOUT YOUR WRITTEN CONSENT?

26. YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS: ______ADMISSIONS APPLICATION · PAGE 3

LIST YOUR RESIDENCE FOR THE LAST TWO (2) YEARS: A FROM TO LOCATION MO. YEAR MO. YEAR ADDRESS CITY STATE

COLLEGE/UNIVERSITIES ATTENDED FOR THE LAST TWO (2) YEARS: B FROM TO LOCATION MO. YEAR MO. YEAR COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES ADDRESS CITY STATE

• IF UNDER 19, AND NEVER MARRIED: PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN C NAME:______• ARE YOUR PARENTS OR LEGAL GUARDIANS CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS? YES NO LIST THEIR RESIDENCE FOR THE LAST TWO YEARS: FROM TO LOCATION MO. YEAR MO. YEAR ADDRESS CITY STATE

• ARE YOU ON ACTIVE DUTY IN THE U.S. ARMED FORCES? YES NO D IF YES: MILITARY HOME OF RECORD DATE REPORTED FOR DUTY IN CALIFORNIA

• ARE YOU A SPOUSE/DEPENDENT CHILD OF PERSON ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY? YES NO IF YES: DATE ENTERED CALIFORNIA SERVICE MEMBER’S HOME OF RECORD

• ARE YOU A VETERAN? YES NO IF YES: DATE DISCHARGED FROM SERVICE HOME OF RECORD AT TIME OF DISCHARGE

MAJOR CODES FOR QUESTION 17 Accounting ...... 207 Business Support Technology Envir. Hazardous Materials ...... 243 Legal Secretary ...... 252 Science/Natural Science ...... 020 Administration of Justice ...... 080 (See General Clerical) Envir. Mgmt./Restoration ...... 244 Liberal Arts (See General Curriculum) Secretarial/Office Mgmt ...... 236 African-American Studies ...... 002 Carpentry ...... 011 Ethnic Studies ...... 028 Machine Technology ...... 045 Small Business ...... 256 American Sign Language ...... 200 Certified Nurse Assistant ...... 209 Fine & Applied Arts ...... 217 Management & Supervision ...... 073 Social Sciences ...... 071 Anthropology ...... 005 Child Development ...... 051 Fire Science ...... 245 Marketing & Purchasing ...... 208 Sociology ...... 070 Apparel Design & Merchandizing ...... 030 Community Social Services ...... 210 French ...... 246 Mathematics ...... 046 Solid Waste Mgmt. Technology...... 257 Architectural & Engineering Tech ...... 006 Computer Information Systems ...... 014 General Business ...... 247 Media Communications ...... 223 Spanish ...... 229 Art ...... 007 Construction Management ...... 211 Gen. Curriculum/Liberal Arts ...... 034 Mexican/Latin American Studies ...... 224 Special Education Assistant ...... 230 Arts & Humanities ...... 201 Cosmetology ...... 013 General Office/Clerical Train ...... 248 Multimedia ...... 270 Theatre Arts ...... 018 Asian/Asian-American Studies ...... 202 Culinary Arts ...... 212 Geography ...... 035 Music ...... 050 Travel Industry ...... 232 Auto Body & Paint ...... 203 Dance ...... 087 Graphic Arts ...... 036 Nursing RN ...... 053 Upholstery ...... 233 Automotive Technology ...... 008 Dental Assisting ...... 015 Health Prof./Occupations ...... 249 Nutrition/Dietetics ...... 271 Vocational Nursing ...... 054 Aviation Maintenance Technology ...... 001 Diesel Mechanics ...... 213 Health Sciences ...... 250 Paralegal Studies ...... 221 Welding Technology ...... 235 Aviation Operations ...... 204 Dietary Manager ...... 241 History ...... 037 Philosophy ...... 058 Wood Technology ...... 237 Banking & Finance ...... 205 Economics ...... 021 Human Ecology ...... 251 Photography ...... 059 Word Processing/Info. Proc...... 258 Biology ...... 206 Electricity Technology ...... 022 Humanities ...... 039 Physical Education ...... 060 Other ...... 078 Biotechnology ...... 261 Electronics Technology ...... 023 International Trade ...... 219 Political Science ...... 064 Undecided ...... 079 Business (See General Business) Emergency Medical Technology ...... 215 Journalism ...... 041 Psychology ...... 065 Business Administration/ Engineering (Trans. Program) ...... 025 Labor Studies ...... 084 Radiologic Technology ...... 077 Management ...... 238 English ...... 027 Landscape Horticulture ...... 086 Real Estate ...... 067 Business Information Systems Envir. Design/Energy Technology ...... 242 Language Arts ...... 033 Recreation & Leisure Services ...... 225 (See Word Processing) Apprentices (For employed apprentices in evening apprenticeship classes) Auto Body Repair ...... 126 Automotive Technology ...... 100 Cosmetology ...... 273 Mill & Cabinet Maker ...... 131 Roofer ...... 132 Auto Painting ...... 127 Barber ...... 272 Diesel Mechanics ...... 266 Molder & Coremaker ...... 114 Apprentice, Other ...... 135 High School Codes FOR ADMISSIONS APPLICATION

Community Park (Continuation) ...... 013553 Lassen ...... 180000 Peralta District Del Valle (Continuation) ...... 013267 Los Angeles ...... 190000 High Schools Dublin ...... 013270 Madera ...... 200000 El Rancho Verde ...... 013027 Marin ...... 210000 Alameda ...... 013022 Foothill ...... 013009 Mariposa ...... 220000 Albany ...... 013045 Granada ...... 013339 Mendocino ...... 230000 Beacon ...... 010000 Hayward ...... 013362 Merced ...... 240000 Berkeley ...... 013117 Irvington ...... 013427 Modoc ...... 250000 Berkeley, East Campus ...... 013492 James Logan ...... 013466 Mono ...... 260000 Berkeley, West Campus ...... 013121 KDOL - T.V...... 610501 Monterey ...... 270000 Berkeley Trade/Technical College ...... 013127 Kennedy (John F.) ...... 013445 Napa ...... 280000 Bishop O'Dowd ...... 014140 Kilimanjaro ...... 609607 Nevada ...... 290000 Castlemont ...... 013209 Lafayette Opportunity ...... 013037 Orange ...... 300000 College Preparatory ...... 014265 Lincoln ...... 013452 Placer ...... 310000 Concordia ...... 014168 Livermore ...... 013453 Plumas ...... 320000 Dewey ...... 013268 Marina Center for Career Training ...... 013771 Riverside ...... 330000 East Oakland Street Academy ...... 013016 Marina ...... 013473 Sacramento ...... 340000 East Side ...... 013034 Mission San Jose ...... 013524 San Benito ...... 350000 Emery ...... 013274 Moreau ...... 014528 San Bernardino ...... 360000 Encinal ...... 013287 Mt. Eden ...... 013531 San Diego ...... 370000 Far West ...... 013014 New Haven (Continuation) ...... 013547 San Francisco ...... 380000 Fremont ...... 013313 Newark Memorial ...... 013005 San Joaquin ...... 390000 Grant ...... 013443 Pacific High ...... 013618 San Luis Obispo ...... 400000 Head-Royce ...... 014375 Pregnant Minors Program ...... 606961 San Mateo ...... 410000 Holy Names ...... 014414 Renaissance Junior/Senior High ...... 013020 Santa Barbara ...... 420000 Island High ...... 013430 Robertson ...... 013013 Santa Clara ...... 430000 MacGregor ...... 013029 Roosevelt ...... 013685 Santa Cruz ...... 440000 Maybeck ...... 014014 San Leandro ...... 013758 Shasta ...... 450000 McClymonds ...... 013479 San Lorenzo ...... 013781 Sierra ...... 460000 Oakland ...... 013590 Strobridge ...... 013522 Siskiyou ...... 470000 Oakland Technical ...... 013605 Sunset ...... 013820 Solano ...... 480000 Patten ...... 014005 Tennyson ...... 013833 Sonoma ...... 490000 Piedmont ...... 013651 Valley ...... 013845 Stanislaus ...... 500000 Piedmont Continuation ...... 013028 Village ...... 013025 Sutter ...... 510000 Presentation ...... 014659 Vineyard ...... 013039 Tehama ...... 520000 Rudsdale ...... 013032 Washington ...... 013869 Trinity ...... 530000 Shiloh ...... 014030 Williamson ...... 013881 Tulare ...... 540000 St. Elizabeth ...... 014700 Other Alameda County ...... 010000 Tuolumne ...... 550000 St. Joseph ...... 014557 Ventura ...... 560000 St. Mary ...... 014735 Yola ...... 570000 Skyline ...... 013794 High Schools In Other Yuba ...... 580000 Street Academy ...... 013017 University High School ...... 013841 California Counties

Alpine ...... 020000 Other High Schools Amador ...... 030000 Out-of-State ...... 600000 Other Alameda County Butte ...... 040000 Foreign Country High School ...... 700000 High Schools Calaveras ...... 050000 Colusa ...... 060000 Amador ...... 013058 Contra Costa ...... 070000 American ...... 013006 Del Norte ...... 080000 Did Not Attend Arroyo ...... 013084 El Dorado ...... 090000 High School Arts School ...... 013024 Fresno ...... 100000 Bohannon (Continuation) ...... 013774 Glenn ...... 110000 Did Not Attend High School ...... 000000 Brenkwitz ...... 013300 Humboldt ...... 120000 California School for the Blind ...... 013175 Imperial ...... 130000 California School for the Deaf ...... 013176 Inyo ...... 140000 Canyon ...... 013189 Kern ...... 150000 Castro Valley ...... 013222 Kings ...... 160000 Churchill (Continuation) ...... 013542 Lake ...... 170000 Clawson ...... 013033

For Enrollment Information and Schedule Updates 182 SPRING 2006 See Our Website: www.peralta.edu College/University Codes

FOR ADMISSIONS APPLICATION ONLY (NOT FOR FINANCIAL AID USE)

California Community Colleges Monterey Peninsula College ...... 275270 California State U, Hayward ...... 016178 ...... 565320 California State U, Humboldt ...... 126450 Alameda, College of ...... 015257 Mount San Antonio College ...... 195475 California State U, Long Beach ...... 196131 ...... 425213 Mount San Jacinto College ...... 335403 California State U, Los Angeles ...... 196132 ...... 345023 Napa College ...... 285540 California State U, Maritime Military ...... 486150 ...... 195020 North Orange Adult Division ...... 305230 California State U, Monterey Bay ...... 276001 Bakersfield College ...... 155050 ...... 015610 California State U, Northridge ...... 196770 Barstow College ...... 365074 ...... 305525 California State U, Sacramento ...... 346760 ...... 045115 ...... 565321 California State U, San Diego ...... 376720 ...... 445076 ...... 335565 California State U, San Francisco ...... 386796 Canada College ...... 415062 ...... 375542 California State U, San Jose ...... 436727 Canyons, College of the ...... 195175 ...... 195575 California State U, San Marcos ...... 376820 ...... 195154 ...... 545364 California State U, Sonoma ...... 496710 Cerro Coso Community College ...... 155001 Rancho Santiago ...... 305609 Chabot ...... 015235 Redwoods, College of the ...... 125140 ...... 365210 ...... 195658 ...... 195177 ...... 335687 ...... 345740 UC Berkeley ...... 017846 Coastline ...... 305001 UC Davis ...... 577750 Columbia Junior College ...... 555055 ...... 305579 San Bernardino Valley College ...... 365594 UC Irvine ...... 307781 Compton Community College ...... 195196 UC Los Angeles ...... 197887 ...... 075190 San Diego Adult & Continuing Education ...... 375998 ...... 375663 UC Riverside ...... 337797 ...... 345124 UC San Diego ...... 377837 ...... 365211 San Diego Educational Cultural Complex ...... 375997 ...... 375693 UC San Francisco, Extension ...... 387860 ...... 405650 UC San Francisco, Medical Center ...... 387876 ...... 375250 San Diego Military Education Program ...... 375999 San Diego Miramar College Regional Ctr ...... 375300 UC Santa Barbara ...... 427677 ...... 305191 UC Santa Cruz ...... 447765 ...... 435184 San Francisco, City College of ...... 385092 Desert, College of the ...... 335125 San Francisco Community College Ctrs ...... 385008 ...... 075268 San Joaquin Delta College ...... 395670 Independent Colleges & San Jose City College ...... 435680 ...... 195217 Universities Edith Austin Skills Center () ...... 015999 San Mateo, College of ...... 415151 ...... 195225 ...... 305609 Santa Ana Continuing Education ...... 305620 Armstrong ...... 018071 Evergreen ...... 435679 CA College of Arts & Crafts ...... 018153 ...... 325335 Santa Barbara City College ...... 425560 Santa Monica City College ...... 195825 CA Institute of Technology ...... 198122 ...... 435227 Dominican College ...... 218097 ...... 105240 Santa Rosa College ...... 495690 Sequoias, College of the ...... 545071 Golden Gate University ...... 388192 ...... 305240 Healds ...... 018388 ...... 435263 Shasta College ...... 455695 ...... 315730 Holy Names ...... 018261 Glendale College ...... 195257 John F. Kennedy University ...... 078345 ...... 305282 Siskiyous, College of the ...... 475200 ...... 415711 Merritt School of Nursing ...... 018505 ...... 375249 Mills ...... 018518 ...... 275129 ...... 485825 Southwestern College ...... 375807 Notre Dame ...... 418125 ...... 135570 Occidental ...... 198518 Indian Valley College ...... 215001 ...... 155580 ...... 565741 Pamona ...... 198625 Kings River ...... 105523 Patten College ...... 018643 Lake Tahoe Community College ...... 095001 Victor Valley Community College ...... 365790 Vista College ...... 015236 Santa Clara ...... 438830 Laney College ...... 015450 St. Mary's ...... 078624 Las Positas ...... 015611 West Hills College ...... 105131 ...... 195952 Stanford ...... 438792 Lassen College ...... 185420 University of the Pacific ...... 398840 ...... 195337 ...... 435860 ...... 585925 University of San Francisco ...... 388892 ...... 195346 University of Southern California ...... 198904 Los Angeles Harbor College ...... 195365 Los Angeles ITV College ...... 195000 California State Los Angeles Mission College ...... 195953 Other Colleges & Universities Los Angeles Pierce College ...... 195384 Universities & Colleges Los Angeles Southwest College ...... 195387 Out-of-State College/University including Los Angeles Trade Technical College ...... 195390 California State Poly U, San Luis Obispo ...... 406145 U.S. Possessions or Territories ...... 600000 Los Angeles Valley College ...... 195396 California State Poly U, Pomona ...... 196140 Out-of-Country College/University ...... 700000 Los Guilicos Center ...... 495691 California State College, Bakersfield ...... 156250 Other College/University ...... 999999 ...... 075269 California State College, Dominguez ...... 196135 Marin, College of ...... 215060 California State College, San Bernardino ...... 366184 ...... 235001 California State College, Stanislaus ...... 506730 Did Not Attend College/ ...... 245475 California State U, Los Angeles (Clin) ...... 196136 University Merritt College ...... 015570 California State U, Chico ...... 046242 California State U, Fresno ...... 106260 Mira Costa College ...... 375509 Did Not Attend College/University ...... 000000 Mission College ...... 435861 California State U, Fullerton ...... 306106 ...... 505500

For Enrollment Information and Schedule Updates See Our Website: www.peralta.edu SPRING 2006 183 Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. SEE A COUNSELOR EACH SEMESTER TO STAY CURRENT.

Merritt College 2005 - 2006

CAUTION: IGETC may not be the best option for transfer, particularly for majors such as Engineering, Computer Science, Biology, and Business. See a Counselor for more information.

GENERAL EDUCATION: Completion of IGETC satisfies all lower division general education requirements at most CSU and UC campuses, and at some Independent Colleges and Universities. It is not an admission requirement nor is it the only way to fulfill lower division G.E. requirements.

CERTIFICATION: All courses must have a grade of “C” or better and must be completed before transfer (except in unusual circumstances and only when they occur in the final term before transfer). See a Counselor for more information.

NOTE: Courses with an (*) are listed in more than one area but may not be counted in more than one area. Legend: N=Needed I=In Progress C=Completed N I C

AREA 1 - ENGLISH COMMUNICATION UC requires two courses, one from Group A and one from Group B. CSU requires three courses, one from Group A, one from Group B, and one from Group C.

Group A - English Composition: One course, (3 semester or 4-5 quarter units), from: ENGL: 1A Group B - Critical Thinking - English Composition: One course, (3 semester or 4-5 qtr units), from: ENGL: 5 Group C - Oral Communication (CSU only): One course, (3 semester or 4-5 quarter units), from: COMM: 4, 20, 45

AREA 2 - MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS AND QUANTITATIVE REASONING One course, (3 semester or 4-5 quarter units), from: MATH: 1, 2, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 13, 16A, 16B

AREA 3 - ARTS AND HUMANITIES At least three courses, (9 semester or 12-15 quarter units), with one course from Arts, one course from Humanities, and one course from either Arts or Humanities. A. Arts B. Humanities ART: 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 12, 15 AFRAM: 30*, 31*, 32*, 41, 42, 43 ASAME: 1 ASAME: 30*, 45A*, 45B* MUSIC: 9, 10, 11, 13A, 13B CHIN: 2 ENGL: 1B, 17A, 17B, 26, 30A, 30B, 32A, 32B, 38, 40, 43, 44A, 44B, 46A, 46B HIST: 2A*, 2B*, 7A*, 7B*, 14*, 15*, 19*, 27*, 30A*, 30B*, 32* HUMAN: 2 PHIL: 1, 2 SPAN: 1B, 2A, 2B, 22B, 38, 40

For Enrollment Information and Schedule Updates 184 SPRING 2006 See Our Website: www.peralta.edu THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. SEE A COUNSELOR EACH SEMESTER TO STAY CURRENT. Legend: N=Needed I=In Progress C=Completed N I C AREA 4 - SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES At least three courses, (9 semester or 12-15 quarter units), from the following. Courses must come from at least two disciplines or an interdisciplinary sequence. AFRAM: 5, 8, 10, 12, 19, 30*, ENVST: 11 31*, 32*, 33, 34, 45 GEOG: 2, 5, 10 ANTHR: 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 16, 18 HIST: 2A*, 2B*, 7A*, 7B*, 14*, 15*, 19*, ASAME 20, 21, 29, 30*, 32, 45A*, 45B* 27*, 30A*, 30B*, 32* CHDEV: 51 (formerly FACS 51) M/LAT: 6, 12, 19, 23 COMM: 6, 10 POSCI: 1, 2, 3, 4, 20 COSER: 10 PSYCH: 1A, 1B, 3, 6, 10, 12, 24 ECON: 1, 2, 10 SOC: 1, 2, 3 AREA 5 - PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES At least two courses, (7-9 semester or 9-12 quarter units), with one course from Physical Science and one course from Biological Science; one course must include a lab (lab courses are shown with (L). A. Physical Sciences. One course from: ASTR: 1 (add ASTR 20 to clear lab requirement), 10 (add ASTR 20 to clear lab requirement) CHEM: 1A(L), 1B(L), 12A(L), 12B(L), 30A(L), 30B(L) GEOG: 1 (add GEOG 1L to clear lab requirement) GEOL: 1(L), 12 PHYS: 2A(L), 2B(L), 4A(L), 4B(L), 4C(L), 10 B. Biological Sciences. One course from: ANTHR: 1 (add ANTHR 1L to clear lab requirement) BIOL: 1A(L), 1B(L), 2(L), 3(L), 4(L), 5(L)1, 10(L), 13, 15, 20A(L), 20B(L), 23, 25, 36(L) LANHT: 15(L)1 1BIOL 5 same as LANHT 15; maximum credit: 1 course C. Laboratory Activity. One course shown with (L) in Areas 5A or 5B above. LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH (UC Requirement Only) Demonstrate proficiency as follows: 1. Completion of 1 course (4-5 semester units) at a college or university, with a grade of “C” or better, that is con- sidered equivalent to 2 years of high school language. See below for approved Merritt College courses; OR 2. Completion of 2 years of high school coursework in one language other than English with a grade of “C-” or better (verified by official high school transcript); OR 3. Satisfactory score on the College Board Subject Test (formerly SAT II) in a language other than English (see a counselor for required scores); OR 4. Score of 3 or better on the College Board Advanced Placement Exam in a language other than English; OR 5. Score of 5 or better on the International Baccalaureate Higher Level Exam in a language other than English OR 6. Satisfactory completion of a proficiency test administered by a community college, university or other college in a language other than English; OR 7. Completion of two years of formal schooling at the sixth grade level or higher, with grades of “C” or better, in an institution where the language of instruction is not English (appropriate documentation must be presented). Proficiency met by: ___One Merritt College course from the following: CHIN 1; FREN 1A; SPAN 1A or 22A; SWAHI 1A (NOTE: Courses above the proficiency level (1A or 22A) may be used to meet this requirement and may also be used to clear another IGETC area) ___Course from other college: Course: ______College: ______Completed in high school or institution where language of instruction is not English ___Proficiency Exam/Institution: ______Score: ______Date: ______

U.S. HISTORY, CONSTITUTION, & AMERICAN IDEALS (CSU Graduation Requirement Only) Complete two courses (6 units), with one course from Group 1 and one course from Group 2. This is not an IGETC requirement although taking these courses before transferring to any CSU campus is suggested. Group 1 Group 2 HIST: 7A, 7B, 15 POSCI: 1, 16 NOTE: Courses used to meet this requirement may not also be used to satisfy IGETC requirements in Areas 3 or 4. 9/05

For Enrollment Information and Schedule Updates See Our Website: www.peralta.edu SPRING 2006 185 COURSE INDEX A F P Administration of Justice ...... 70 Fire Science ...... 124 Paralegal Studies ...... 151 African-American Studies ...... 70 French ...... 124 Philosophy ...... 152 American Sign Language ...... 71 Photography ...... 152 Anthropology ...... 72 G Physical Education ...... 153 Apparel Design Merchandising ...... 73 Geography ...... 124 Physical Science ...... 157 Apprenticeship ...... 74 Geology ...... 125 Physics ...... 157 Architectural and Engineering Technology ... 74 German ...... 125 Political Science ...... 158 Art ...... 75 Graphic Arts ...... 125 Psychology ...... 158 Asian and Asian-American Studies ...... 81 Astronomy ...... 81 H R Auto Body and Paint ...... 82 Health Education ...... 126 Radiologic Technology ...... 160 Automotive Technology ...... 82 Health Professions and Occupations ....126 Real Estate ...... 161 Aviation Maintenance Technology ...... 83 History ...... 126 Recreation And Leisure Services ...... 161 Aviation Operations ...... 84 Human Services ...... 128 Humanities ...... 128 S B Social Science ...... 162 Banking and Finance ...... 84 Sociology ...... 162 Biology ...... 84 I International Trade ...... 129 Spanish ...... 162 Business ...... 87

C J T Theatre Arts ...... 163 Carpentry ...... 93 Japanese ...... 130 Travel Industry ...... 163 Chemistry ...... 94 Journalism ...... 130 Child Development ...... 95 Chinese ...... 97 L V Communication ...... 97 Labor Studies ...... 131 Vietnamese ...... 165 Community Social Service ...... 98 Landscape Horticulture ...... 131 Vocational Nursing ...... 165 Computer Information Systems ...... 98 Learning Resources ...... 134 Construction Management ...... 104 W Cooperative Work Experience M Welding ...... 165 Education ...... 104 Machine Shop ...... 136 Women’s Studies ...... 166 Cosmetology ...... 106 Management and Supervision ...... 137 Wood Technology ...... 166 Counseling ...... 107 Mathematics ...... 137 Culinary Arts ...... 108 Media and Communications ...... 141 Mexican And Latin American Studies ..142 D Multimedia ...... 142 Dance ...... 109 Music ...... 147 Dental Assisting ...... 110 Diesel Mechanics ...... 111 N Native American Studies ...... 150 E Nurse Aide ...... 150 Economics ...... 111 Nursing ...... 150 Education ...... 111 Nutrition and Dietetics ...... 150 Electricity/Electronics Technology ..... 112 Emergency Medical Technician ...... 112 Engineering ...... 112 English ...... 112 English As A Second Language ...... 119 Environmental Control Technology ....122 Environmental Design & Energy Technology ...... 123 Environmental Management & Restoration Technology ...... 123 Environmental Studies ...... 124

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Community college teaches lots of relevant, in-demand career skills. You can study for high paying jobs in fi elds like nursing, aircraft mechanics and information technology. From cosmetology to construction management, multi-media to banking and fi nance, there’s a whole spectrum of vocational skills you can learn, develop and improve at The Peralta Colleges. You’ll be learning on the latest high tech equipment, in small classes with excellent teachers. Visit www.peralta.edu for a complete list of the 150 programs and thousands of classes we off er.

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For Enrollment Information and Schedule Updates See Our Website: www.peralta.edu SPRING 2006 187 Peralta Colleges Foundation is a member of the Foundation for California Community Colleges, a professional association and service organization.

How Can I Support the Peralta Colleges Foundation?

It’s easy. Gifts of any amount are greatly appreciated. Contributors are recognized in PCF publications, annual report and website as well as in key District and College publications and announcements.

Other Ways to Give

Stock gifts, bequests and pledges are also ways to contribute.

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, matching gifts, gifts of stock, bequests, charitable contri- bution tax benefits or other questions regarding ways to give, please the foundation at (510) 466-7206 or e-mail us at [email protected]

The Peralta Colleges Foundation is a 501(c)3 public benefit tax-exempt organization. Contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law. All gifts are acknowledged in writing.

For Enrollment Information and Schedule Updates 188 SPRING 2006 See Our Website: www.peralta.edu The Peralta Colleges Foundation serves the more than 50,000 students who attend annually College of Alameda, Laney College, Merritt College and Vista Community College. The Peralta Colleges Foundation, established in 1971, provides leadership in securing financial and community resources from the private sector for each of the Peralta Colleges. The PCF mission is to support the essential components of a valuable, healthy and productive learning environment – the Colleges’ students, faculty, staff, programs and services. In serving the Peralta Colleges District, the PCF collaborates in activities and projects that augment college life and enhance intellectual, cultural and educational needs of students, staff, faculty and the greater communities of the District.

Sponsors of the Foundation include:

ADVANTEL Grant and Smith, LLP Northern Calif. Waste Services of Aeko Consulting Hensel Phelps Construction Alameda County AIG Valic Company P. G. & E. Aliance of Schools HP Inspections Oracle Corporation California Bank and Trust Jones Hall, Attorney At Law Ratcliff Architects Coliseum Lexus of Oakland Lankford & Associates Ruiz & Sparrow, LLP CourseCo, Inc Loh Realty & Investment SUDA Dale Scott & Co., Inc. M.A. Linquist Co., Inc Summit Bank Douglas Parking Meehleis Modular Buildings, Inc. Swinerton Management & Consulting East West Bank Merrill Lynch SYSCO Corporation Follett Corporation Minami, Lew & Tamaki The Variable Annuity Life Golden Gate Disposal & Recycle MSE Group Insurance Company No. Cal. Swap Meet VANIR Construction Management, Inc. Wulfsberg, Reese, Colvig & Fistman

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