College of Alameda SCHEDULE OF CLASSES | SPRING SEMESTER 2019 | JANUARY 22—MAY 24, 2019 5 GREAT REASONS TO ENROLL AT COLLEGE OF ALAMEDA 1. Increase your earning power. Download the free GradGuru 2. Save money on the cost of your college degree. app personalized by College of 3. Take the most direct route to the the job that you want. Alameda to stay on track and up to date! Available on iTunes and 4. InformationGo to college and classes without are subject leaving to change, home. please see online schedule for the latest information. Google Play. 5. SeeLearn our website: in smaller http://bit.ly/PeraltaOnlineSchedule classes from experienced instructors. SUMMER /FALL 2018 1 Designed by Chris Gatmaitan College of Alameda 555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial Parkway, Alameda, CA 94501 President's Welcome Dear Students, Prospective Students, and Community Members: Welcome to College of Alameda's Spring Semester 2019! Student success, your success, is our goal here at College of Alameda. We welcome students of all ages and backgrounds. College of Alameda is a small, friendly community college recognized for the excellence of its academic and student support programs. We offer many options for your college education, including courses that prepare students for transfer to four-year colleges and universities; over 50 degrees and certificates in both academic and occupational fields; job training; English-as-a-Second Language; basic learning skills; and lifelong learning. For over 40 years, College of Alameda’s dedicated faculty and staff have inspired students to believe in themselves and achieve their full potential. I know that you will find here highly qualified, caring faculty and staff who will provide you with a supportive learning environment and help you achieve your educational goals. As a College of Alameda student, you will gain educational experiences that will challenge your thinking, empower you to achieve your dreams, and prepare you to enter the workforce. I invite you to join us this Spring Semester and look forward to meeting you as you join our learning community this spring. Best wishes to you in all of your academic endeavors. Sincerely, Timothy Karas, Ed.D. President College of Alameda College of Alameda Mission The mission of College of Alameda is to serve the educational needs of its diverse community by providing comprehensive and flexible programs and resources that empower students to achieve their goals. Accreditation College of Alameda is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC), an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. The College first was accredited in 1973, with the most recent affirmation in 2017. www.alameda.peralta.edu Information and classes are subject to change, please see online schedule for the latest information. 2 SPRING 2019 See our website: http://bit.ly/PeraltaOnlineSchedule College of Alameda 555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial Parkway, Alameda, CA 94501 TABLE OF CONTENTS Spring 2019 Academic Calendar 4 Deadlines & Admissions Information 5 Enrollment Checklist 6 Apply and Enroll 7 Admissions Process of 8-9 International Students Fees Information 10 Refund Information 11 Campus Directory & Important 12-13 Student Services Degrees & Certificates 14 Orientation 15 Assessment 16 Spring 2019 Hybrid/Online Courses 17-20 COLLEGE OF ALAMEDA IS PROUD TO BE PART OF THE Final Exam Schedule 21 PERALTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT! Spring 2019 Class Listings 22-46 Financial Assistance 47 General Information Peralta Community College District Financial Aid 48-51 333 East 8th Street The California Dream Act 52 Oakland, CA 94606 · (510) 466-7200 District Admissions & Records Office (510) 466-7368 Financial Aid - FAQs 53-54 www.peralta.edu Wait lists 55-56 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM- 4:30 PM California Promise Grant 57 Board of Trustees Prerequisite/Co-requisite 58 Meredith Brown, President Policy and Procedures William Riley, Ed. D, Vice President College/District Policies 59-60 Julina Bonilla Peralta Police Services 61-63 Linda Handy Bill Withrow General Information 64-67 Nicky González Yuen Consumer Information 68 Karen Weinstein Peralta Colleges Foundation 69 Aisha K.L. Jordan, Student Trustee Campus maps 70-71 Nick Galan, Student Trustee Jowel C. Laguerre, Ph.D, Chancellor Published as a community service by the www.alameda.peralta.edu College of Alameda and the Peralta Community College District Information and classes are subject to change, please see online schedule for the latest information. See our website: https://passport2.peralta.edu/ SPRING 2019 3 Designed by Chris Gatmaitan Academic Calendar SPRING SEMESTER* January 21 M Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday – Holiday Observance January 22 T Day and Evening Instruction Begins January 26 S Saturday Instruction Begins January 27 Su Last Day to Add without Permission Number or Add Card February 1 F Last Day to Add Regular Session Classes in person with a Permission Number on Add Card February 3 Su 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. February 3 Su Last Day to Drop Regular Session Classes Without a “W” Appearing on Transcripts February 3 Su Last Day to Add Regular Session Classes online with an Instructor issued Permission Number February 3 Su Census Roster Due February 4 M Census Date February 8 F Last Day to File for PASS/NO PASS Grading Option for Regular Session Classes February 15-18 F-M President’s Birthday – Holiday Observance March 15 F Last Day to File Petitions for AA or AS Degree/Certificate March 21 Th Professional Day- No Instruction April 1 M Cesar Chavez- Holiday Observance April 2-7 T-Su Spring Recess April 26 Th Last Day to Withdraw from Regular Session Classes and Receive a “W”. All outstanding fees are due even if classes are dropped on this day. April 26 Th Attendance Verification Day – Instructors Verify Enrollment May 17 F Malcolm X’s Birthday – Holiday Observance May 18 S Saturday Instruction Ends May 20-24 M-F Final Examinations May 24 F Spring Semester Ends May 27 M Memorial Day – Holiday Observance May 31 F Grade Rosters/Rollbooks are Due NOTE: Saturday classes begin January 26 and meet Saturday except February 16, and April 6. Saturday classes end May 18. Dates are subject to change; see the online Academic Calendar www.peralta.edu for the latest information. Information and classes are subject to change, please see online schedule for the latest information. 4 SPRING 2019 See our website: https://passport2.peralta.edu/ Admissions Information Who May Register? Nonresident Tuition Exemption A student is exempt from paying nonresident tuition if the student meets All persons 18 years of age or older are eligible for admissions as all of the following four requirements: a California resident or nonresident. Anyone under 18 years of 1. Must must have: attended a combination of California high age who is a high school graduate or has been awarded a GED or school, adult school, and California Community College for the California High School Proficiency Certificate may also enroll. equivalent of three years or more, or attained credits earned in Unless expressly exempted, or entitled to a waiver, all students California from a California high school equivalent to three or enrolling for college credit must pay the enrollment fee. more years of full-time high school course work and attended a combination of elementary, middle and/or high schools in California for a total of three or more years, and Adding A Class 2. Must have: graduated from a California high school or attained If a class is open, students can enroll online or in the Admissions and Records the equivalent prior to the start of the term (for example, pass- Office at any campus. If a class is closed, students can add their name to ing the GED or California High School Proficiency exam),or the wait list prior to the first day of class. After the first day, instructors completed an associate degree from a California Community will issue a permission number or sign an Add card if space is available. College, or completed the minimum requirements at a California Students who are present and on the wait list will be given first priority. Community College for transfer to the California State University Students who do not attend the first class may be dropped by the instructor. The last day to add regular session classes is February 3, 2019. or the University of California, and 3. Must register as an entering student at, or current enrollment at, an accredited institution of higher education in California, and Dropping A Class 4. Must file an affidavit with the college or university stating that if It is the student’s responsibility to drop classes that they do not wish the student is a non-citizen without current or valid immigration to attend. Students can drop classes online or in the Admissions and status, the student has filed an application to legalize immigra- Records Office on campus. Students will be charged for classes not tion status, or will file an application as soon as the student is dropped by February 3, 2019 (the last day to drop regular session eligible to do so. classes and receive a refund). However, instructors may drop students Concurrent/Dual Enrollment/ for non attendance during the first week of classes. High School / Other Students In accordance with California Education Code, section 76001, high school PASS/NO PASS Option students may enroll as special part-time students. Enrollment must be Step 1: Check the college catalog to see if your class is eligible for recommended by their principal, with parental consent.