5. Complete Your Special Enrollment Form

*Once you've received your Peralta Student ID number

Choose the form that applies to you:

• High School Student Special Enrollment Form ➜
• Elementary & Middle School Student Special Enrollment Form ➜
• Download the appropriate Special Enrollment Form.
• Complete and sign the form.
• Have your parent or guardian and your school representative(s) approve the form. Electronic signatures or typed names are accepted.
• Home-schooled students must obtain approval from their local school district.

6. Submit Your Form

• Email your completed form and a copy of your photo ID to admissionmerritt@peralta.edu, or submit them in person to the Admissions & Records Office.
• English, Math, Chemistry, and other prerequisite courses must be cleared by a Laney counselor before your form can be processed.
• Schedule a Counseling Appointment ➜ to have prerequisite courses reviewed and cleared.
• Forms submitted by email are typically processed within 2–3 business days.

1. Create An Account ➜

You will receive emails confirming you've opened your account - save your CCCID number – this can be used to help find your application. Make sure to indicate in the application that you’re currently in high school or lower.

2. Complete the My Journey page and choose a program

3. Complete the remaining sections and submit.

4. Check For Your Welcome Email

Within about an hour of applying, you will receive an email from the college with your new Student ID. Use it to activate your student email and portal logins — you'll need this ID for everything that follows.

Interested in taking a Merritt class through your high school?

Dual Enrollment courses are offered through partnerships between Merritt College and participating high schools. Contact your high school counselor or Dual Enrollment coordinator to learn about available courses, eligibility requirements, and the enrollment process.