Welcome to our MetWest School's Peralta Informational Page!

Here, you can find all Peralta-related information and links.
Remember, to take Concurrent and Dual Enrollment courses, you must enroll into:
1. California Community Colleges
2. Peralta Colleges: Laney
You can find how to enroll by clicking on the links to your right (or right below if you are using the mobile view).Click Here to head over to Campus SolutionsMake sure you are signed in to your OUSD email/account to access some of the links.NEW MetWest Email Address:
[email protected]

Important Peralta Dates

DateDescription
August 7Drop for nonpayment of Tuition and Enrollment Fees
August 21Day and Evening Instruction Begins
August 26Saturday Instruction Begins
August 27Last Day to Add without a Permission Number or Add card
September 1Last Day to Add Regular Session Classes in person with a Permission Number on Add Card
September 4Last 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.
September 4Last Day to Drop Regular Session Classes Without a "W" Appearing on Transcripts
September 4Last Day to Add Regular Session Classes online with an Instructor issued Permission Number
September 4Labor Day – Holiday Observance
September 4Census Roster Due
October 18Professional Day – No Classes
October 20Last Day to File Petitions for AA or AS Degree/Certificate
November 2Second Census (60%) Due for Noncredit Online Classes
November 10Veteran's Day – Holiday Observance
November 17Last Day to Withdraw from Regular Session Classes and Receive a "W". All outstanding fees are due even if classes are dropped on this day.
November 17Attendance Verification Day – Instructors Verify Enrollment
November 23-26Thanksgiving – Holiday Observance
December 9Last Day to File for PASS/NO PASS Grading Option for Regular Session Classes
December 10-16Final Examinations
December 16Saturday Instruction Ends
December 16Fall Semester Ends
January 4Fall Grades Due

How to Enroll into the Peralta System:

1. Apply Here

  • There are two application for Peralta: the California Community Colleges and the Peralta Application. Please fill out both if you have never taken a peralta course as of now, or if you haven't enrolled in a peralta semester for over a year.

  • Create an OpenCCC Account (This process takes about 30 minutes & you only need to create this once. Keep this login information email for future reference.)

  • Here's a PowerPoint with Screenshots of Each step --> Click here

2. Find an OPEN class you are interested in that does not conflict with your current classes.

3. Please fill out the High School Special Enrollment Form.

You will need your Peralta Student ID. Once you finish your application, you will recieve an email (from admissions), within 48 business hours, with your student ID.

  • Print as a PDF. If you click save, it saves blank, and you lose all of your information.

  • Sign the form electronically --> Here's How

  • Upload your completed PDF, for Dayana and Hee Won to sign, HERE

  • If approved, we will sign your Enrollment Form digitally and email it back to you.

4. Submit your form:

To submit your form, please email the form to your home college (the one you applied to). Here are their emails:

Concurrent Enrollment:

Concurrent Enrollment is a self-driven option that allows high school students to enroll in college classes at Peralta or online.Taking a Peralta class can allow students to earn college credit while attending high school, which also counts toward high school graduation credits.To enroll, please visit the "How to Enroll to Peralta Colleges" Page.__CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT FORM__

Things to note:

  • Are you 100% commited to take a college level course? Are you willing to make time to focus on your college course?

  • How will your Peralta courses fit with your High School Schedule?

  • Advice from your school counselor, teachers, & parents.

  • What are your strengths and challenges for online learning?

  • Does asynchronous learning environment work for you? synchronous vs. asynchronous (“Asynchronous online classrooms use forums and message boards to keep a running dialogue between participants. They also incorporate self-guided lessons, workshops, and shared files.”)

  • Are you a in-person learner?

  • What are the resources you need to be successful in Concurrent Enrollment?

Textbook information

  • Metwest does not cover cost for concurrent enrollment textbook

  • Dayana can provide a free PDF copy of textbook if avaliable, or if we have a physical copy at MetWest already. Please fill out this Form: Peralta Textbook Request

  • You will be responsible for finding and paying for textbooks.

  • Some courses have a "Zero Cost Textbook" notice within the search which means you can access all of the materials for the course for free.

  • Consider a textbook rental service to reduce your costs.

  • Courses that have an electronic component to their class may require new digital books.

  • Many learners have already taken classes at the college, so I recommend asking around before purchasing the book. Some donate books to me for previous classes, check out my shelf in my office to see if your book is there and you can borrow it for free.

Dual Enrollment

The OUSD Dual Enrollment (DE) Program is open to all 9th-12th grade students at OUSD High Schools.

  • The DE courses are Peralta College courses offered at the high school site (or virtually), typically during the school day, with Peralta College instructors.

  • Students receive both high school and college credit, and courses are completely free to students.

  • In passing the DE course, students receive a GPA boost on their OUSD transcript and fulfill course requirements they can apply towards their college degree.

  • Textbooks will be provided for free, by the school, for Dual Enrollment Course only.

What You Need to Enroll into your our MetWest Dual Enrollment Class:

  1. Peralta Student ID (This will be an 8-digit number). You can find this in an email from Peralta Admissions. If you do not have one, please head over to "How to Enroll to Peralta Colleges" page.H

  2. Fill out a Dual Enrollment form via Informedk12--> Click Here

  3. Once you're done with your Peralta application & DE Form, notify your counselor and/or your school's DE Coordinator. The final step to get enrolled into a DE course is for your name and Peralta info to get inputted into a Google Enrollment Roster.

How to Withdraw from Your Peralta Course

  1. Sign in to your Campus Solution

  2. Head to Manage Classes

  3. Click on Drop Classes --> Choose the semester you want to drop your class from.

  4. Step 1 of 2: Select classes to drop. Select the course(s) you would like to withdraw from; then click on Next

  5. Step 2 of 2: Review classes to drop. Click on "Drop Classes". Confirm the following classes are to be dropped & click on Yes