Student Services and Programs

About

Welcome to the Berkeley City College Student Services Department Webpage! You, your family, and your friends are welcome to talk to us about college, your future, and how to seek resources to finance your education. Our department is here to help you reach your goals in life. At BCC, we are committed to transforming your lives. Find out about classes, clubs, and a variety of activities that may help you as you follow your dreams. To navigate and find specific information about our programs and services, please navigate through the student services offered by our department by clicking the links below! If you have not applied yet, click here for the enrollment steps and information.

Our Services

Student Support Services
Counseling
Student Activities and Campus Life
Enrollment Services
Listed Alphabetically
ECMC Project Success Emergency Aid Program

Berkeley City College and ECMC Project Success have partnered to provide students with emergency assistance.
To receive emergency aid, students must:

  • Complete the online Project Success Application
  • Submit supporting documentation in the online Project Success Application
  • Meet eligibility criteria
  • The emergency must be due to an unforeseen circumstance

All applications will be processed in two working days.
Eligible criteria:

  • Be enrolled part-time or full-time in a certificate, associate or bachelor’s degree program at the time of the aid request.
  • Graduate students are not eligible.
  • Have a GPA of 2.0 or greater at the time of application approval. New students are exempted from this criterion.
  • Complete the online application provided by ECMC and upload supporting documentation of the financial need (i.e., required uninsured medical treatment, automotive repair estimate, a documented notice of unexpected change in housing or utilities expense).
  • After being awarded, complete the required financial education courses through Decision Partners online platform.
  • Benefit from having an expense paid with emergency aid through this program, not to exceed $500 during the life of the aid program.
  • Be enrolled during the semester in which emergency aid funds are awarded.
  • Be entitled to use of the emergency aid funds with no expectation of repayment.
  • The emergency is due to an unforeseen circumstance.

Please note, your request for Emergency Support will not be processed until a receipt, supporting document, estimate or bill is provided. Completion of the application is not a guarantee you will be awarded.

Common Documents and Forms

Transportation Fee Exemption Form
This is the form to use when requesting to be exempt from the AC Transit EasyPass Fee.
Please be sure to mark one of the qualifying boxes otherwise you may not be eligible for exemption and we will not be able to process your request.

Student Health Fee Exemption Form
This is the form to use when requesting to be exempt from the Student Health Fee.
Please be sure to mark one of the qualifying boxes otherwise you may not be eligible for exemption and we will not be able to process your request.

Priority Registration Appeal Form
Note: Only students with 100+ degree applicable units completed at the Peralta Community College District may appeal.

High School Concurrent Enrollment Program Form

Elementary and Middle School Special Enrollment Form

Academic Grievance form

Student Grievance form

Office of Student Services

Staff Members
Dr. Stacey Shears,
Vice President of Student Services
sshears@peralta.edu
Room 242 | Second Floor
Office: 510-981-2820  Fax: 510-981-2988
Jasmine Sumandal,
Executive Assistant to the VPSS
jsumandal@peralta.edu
Room 241 | Second Floor
Office: 510-981-2810  Fax: 510-981-2988
Dr. Amy H. Lee,
Dean of Enrollment Services
ahlee@peralta.edu
Room 251, Second Floor
(510) 981-2802
Danielle Spencer,
Staff Assistant to the Dean of Counseling and Student Equity
dspencer@peralta.edu
Room 354 | Third Floor
Office: 510-981-2803  Fax: 510-981-2833
Raniyah Johnson
Dean of Counseling and Student Equity

raniyahjohnson@peralta.edu

Room 352, Third Floor
Office: (510) 981-2830

Carolina Martinez,
Coordinator-Student Equity & Achievement (SEA)
lmartinez@peralta.edu
Room 151 | First Floor
Vacant
Director of Student Activities & Campus Life
Room 125 | First Floor
Office: (510) 981-2877  (no fax)
Ernesto Nery,
Director of Financial Aid
enery@peralta.edu
Room165 | 1st Floor
(510) 981-5001 Office, (510) 981-2990 Fax
Lissette Maria Flores,
Director, Hispanic Serving Institutions
(HSI) Grant
lflores@peralta.edu
Room 125, First Floor
510-981-2822 (no fax)
 

Student Employment

We understand the importance of gaining real-world experience so this page is intended for students to find job and internship opportunities that align with their academic and career goals.

Whether you’re a first-year student exploring your options or you’re completing your last year ready to embark in your next professional journey, our job and internship portal is designed to connect you with opportunities that fit your interests. Our extensive network of employers, both on-campus and off-campus, can give you a head start in your career.

Here, you can:

  • Search for job and internship listings across on-campus and off-campus employers
  • Stay up-to-date with fairs, workshops, and networking events on campus

Your path to success starts here at Berkeley City College. Explore various opportunities, gain valuable experiences, and take a step towards your next professional goal! Begin your journey by browsing our job and internship opportunities below.