New Student Support Center

The New Student Support Center helps prospective and new college students with the following services:

Admission Application
Class-web and Zone Mail
Online Orientation
Assessment/ Placement
Schedule New Student Group Planning
Register For Classes
Referrals to programs, services, and learning communities

Support Availability.

Support is available via walk-in, phone and email. We are located in the Student Services & Administration Building 1600, Room 1642. Please note that priority shall be given to in-person services, responses are generally answered no later than the end of the next business day.

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We've made it easy for first time college students to apply for admission and register for classes. We highly recommend that you follow the Steps to Success below. Once you complete any step, your status will be updated the following day.

Upon submission of your admission application, an email will be sent to you within 48 hours. This email will contain your Student ID Number (W#) and your Steps to Success.

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Questions? Contact Admissions and Records

Once you have received your confirmation email containing your Student ID (W#) Number and Zonemail Email Address (please wait up to 48 hours from the time of application submission), please login to CLASS-Web and Zonemail.

CLASS-Web: Your personal student portal where most online services are performed – completion of your enrollment process, registering for classes, paying fees, viewing grades/transcripts, verifying financial aid information, etc.
Zonemail Email: Zonemail is your Las Positas College student email address. All college communications will be sent to your Las Positas College’s Zonemail email address.

Instructions on How to Login to Class-Web and Activate Your Zonemail:

CLASS-Web Login

1. Access CLASS-Web

2.Click on Sign On to CLASS-Web

User ID: W Number or social security number
Pin: mmddyy (default PIN is set to your 6-digit birthdate)

3. Click the Steps to Success tab to access your to-do steps

Zonemail Login

1. Access the Zonemail Login Page

Email:Enter the Zonemail username found in your welcome email or via CLASS-Web
Password: mmddyyyy (default is set to your 8-digit birthdate)

Questions? Contact our Computer Center Support Team

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Financial Aid can help pay for enrollment fees, books, transportation, and other educational costs for eligible students.

Should I apply using the FAFSA OR the CA Dream Act Application?

Apply using the FAFSA

1. You are eligible to complete the FAFSA if you are a:

U.S Citizen
Permanent Resident
Eligible non-citizen
T Visa holder

Questions? Contact our Financial Aid Office

Apply using the CA Dream Act Application

1. You are eligible to complete the CADAA if you are:

Undocumented
Have a valid or expired DACA
U Visa holders
Have Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
Meet the non-resident exemption requirements under AB 540, SB 2000, SB 68

Questions? Visit our Dream Center

The online orientation will introduce you to the college’s steps to success, academic and student support services, campus life and leadership, student conduct and rights, and campus safety and security. Completing the Online Orientation is a mandatory requirement to receive Priority Registration at Las Positas College.

Instructions on How to Sign-In to the Online Orientation:

CLASS-Web Login
Sign on to CLASS-Web Click on the Steps to Success tab Under Campus, select Las Positas College Click on Orientation Services

Questions? Contact the Counseling Department

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High School information is used to determine your English and math placement. The assessments take only a few minutes and are done online via CLASS-Web.Completing the Assessment/Placement is a mandatory requirement to receive Priority Registration at Las Positas College.

Instructions on How to Sign-In to the Guided Self-Placement:

CLASS-Web Login
Sign on to CLASS-Web Click on the Steps to Success tab Under Campus, select Las Positas College Complete both the English and the Math Guided Self-Placements.

Questions? Contact Assessment Center

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Attend a two-hour first semester planning session with a counselor to learn how to identify your goals, plan your college coursework, and help prepare you for your first day of class!

Completing the First Semester Planning Session is a mandatory requirement to receive Priority Registration at Las Positas College.

Instructions on how to schedule your First Semester Planning Session:

First Semester Planning Session
Questions? Contact the Counseling Department

Note: Appointments fill up quickly. If there are no appointments available, please visit the  Las Positas College Counseling Department webpage, to meet with a counselor for a 15-minute drop-in session.

All students are assigned a priority registration date (a day and time that you can begin registering for classes). Those who have completed the steps above will be eligible to register earlier than other new students.You may register for courses at any time after your priority registration date. Upon registration, please pay your fees by the established deadlines to avoid being dropped from your classes.