ESL STUDENT
Become an English as a Second Language (ESL) Student.
Congratulations for making the decision to attend Las Positas College! We've made it easy for ESL students to apply for admission and register for classes, all it takes is a few simple steps. 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.
Questions? Contact Admissions and Records
Once you have received your confirmation email containing your Student ID Number (W#) 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:
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
Questions? Contact Admissions and Records
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
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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?
You are eligible to complete the FAFSA if you are a:
- U.S Citizen
- Permanent Resident
- Eligible non-citizen
- T Visa holder
Questions? Contact Financial Aid Office
Apply using the CA Dream Act Application
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:
Questions? Contact the Counseling Department |
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Please complete your in-person ESL assessment at the Assessment Center, located in Building 1600, Room 1642. The assessment evaluates reading and language use skills through a combined test. There are no time limits, so allocate sufficient time to finish.
Instructions for Taking Your ESL Assessment:
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ESL assessments are conducted every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 10:00 a.m. While appointments are not required, arriving at least 10 minutes early is recommended for a smooth check-in. Students arriving 15 minutes late or more will not be permitted to take the assessment. Bring:
Please check the Assessment Center's Student Support Hours for updates before your assessment. Visit our Assessment Center link for the latest information. Questions? Contact Assessment Center |
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:
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First Semester Planning Session
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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.
Instructions on How to Register on Class-Web:
Questions? Contact Admissions and Records |
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LPC ESL Homepage
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CoursesCredit (ESL) or Non-Credit (NESL) Courses
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SkillsCourses by Skills
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All graduates of U.S. high schools have the right to take transfer-level English (English 1). Even if you take ESL classes, you can change your mind and enroll in English (class) at any point. All English language learners have the right to take credit ESL classes. That means you can enroll in ESL (class) even if your placement test recommendation is Noncredit ESL or Adult School. This is just a recommendation.
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