Student Support Services
Admissions and Records
Admissions and Records Office in Student Center room R-114. We provide services to all students,
whether you need help applying, enrolling in classes or obtaining a transcript. Stop by and our
friendly staff will assist you or call (510) 436-2487.
Africana Center
The African American Studies Program recently held its campus opening and now is open for the
community to visit and explore on a daily basis from Mondays through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.
m. Visitors are invited to interact with the Center’s custom digital curriculum on four areas of African
American history, life and culture and to meet the Center’s Black Family Research Specialist who is
training students on documenting their own family histories. Located in Building L, Room 127, or call
(510) 436-2492.
Alternate Media Services
Alternate media services will be provided to students, staff, and community members whose
disability-related limitations prevent them from accessing printed materials in its standard or
published format. The class schedule and other educational materials that are available in alternate
formats, are Braille, large print, audio file, or electronic text. Call the Alternate Media Specialist at
(510) 434-3910 or 436-2429 to place a request, or go to Building R, Room 109B.
Assessment Office
The Assessment Office schedules and conducts day and evening assessments for all new and
returning non-exempt matriculating students. The office maintains assessment results and course
recommendations and is located in Building R, Room 109, or call (510) 436-2562.
Associated Students of Merritt College (ASMC)
ASMC is the official student body organization of Merritt College. Every student enrolled at Merritt
College is a member of ASMC. ASMC is a self-governing student organization representing all
Merritt College students. ASMC is comprised of the Executive Council, the Senate and the Inter-club
Council. The officers consist of the: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Inter-Club Council
Chairperson, Chief of Justice, two Associate Justices, and up to 13 senators. Merritt students who
are enrolled in six or more units and in good academic standing are eligible to run for ASMC Council.
The officers of the ASMC are elected or appointed in accordance with the student body constitution.
Active participation in the student council provides students with the opportunity to collaborate with
students, staff, faculty and administration to have voice and input regarding campus concerns. ASMC
also assists in the development of co-curricular programs where student leaders apply their own
innovation and vision to bring new programs to the campus.
ASMC offers student leadership opportunities to participate at all levels of student government
through Campus, District, Participatory governance, Region III Meetings, and Conferences to
represent thecollege. Through the campus participatory governance and district meetings student
leaders participate in problem solving, which impacts the formulation of general college policies. The
ASMC meetings are open to the public and students are encouraged to attend. ASMC is a member of
the California Student Association of Community Colleges. For more information call (510) 434-3982.
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