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Skyline College

Coordinates: 37°37′45″N 122°28′5″W / 37.62917°N 122.46806°W / 37.62917; -122.46806
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Skyline College
Skyline College Campus
Established1969
PresidentDr. Regina Stanback Stroud
Location
San Bruno
,
California
,
United States

37°37′45″N 122°28′5″W / 37.62917°N 122.46806°W / 37.62917; -122.46806
Websitewww.skylinecollege.edu
File:Skyline College logo.png

Skyline College is a public community college in San Bruno, California. It is one of three comprehensive community colleges in the San Mateo County Community College District. It was opened in 1969.[1]

Skyline College claims an annual population of over 17,000 students.[2] Students can choose from more than 100 degree and certificate programs.[3]

Academics

With a full schedule of courses leading to over 100 Associate Degrees and Certificates, and a Bachelor's Degree, Skyline College's academic programs aim to prepare students for transfer to a four-year university or to directly enter the workforce.[3]

Skyline College has key transfer agreements with a wide range of public and private colleges and offers 18 Associate Degrees for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T). These degrees offer a streamlined pathway to transfer, securing guaranteed admission with junior standing to the California State University system.[4]

Student government

The students of Skyline College have established a student body association named Associated Students of Skyline College (ASSC).[5] The association is required by law to "encourage students to participate in the governance of the college".[6]

The ASSC periodically participates in meetings sponsored by a statewide community college student organization named Student Senate for California Community Colleges. The statewide Student Senate is authorized by law "to advocate before the Legislature and other state and local governmental entities".[7]

See also

Notes

  1. ^ "International Students | International Students | Skyline College". www.skylinecollege.edu. Retrieved 2016-09-27.
  2. ^ "Fact Sheet | About Skyline College | Skyline College". www.skylinecollege.edu. Retrieved 2016-09-27.
  3. ^ a b "Degrees and Certificates | Academics | Skyline College". skylinecollege.edu. Retrieved 2016-09-27.
  4. ^ "Associate Degrees for Transfer | Transfer Center | Skyline College". www.skylinecollege.edu. Retrieved 2016-09-27.
  5. ^ Associated Students of Skyline College. Retrieved 2018-5-19.
  6. ^ Section 76060 of the California Education Code. Retrieved 2018-5-19.
  7. ^ Section 76060.5 of the California Education Code. Retrieved 2018-5-19.
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