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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
Campus of Skyline College
MottoStudents First [1]
TypePublic community college
Established1969 (1969)
Parent institution
San Mateo County Community College District
PresidentNewin Orante (acting)
Students16,000 (2023-24)[2]
Location
San Bruno
,
California
,
United States

37°37′45″N 122°28′5″W / 37.62917°N 122.46806°W / 37.62917; -122.46806
CampusSuburban, 111 acres
Colors   Red and Black
NicknameTrojans
Websitewww.skylinecollege.edu

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.

Skyline College claims an annual population of over 16,000 students.[2] Students can choose from more than 100 degree and certificate programs.[3] Many students at Skyline College are international students.[4]

Academics

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The college offers over 100 associate degree programs, certificates, and a bachelor's degree program.[3] The college has transfer agreements with a wide range of public and private colleges and offers 29 associate degrees for transfer that offer a streamlined pathway to transfer, securing guaranteed admission with junior standing to the California State University system.[5]

Student government

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The students of Skyline College have established a student body association named Associated Students of Skyline College (ASSC).[6] The association is required by law to "encourage students to participate in the governance of the college".[7]

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".[8]

Notable alumni

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See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ "2017 Admissions and Records Annual Program Plan" (PDF). 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Fact Sheet | About Skyline College | Skyline College". Skyline College. Archived from the original on October 3, 2023. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
  3. ^ a b "Degrees and Certificates | Academics | Skyline College". Skyline College. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
  4. ^ "International Students | International Students | Skyline College". Skyline College. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
  5. ^ "Associate Degrees for Transfer | Transfer Center | Skyline College". Skyline College. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
  6. ^ Associated Students of Skyline College. Retrieved 2018-5-19.
  7. ^ Section 76060 of the California Education Code. Retrieved 2018-5-19.
  8. ^ Section 76060.5 of the California Education Code. Retrieved 2018-5-19.
  9. ^ Ehlers, Antonia (1994-06-01). "Local teen Is 'Guy of the Year' semifinalist". Pacifica Tribune. Archived from the original on 2024-08-10. Retrieved 2024-08-10 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ^ Fuentes, Zach (2024-02-09). "San Francisco native shares her journey from housekeeper to Las Vegas headliner". KGO-TV. Archived from the original on 2024-08-10. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
  11. ^ Schwarz, Melissa (1994). Wilma Mankiller: Principal Chief of the Cherokees (1st ed.). New York, New York: Chelsea House. p. 48. ISBN 978-0-7910-1715-9.
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