Overview

Establishment:

1974

Location:

Woodside, California

Type:

Public community college

Mission:

To provide accessible, high-quality education and training that empowers students to achieve their academic, career, and personal goals.

• Notable Achievements:

  • Recognized as a "Military Friendly School" by Military Times
  • Ranked among the top 150 community colleges in the nation by Niche
  • Recipient of the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence

Student Life

• Extracurricular Activities:

  • Over 50 student clubs and organizations
  • Intramural sports
  • Student government
  • Cultural events

• Clubs and Sports Teams:

  • Academic clubs (e.g., Math Club, Science Club)
  • Cultural clubs (e.g., Asian Student Union, Black Student Union)
  • Special interest clubs (e.g., Anime Club, Gaming Club)
  • Sports teams (e.g., basketball, soccer, volleyball)

• Student Support Services:

  • Counseling and psychological services
  • Disability support services
  • Financial aid and scholarships
  • Health services
  • Tutoring and academic support

• Campus Facilities:

  • Library
  • Computer labs
  • Fitness center
  • Student union
  • Bookstore

Academics

• Academic Resources:

  • Over 100 associate degree and certificate programs
  • Transfer pathways to four-year universities
  • Career and technical education programs
  • Online and hybrid courses

• Faculty:

  • Highly qualified and experienced faculty
  • Many faculty members hold advanced degrees
  • Faculty-to-student ratio of 25:1

• Teaching Methodologies:

  • Student-centered learning
  • Active learning techniques
  • Technology-enhanced instruction

• Academic Support Services:

  • Tutoring and academic coaching
  • Writing center
  • Math lab
  • Learning resource center

• Unique Academic Programs or Initiatives:

  • Honors program
  • STEM Scholars program
  • Dual enrollment program for high school students

Top Reasons to Study Here

Reputation:

Recognized as a top community college in the nation

Rankings:

Ranked among the top 150 community colleges by Niche

Specialized Facilities:

State-of-the-art facilities, including a fitness center, computer labs, and a library

Industry Connections:

Partnerships with local businesses and industries for internships and job opportunities

• Notable Alumni:

  • Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple
  • Jerry Yang, co-founder of Yahoo!
  • David Filo, co-founder of Yahoo!

Services

• Counseling:

  • Individual and group counseling
  • Career counseling
  • Crisis intervention

• Health:

  • Health center
  • Immunizations
  • First aid

• Housing:

  • Off-campus housing assistance
  • Emergency housing

• Library Resources:

  • Over 100,000 books and periodicals
  • Access to online databases
  • Interlibrary loan services

• Technology Support:

  • Computer labs
  • Wireless internet access
  • Technical support

• Career Development:

  • Career counseling
  • Resume writing and interview preparation
  • Job fairs and networking events