By Torrie Hardcastle As the aging Baby Boomer population seeks more care, and as more Americans of every age are insured, dental professionals are in high demand. ... The field offers good pay, relatively low stress, and secure employment. Best of all, it only takes two years to earn an associate’s degree to become a dental hygienist, and dental assistants can become certified in the...

College breaks ground on Center for Petrochemical, Energy, and Technology Elected officials and key petrochemical leaders gathered on Sept. 20, 2017 to witness the groundbreaking for the Center for Petrochemical, Energy, and Technology. The 145,000-square-foot Center will deliver highly skilled graduates for the petrochemical manufacturing industry while inviting companies to utilize the facility...

Digital course materials increase opportunities for degree completion Today’s college students often face the decision of buying a textbook or paying their light bill. As textbook prices continue to rise, college retention rates decrease. Textbook costs remain one of the largest barriers to student success and degree completion, and have increased by 73 percent within the last decade. In...

Technology is ever-changing, and San Jacinto College aims to train students in advanced manufacturing to place them one step ahead in industry. The College offers advanced manufacturing courses in computer numeric control (CNC), robotics, 3D printing and programmable logic controller (PLC ). What’s even better is that the new Center for Industrial Technology at the North Campus is home to...

The San Jacinto College Continuing and Professional Development (CPD) division recognizes the need for grant-funded training to support individuals and companies. Grant-funded training allows companies to remain competitive within their industries and provide enhanced job skills for individuals. This is why a part of the division is dedicated to finding grant funding for training in the areas...

STEM education and outreach at San Jacinto College means students participate in a variety of activities and events meant to not only educate them in science, technology, engineering and math, but also to provide opportunities in STEM to the community. Each semester, the College’s STEM Council supports and hosts events that are free and open to the public. These events include hosting K-12...

San Jacinto College nursing student Ivonne Gauna has been volunteering before she even knew the definition of the word. “As a child in Mexico, we would volunteer at the school where my mom worked,” Gauna said. “It’s just always been a part of who I am.” Gauna’s generous spirit was sparked during the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. “Our house was only one of four...

By Andrea Vasquez For some students, a math course is the only thing standing between them and completing their degree. Unfortunately, many avoid math courses until their last semester, with some dropping out altogether simply because of their math phobia. Like many faculty, Matt Lewis saw this happening time after time with his students and knew there had to be a better way. A group of San...

In November 2017, Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced the appointment of San Jacinto College Chancellor Dr. Brenda Hellyer to the Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) Advisory Council. The council, made up of statewide education and industry leaders, will “work to expand partnerships between school districts, higher education institutions and business employers,”...

Tweet, post and snap are all words that have taken on new meaning with the popularity of social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook and Instagram on the rise. San Jacinto College is no stranger to the power of social media. With over 20,000 fans on Facebook, the College uses social media to promote activities, provide important information to students and the community and to offer students...

Social media has made its mark on the newest generation of San Jacinto College Students. On Instagram alone, the College boasts 4,015 total followers. Follow @SanJacCollege on Instagram to find out what's trending! ...

By Andrea Vasquez Within 24 hours of Hurricane Harvey’s devastating aftermath, the San Jacinto College Foundation immediately went into action to assist students and employees that were severely affected by the natural disaster. In a matter of minutes, the San Jacinto College Emergency Relief Fund was established for students as a resource for assistance and for community members to have a...

San Jacinto College offers numerous resources and tools to help students achieve success in the classroom and beyond. Our goal is to provide the support a student needs to reach his or her full academic potential and transfer to the four-year college or university of his or her choice. Here’s a snapshot of the top 15 universities where our students transfer to continue their educational...

By Robert Merino, San Jacinto College dean of financial aid services Paying for college is often the biggest deciding factor when it comes to students starting and completing their degree. Within the last year, the U.S. Department of Education has made some updates to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and Pell grant funds to help students pay for college and complete on...

Figuring out how to pay for college can be intimidating. The good news is that there is help available for students just like you. 1. PREPARATION You will want to determine the annual cost to attend the college or career school of your choice. At San Jacinto College, tuition is determined by residency and the total number of credit hours taken. There is also a one-time service fee...

At San Jacinto College, our mission is to ensure you succeed and to empower you to achieve your goals, redefine expectations and encourage exploration of new opportunities. With eight career pathways, you are encouraged to not only equip yourself with the training and tools needed to succeed in a career, but to find your place in the world and pursue the life you’ve always dreamed. If you plan...