Registration now open for fall semester  Registration is now open through Aug. 15 for all students enrolling in the fall 2020 semester. Students can register to attend the College’s new Generation Park Campus in northeast Houston or any of the other College campuses. Visit sanjac.edu to learn more about the College’s degree and certificate programs, to apply as a new student, or register...

By Torrie Hardcastle The San Jacinto College Foundation raised more than $360,500 with its 2020 Gala with a Twist fundraising campaign, announcing the campaign’s success at the College’s Board of Trustees meeting Monday, June 15, 2020.  “Fundraising campaigns like this are critically important to our success,” said Dr. Brenda Hellyer, San Jacinto College Chancellor. “These...

By Andrea Vasquez Transitioning San Jacinto College to altered operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic was no easy feat, but administrators, faculty, and staff pulled together to complete the spring 2020 semester successfully. One of the largest aspects to the transition was how to offer and maintain the College’s student services departments that serve as vital resources to student...

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By Melissa Trevizo During COVID-19, many careers are deemed essential—from medical staff to oil and gas industry workers. One career that has been amplified by this pandemic is emergency management. As the manager of the San Jacinto College Office of Emergency Management, Ali Shah is busier than ever. [caption id="attachment_67" align="alignleft" width="300"] Ali Shah, manager of the...

By Courtney Morris When Harris County announced its stay-at-home order, San Jacinto College had already made the social distancing switch to prioritize student and staff safety. As COVID-19 spread worldwide, College officials not only moved to altered operations to protect the entire College community but also began transferring needed supplies to health care responders on the front...

By Melissa Trevizo With COVID-19 sending events to a grinding halt, San Jacinto College has been thrust into a state of careful but timely decisions and altered operations. The South Campus Gallery had to make one of those decisions regarding its annual student showcase. “Each spring, we usually dedicate our gallery to a a student showcase, allowing students not only in our art programs...

By Courtney Morris Still on the fence about your major? Relax. You might think everyone else nailed a career goal in kindergarten, but many students enter college undecided. If committing has you sweating, consider San Jacinto College an advantage: you can explore before choosing. Educational planners Micol Cavazos and Crystal Moreno share how to narrow your choices and explore your...

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By Melissa Trevizo The San Jacinto College department of continuing and professional development (CPD) launched their site, Learn@Home at the beginning of May to address online learning needs for families during the stay-at-home orders of the pandemic and beyond. “We noticed that there was a larger need in the community for at-home learning support during this pandemic,” said Dr. Janice...

By Courtney Morris San Jacinto College has coined its own name for accessible, affordable higher education: Open Books. This spring, when the College moved to online/hybrid instruction to promote social distancing, it already had Open Books in its toolkit. As health and financial concerns loomed, the initiative answered the call for accessible course materials that would also be easy on...

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Due to San Jacinto College moving to altered operations during COVID-19, the FWS Experiment will be implemented once the College transitions back to normal operations. For more information about work study, financial aid, and other employment resources and opportunities available to San Jacinto College students, visit sanjac.edu/financial-aid and sanjac.edu/career-services. By Andrea...

At San Jacinto College, our mission is to ensure you succeed and to empower you to achieve your goals, redefine expectations, and explore new opportunities. With eight career pathways, you may not only equip yourself with the training and tools to succeed in a career but also find your place in the world and pursue the life you’ve always wanted. If you plan to earn an associate degree and...