The SCC Campus
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Mission Statement
Santiago Canyon College is an innovative learning community dedicated to intellectual and personal growth. Our purpose is to foster student success and to help students achieve these core outcomes: to learn, to act, to communicate, and to think critically. We are committed to maintaining standards of excellence and providing the following to our diverse community: courses, certificates, and degrees that are accessible, applicable, and engaging.
(Approved by RSCCD Board of Trustees, 12-04-17)
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SCC provides students the opportunity to learn from award-winning, dedicated faculty who focus on student success.
SCC is ranked among the top performing community colleges in the nation, and we are proud to be recognized as a U.S. Military-Friendly School. We offer one of the largest community college adult education programs in the California where students can earn an adult high school diploma, or equivalent certificate, and/or earn one of over 60 career training certificates.
We offer a vibrant student life – championship athletic teams, student government, clubs and other leadership and enrichment opportunities such as Model United Nations and Forensics. You will experience this and much more in a welcoming, diverse, inclusive and supportive campus environment with excellent student services. We have created an innovative schedule of offerings that support in-person and online learning and success, and our college fosters a safe and healthy environment for education at its best.
You’ve chosen to take this next step, and our programs and services will support, encourage, and challenge you as you work toward your goals. SCC celebrates what happens here: every course, every lecture, every test, every conversation, and every achievement.


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