Skyline College
Campus of Skyline College
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| Motto | Students First[1] |
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| Type | Publiccommunity college |
| Established | 1969 |
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Parent institution
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San Mateo County Community College District |
| President | Newin Orante (acting) |
| Students | 16,000 (2023-24)[2] |
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United States
37°37′45″N122°28′5″W / 37.62917°N 122.46806°W |
| Campus | Suburban, 111 acres |
| Colors | Red and Black |
| Nickname | Trojans |
| Website | www |
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Skyline Collegeis apubliccommunity collegeinSan Bruno, California. It is one of three comprehensive community colleges in theSan 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
[edit]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 ofpublicandprivate collegesand offers 29 associate degrees for transfer that offer a streamlined pathway to transfer, securing guaranteed admission with junior standing to theCalifornia State Universitysystem.[5]
Student government
[edit]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 namedStudent Senate for California Community Colleges. The statewide Student Senate is authorized by law "to advocate before theLegislatureand other state and local governmental entities".[8]
Notable alumni
[edit]- Lorena Peril, singer in the Las Vegas showFantasy[9][10]
See also
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- California Community Colleges system
- Cañada College, a community college located in Redwood City
- College of San Mateo, a community college located in San Mateo
Notes
[edit]- ^"2017 Admissions and Records Annual Program Plan"(PDF). 2017.
- ^ab"Fact Sheet | About Skyline College | Skyline College".Skyline College. Archived fromthe originalon October 3, 2023. RetrievedAugust 25,2023.
- ^ab"Degrees and Certificates | Academics | Skyline College".Skyline College. RetrievedAugust 25,2023.
- ^"International Students | International Students | Skyline College".Skyline College. RetrievedAugust 25,2023.
- ^"Associate Degrees for Transfer | Transfer Center | Skyline College".Skyline College. RetrievedAugust 25,2023.
- ^Associated Students of Skyline College.Retrieved 2018-5-19.
- ^Section 76060of theCalifornia Education Code. Retrieved 2018-5-19.
- ^Section 76060.5of the California Education Code. Retrieved 2018-5-19.
- ^Ehlers, Antonia (1994-06-01)."Local teen Is 'Guy of the Year' semifinalist".Pacifica Tribune. Archived fromthe originalon 2024-08-10. Retrieved2024-08-10– viaNewspapers.com.
- ^Fuentes, Zach (2024-02-09)."San Francisco native shares her journey from housekeeper to Las Vegas headliner".KGO-TV. Archived fromthe originalon 2024-08-10. Retrieved2024-08-10.
External links
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- Skyline College
- Two-year colleges in the United States
- Universities and colleges in San Mateo County, California
- California Community Colleges
- Schools accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges
- San Bruno, California
- Universities and colleges established in 1969
- 1969 establishments in California