1499 N. State St.
San Jacinto, CA 92583

Mt. San Jacinto College is a comprehensive California Community College that offers courses and programs that satisfy the transfer requirements of four-year colleges and universities. Mt. San Jacinto College offers a variety of vocational and technical programs to prepare students for a rewarding career. Basic Skills and English as a Second Language (ESL) training programs are designed for students who want to build a strong foundation and ensure academic success. Community Education programs and classes help lifelong learners and those seeking personal enrichment.

Mt. San Jacinto College is a single California community college with two campuses. One campus is in San Jacinto and one is in Menifee. Additionally, there is an extensive curriculum available in online courses. Faculty members at this California Community College are master instructors, all dedicated to student success, all experts in their fields and all enthusiastic about sharing their knowledge with students.

The college enrolled its first students in the fall of 1963, holding classes in rented facilities. The San Jacinto Campus was opened in 1965 with two buildings and has grown into a comprehensive college campus serving the needs of students and the community. Although the boundaries have remained stable since 1975, the District has changed dramatically, especially since the 1980s. In recent years, unprecedented population growth has fostered the highest rate of enrollment increase of all 111 community colleges.

Quick Facts:

The mission of Mt. San Jacinto College is to provide quality, educationally enriching experiences, programs and opportunities designed to empower students to serve as productive citizens in a dynamic and complex world.

The Mt. San Jacinto Community College District was formed in 1962 by a vote of the citizens in Banning, Beaumont, Hemet and San Jacinto.

In 1975, the residents of Temecula, Lake Elsinore, Perris and adjacent areas voted to join the Mt. San Jacinto Community College District, increasing the college's area to the present 1,700 square miles.

By the end of Mt. San Jacinto College's first year, there were 2,100 students attending classes at the Menifee Valley Campus. Today, the campus serves more than 7,000 students each semester.

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