Skyline College

This article is about Skyline College. For Skyline University College located in Sharjah, U.A.E., see Skyline University College (Sharjah).

Skyline College

Campus of Skyline College
Motto	Students First [1]
Type	Public community college
Established	1969 (1969)
Parent institution	San Mateo County Community College District
President	Newin Orante (acting)
Students	16,000 (2023-24) [2]
Location	San Bruno , California , United States 37°37′45″N122°28′5″W / 37.62917°N 122.46806°W / 37.62917; -122.46806
Campus	Suburban, 111 acres
Colors	Red and Black
Nickname	Trojans
Website	www.skylinecollege.edu

Skyline College is a public community college in San Bruno, California. It is one of three comprehensive community colleges in the San 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

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 of public and private colleges and offers 29 associate degrees for transfer that offer a streamlined pathway to transfer, securing guaranteed admission with junior standing to the California State University system. ^[5]

Student government

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 named Student Senate for California Community Colleges. The statewide Student Senate is authorized by law "to advocate before the Legislature and other state and local governmental entities". ^[8]

Notable alumni

• Lorena Peril, singer in the Las Vegas show Fantasy ^{[9] [10]}
• Wilma Mankiller, Native American activist ^[11]

See also

• San Francisco Bay Area portal

• 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

1. "2017 Admissions and Records Annual Program Plan" (PDF). 2017.
2. "Fact Sheet | About Skyline College | Skyline College". Skyline College. Archived from the original on October 3, 2023. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
3. "Degrees and Certificates | Academics | Skyline College". Skyline College. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
4. "International Students | International Students | Skyline College". Skyline College. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
5. "Associate Degrees for Transfer | Transfer Center | Skyline College". Skyline College. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
6. Associated Students of Skyline College. Retrieved 2018-5-19.
7. Section 76060 of the California Education Code. Retrieved 2018-5-19.
8. Section 76060.5 of the California Education Code. Retrieved 2018-5-19.
9. Ehlers, Antonia (1994-06-01). "Local teen Is 'Guy of the Year' semifinalist". Pacifica Tribune . Archived from the original on 2024-08-10. Retrieved 2024-08-10– via Newspapers.com.
10. Fuentes, Zach (2024-02-09). "San Francisco native shares her journey from housekeeper to Las Vegas headliner". KGO-TV. Archived from the original on 2024-08-10. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
11. Schwarz, Melissa (1994). Wilma Mankiller: Principal Chief of the Cherokees (1st ed.). New York, New York: Chelsea House. p. 48. ISBN   978-0-7910-1715-9.

External links

• Official website