Solano Community College

Solano Community College Academics

One of the more than 100 campuses that make up California’s two-year college system, Solano Community College is located in the northern part of the state, between San Francisco and Sacramento. With a student population that regularly exceeds 10,000 divided among several campuses, the school places a primary focus on meeting the needs of returning and non-traditional learners, with special emphasis on scheduling flexibility that allows its many students to maintain employment while seeking a degree.

Special options include includes day, evening and weekend classes, multiple locations, distance learning, home study, and television-based classes. In addition, features like short-term classes, flexible entry and exit formats, and special interest workshops and seminars add value for busy students and professionals seeking to update their skill sets. Solano Community College offers an array of associate’s degrees and certificate programs. Popular courses of study include journalism, marketing, management, automotive technology, ethnic studies, fine arts, and water and wastewater technology.

Solano Community College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges,

Solano Community College Admissions

In keeping with its mission to offer educational alternatives to a broad cross-section of the local population, Solano Community College has an open admissions policy, allowing virtually every student who enrolls a chance to initiate and complete a degree program.

However, there are still a number of pre-admission requirements that prospective students must attend to before enrolling at Solano Community College. These include proof of age, high school diploma or equivalency, assessment of readiness and ability to benefit from college-level instruction, a clearly defined educational goal, and assessment for placement in the proper core curriculum classes. Although the rolling deadline system and frequent class start times make it easy for students to apply at their convenience, officials suggest beginning the admissions process well in advance to ensure that all requirements are dealt with before classes begin.

Solano Community College Financial Aid

Solano Community College offers an array of financial aid options to its students. In addition to the standard options of grants, loans, need- and merit-based scholarships, and work-study jobs, students at the college also have access to a number of special programs geared toward California residents, including a fee-waiver program that allows low income students to reduce or even eliminate most of the tuition costs associated with attending Solano Community College. The financial aid process involves submitting a completed FAFSA form and other supporting documentation, and although the school accepts financial aid materials throughout most of the year, the financial aid office reminds students that applications received before the early-March priority deadline are most likely to receive the most substantial and comprehensive aid packages.

Solano Community College Students

The student body at Solano Community College is a large and demographically diverse group. Although the school offers no on-campus housing, an array of on-campus groups, events, and activities lends the campus a cohesive feel. High-tech amenities such as widely available Internet access and state-of-the-art learning labs prepare Solano Community College students for today’s fast-paced business environment. Several student publications, an active theater group, and dozens of clubs and service groups round out the campus’ recreational offerings.

Solano Community College Athletics

Many students at Solano Community College are actively involved in the school’s athletics program, as both participants and enthusiastic fans. Teams include football, men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball, women’s soccer, water polo, softball, baseball, and swimming. The Falcons football team has been particularly successful in recent years, earning two Bowl berths and winning a Bay Valley Championship in 2005. The teams are affiliated with the Bay Valley Conference and the California Community College Athletic Association

Carnegie Foundation Classification

Associate's — Public Suburban-serving Single Campus

General Characteristics

Highest offering	At least 2, but less than 4 academic yrs
Calendar System	Semester
Years of college work required	N/A
Variable Tuition

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force	— / /
Study Abroad
Weekend College
Teacher Certification