Mission College

Mission College is a public two-year community college located in the City of Santa Clara, and in the heart of the Silicon Valley. Mission College's first priorities are students, their learning and their success. Our College serves the diverse educational, economic and cultural needs of the student population of Santa Clara, the Silicon Valley and our global community by providing associate degrees, transferable, career and basic-skills courses and programs, as well as opportunities for life-long learning.

Mission College prides itself in providing an environment conducive to diverse learning approaches. The faculty and staff are committed to assisting students pursuing vocational/technical or baccalaureate goals, and those with avocational interest or special needs. The campus' unique architecture fosters interaction among students and faculty, thus enhancing the learning environment. 

Why Mission College?

Through participatory governance in support of our first priorities, Mission College systematically commits to evaluating and improving educational programs, technological resources and student support services by making informed decisions, allocating resources and establishing institutional policies and procedures.

Mission College Core Values:

• The culture of the institution: Mission College works to create a student-centered institutional culture of professionalism, discovery, inclusion and success.
• Teaching and learning: Mission College shapes the academic program to meet community needs, emphasize student learning, and foster instructional excellence.
• Mission College promotes academic success and creates dynamic, innovative student services programs that address the richness of the student population and community.
• Diversity: Mission College creates an institutional climate of full enfranchisement and participation for all students, faculty, and staff.

For information on admission requirements, kindly contact our admissions counsellor!