Campus Resources
Admissions and Records
558-2351
Rodda North 159
Services provided by the Admissions & Records Office include admissions, registration procedures and verification, transcript requests, record keeping and evaluation for degrees and certificates. The Admissions & Records Office is also responsible for providing information such as class schedule information, general SCC information, fee schedules and refund policies to the community and the college.
Bernice Clayton Child Development Center
558-2264
The college operates a Child Development Center servicing preschool and infant-toddler children. The programs provide care and educational programs for children ages six months to Kindergarten for students enrolled at SCC. The Center is open Monday through Thursday, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm; and Fridays, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.
CalWORKs
558-2331
Student Services Building 101
CalWORKs (California Work Opportunities and Responsibility to Kids) is a state funded Welfare-to-Work Program designed to help individuals on public assistance become self-sufficient. Sacramento City College's CalWORKs Program works with community agencies to provide comprehensive services that promote self-sufficiency as well as life long learning.
The CalWORKs Program includes education, training and support services as well as employment opportunities related to the individual goal of each participant.
Career Planning Service
558-2384
Rodda North 147
Career Planning Services assists students with identifying, researching and planning a career. We offer a variety of research including assessments, a reference library, access to the Internet, handouts, databases with career profiles and projections, career and employment-related workshops, and individual appointments for help with writing a resume or practicing for an interview.
College Store
558-2421
Lusk Aeronautics Building
Located on the main campus, the bookstore offers a variety of school, computer and athletic supplies as well as textbook and classroom needs.
Regular Semester Hours:
| Monday to Thursday | 7:45 am - 7:15 pm |
| Friday | 7:45 am - 3:30 pm |
| Some Saturdays |
Cooperative Work Experience Education and Internship Program
558-2383
Rodda North 114
The Cooperative Work Experience Education and Internship Program allows students to connect their education with the world of work. We offer two major services to SCC students: 1) Online Work Experience classes, and 2) a database of over 1,000 internships. For more information, contact the Coordinator at (916) 558-2383 or slobodw@scc.losrios.edu.
Counseling Services
558-2204
Rodda North 147
SCC Counseling faculty is available throughout the year through appointments or on a walk-in basis. The professional counseling staff provides academic, career, personal and crisis counseling services.
Hours:
| Monday to Thursday | 8:00 am to 8:00 pm |
| Fridays | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm |
| Some Saturdays |
Cultural Awareness Center
558-2155
East Hall, Student Center
The Cultural Awareness Center houses and showcases program activities that acknowledge and enhance cultural diversity. Cultural programs are sponsored by the center throughout the year. In addition to various cultural events, the center's programs seek to promote cross-cultural understanding through forums, lectures and curriculum development.
Disability Resource Center (Disabled Students Programs & Services-DSP&S)
558-2087 (Voice)
558-2693 (TTY)
Student Services 101
Monday - Thursday 8:00 am to 7:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Saturday appointments available upon request.
The Disability Resource Center (DRC) serves students with documented physical, learning, communication, developmental, and psychological disabilities, acquired brain injuries, and other impairments. Students with disabilities who request reasonable accommodations are required to provide verification of their disability to the DRC.
A variety of academic support services are available which provide students with disabilities the opportunity to participate fully in all aspects of college programs and activities through appropriate and reasonable accommodations. Services include:
- alternate media format materials
- assistive computer technology
- counseling
- equipment loan
- exam accommodations/proctoring
- interpreters (sign language)
- learning disability assessment & evaluation
- learning strategies instruction
- mobility/lab assistance
- note takers
- priority registration
- referral to other campus and community resources
- real-time captioning
Students who require information should begin in the Student Services Building for intake, counseling, and service coordination. Learning Disabilities Assessment, the Assistive Technology Lab, and exam proctoring are located in A2. The LD telephone numbers are 558-2283 (voice) and 558-2670 (fax).
Students seeking Educational Accommodations who do not wish to be referred to the SCC Campus Disability Resource Center will need to contact Julia Jolly, the SCC Campus Equity Office, Associate Vice President of Instruction in Rodda North 257, 558-2386 for referral to appropriate services.
Distance Education Program
558-2146
Learning Resources 114
The Distance Education Program provides a variety of alternative instructional delivery systems including pre-recorded televised courses (telecourses), Interactive "live" televised courses (ITV), online courses, and hybrid (combination of onsite and online) courses. Students who enroll in these courses earn the same academic credit that is given for on-campus classes. For a current listing of distance education offerings, consult the Schedule of Classes, or use eServices.
Early Assistance
558-2390
Rodda North 138
Early Assistance is designed to provide access and retention services to help new students succeed in college. With the collabortion of instructional and counseling faculty, students who are experiencing difficulties in their classes, are contacted and assisted early in the semester. Assistance may include counseling services, referrals to on-campus support programs, tutoring in a specific subject area, and workshops on classroom success. Early Assistance focuses on first-time students; however, all students are welcome to participate in the services.
ESL Center
558-2324
Rodda South 328
The ESL Center at SCC offers a wealth of resources, including computer programs, books, audio cassettes and CDs, and video cassettes and DVDs to help students improve their English skills. ESL instructors, an instructional assistant, and tutors work with students enrolled in ESL Center classes to select the best materials and activities to meet each student's needs, and to answer questions and explain concepts.
The Center serves students eligible for at least the 40 level of ESL classes, and most ESL Center classes are corequisites for ESLL (listening & speaking) and ESLR (reading) classes. However, ESL students and native speakers of English are welcome to take the ESL assessment test and enroll in an independent ESL Center class at their level. Students can work on any English skills they want to improve, including listening, speaking, pronunciation, reading, vocabulary, writing, spelling, and grammar.
Extended Opportunity Program & Services (EOPS)
558-2403
Rodda North 155
EOPS is a student support program for educationally and economically disadvantaged students, funded by the State of California and the Los Rios Community College District. It is designed to provide opportunities in higher education for students with academic potential that, historically, would not have attended college.
EOPS also has a CARE Program ( Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education). It is designed to assist EOPS students who are single head of household, have at least one child 13 years old or younger, currently receiving CalWORKs/TANF benefits, and will pursue an educational program which leads to a certificate, degree or transfer objective.
Financial Aid
558-2501/2546
Rodda North 167
Many types of financial help, including fee waivers, grants, work-study and student loans, are available to help pay for the enrollment fees, books, transportation, and other educational expenses.
Financial aid is available to students from varying economic backgrounds. Students apply by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Applications are available in January. A priority filing date in early March is usually set to ensure priority processing of financial aid applicants for the upcoming school year. However, applications are accepted throughout the academic year. All awards are subject to the annual allocation of funds from the federal and state government.
To receive financial aid, a student must be enrolled in an eligible program that leads to a degree or certificate. Please note that a few certificate programs do not meet the minimum qualifications to be an eligible program. Students must also maintain satisfactory academic progress towards an educational goal to be eligible to receive financial aid.
All students are encouraged to contact the Financial Aid Office for further information and assistance.
Health Services
558-2367
Rodda North 125
The Health Office is open daily to provide health care, health counseling, emergency care for injuries, sudden illness, evaluation of health problems, and referrals to social services and medical facilities in the community.
Honors Program
558-2615
Rodda North 211
The Honors Program provides:
- a variety of classes,
- special extracurricular activities, and
- membership in Phi Theta Kappa, a 2-year college honors society.
The Honors Program classes include Anthropology, English, History, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Statistics, and others. Each three- or four-unit class is transferable to a university. The classes are smaller than regular sections, usually limited to 15 students. Students contribute to classes by presenting their own views and research material in a seminar format.
Honors classes are valuable for transfer students, scholarship applicants, and Phi Theta Kappa members. Requirements for enrollment in honors classes are slightly different than the requirements for membership in Phi Theta Kappa. Any student who has a 3.0 GPA and is eligible to enroll in, or has taken Engwr 300, is qualified to take honors classes. Students who complete at least four honors classes with a "B" or better are eligible for the Transfer Alliance Program, which offers transfer preference to most UC campuses (UCLA requires five classes). Those Honors scholars automatically receive a certificate and a cash award courtesy of the honors club.
Membership in Phi Theta Kappa is an international honors society for 2-year college students who have a 3.5 grade point average in classes taken at SCC and at least 12 units of degree-applicable or transferable course work. The Phi Theta Kappa chapter at SCC holds an induction ceremony for new members each semester. Phi Theta Kappa members are eligible for transfer scholarships at designated 4-year colleges and universities, and are invited to attend leadership and special studies conferences.
The Honors Program and Phi Theta Kappa share a bulletin board in Rodda South at the north end of the second floor. This bulletin board provides students with information about honors classes and Phi Theta Kappa membership.
Information and Orientation
558-2147
Rodda North 138
General information and college Orientation sessions for first-time college students are held on campus prior to the start of classes each semester. New college students are encouraged to participate in these sessions, which include information on SCC programs and majors, course selection, registration, and information essential to college success.
Instructional Media Center
558-2671
Learning Resources Circulation Desk
The Instructional Media Center - located in the Learning Resource Center on the first floor- houses the library's non-print collections: videos, DVDs, audiotapes, and CD-ROM software. Media materials used by faculty and placed on reserve for student access are kept in the Instructional Media Center. Students must have a current Access Card to check out media and use library computers.
International Student Center
558-2486
Rodda North 118
SCC encourages international students to regularly visit the Center to seek up-to-date graduation and/or transfer guidance in academic counseling, specialized orientation, crisis intervention, personal and career information following federal guidelines. SCC defines this student status further as any citizen of a country other than the United States who has or will need "school authorization under Federal law (www.ice.gov/sevis) to enroll nonimmigrant students." The International Student Center serves international students in F-1 (temporary nonimmigrant individuals) who are pursuing a "full course of study" towards a specific educational or professional objective in SCC. SCC is approved by the Federal Government to accept international students in F-1 status. Other visa categories are directed to the SCC Admissions and Records Office. International students unable to complete full-time (12 units) during the semester or thinking about "withdrawing" should immediately come to the International Student Center to avoid immigration problems.
Job Service
558-2676
Rodda North 147
Student employment services are coordinated through the Job Services office. Students can access on and off campus employment through the Los Rios Job Connection website www.collegecentral.com/saccity. The office provides on campus job services and maintains job listings and referrals for off campus employment. Students contact off campus employers directly. Job announcements are posted on the job board outside the Counseling Office and available for viewing in job binders. Students can receive assistance with resumes, interview skills, and job search strategies individually or through workshops.
Learning Disabilities Program (Disabled Student Programs & Services - DSP&S)
558-2283/558-2087
Auditorium Bldg. #A2
The Learning Disabilities Program at Sacramento City College exists to provide equal academic access for students with identified Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD). The goals of this campus instructional resource is to enhance the success of the student with SLD in the most integrated and independent manner.
Learning Skills and Tutoring
558-2258
Learning Resource Center, LR-144.
The Learning Skills and Tutoring Program provides learning opportunities and skills assistance to students who would like to be effective and successful learners. In this center, students will find peer tutoring, online resources, Beacon PAL cooperative learning groups, courses in basic and study skills, multimedia instructional materials, study skills workshops, and various learning assistance and study skills guides. The program also recruits, hires and trains tutors who work in the center and throughout the campus at various specialized labs.
| Open Monday through Thursday, | 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
Library Services
Learning Resource Center
Circulation/Reserve, 558-2301
Reference Desk, 558-2461
The SCC Library - located in the Learning Resource Center on the second and third floors - is one of the largest and most comprehensive community college libraries in California. The Library has an extensive collection of resources to directly support and improve student learning and student success. Librarians are available to guide students through the research process at their own pace and according to their own needs. Students are encouraged to sign up for non-credit orientations to library services and resources. The Library also offers credit courses face-to-face and online. Students must have a current Access Card to check out books, use library computers and access library databases from off-campus.
Math Lab
558-2447/558-2162
Rodda South 162
The Math Lab is available as a resource for drop-in tutoring in math for any student who is enrolled in a math or math-related course at SCC. Related courses include business math, chemistry, physics, statistics, electronics technology, mechanical-electrical technology and nursing. The lab is staffed by faculty, Instructional Assistants and several student tutors.
MESA/C2P
558-2497
Rodda South 122
Sacramento City College MESA/C2P assists students majoring in math, engineering, or science to succeed academically so they can transfer to a four years institution and attain a science or math based degree. The program emphasizes collaborative study and support to attain high academic achievement.
Puente Project
558-2338
Rodda South 310
Dr. Travis Silcox, Puente English Instructor
David Rasul, Puente Counselor, Counseling Center, 558-2338
The Puente Project is an academic and community leadership program linking English, counseling, and mentoring. Although, historically developed to increase retention and transfer rates of Chicano/Latino and Mexican-American students, Puente is open to all students. In the fall, students enroll in Engwr 100; in the spring students continue into Engwr 300. The English classes focus on Chicano/Latino culture and literature. Concurrently, students enroll in a one-unit Human Career Development class. The Puente Project trains the counselor/instructor team throughout the year. Community and business leaders and professionals volunteer their time to mentor students on an individual basis. The Puente Project is now in 58 community colleges and 36 high schools statewide. The Puente Project is administered through the University of California, Office of the President.
RISE Program
650-2782
Administration of Justice Bldg. 7 & Counseling Center
The RISE Program offers support services to help students get back on track. RISE provides one-on-one personalized counseling, tutoring in mathematics and English, college visitations to four-year universities and peer mentoring to assist SCC students in overcoming the barriers they face. We believe all students can successfully complete college if they choose to.
Scholarships
558-2197
Rodda North 222
Various scholarships are available to SCC students, made possible through generations from college staff and community members. The SCC Foundation has information about scholarships and coordinates a scholarship reception honoring donors and scholarship recipients each spring. The scholarship list is available online in the fall of each year. Students must have completed a minimum of 12 units at SCC and enroll in a minimum of 9 units in the spring semester. Contact the SCCF for further details.
Student Leadership & Development
558-2381
South Gym 226
The Student Leadership and Development Program at SCC is designed to provide and complement learning in and out of the classroom. All students are encouraged to create and take advantage of opportunities for involvement that will enhance their academic studies and contribute to their lifelong goals. Students participating in clubs, student government, events and leadership workshops and classes become intimately connected with the campus community. Getting involved at SCC can help students to feel more valued on campus and achieve their goals through enhanced learning and larger support networks. Join in the fun now and enjoy the benefits for the rest of your life!
- Join the Associated Student Government.
- Check out the many diverse clubs on campus.
- Attend activities and events, including Welcome Day, Club Day, Arts & Crafts Faire, and People's Day.
- Sign-up for a variety of leadership workshops and classes.
- Read electriCITY, a monthly publication "sending the power of information to students."
- Notice the many postings on bulletin boards throughout campus.
- Get Rideshare information.
- Peruse listings of private residences with rooms for rent, students seeking roommates, and apartments for rent.
- Register to vote and pick up election materials.
- Hang out, study, and have meetings at the Student Center.
Check out the Student Center as a place to hang out, study and have meetings.
Associated Student Government (ASG)
558-2446
South Gym 226
The presiding body of the Associated Students of Sacramento City College (ASSCC) is known as the Associated Student Government (ASG). The ASG is a team of student leaders dedicated to representing the interests and protecting the future of a diverse student body. The team is made up of students elected or appointed to positions that serve to represent and advocate on behalf of the student body-at-large. The purpose of student government is to encourage student participation in the governance of the college, a concept called participatory decision-making. Students are encouraged to become involved in campus-wide development and decision-making processes by joining standing committees such as:
- Budget
- Campus Development
- Campus Safety
- Curriculum
- Honors and Awards
- Information Technology
- Learning Resources
- Matriculation
- Planning, Research and Institutional Effectiveness
- Staff Development
- Staff Equity and Diversity
- Student Equity
- Campus Development
For more information or to get involved, go to www.scc.losrios.edu/~lead and click on "Student Government" or contact the advisor, Kim Beyrer, 558-2607, SG226.
Clubs On Campus
The following are current chartered clubs at SCC:
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A Creative Mind African Scholars Alliance American Medical Student Association Animal Behavior & Conservation Alliance Anime Appreciation Club Barbershop Forum Bayanihan Filipino Club Belly Dance Club Business Club DiverCity Records Electronic Student Association Fashion Club Gardeners Club Graphic Communications Honors Service Club Hmong Opportunity Programs of Education (HOPE) Japanese Club Juggling Club |
Peace and Justice Coalition Le Club Francais M.E.Ch.A. Pagan Club Polynesian Connection Club Psychology Club Queer Strait Alliance Sac City International Life Sac City Outdoors Club SCC Dancers of the Pacific SCC Competition Hip-Hip SCC Steppers Science Math and Engineering Club Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Sociology Club WomenÕs Alliance Yoga and Meditation |
Transfer Center
558-2181
Rodda North 147
The Center is a component of Counseling Services. The Transfer Center is designed to assist students in transferring to any four-year college or university. The Center maintains a collection of catalogs and other resource materials from many colleges and universities. Representatives from CSU, Sacramento; University of California, Davis; and University of the Pacific are available to meet with students in the Transfer Center about their campus and other colleges within their system. In addition, representatives from other four-year institutions are available each semester. Guaranteed Transfer Agreements are available.
Veterans Affairs
558-2591
Rodda North 159, Window #8
Veterans Affairs offers a variety of programs for military and reservists. Dependents of deceased or disabled veterans may also qualify for both federal and state programs. New students should contact this office at least two months prior to the start of the semester. Students who qualify for educational benefits as disabled veterans should contact the Veterans Administration Rehabilitation Counselor prior to enrolling. The hours are:
| Mon - Thurs | 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
| Fridays | 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |