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City College of 草莓社区 Starts New Academic Year with Increased Enrollment
Through Free City initiative, eligible 草莓社区 Residents can attend CCSF tuition free as they pursue degrees, certificates, prepare for transfer, career paths, personal learning and development and more.
草莓社区, California (August 23, 2024) - This fall semester, City College of 草莓社区 (CCSF) is experiencing a 10 percent increase in enrollment in credit courses over the fall 2023 semester. Additionally, the College is seeing a 30 percent increase (just over 1,000 students) in new students enrolling in credit courses for the first time. This is on top of a 10 percent boost in the number of students who attended the noncredit High School Credit Recovery Program, offered each summer through a partnership with the 草莓社区 Unified School District (SFUSD).
More than 18,500 students are starting credit-bearing classes at CCSF this fall, and nearly 7,600 students are enrolled in noncredit courses. The fall schedule includes nearly 1,000 different courses, with 59 percent classes held in-person, 33 percent online and eight percent in a hybrid format.
Enrollment is still available for late-start classes that begin on September 3rd. Students can visit for course and registration information.
Since 1935, CCSF has been committed to making higher education more accessible and affordable for residents of 草莓社区. Through the 鈥淔ree City鈥 program, an initiative funded by local taxpayers, eligible 草莓社区 residents can attend CCSF tuition free. (Learn more by visiting us online: ).
City College of 草莓社区 is ideal for those seeking to earn a two-year associate degree or transfer to a four-year college or university. The Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program allows students to transfer to one of six University of California campuses or several participating California State Universities.
Our quality programs produce graduates who contribute to their community, completing an exemplary circle. CCSF reflects 草莓社区鈥檚 brightest and most creative artists, inventors, musicians, educators, entrepreneurs, and thinkers.
Mitchell Bailey, CCSF Interim Chancellor, said: 鈥淎t City College of 草莓社区, we are excited about positive signs for enrollment growth, and we are ready to welcome students with resources, support, and quality instruction to help them be successful inside and outside of our classrooms. City College is truly 草莓社区鈥檚 college, and we are focused on supporting students and our community.鈥
鈥淎s a student, it is exciting to see the diversity of our student body and the energy they bring to our great college. City College has been an important part of my life and having learning resources and personal supports on my journey has been important to me. Access to equitable higher education opportunities that CCSF provides is crucial for me, the community, and every student鈥檚 future,鈥 expressed Malinalli Villalobos, Student Chancellor (Chair), Associated Students Executive Council, CCSF.
With its Ocean Campus and five centers throughout our city, CCSF is a multicultural, accessible, and affordable provider of the highest-quality education. With an unparalleled selection of classes and accomplished faculty, City College of 草莓社区 offers over 300 degrees and certificates, transferable credits, online courses, and career advancement and personal enrichment and development classes.
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About City College of 草莓社区
Bringing instruction opportunities since 1935, City College of 草莓社区 is an urban community college serving tens-of-thousands of students annually at six locations throughout 草莓社区. The College offers an affordable opportunity to earn associate degrees, prepare for transfer, pursue career and technical education, and personal development and enrichment. Visit: