Welcome to Modesto Junior College!

Our College has been serving Modesto and the surrounding communities for 98 years.  Over that period, we have been a beacon of hope and a source of encouragement for our students and our community. Our campus is committed to access to higher education with a student first philosophy, with outstanding faculty and staff committed to helping you achieve your dreams and your educational goals.  You will experience an environment that is intellectually sound, innovative, socially responsible, and alert to change; and that is recognized for excellence in preparing students for their place in society and prepared for the future.

Our College understands the struggles that many of you face for a better life for yourself, your family, and your community.  The journey to a degree or certificate begins with the first step, with many to follow.  Harriet Tubman once said “Every great dream begins with a dreamer.  Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” May her words inspire you to stay focused on your dream and persist to completion. And Modesto Junior College will be with you every step of the way.  We are MJC STRONG!!!

Mission

Empowering students to discover opportunities and reach their goals through access to and inclusion in
higher education.

MJC les da poder a los estudiantes para descubrir oportunidades y alcanzar sus metas mediante el
acceso y la inclusión a la educación superior.

Vision

As investors in our society, Modesto Junior College will create and promote equity in education for
every member of our diverse community.

Como inversionistas de nuestra sociedad, MJC creará y promoverá una educación equitativa para todos
los miembros de nuestra diversa comunidad.

Values

At MJC, we value integrity, responsibility, professionalism, compassion, and empathy to achieve:

Access

We value an inclusive approach to education through technology, programs, and open resources that
lead to opportunities.

Affordability

We value making higher education available to all by actively seeking resources to support students.

Building Community

We value and respect the diverse collective of individuals who shape our programs and services,
participate in decision-making, reinforce collaborative relationships, and promote civic engagement.

Transformation & Innovation

We value willingness to accept growth and embrace change to continuously improve our processes,
curriculum, and services to be relevant to the needs of our students and community.

Stewardship of Resources

We value the investment our community has entrusted in us to further the college mission and enhance
lives through state-of-the-art education.

En Modesto Junior College valoramos la integridad, la responsabilidad, el profesionalismo, la
comprensión y la empatía para el logro:

Acceso

Valoramos un enfoque inclusivo a la educación a través de la tecnología, de los programas y de los
recursos abiertos que conducen a las oportunidades.

Accesibilidad Económica

Valoramos hacer la educación superior accesible para todos mediante la búsqueda de recursos para
apoyar a los estudiantes.

Comunidad

Valoramos y respetamos el diverso grupo de personas que forman partte de nuestros programas y
servicios, participan en la toma de decisiones, fortalecen las relaciones de colaboración y promueven la
participación cívica.

Transformación e innovación

Valoramos la disposición de aceptar el crecimiento y de adoptar cambios para mejorar continuamente
nuestros procesos, currículo, y servicios de manera que sean relevantes para las necesidades de
nuestros estudiantes y de nuestra comunidad.

Administración de recursos

Valoramos la inversión que nuestra comunidad nos ha confiado para promover la misión de la
institución y mejorar vidas a través de una educación de última generación.