Tour Descriptions
East Campus General Tour
Interested in becoming a Pirate! Come and learn what hidden treasures are available to you at your local community college. This tour provides an overview of MJC’s East Campus facilities, programs, student support services, campus life and the rich history of Modesto Junior College. A scavenger hunt option in place of the walking tour is available upon request; for junior high and high school students. This east campus general tour is suitable for all ages and is approximately 45 minutes in length.
Performing Arts Center Tour (Ideal for elementary and junior high ages)
Lights, Camera, Action... This tour provides a backstage glimpse of how MJC performing arts shows come life. Students will have the opportunity to visit back stage at the Performing Art Center (PAC) and see different aspects of our plays and performances. Areas that may be visited include our main auditorium, sound and lighting booth, props/costumes warehouses and our student art gallery. This tour is approximately 1-2 hours in length.
Fire Science Tour (Currently Unavailable)
Stop, drop and roll to the MJC Regional Fire Training Center. This tour provides an overview of what it takes to be a first responder. You will have the opportunity to see first-hand the state-of-the-art facilities designed to give realistic training to first responders. This tour is suitable for all ages and is approximately 60-90 minutes in length.
Career Technical Education Tour (Tues, Wed, Thurs only)
Interested in a hands-on learning environment? This tour focuses on MJC’s career programs than specializes in skilled trades, applied sciences, modern sciences, and career preparation. Join us to visit our learning laboratories in agriculture, allied health, and technical education. Additional option includes a career programs presentation suited for junior high to high school ages. The tour is approximately 1.5-3 hours in length.
Allied Health Tour (Fridays Only)
Interested in a career in healthcare? Please join us on a tour of Health Professions at Glacier Hall located on Modesto Junior College’s west campus. We offer programs in Nursing, Medical Assisting, Nurse Assisting, and Respiratory Care. Our Respiratory Care program also offers a Bachelor’s degree! You will learn a little bit about our programs and get a glimpse of our classrooms, labs, and hi-fidelity manikins! This tour is about 45-60 minutes long.