Advantages Offered by San Jacinto College
Low Cost

  • San Jacinto College is tax supported both by the State of Texas and the college district; therefore, students pay only a fraction of the total cost of their education.
  • Tuition and fees are comparatively low.
  • Students attending San Jacinto College can commute to and from school.
  • Financial assistance is available in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.
  • Part-time jobs are available on campus.

Variety of Programs

  • Academic courses that transfer to a senior college or university
  • Technical courses that lead to a certificate or associate degree and provide job-entry skills
  • Continuing education programs and courses
  • Contractual agreements with external agencies

Variety of Schedules

  • Both day and evening classes for the fall, spring, and summer terms at each of the three campuses and at the extension centers
  • Weekend classes in the fall and spring terms
  • Distance learning classes

Activities and Services

  • Students can develop leadership qualities in activities such as recreational sports, religion, music, speech, debate, journalism, lyceum programs, civic and social clubs, academic programs, athletics and student government.
  • Student services include childcare centers, financial aid, job placement, veterans' information, bookstores, libraries, counseling, testing services and assistance for special populations.

Access to Faculty

  • All full-time faculty at San Jacinto College post conference hours for meeting with students.
  • Adjunct faculty may not have regular conference hours on campus, but students may contact these faculty by telephone, e-mail, Internet, or campus mail. Students may also arrange appointments with adjunct faculty by contacting the associate dean of the appropriate division or the Evening Division Office.
  • Students enrolled in weekend classes may call the Weekend Office.
  • Students enrolled in continuing education classes on a campus may call the Continuing Education Office.
  • Students enrolled in classes at an extension center may call the appropriate extension center office.