new student programs

New Student Programs

What You'll Experience

From orientation to the Raven Adventure to campus tours, there is so much for you to experience at San Jac before you've even started your first class! Find out more about our college, and how we can help you be successful along your journey to earning a certificate, degree or transferring to a university.

New Student Orientation

new student orientation

Get ready, future Ravens! New Student Orientation is your gateway to everything San Jac has to offer. You’ll discover helpful resources and set yourself up for success. It’s required for all new students, so don’t wait—complete it soon and move one step closer to signing up for classes!

Register for Orientation

The Raven Adventure

the raven adventure

The Raven Adventure is a fun and welcoming event designed for new San Jac students who have registered for classes and will be attending San Jacinto College for the first time. This experience helps students start their college journey with confidence by connecting them with people, resources, and a sense of community before classes even begin.

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Campus Tours

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Would you or a group like a tour of one of our campuses? Hit the button below to find out more about booking a tour!

Book Your Tour

Resources

Congrats on becoming part of the San Jac community! Here are some helpful resources to prepare you and your student for their experience at San Jac.

Each campus has a student services lab where our staff will help new students complete their onboarding items. Our student services labs have student ambassadors that will be able to help make your transition to college smooth. Below are a few of the items they can assist with:

  1. Completing an application to San Jacinto College
  2. Signing up for New Student Orientation
  3. Registering for classes through SOS
  4. How to navigate Blackboard
  5. Setting up and using your San Jac student email
  6. Scheduling Advising Appointments
  7. Printing your school schedule
  8. Completing the TSI pre‑assessment requirement

Locations
Central Campus: C27.1702
North Campus: N6.104
South Campus: S6.150
Find campus addresses and maps

Hours (All Campuses)
Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Each campus has a student services lab where our staff will help new students complete their onboarding items. Our student services labs have student ambassadors that will be able to help make your transition to college smooth. Below are a few of the items they can assist with:

  1. Completing an application to San Jacinto College
  2. Signing up for New Student Orientation
  3. Registering for classes through SOS
  4. How to navigate Blackboard
  5. Setting up and using your San Jac student email
  6. Scheduling Advising Appointments
  7. Printing your school schedule
  8. Completing the TSI pre‑assessment requirement

Locations
Central Campus: C27.1702
North Campus: N6.104
South Campus: S6.150
Find campus addresses and maps

Hours (All Campuses)
Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

If you are a dual credit student, please check out our Dual Credit Student page for help with applying and contact information.

If you are a transfer student, please visit our Transfer Student page for help.

Parent Orientation helps families understand college expectations, campus resources, and how to support their student’s success while encouraging independence. It also provides helpful information and answers questions so you can feel confident as your student begins their college journey. We encourage parents to attend online orientation:

Parents of Dual Credit Students

Parents of Non-Dual Credit Students

San Jac offers resources for family members to help support your student’s success. These include:

Contact Us!

Have questions about New Student Programs? Please contact the campus you’ll be attending!

For general questions, please reach out to orientation@sjcd.edu.
Althea Henderson
Orientation/Tour Specialist
Phone
(281) 998-6150x1563
Location
Central
Chris Quintanilla
Orientation/Tour Specialist
Phone
(281) 998-6150x7750
Location
North
Jameese Reed
Orientation/Tour Specialist
Phone
(281) 998-6150x3773
Location
South
Siloe Lopez
Mgr, Orientation/Student Progs
Phone
(281) 998-6150x7175
Location
North