Skyline College is a

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San Bruno, California San Bruno (Spanish for " St. Bruno") is a city in San Mateo County, California, United States, incorporated in 1914. The population was 43,908 at the 2020 United States Census. The city is between South San Francisco and Millbrae, adjacent to S ...

. It is one of three comprehensive community colleges in the

San Mateo County Community College District The San Mateo County Community College District is a community college system in California with three institutions: College of San Mateo in San Mateo, Cañada College in Redwood City, and Skyline College in San Bruno. The district serves more ...

. It was opened in 1969. Skyline College claims an annual population of over 17,000 students. Students can choose from more than 100 degree and certificate programs.

Academics

With a full schedule of courses leading to over 100 associate degrees, certificates, and a bachelor's degree, Skyline College's academic programs aim to prepare students for transfer to a four-year university or to directly enter the workforce. The college has transfer agreements with a wide range of

and

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and offers 18 associate degrees for transfer that offer a streamlined pathway to transfer, securing guaranteed admission with junior standing to the

California State University The California State University (Cal State or CSU) is a public university system in California. With 23 campuses and eight off-campus centers enrolling 485,550 students with 55,909 faculty and staff, CSU is the largest four-year public univers ...

system.

Student government

The students of Skyline College have established a student body association named Associated Students of Skyline College (ASSC). The association is required by law to "encourage students to participate in the governance of the college". The ASSC periodically participates in meetings sponsored by a statewide community college student organization named

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. The statewide Student Senate is authorized by law "to advocate before the

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and other state and local governmental entities".Section 76060.5
of the California Education Code. Retrieved 2018-5-19.

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Academics

Student government

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