News at MSJC

Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) welcomed approximately 17,000 students on Monday, August 11, for the start of the 2025-26 academic year, with 30% beginning their educational journey at MSJC for the first time. The college enters the new term with historic milestones and national recognition, underscoring its commitment to equity, opportunity, and student achievement.

Welcome to the 2025-2026 academic year, where you're sure to experience new opportunities, growth, and so much success. Whether you're returning to continue your educational journey or stepping onto our campus for the very first time, welcome home. As always, we're here and excited to support you every step of the way.

MSJC is pleased to announce the launch of Diligent Community, our brand-new board governance system! This new platform is a progression from our previous platform, BoardDocs, and offers a one-stop destination for all board-related materials, including agendas, minutes, and more. This new platform will also host the meeting materials for our participatory groups, including the Academic and Classified Senates, the Student Government Association, and the Foundation Board of Directors.

Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) continues to open doors for students pursuing careers in the music industry, thanks to an unforgettable opportunity made possible by long-standing partner Dolby Atmos

Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) is proud to announce that its accreditation has been officially reaffirmed for the next seven years by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC). This recognition underscores the college's commitment to academic quality, institutional integrity, and student success.

Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) celebrated a heartwarming milestone on June 18, hosting the first-ever graduation ceremony for its Child Development & Education Center (CDEC) at the San Jacinto Campus Theater. The event honored 38 Pre-K graduates, marking a joyful and emotional day for students, families, and staff.

On Thursday, June 12, 2025, Mt. San Jacinto College proudly welcomed Claudia Walukouw as the new Student Trustee serving on the Board of Trustees for the 2025-26 academic year. Claudia is a pre-nursing major on track to graduate in Spring 2026. She began her higher education journey at Mt. San Antonio College before earning her bachelor's degree from the University of California, San Diego.

Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) is proud to announce that its Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program has been awarded a $30,000 grant from the Arthur N. Rupe Foundation, marking the first time the program has received this level of support aimed directly at reducing student financial burdens.

A new chapter in educational excellence was written this graduation season as San Jacinto Unified School District (SJUSD) celebrated the first graduating class of its Middle College program--a transformative partnership with Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) that allows high school students to earn both their high school diploma and college credits simultaneously.

On May 16, Mt. San Jacinto College proudly hosted its third annual Lavender Celebration, a heartfelt and inspiring event dedicated to honoring the achievements of LGBTQIA+ graduates and transferring students.