After transferring from the College of Marin, I can confidently say that Dominican University of…read moreCalifornia was the perfect environment to complete my undergraduate education. The small class sizes transformed challenging upper division courses from weed outs into collaborative, professional experiences. I am especially grateful to Dr. T. Johnson, Dr. M. Sevigny, and Dr. J. McNally; their mentorship and the school's rigorous curriculum motivated me to realize my potential and steered me toward the biotechnology field. Shortly after graduating in Spring 2025, I accepted a full-time position as a Bioprocess Associate at BioMarin. I have no doubt that DU provided me with the technical foundation and communication skills essential for success in this industry. I look forward to building on this foundation as I pursue my Master's in Biotechnology at the University of San Francisco in the Fall 2026.

Dominican University of California is the ideal environment for students who thrive in small class…read moresizes and a curriculum that balances independent research with community-based learning. What I valued most was the 'interconnected' approach, which seamlessly blended the sciences and humanities to encourage both teamwork and individual scholarly achievement. As a biology major, I felt truly seen - professors and peers knew me by name and provided a level of support that has lasted years beyond graduation. Now working as an analytical chemistry scientist, I can attest that the university's rigorous research methodology courses provided the exact translatable skills I needed for a successful career transition.

I had an extremely enthusiastic little boy who tagged me because I forgot to hang myvHC placard. It…read morewas laying in full view on the dashboard. I was issued a ticket. Then I drove one block and parked again and he gave me a second ticket. I took both to the appeals office where they were both thrown out. And he was reprimanded. I was grateful. !!! I now have a permanent sticker on my License plate. Excellent!!!

It's the local junior college in Marin County. The parking machines are really dated, but if you…read morebuy a parking pass, I guess that doesn't matter. They do have free parking, but it's way out by the athletic field and the portable buildings. I've taken several classes here, and like any college campus, It takes getting familiar with to know where to go for what. They do a good job having people out the first week of school, trying to guide people and show them based on their schedule where they need to go.

If I could give this program zero stars, I would. As a former graduate student from this program,…read moretrust me when I say this program is terrible. Tuition for this program was insane--$1000 a unit as of 2014; so I imagine it has only gone up. By the time you're done, that means you could have purchased a condo in Hawaii with the amount of money you spent on tuition. Do your homework and cost compare programs across the country; because at the end of the day you are borrowing from your future self in order to attend this (awful) program. Robin L's yelp review is also completely accurate, especially her description of faculty. They are ruthless, don't actually care about student's success, and I heard one of them (Jane Dressler) told a student she could "go f*ck herself" because the student requested a fieldwork placement in the student's hometown of LA. There are many OT programs across the country to choose from. Don't waste your time and money on this one. According to OT's I shadowed during fieldwork, University of Puget Sound has an amazing program.

Do not attend this program. It is very disorganized and dysfunctional. As a former graduate…read morestudent, I do not recommend this program because the faculty are very unprofessional, disrespectful, and biased. It was an incredible waste of money.

Richmond Field Station is a UC Berkeley-owned plot of land in Richmond near the bay. It hosts a…read morevariety of labs and other facilities.. it even has an earthquake testing thing! I think the EPA occupies some of the buildings as well. I've worked in a School of Public Health lab at Richmond Field Station since June 2010. Basically, it's just a giant field with a eucalyptus grove and a lot of bungalow-looking buildings. So why go to RFS if you don't work there? It has an awesome view of the bay and the San Francisco skyline! Additionally, there is some interesting ecosystem restoration work going on there. A blasting cap factory used to operate the land, and there are efforts now to restore parts of it back to its marshy roots. There are also some open fields and perhaps a library of sorts? To be honest, I haven't ventured too far out of my lab's corner of RFS. There is a campus bus route that runs to RFS during normal working hours. Unfortunately, you can't use your Cal1 Card to take the shuttle for free (why?!), so it costs $1.50. Or, you can just drive there! As far as I can tell, the gates are open from about 8-5 Monday to Friday. After that, you need a card to enter.

Richmond Field Station is a on offsite teaching/reseacrh facility used by UC Berkeley, the EPA ,…read moreand various other tenants. I'm familiar with the graduate art studio facilities housed here. An interesting place where art students can practice their craft and get seminars and input from professional artists. Unique, also in that it's surrounded by preserved marsh/bayland which involves conducting building engineering testing, forestry products research, transportation studies and environmental research at a number of facilities nearby.

I attended COM IVC campus in the 90's and at that time was not pleased with most of my classes…read morebeing at night and the very dimly lit campus. However, I earned the credits needed for employment. I'm retired with a lot of health problems, and started talking slow walks around the campus last summer. When the community classes brochure arrived, I decided to sign up for aquatics for older adults per my physicians prescription! Unfortunately, the class I signed up for was canceled and I agreed to be switched to an afternoon class. After two classes I realized that it wasn't going to work for me. NO REFUNDS, not even for health related reasons. I didn't let that get me down, instead, I learned that the gym was available for a nominal daily fee, and since I had already purchased the parking pass, I might as well use it!! I've started going a few times a week, riding a stationary bike, using the elliptical (slow and steady on both) and using the weights to strengthen my body. The days and times are not always ideal for me, but it's better than an annual membership, and they're aren't a lot of gym bros there. It's a safe and comfortable environment for me. Today, I signed up for an exercise class, and will start that soon. I'm so happy that the Miwok Aquatics and Fitness Center are available to me when needed. The hammock swing before or after a workout is a bonus for meditation, rest and relaxation.

Love the Indian Valley campus, though I miss the rustic and informal quality of the old place.read more

There is this incredible research facility in our midst that most folks don't even know is here…read more The history of this amazing facility is so extensive that you will need to go to the website to begin to understand it. Here are some of the highlights: * 1877 a codfish processing plant * 1900 Navy ship coaling system * 1930 reelling cables for GG bridge building * 1931 California Nautical Training School * WWII Navy constructed anti-submarine & anti-torpedo nets * WWII Navy Net Depot layed a 7 mile long net across Bay entrance * 1958 Department of Commerce * 1960 National Marine Fisheries Service SW Fisheries Center * 1973 NMFS consolidated to 10 acres * 1977 Marine Laboratory dedicated to the study of San Francisco Bay From the website: "Advancing the understanding of the world's complex marine and estuarine environments through research, education, and outreach, with a focus on San Francisco Bay." This scientific research facility includes a Conference Center and Guest Center situated on 32 breathtaking bayfront acres just outside the Town of Tiburon. The 2007 Fall Seminar Series is open to the public.Check the website for upcoming seminars or email rtcinfo@sfsu.edu for information on the current seminars. There is also a link to the Romberg Center Seminar email list. In mid-October each year the Romberg Center holds an Open House to show off their facilities & remarkable history. Get on their mailing list for the 2008 Open House. If you have the slightest interest in the scientific history and ongoing research of the San Francisco Bay, this is the place to make your touch stone.

A wonderful place, community education, free and low cost programs, movies and lectures for the…read morepublic, and the historical aspects of the property are just down right cool. Learn about all aspects of the Oceans, from tides and currents to the critters who make it their home. Get on the e mail list and attend these wonderful events

This is a great alternative rout to get your AA degree and to transfer to a 4 year University. I…read morewas able to do it and so can you! That came off like an Army commercial or something haha. If you live in west contra Costa then you should attend here if you're not going straight to a 4 year school right after high school. Use this college as a great resource. Middle college (high school) is also offered here. It's recently gone through some renovations: new library and new student services building. It's a small campus but it has a great vibe to it. There are plenty of businesses around the area to get something to eat and Hilltop mall isn't far away. It's right off the freeway and convenient. To advance your career, education or trying to get certified then take a class here. Like reading rainbow ..."Don't take my word for it!"

The campus is beautiful - lots of wildlife - the buildings are nice and clean - lots of places to…read moredo your work if you don't want to be in the library, and most of the teachers are pretty great. But the counselors are godawful. Many people I know who have attended CCC/are currently attending CCC have stories of how their counselors have screwed them over. They either withhold or just don't know really important information about things like requirements for graduation. They seem clueless and don't know how to help you. My very first semester I spoke with a counselor about picking classes for my schedule, as I didn't know the requirements for graduation, and she ended up giving me classes that had no correlation with my goals. It took me a year to figure out on my own that my first semester had been wasted on classes I did not need. Other students have similar experiences. These counselors do NOT know how to help you and they will misguide and lead you in the wrong direction. If you want to be successful at CCC, you're on your own.