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3.2 (121 reviews)
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Carmen V.

Mission College has been an educational staple in Santa Clara area since 1975. Not that I was here to tell, but I have been going to their campus now and then since I work on Mission College Drive and sometimes you want the oasis of fresh plants, trees, student life...and you can get a glimpse there. Also, I am always curious about any cultural activity they might have open to the general public and, why not, I like to peruse their catalog because there is never late to get more education in different topics. I didn't frequent the place for a while since they were under construction but last week I wanted to check it out (seems that they are almost done). Main building where the cafeteria is is very flashy, with a lobby that looks like the reception of a luxury hotel. Very friendly bilingual people there helping to redirect my colleague and I to the areas of our interest, which were mainly the cafeteria (very cute and modern and with many tables and modern couches) and the international students center to see what is going one there. They also have a cute terrace in the top floor with views to the companies around Mission College area. As a foreigner that did no grow up with community colleges, I always find this concept very fascinating. I went to an university where you could not change. The programs were 5 years long and you could not 'transfer' anywhere else. Well, I studied for free, so it does not count, but I value that community colleges like this one exist because looks like they are way cheaper, so accessible to more people, plus you can end up transferred (if you are accepted) to a renowned university. If I were young and living around here, will find this place like home, peaceful and accessible. If I decide to take some classes of some subject there, I will expand this review to be more subject matter/tuition centered. This is so far how good impression this college has for me.

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Dustin N.

Today was the worst day ever. So here's the story. I recently got my A.S. degree and 2 certificate. I was supposed two get 2 different certificate. Which which was the Fundamental Food Service Skills and the Food Service & Restaurant Management. But instead I got 2 same certificate which was the Fundamental Food Service Skills. So I reach out and talk and email to Jhonaliza about the problem on the certificate was supposed to pick up my certificate. She told me that she will take care of it and email the Admission and Records about my certificate. So I follow up with her about my certificate which is the Food Service & Restaurant Management. Then she said (on email) "I spoke to Melissa delos Reyes our Senior Records Advisor, and she said that she has sent your certificate for Food Service and Restaurant Manager. I would give it few more days and if you do not receive it by this week, please do not hesitate to email me back". It was Sept 20th when she sent that email so I waited for about 10 days to receive my certificate and nothing happens. So I follow up with her again and email her that I haven't received my certificate. Then she email me back and said "I will reach out to our Records Dept again. Would you be able to pick up the certificate in our office?" And I emailed her and said "The best I can do is I can pick it up on October 13th at 12pm on Wednesday. If that works for you because I'm kind of busy this days". Then one day later she email me back and said "I will let the Records Office know that you will be picking up your certificate on that day". Today I was supposed to pick up my certificate, I was hella mad and piss that they were not inform that I was picking up my certificate for the Food Service & Restaurant Management. I really want to yell at them but I tried hold my anger towards them. It was Maria and Cesar. They did apologize about this situation. Maria told me she will call me back as soon as possible when the Admission and Records has my certificate. I was really angry at them. I also apologize to them because I was being little angry towards. I fucking waited 5 months to get my Certificate and the school has one fucking job and they fuck it up. It ain't fucking hard to mail damn the degree and certificate. Are they really that dump to not get the fucking job done right?!! I swear to god if I don't hear anything from them. They going to have a big problem with me if they don't get their shit to together. I want Jhonaliza to be fired for wasting my fucking time and not informing her workers that I was coming to pick up my certificate. Do your fucking job right!!!!

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Christine A.

I've never took classes here, I would only come here n bring my girl to class. She took the pharmacy tech program. It's pretty coo program that's only 6 months long. The cafe here is pretty coo. They have coffee, ice cream, some pre made sammiches, chips, n other snacks. Never been to the cafeteria but I hear it's OK.. They have vending machines but they don't have a good variety if snacks in there. The bathrooms are pretty clean for the most part. Oh the parking. We use to park behind AMC cuz we didn't wanna pay for the $40 parkin sticker. But now they closed up the gate n put up hella signs sayin they'll tow your car if you park there. WEAK SHIT. But the college did give a 2 week grace period to buy a parking sticker if you haven't already. So that was pretty cool of them. So starting Sept 1, 2014 you'll have to have a parking sticker. Sorry for ya.

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Di Z.

I am a new immigrant from China and learned the English language in the mission college. I am so glad to have a good teacher, her name is Valerie H Fiechter. She is a nice teacher with a very good personality. When I talked to her, she always listened to it carefully and helped me to find out mistakes. also, she told us some American culture and history.it's the best way to learn English and easy way to know American people. I do recommend this nice teacher to the new language learners.

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Alex A.

This is the second CC I've attended and I have had many problems with both Mission and West Valley. First off, 2 out of 3 classes I signed up for this semester and last have been on the border of being cancelled and one actually was cancelled on the first day, the second was able to continue due to students bringing in people to register for class on the second day. It was like a game of roulette, very stressful wondering if you'll have enough credits to be full time or not etc., I am not blaming this completely on the school because there are many other factors contributing class cancellation, I am just basing this review on my experience. I like how the campus is convenient, everything is all in one place, not much walking and not very many stairs to climb unlike the other CC I attended. It's a really neat and old school I suppose. Lots of places to sit and the campus is nice on the outside. Parking is SUCH a breeze. I however hate the bookstore. Sold me a $76 textbook as "NEW" when I opened it at home, there was writing all inside the book and old homework inside. The writing didn't hinder my ability to read the textbook, but I wish I wasn't charged full price/new if it was already used. After this semester I believe I won't come back unless I am desperate for units.

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A horrible college that will put you in a class which is too low for your level and refused to refund.

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How long is your LVN to RN bridge program?

Hi Marc... our program is 72.0 units, and usually students take between 12-15 units per semester (depending on their own time tables)....take 12.0 units a semester would take 6 semesters at $46 per unit for California residents plus fees is about… Read more

Im am looking to go back to school. Adult whos working. Been out of school since FOREVER! Starting to look into the community colleges around the area. Mission College good school? Despite some of the negative comments ive read.

Hi Stace!... good to hear from you... don't worry! there are MANY students just like you that are working adults who are getting back into college, both part-time and full-time... many (or most!) with jobs...… Read more

When does school start this upcoming season? I tried looking online, but I couldn't find it.

Hi, normally our summer classes start the first week of June and our fall classes start the last week of August. Winter sessions begins the first week of January and our spring session starts the final week of January... a complete listing is here:… Read more

Does this college offer all required courses for Business Administration for transfer? Also, do they offer a lot of online and evening classes? Thanks

Hi Blu... Yes we offer online and evening classes, please see schedule.missioncollege.edu. In regards to you business question, please see business.missioncollege.edu and the course offerings are on the right. Please email us at… Read more

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