International Student Admission
Requirements and Application
Thank you for your interest in Mt. San Jacinto College! Many exciting opportunities await you both on
campus and in the community. Mt. San Jacinto is a community college founded in 1963 offering a
comprehensive day and evening program of transfer and vocational education. The college is fully
accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, the official national accrediting agency for
this region.
The original campus is located in the San Jacinto Valley which is approximately 100 miles east of Los
Angeles and approximately 45 miles from the desert resort community of Palm Springs. The two towns
nearest the campus are Hemet and San Jacinto. The second campus, Menifee Valley Campus, is located
25 miles from the main campus midway between Sun City and Temecula just off the I-215 freeway.
Mild year-round temperatures and central Southern California location make this one of the fastest growing
places in the United States. Activities such as golfing, fishing, camping, swimming, water skiing, hang
gliding and sport parachuting are available within the inland area. Also available are apple and cherry
harvest festivals, summer outdoor concerts, and fairs.
The weather in the semiarid region is considered very pleasant. During the winter months, NovemberMarch, temperatures range from 32° F (0° C) at night to 70° F (21° C) during the daytime so students wear
fairly light clothing. During the summer months, May-October, the temperature ranges from warm to very
hot.
Mt. San Jacinto College does not have any on-campus housing nor do we maintain a listing of housing
within the community; however, apartments and rental houses are readily available and are reasonably
priced.
The materials in this booklet are designed to answer some of your questions and to help you complete the
enclosed application. For more detailed information about our college, check out the Mt. San Jacinto
College website. You can find us at www.msjc.edu. We look forward to receiving your application and
welcoming you as a new student in the near future!
Please direct all inquiries to:
Mt. San Jacinto College
International Students Office
28237 La Piedra Rd.
Building 1018B
Menifee CA 92584
Jackie Padilla-Alvarado:
Phone: 951.639.5211
Fax: 951.672.6548
Checklist
Use the checklist below as you complete your application. Incomplete applications cannot be acted upon until all
documents are received.
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Completed Application for Admission form.
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Attached recent passport photo to application.
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Provided copy of visa and information pages from passport or your birth certificate.
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Provided personal essay.
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Provided high school transcripts.
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Included application fee of $90.00(U.S. dollars, Money order or Check drawn on U.S. funds: payable to MSJC).
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Included original Statement of Sponsorship form which is signed and notarized.
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Provided proof of TB test and other immunizations.
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Provided proof of financial support in the form of an official Affidavit of Support with 3 consecutive bank
statements or letter from a bank official confirming sponsor’s financial standing.
If applicable - Provide official TOEFL scores 450 paper based, 45 internet based, STEP Eiken test - Level 2,
IELTS 4.5, English language completion certificate.
If transferring, provided a copy of front and back of the I-94 form, visa and information pages from passport,
a copy of the front and back of the I-20 from previous school and a Letter of Transfer from that school.
International Student
Application for
Admissions
Mt. San Jacinto College
PLEASE TYPE INFORMATION
Today’s Date: _________________________
ATTACH YOUR PHOTO HERE
Indicate Semester Start Date: _________________
Summer, Year ____________
Fall, Year________________
Spring, Year _____________
Name of student (as it appears on passport): __________________________________________________________
Surname/Family Name
First name
Middle name
Name you intend to use in the United States: __________________________________________________________
Date of Birth: Month ____ Day ____ Year _______ Male __ Female ___
Country of Citizenship: __________________________
Married __Unmarried __
Country of Birth: __________________________
Telephone number (indicate country code & city code): ____________________________ Fax:____________________
Email address: ____________________________________________Social Security Number (if any): ________________
What will your major field of study be? _____________________________________
Address in Your Home Country
Address in the U.S. (if any)
_____________________________________
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_____________________________________
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_____________________________________
________________________________
_____________________________________
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Please keep us informed of any changes in your address (es)
List all Secondary Schools and Higher that you have attended (attach additional pages if necessary)
School Name
City, Country
Dates Attended
Diploma (Yes/No)
____________________ _________________
_________________
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____________________ _________________
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_____________________ ___________________
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What languages do you read and/or speak? _________________________________________________
How did you learn about MSJC? (Please list the name of the person, agency, book, etc.) _____________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Why did you choose MSJC? _______________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
If you will be bringing dependents to live with you in the United States, please provide the following information:
Name of Dependent
Date of Birth
Country of Birth
_________________________________
_____________
___________________
_________________________________
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___________________
_________________________________
_____________
___________________
_________________________________
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Visa Information
Are you now inside the United States? Yes No
If yes, please submit copies of both sides of your I-94 with your application.
If yes, what is your current status? F1 F2 J1 J2 B2 B2 Other
If an F1, what institution issued your I-20? __________________________________________________
What institution are you now attending? ____________________________________________________
(be sure to include a copy of your I-20 with your application)
If on a tourist visa (B1/B2), what is the expiration date on your I-94 card? _________________________
Have you applied for permanent residency (green card)? Yes No
Do you plan to travel outside of the U.S. prior to beginning your studies at MSJC? Yes No
If so, please indicate dates of travel: _______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Release of Information (Optional)
I hereby give permission to Mt. San Jacinto College to release information concerning my student status to the
following person(s):
Father: _________________________________ Mother: ________________________________
Sponsor: ________________________________ Guardian: _______________________________
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the information set forth in this application is true to the best of my knowledge. If accepted
to Mt. San Jacinto College, I hereby agree to abide by all the rules and regulations set forth by the College.
Student Signature: _____________________________________________ Date: _________________________
Admission Requirements
1. Application: Complete the enclosed “Application for Admission”.
2. Academic Preparation: Students must have completed the equivalent of an American high school
diploma; twelve years of elementary and secondary school or students must be at least 18 years of
age.
3. English Proficiency: Send an official Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) score directly
from ETS. In order to succeed in regular college courses, students must have a score of 450 Written
Based Test (WBT) or better. A score of 133 or better is required on the Computer Base Test (CBT)
and 45 on the Internet Based Test (IBT), STEP Eiken test – Level 2, IETS 4.5, or English language
completion certificate.
4. Financial Requirement: In compliance with immigration requirements, applicants must be able to
demonstrate access to the necessary funds to pay academic and living expenses for the duration of
their studies. The approximate cost per school year is $18752.00 in U.S. dollars. You would deduct
$11,000.00 if you live with your sponsor for a total of $7752.00. Please see a breakdown of
estimated expenses on page 4 of this packet. Proof of financial support must be submitted in
the form of an official affidavit of support with 3 consecutive bank statements or letter from a
bank official confirming your sponsor’s financial standing (your sponsor is the person who
will be providing your financial support while attending school). You may also submit a
statement from a government agency granting the support. Students who are providing their own
financial support are required to show enough funds for the duration of the program (2-3 years for
the regular college program).
5. Tuberculosis Test: Original test results from your doctor are required. Copies are not accepted.
Students should request the mantoux test; the tine test is not accepted. All students who test
positive are required to submit the results of a chest x-ray. The United States does not accept the
BCG vaccine. Students who test positive because they have had the BCG vaccine will need to
submit the results of a chest x-ray. (Please DO NOT send the x-ray film. Send only the doctor’s
report).
6. Immunizations: The following immunizations may be required for visa purposes and the physician
should show the dates of immunization (have the immunizations before leaving your home country):
Poliomyelitis, Salk vaccine - injections; Sabin Immunization; Trivalent Immunization; Smallpox,
Diphtheria, Typhoid, Influenza, Tetanus, and Measles.
7. Health Insurance: Health insurance is required. Submit evidence of a personal health and medical
insurance policy for the time of attendance at MSJC. (Student insurance information is available in
the Enrollment Services office).
8. Transferring Students or Change of Status Students: If you are applying from within the United
States, please submit copies of the visa and information pages from your passport and a copy of the
front and back of your I-94. If you are transferring, also submit a copy of the front and back of your I20 from your previous school and a letter of transfer from that school. (Prior to transfer, a student
must attend the college that issued the I-20)
9. Application Fee: There is a non-refundable processing fee of $90 which must be submitted with
each application.
10. Copy of Passport or Birth Certificate: Please submit a copy of the information page from your
passport, or a copy of your birth certificate. Whichever document you choose must show your legal
name in English. We will use this version for your name when we issue your I-20.
11. Transcripts: High school transcripts are required of all applicants. Students who have completed
college or university coursework should also submit transcripts from those institutions. Transcripts
must be original or certified copies. If the transcript is not in English, an Official translation must be
submitted together with the transcript in the original language. (A transcript is an official document
from your school showing all of your classes and all of the grades you received in your classes).
12. Personal Essay: Please submit a hand-written essay explaining why you want to come to Mt. San
Jacinto College and discussing your future goals. If you plan to transfer to a university, you may
wish to write about that in your essay.
13. Passport Photo: Please submit a recent passport size photograph of yourself. This photo will
become part of your permanent record at MSJC and cannot be returned.
14. Statement of Sponsorship: If you have a sponsor, please submit the Statement of Sponsorship
form which is included in this packet. The sponsor must be a citizen of the United States or a
permanent resident of the United States. The sponsor’s signature must be notarized
15. The Affidavit of Sponsor form needs to be completed by the person(s) providing your funds
16. For study at MSJC (in addition to 3 consecutive bank statements or letter).
17. Deadline Dates: Application deadlines are as follows: Fall Semester is May 15; Spring Semester is
October 15; Summer Session is March 15.
Other Important Information
 Nonresident Tuition and Units required: The nonresident international student tuition rate is $255
per unit. Twelve units are required for all international students each semester (Fall and Spring
semesters). Summer Session is available but not required for attendance.
 Matriculation: All students new to MSJC are required to participate in the Matriculation Process.
This includes Assessment testing and Orientation. Prior to registering for classes, you must take the
placement test and attend an Orientation session. Registration materials and test results are
distributed at your orientation session.
 Counseling and Advisement: An International Student Counselor/Advisor is available at the
Menifee Valley Campus to assist you in planning your educational program. Call April Combs.
 Employment: As an international student, you may only be employed on campus in a district
funded position for no more than 20 hours per week. Please make note that such positions are
not readily available and off campus employment is not permitted.
Tuition, Fees & Expenses
The amounts listed below represent the minimum estimated expenses for each student for two semesters
(10 months) at Mt. San Jacinto College. The budget does not allow for luxuries.
Tuition (12 units x 2 semesters x $257/unit)
Health Insurance (12 months -- approximate cost) $750.00
Student Government Association Fee ($7 x 2 semesters) $14.00
Parking Fee ($34 x 2 semesters)
Books, Supplies
Subtotal:
$6168.00
$750.00
$14.00
$68.00
$800.00
$7800.00
Estimated cost for room, board, living expenses:
$11,000.00
TOTAL:
$18800.00
Mt. San Jacinto College
Statement of Sponsorship
Date: ____________________________
It is my intent to act as a sponsor of ________________________________________________, an international
student, who wants/would like to attend Mt. San Jacinto College.
I hereby attest that I am willing and able to provide no less than $ _______________ in cash to the student named
below for each year of study at Mt. San Jacinto College.
Attached is my 3 original consecutive bank statements or bank letter indicating the cash funds available to the
student.
It is my understanding that this includes responsibilities and obligations as follows:
1. I will assist in finding suitable housing. There must be, as one provision in this housing, adequate
arrangement for a private place to study.
2. I will insure there will be suitable arrangements for the student to have an adequate supply of food.
3. I will, in emergency, extend help so that the student will receive adequate emergency care.
I understand that these arrangements are necessary if the student is to attend Mt. San Jacinto College. No resources
are available by Mt. San Jacinto College to provide the above and it is necessary, before an international student is
accepted, that provision be made for lodging, food, financing and emergency care.
Affirmation or Oath
I hereby affirm or swear that the contents of the above statements are true and correct.
_________________________________________
Signature of Sponsor
Subscribed and sworn to before me on
_________________________________________
Date: ___________________________
Sponsor (printed name)
Relationship to student: ________________________________
Full Address: _______________________________________
________________________________________
________________________________________
Home Phone: ___________________________
Cell Phone: __________________________
Signature of Notary
Hints to Help You Prepare Financial Documentation
1. We cannot discuss financial documents with sponsors or students. Papers must be submitted by mail
or delivered and our responses will be in writing by mail. Our decision will be made after looking at the
documents with care and thought. To the best of our ability, we try to see the documents as if we were U.S.
consuls, so that when you go to apply for your visa, you will not have difficulty because of insufficient or
unclear financial documentation.
2. The income of a company is not the income of the owner of the business and cannot be accepted as
proof of income. You must provide an official statement of the salary paid to the owner/sponsor along with a
bank letter indicating the amount available in the sponsor’s personal account. If the sponsor is the owner of
the company, the sponsor’s bank or business accountant should write the salary letter.
3. We cannot accept letters from banks or anyone else saying that a sponsor has enough money to
support a student. When a sponsor wishes to keep his bank balance or income private, the bank can
provide official documents saying that the savings or income is “more than” an amount that is clearly
sufficient.
4. Sponsors should not promise too much money. Some sponsors believe that the more money they
promise, the more likely we are to say “yes.” A common cause for rejection of documents is that we do not
believe the sponsor can afford to give as much as promised.
5. Do not submit old documents. Both the U.S. government and Mt. San Jacinto College require recent
documents (less than six months old).
6. Do not send faxes or copies. Bank letter and Statement of Sponsorship must be originals.
7. It is OK to have more than one sponsor providing support as long as the sum of all the affidavits and 3
consecutive bank statements shows that there is sufficient money available to support the student.
8. Students can sponsor themselves, either partly or in full. No affidavits are needed for a student’s own
money. Must provide 3 consecutive bank statements in the student’s name must be provided and statements
from at least a year earlier to show us that the money was not borrowed and recently deposited.
An Affidavit of Sponsor form is included for your convenience. 3 consecutive bank statements or letter from a bank
official is still required if you choose to use the Affidavit of Sponsor form.
Other Programs: Intensive English Program (a non-credit program for students desiring to improve written
and spoken English skills prior to enrollment in a degree or certificate program; participation in program for
maximum of one year)
Transfer Opportunities: There are countless opportunities for Mt. San Jacinto College students to transfer to
any university in the United States. Courses at MSJC allow students to transfer to a four-year college or
university with sufficient preparation for success. MSJC also provides programs to assist students develop
college level skills needed in professional and technical fields which can lead directly to employment or
transfer programs.
International students desiring to transfer to a four-year college or university may take academic courses to
meet lower division major requirements or general education. After completing the transfer curriculum,
students may transfer to any four-year college and finish the final two-years of upper division/major
coursework in most fields.
All MSJC students are encouraged to meet with a counselor during their enrollment and thoroughly research
their educational options. MSJC transfer students have been admitted to universities such as: UC Berkeley,
UC Davis, UCLA, UC Irvine, UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara, UC Riverside, CalPoly Pomona/San Luis Obispo,
San Francisco State, San Diego State, USC, Cornell, Penn State, Stanford, Loma Linda, Point Loma and
Pepperdine …just to name a few. Students wishing this path would typically apply as a Liberal Studies Major
MAJOR AREA OF INTEREST CODES
MAJOR/ACADEMIC PROGRAM AA= Associate of Arts
AS= Associate of Science CT=Certificate Program
AS
Administration of Justice
AS.AJ
AS
Business Administration
AS.BADM.OPTB
AS
Business Administration
AS.BADM.OPTC
CT
Administration of Justice
CT.AJ
AA
Advanced Audio Technology
AA.MUS.ADV.AT
CT
Advanced Audio Technology
CT.MUS.ADV.AT
AS
Alcohol/Drug Studies
AS.ADS
CT
Alcohol/Drug Studies
CT.ADS
AS
Allied Health/Medical Assisting
AS.NURS.MEDA
CT
Allied Health/Medical Assisting
CT.NURS.MEDA
AA
American Indian Studies (CSU)
AA.AIS.OPTB
AA
American Indian Studies (IGETC)
AA.AIS.OPTC
AA
Anthropology (CSU)
AA.ANTH.OPTB
AA
Anthropology (IGETC)
AA.ANTH.OBTC
AA
Art
AA.ART
AA
Audio Technology
AA.MUS.AT
CT
Audio Technology
CT.MUS.AT
AS
Automotive/Transportation Technology
AS.AUME
CT.AUME
CT
Automotive/Transportation Technology
AS
Business Administration
AS.BADM
CT
Business Administration
CT.BADM
AS
Business/Office Admin
AS.BUS.OADM
CT
Business/Office Admin Tech
CT.BUS.OADM
CT
Business Clerical
CT.BUS.CLER
CT
Business-Microsoft Application Specialist
AS
Environmental Studies (IGETC)
AS.ENVS.OPTC
AS
Fire Tech
AS.FIRE
CT
Fire Tech
CT.FIRE
AS
Geographic Information Systems
AS.GIS
CT
Geographic Information Systems
CT.GIS
AA
Geography (CSU)
AS.GEOG.OPTB
AS
Geography (IGETC)
AS.GEOG.OPTC
AA
Humanities
AA.HUM
AS
Legal Assistant
AS.LEG
CT
Legal Assistant
CT.LEG
AA
Liberal Arts (CSU):
Arts, Humanities & Communications AA.LA.ARTHUM.OPTB
Business & Technology
AA
AA.LA.BUSTECH.OPTB
Mathematics & Science
AA.LA.MASC.OPTB
Social & Behavioral Sciences
AA.LA.SOCB.OPTB
Liberal Arts (IGETC):
Arts, Humanities & Communications AA.LA.ARTHUM.OPTC
Business & Technology
AA.LA.BUSTECH.OPTC
Mathematics & Science
AA.LA.MASC.OPTC
Social & Behavioral Sciences
AA.LA.SOCB.OPTC
AS
Management/Supervision
AS.MGT
CT
Management/Supervision
CT.MGT
AS
Mathematics for Transfer (CSU)
AS.MATH.OPTBAST
AS
Mathematics for Transfer (IGETC)
AS.MATH.OPTCAST
AS
Medical Assistant
AS.NURS.MEDA
CT
Medical assistant
CT.NURS.MEDA
AS
Multimedia
AS.MUL
CT
Multimedia
CT.MUL
CT.BUS.MCA
AA
Music
AA.MUS
AA
Musical Theater
AA.MUS.THEA
CT
Business/Small Bus. Operations
CT.BUS.SBO
AS
Child Development and Education
AS.CDE
CT
Musical Theater
CT.MUS.THEA
CT
Nursing/LVN (full time program)
CT.NURS.LVNF
CT
Child Development and Education
CT.CDE
AA
Communication Studies (CSU)
AA.COMM.OPTB
CT
Nursing/LVN (part time program)
CT.NURS.LVNP
AA.COMM.OPTC
AS
Nursing/RN
AS.NURS.RN
AS
Photography
AS.PHOT
AS.CIS.GENERAL
CT
Photography
CT.PHOT
Networking
AS.CIS.NETWORK
AA
Physical Education
AA.PE
Internet Authoring
AS.CIS.INTERNET
AS
Real Estate
AS.RE
AS.CIS.PROGRAM
CT
Real Estate
CT.RE
AS
Science
AS.SCI
AA
Communication Studies (IGETC)
AS
Computer Information Systems:
General Track
Programming
CT
Computer Information Systems:
CT.CIS.GEN.98
AA
Social/Behavioral Sciences
AA.SOCB
Networking
CT.CIS.NET.98
AS
Technical Theater
AS.TTHE
Internet Authoring
CT.CIS.IA.98
CT
Technical Theater
CT.TTHE
Programming
CT.CIS.PROG.98
AA
Theater Arts
AA.THA
AA
Dance
AA.DAN
AS
Turf & Landscape Management
AS.TMGMT
AS
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
AS.DMS
CT
Turf & Landscape Management
AA
Visual Communications (CSU)
AA.ART.VISCOM.OPTB
AA.ART.VICOM.OPTC
General Track
CT.TMGMT
CT
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
CT.DMS
AS
Early Intervention and Inclusion
AS.CDE.EI&I
AA
Visual Communications (IGETC)
Water Technology
AS.WT
Water Technology
CT.WT
CT
Early Intervention and Inclusion
CT.CDE.EI&I
AS
CT
Engineering: Drafting Technology
CT.ENGR
CT
AS
Engineering: Drafting Technology
AS.ENGR
AA
English (CSU)
AA.ENGL.OPTB
AA
English (IGETC)
AA.ENGL.OPTC
AS
Environmental Studies (CSU)
AS.ENVS.OPTB
Services for Students
San Jacinto Campus (SJC) (951) 487-6752
Temecula Education Complex (TVC) (951) 506-6752
Menifee Valley Campus (MVC). (951) 672-6752
San Gorgonio Pass Campus (SGP) (951) 922-1327
Bookstore
The Eagle Shop Bookstores are owned and operated by the College to provide textbooks, supplies and
accessories for our students. The goal of the bookstores is to provide quality products at fair prices. The
bookstores offer 5% discount for ASB card holders. You can visit the Bookstores on-line at Hours are
extended during the start of each semester.
SJC Bookstore http://eagleshop.msjc.edu/msjcc/
MVC Bookstore http://eagleshop.msjc/msjcme/
Bookstore hours may vary. Please check website for updates.
SJC Building 1450 Ext. 3130 MVC Building 250 Ext. 5130
Career/Transfer Center
Whether your goal is transfer to a four-year college or university, or to move directly into the world of
work, you can obtain vital information in this center.
Career Services include assistance in career exploration, services for career assessment, career resource
library, job listings, job search skills training and workshops, employer recruitment visits and more.
Transfer Services include information and school catalogs, articulation agreements which coordinate
courses between colleges and universities, assistance with transfer plans, college fairs, college tours,
online application for most universities, and organizes various transfer workshops. Representatives from
four-year institutions visit the Career/Transfer centers on both campuses. Hours may vary.
SJC Building 1150 Ext. 3285
MVC Building 100 Ext. 5285
Counseling
Counselors are available to assist you with academic counseling, establishing goals, and devising a sound
educational plan to meet those goals. Services include academic planning, career guidance, and personal
counseling. You can make an appointment, or come in for scheduled walk-in services.
Counseling Services May Vary Hours:
San Jacinto Campus (Building 1150) Ext. 3255
Menifee Valley Campus (Building 100) Ext. 5255
Temecula Education Complex Ext. 6300
San Gorgonio Pass Campus (Building 100) 951.922.1327
Enrollment Services
The department provides admissions and registration services for all credit/non-credit and Community
Education students. They process student requests for transcripts, enrollment verification, general
education certification, graduation evaluations and grades.
Enrollment Services Office hours may vary:
San Jacinto Campus (Building 1150) Ext. 3215
Menifee Valley Campus (Building 100) Ext. 5215
Temecula Education Complex Ext. 6300
San Gorgonio Pass Campus 951.922.1327
Learning Resource Center
Tutorial help is provided, free of charge, in most subject areas, by appointment. Computers are available
for academic support and for word processing. Test make-up services are also available. Study skills
handouts, term paper packets, and other resources are available upon request.
Learning Resource Center Hours may vary:
San Jacinto Campus (Building 300) Ext. 3480
Menifee Valley Campus (Room 812C) Ext. 5480
Learning Skills Program
Learning Skills offers specialized classes and services to students who are identified as having specific
learning disabilities. Services include test facilitation and proctoring, assisted computer technologies,
specialized tutoring and classes. Visit our Website at http://www.msjc.edu/learningskillsprogram
Hours May Vary.
San Jacinto Campus (Building 1457B) Ext. 3491
Menifee Valley Campus (Building 103) Ext. 5485