Columbia College

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Primary Address

11600 Columbia College Dr.
Sonora, CA 95370

Contact Info

(209) 588-5100
igoem@yosemite.edu
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Columbia College is a public community college in Sonora, California. The college is part of the Yosemite Community College District. Columbia College was established in 1968. Located on 280 acres of forestland in the historic Mother Lode, the campus is often described as one of the state’s most beautiful community colleges.

Columbia College Contacts Directory

Columbia College provides resources and programs to meet the diverse needs of its students.

Career Education

Career education certificates and training courses

Career Education offers a pathway to success that allows you to learn by exploring, collaborating, and doing from expert instructors and industry professionals.

Tiffany Moore

Senior Administrative Secretary of Career Technical Education

mooret@yosemite.edu
(209) 588-5142
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Financial Aid

Grants, scholarships, loans and more

Find out how to save money with financial aid options, like grants, scholarships, and loans to help pay for your education.

cc_finaid@yosemite.edu
(209) 588-5105
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Transfer Center

Counseling, resources, and support

Preparing students to transfer to participating four-year colleges and universities.

cccounseling@yosemite.edu
(209) 588-5109
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BASIC NEEDS

Food, Housing, and Transportation

Get additional support to help remain focused on your education and your success. Find information on basic needs support services such as food pantries, housing, tutoring and transportation.

ccbasicneeds@yosemite.edu
(209) 588-5105
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Foster Youth Services

NextUp - For Foster Youth Student Success

Offering services and support for eligible current and former foster youth.

NextUp/Phoenix Scholars

Tiffeny Flies

Fliest@yosemite.edu
(209) 588-5075
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Rising Scholars

For currently and formerly justice-involved students

Rising Scholars provides resources, academic guidance, and a supportive community to help currently and formerly justice-involved students succeed.

Michelle Walker

walkerm@yosemite.edu
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Undocumented, AB 540 eligible student resources and services

Resources for Dreamer Students

Giving answers and support to undocumented students of all nationalities and backgrounds.

Dream Resource Center

Vanessa Muro-Marai

Dream Resource Center Liaison/Counselor

CC_Dream@yosemite.edu
(209) 588-5130
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VETERANS RESOURCE CENTER

For Military Connected Students

Providing various types of aid, benefits and support for current servicemembers and veterans.

Michael Igoe

Dean of Student Services

igoem@yosemite.edu
(209) 588-5144
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Wherever you are in life, we support you.

California Community Colleges help all types of students reach their goals.

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High school students

It's a perfect time to start thinking about what you want to study. You can even get a head start on college and enroll in community college classes while still in high school. Ask your counselor for help matching your interests with a major and career path to select the classes you need.

Community College Students

If you plan to continue your studies at a four-year university, schedule an appointment with a counselor at your college's transfer center. Create a step-by-step plan to meet your educational goals on your timeline.

Veterans

Community college helps returning veterans make a smooth and affordable transition from military service into the highly competitive job market. Military service may even qualify you to earn credit for prior learning.

Foster Youth

Every community college campus has a foster youth liaison to help support students throughout their educational journey. And, with the NextUp program, the colleges also offer eligible current and former foster youth support and services that could include help with books, transportation, tutoring, housing and more.

Columbia College offers more than a degree. They offer a path to the life you want.

Choose your own future

Take control of your life by enrolling in a California community college today.
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