On behalf of the entire college community, I proudly welcome you to Sacramento City College! You have chosen the right college to help make your dreams come true. By choosing SCC, you have become part of a community of learners, committed to your success. As an SCC student, you are the very heart of this college and our college family will enthusiastically offer you special attention through a wide variety of services. SCC offers a dedication to quality, access and affordability. With a light rail station directly on campus and a multi-level parking structure, access and transportation have never been better. Through our Students Obtaining Success program, finding the academic, financial and tutoring support you need has never been easier.

Please take your time to search through the Resources Guide on pages 27 - 36 of this publication, which has phone numbers for academic counseling, financial aid, and tutoring services, among many others. At SCC, help is right at your fingertips. In addition to using this planner and Resources Guide, prepare yourself with more strategies that will help ensure your success. Whether you are pursing a degree or certificate, transfer, or simply taking a few classes for job promotion, try these useful tips:

• Get to know your instructors and write down their phone numbers and emails.
• Develop active listening skills and regularly participate in classroom discussions.
• Become familiar with the college library and use its services.
• Form study groups with other students and network with your peers.
• Contact college support services, such as academic counseling and tutoring services.
• Visit the SCC web site for updates on important deadlines, news and events.

Developing key navigation skills while you're in college will assist you long after you have reached your academic and career goals. At SCC, we "work together, pursue excellence, and inspire your achievement," making sure you gain useful tools for life.

Most sincerely,

Kathryn E. Jeffery, Ph.D.
President