San José City College, public community college in San Jose, California, United States
San José City College is a public community college on the west side of San Jose, California, offering a wide range of academic and vocational programs. The campus includes classroom buildings, a library, outdoor areas, and facilities used for student activities and services.
The college was founded in 1921, making it one of the oldest community colleges in California. Over the following decades it grew from a small institution into a well-established part of the educational landscape of the San Jose area.
San José City College holds an annual La Raza graduation ceremony that specifically honors Latino students and draws their families to campus. This event reflects how deeply the Latino community is woven into the daily life of the college.
The campus is located on the west side of San Jose and is reachable by car or public transit. First-time visitors should plan a few extra minutes to find their way around, as buildings and services are spread across the grounds.
The campus runs a student-operated thrift market called Jaggy's Trading Post, where clothing and other items can be bought and exchanged. The name refers to the college's mascot, the jaguar, nicknamed Jaggy, which also gives the whole initiative its identity on campus.
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