Overview

Foothill College was founded on Jan, 15, 1957. Foothill College is regarded as one of the most beautiful and successful community colleges in the United States. Foothill College is an outstanding choice to complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree. ITs transfer preparation gives you the tools to reach your goals of transferring to the right university. Its purpose is to provide access to educational opportunity for all with innovation and distinction.

Accreditation:

• Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
• Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
• American Dental Association Council of Dental Education,
• American Medical Association Council of Medical Education and Federal Aviation Administration.

Average class size: 27 Students

De Anza College: Founded in 1967,  De Anza College occupies a 112-acre site in Cupertino in the heart of Silicon Valley. Cupertino is also home to Apple, Symantec, Sun, Hewlett-Packard, and many other high-technology firms. It provides outstanding general education and vocational courses as well as interdisciplinary studies, community service opportunities, on-the-job-training, internships, collaborative programs with businesses and industries.

Nestled near the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains, the college was named after Spanish explorer Juan Bautista de Anza. The college is one of the largest, single-campus community colleges in the country with a fall enrollment averaging 25,000 students.

Number of Students: Approximately 22,000

Full-time Faculty: Approximately 300

Associate Degree Programs: 60

Certificate Programs: 125

Location & Facilities

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, the district serves the communities of Cupertino, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Sunnyvale and portions of San Jose.

Like most community colleges, Foothill does not have a dormitory on campus and does not directly arrange housing for students.

However, the  office provides informational resources and assistance to help you find the most comfortable housing option for you.

Most of the international students choose to stay in private apartment complexes nearby or with American host families through its homestay program. Rental Housing System is provided as a service to our community by Foothill College Student Services for the purpose of listing potential housing opportunities for our students.

De Anza college is located 45 miles south of San Francisco and 6 miles from San jose

List of Departments / Schools / Faculty / College

• An associate in arts or associate in science degree, or specialty certificate;
• Preparation for transfer to another college, university or post secondary institution;
• Career education, training, and services;
• Basic skills, English as a Second Language (ESL), leadership skills and student development;
• Student support services to promote student success.

De Anza offers two-year transfer programs and high-demand career programs leading to an Associate in Arts or an Associate in Science degree.

Courses Offered

Scholarships

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