San Jac is finalist for 2023 Aspen Prize  The Aspen Institute named San Jacinto College one of the 10 finalists for the 2023 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. This newest honor follows the College’s recognition as an Aspen Prize Finalist with Distinction in 2021, Aspen Prize Finalist in 2019, and Aspen Prize Rising Star in 2017.  The $1 million Aspen Prize is the nation’s...

Sept. 15 – Oct. 15 Hispanic Heritage Month Events Various Visit sanjac.edu/hispanic-heritage-month Oct. 4 San Jac Police National Night Out 3-7 p.m. Food, games, and fun/Central Campus, Parking Lot 27b (in front of Welcome Center) Oct. 5 Planning for Retirement* 12-1 p.m. Free/Central Campus, C1.108 Oct. 6 Skywarn Weather Spotter Workshop 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free/Central Campus,...

During the 2021-2022 academic year, San Jacinto College celebrated 60 years of service through education, partnerships, and growth in East Harris County.  The College opened in September 1961 in a rented storefront in downtown Pasadena. By the end of the first week, San Jac had an enrollment of 876 students. Today, it boasts more than 41,000 credit and non-credit students each year and has...