San Jac numbers among nation’s top community colleges
San Jacinto College has been named a Top 200 community college in the nation by the Aspen Institute, a prestigious honor that highlights the College’s strong student success and outcomes.
This national ranking honors San Jac’s commitment to academic excellence, equitable support services, and measurable results that help students complete credentials and advance their careers.
San Jac joins a select group of colleges nationwide whose programs and practices demonstrate high performance in areas such as completion rates, transfer pathways, workforce preparedness, and student support.
This distinction reflects the collective work of faculty, staff, and leadership to remove barriers, strengthen pathways, and expand opportunities for learners of all backgrounds.
San Jac earns national recognition for online learning excellence
San Jacinto College has been recognized as the No. 6 and one of America’s Top Online Colleges by Newsweek and global data research firm Statista, highlighting its excellence in online education and digital access.
The College ranked among the top institutions nationally for offering flexible, high-quality online programs that support diverse learners, working adults, and students balancing life and work commitments.
This honor reflects San Jac’s long-standing commitment to expanding access to education and innovative online learning — a journey that began with its first online courses and has grown through intentional investment in student support, instructional design, and technology.
The recognition underscores San Jac’s role in broadening opportunity across the Greater Houston region and beyond, serving students wherever they are while maintaining strong academic standards and outcomes.
SJC AlertMe app keeps College community connected, safe
San Jacinto College has launched SJC AlertMe, a free mobile app to keep students, employees, and community members informed and safe.
Available in the Apple App Store and Google Play, the app provides instant alerts about severe weather, campus closures, and emergencies across all San Jac locations.
Besides timely notifications, SJC AlertMe offers practical tools, such as reporting safety concerns, accessing emergency plans and campus maps, and receiving important updates even without internet access.
Families can also use features that allow students to check in or share their location when traveling to and from campus. SJC AlertMe is designed with privacy in mind: All optional features are opt-in, and users remain in full control of their personal settings and notifications.
San Jac is committed to serving its community with both educational opportunities and a safe, welcoming environment. Everyone who visits the College’s campuses — whether for classes, events, or cultural activities — can download the app to stay connected.
