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GROSSMONT COLLEGE - CHANGING LIVES THROUGH EDUCATION

Grossmont College, located in the heart of beautiful San Diego County, is the nation's leading transfer school to San Diego State University and is one of two colleges that make up the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District. Grossmont College was voted "San Diego's Best" community college in polls conducted by The San Diego Union Tribune

newspaper in 2004, 2007, 2008, and 2010. In addition to preparing thousands of students for four-year universities, Grossmont is also home to Grossmont Middle College High School, where high school students can receive both high school and college credit for taking courses on campus.

Grossmont College’s 65th AnnualCommencement Ceremony begins TODAY at 9:30 am! 🎓🥳💚Help us celebrate the Class of 2026 and...
06/04/2026

Grossmont College’s 65th Annual
Commencement Ceremony begins TODAY at 9:30 am! 🎓🥳💚

Help us celebrate the Class of 2026 and watch the livestream at grossmont.edu/commencement

Learn more about the Class of 2026! Here's a look at this year's graduates and all their accomplishments:🎓 4,183 degrees...
06/03/2026

Learn more about the Class of 2026! Here's a look at this year's graduates and all their accomplishments:

🎓 4,183 degrees and certificates awarded
🎉 1,754 students receiving degrees and certificates
🌟 Oldest graduate: 71
⭐ Youngest graduate: 17
📚 1,196 Associate Degrees for Transfer
👩‍⚕️ Largest major: Allied Health & Nursing
🏅 657 students graduating with a 3.5 GPA or above

Congrats, Class of 2026! Celebrate the graduates at our Commencement Ceremony, tomorrow, June 4 at SDSU, and follow along live during our livestream available at grossmont.edu/commencement

Meet this year's Grossmont College commencement student speaker, James Jacob Magaña Sr.! 🎓🌎✨A graduating Geography stude...
06/01/2026

Meet this year's Grossmont College commencement student speaker, James Jacob Magaña Sr.! 🎓🌎✨

A graduating Geography student, first-generation college student, father, tradesman, and environmental advocate, James has dedicated his educational journey to advocacy, collective responsibility, and uplifting historically underserved neighborhoods.

Raised in City Heights, James' passion for environmental sustainability, Indigenous stewardship, and community resilience has guided his work both inside and outside the classroom. Through internships, environmental restoration projects, and community leadership, he has focused on helping communities reconnect with the land and adapt to a changing world.

At Grossmont College, James found mentorship, belonging, and purpose while balancing his studies, career, and family responsibilities. This fall, he will transfer to San Diego State University to continue his studies in sustainability, with plans to pursue doctoral studies.

“True change is going to take work from all of us,” James said. “But globally, internationally, together, we can do this.”

James will deliver his speech at the 65th Annual Commencement Ceremony this Thursday, June 4 at San Diego State University.

05/27/2026

Griffins, we have tea. ☕️

Registeration is now open for the fall semester.

Summer session at Grossmont College begins June 8th! 🗓️☀️Summer at Grossmont College is a great way to stay on track of ...
05/24/2026

Summer session at Grossmont College begins June 8th! 🗓️☀️

Summer at Grossmont College is a great way to stay on track of your goals, build your career skills, or explore new interests. Registration is open now!

Returning students, register now through Self-Service. New students, apply now at grossmont.edu

Grossmont College students Rania Shaker and Vondila Margo are gaining hands-on leadership experience in public service w...
05/22/2026

Grossmont College students Rania Shaker and Vondila Margo are gaining hands-on leadership experience in public service while helping fellow students discover internships, career opportunities, and community connections through their work with San Diego County Supervisor Joel Anderson.

Shaker, a business student who previously completed a data analytics engineering program through University of California, Berkeley, first connected with Supervisor Anderson’s office after attending a networking mixer at Grossmont College. After sharing her resume with employers at the event, she was encouraged to apply for the county internship program and was quickly hired. She later advanced into her current role as internship coordinator.

“The whole point of the internship program was that he creates job opportunities for students in San Diego, so they don’t have to look elsewhere,” Shaker said. “Supervisor Anderson really is an amazing leader that teaches us and empowers us from within.”

Margo, an administration of justice student transferring to San Diego State University, joined the internship program while still in high school after hearing a classroom presentation about the opportunity. She completed both legislative and executive internships before becoming a community outreach coordinator in the office.

For both students, balancing college with public service work has created opportunities to support their community, while Grossmont College has helped guide their journeys.

“I love that Grossmont College offers so many workshops and ways to help with transferring and navigating college,” Margo said. “If I need help, I know who to go to and where to find it.”

Shaker said Grossmont College faculty and staff also helped her grow as a leader and mentor by strengthening the communication and leadership skills she now uses while supporting interns.

“The knowledge I gained at Grossmont College and my professors has been invaluable,” Shaker said. “I wouldn’t be here without Grossmont College.”

05/21/2026

Hey Griffins! The 65th Annual Commencement Ceremony is almost here! 🎓🧑‍🎓🎉

Graduating Griffins, check your email for more information about your special day coming up on June 4 at 9:30 a.m. at SDSU Viejas Arena.

More information: grossmont.edu/commencement

05/12/2026

What would you say to your fellow Griffins?

Canvas is now available and you may resume your work in the system. We have logged all users out of current sessions as ...
05/08/2026

Canvas is now available and you may resume your work in the system. We have logged all users out of current sessions as a security measure. This means you may be prompted to reauthorize integrations for things like Zoom and publisher content.

We advise you to never respond to any Canvas messages or emails soliciting money to access any element of Canvas or to complete Canvas activities. To ensure a request is legitimate, please access Canvas directly as opposed to responding to an email or message outside the system.

Check your email for more information.

Canvas is currently down at Grossmont and Cuyamaca Colleges. DO NOT click on any suspicious links or emails, as they cou...
05/07/2026

Canvas is currently down at Grossmont and Cuyamaca Colleges. DO NOT click on any suspicious links or emails, as they could be a phishing attack. We are monitoring the situation and will provide more updates when we are able.

Check your email for more information.

Walk along the halls of the 200s at Grossmont College, and you probably know who Caden Gilbert is. The Grossmont College...
05/06/2026

Walk along the halls of the 200s at Grossmont College, and you probably know who Caden Gilbert is. The Grossmont College music major is often found playing guitar and singing between classes and rehearsals.

Over the past few years, Caden has grown as a musician, performer and student thanks to the Grossmont College music department. During his time on campus, he’s been a part of the Grossmont College classical guitar ensemble, the Cadence Vocal Jazz Ensemble, and the co-founder of the Dr. Pepper Club.

Through his academic success and involvement on campus, Gilbert earned multiple scholarships to Point Loma Nazarene University, including a merit-based scholarship due to his 4.0 GPA at Grossmont College.
“I had never really gotten into any classical music or jazz until I got here,” Gilbert said. “It feels kind of unreal. If you would have told me five years ago a lot of the things about my life right now, I would not have believed it.”

Gilbert attributes part of his success to the faculty and staff in the Music Department, including studying under Grossmont College guitar professor Fred Benedetti. Looking ahead, Gilbert plans to continue his music education at Point Loma Nazarene University this fall, where he hopes to pursue a career in worship ministry. He also hopes to earn a master’s degree and eventually return to the classroom at Grossmont College to mentor future music students like himself.

“The faculty here are phenomenal, and they are so warm and inviting,” Gilbert said. “It is an honor to be able to study with them. I’ve grown a lot since coming here as a person, as a musician, as a friend, as a student.”

05/05/2026

Hey, Griffins! Grossmont College is excited to welcome our new Pride Center to the Village! 🌈🌈

Let’s meet our amazing counselors who are bringing the new Pride Center to life and are creating a safe and supportive space for our LGBTQIA+ students.

Yesterday, we had the honor of welcoming Holocaust survivor Lou Pechi to Grossmont College for a moving conversation on ...
04/29/2026

Yesterday, we had the honor of welcoming Holocaust survivor Lou Pechi to Grossmont College for a moving conversation on courage, resilience and remembrance. Born in Croatia, Lou survived the bombing of Belgrade, escaped deportation to a concentration camp as a hidden child, and was ultimately reunited with his family after being smuggled across borders to safety.

This special event was part of "Americans and the Holocaust," a traveling exhibition on view at the Grossmont College Library through May 21.

More info: https://libguides.grossmont.edu/AATH/

Let's keep our campus safe for everyone! Extra caution on our roads and parking lots go a long way. 🚗 Slow down and obse...
04/25/2026

Let's keep our campus safe for everyone! Extra caution on our roads and parking lots go a long way.
🚗 Slow down and observe posted speed limits
🚸 Yield to pedestrians
📵 Stay off your phone
💚 Drive safely

Thank you, Griffins, for doing your part!

04/23/2026

Griffins! The fall scholarship deadline is fast approaching. There are hundreds of scholarships available for current Grossmont College students, and you can apply with one easy application. The deadline is May 1. Apply now!

🚀 Apply: gcccd.academicworks.com
ℹ️ More info: foundation.gcccd.edu/scholarships/

Apply:gcccd.academicworks.com
More info: foundation.gcccd.edu/scholarships/

Griffins! The summer and fall schedules are out now! ☀️🍂 📅Take some time to browse upcoming classes on Self-Service befo...
04/20/2026

Griffins! The summer and fall schedules are out now! ☀️🍂 📅

Take some time to browse upcoming classes on Self-Service before priority registration begins on May 5. Check your email to learn more about your registration appointment so you're ready to register.

Learn more: grossmont.edu 🎓

04/14/2026

Now open at the Grossmont College Library: AMERICANS AND THE HOLOCAUST, a traveling exhibition from and .

Open from April 14-May 21, this exhibit is a portrait of American society that shows how the Depression, isolationism, xenophobia, racism and antisemitism shaped responses to Na**sm and the Holocaust.

Additional programming at Grossmont College includes a presentation by a Holocaust survivor. Plus, lectures by historians and scholars, author talks, poetry readings, performances and more.

For details visit grossmont.edu/library

04/08/2026

Ready . . .Set . . .💥

Today we took to the field and met with our Griffin Softball Team and Coach Craig Fuentes! The team shared how they connect on goals, team structure and chemistry, and the work put in and outside the field!

These Griffins are full of energy, motivated, and ready to make some noise. See them in action here at home, tomorrow, April 9, at 3 p.m. against Mt. San Jacinto!

Go Griffins!🥎💚

04/06/2026

Welcome back, Griffins!

Spring break is over, so we know you’ll need the extra fuel to help you through the week. Visit Grossmont College’s Griffin Grind, our in-house coffee shop, to get your caffeine, sweet treats, grab-and-go food, and more.

Open Monday-Thursday, 8 am to 3 pm, and Fridays from 8 a.m. to noon.

Griffins! Short-term classes begin this Monday, April 6. You still have the chance to take a full class in half the time...
04/03/2026

Griffins! Short-term classes begin this Monday, April 6. You still have the chance to take a full class in half the time. You can enroll in classes across a wide range of programs, including Business, Computer Science, Culinary Arts, Psychology, Sociology, and more.

Check your email or head to grossmont.edu for more info on how to find and register for short-term, fast-track classes.

03/31/2026

We heard the 90s were back 💿📟📼

Griffins, need a place to study this spring break? We got you! 👨‍💻📚🎒Our tutoring spaces are open this week with limited ...
03/30/2026

Griffins, need a place to study this spring break? We got you! 👨‍💻📚🎒

Our tutoring spaces are open this week with limited hours to give you access to study spaces, resources, and technology. Get ahead or stay on track, and come say hi if you need a space to study!

Open Computer Lab
Mon - Thr
8 am - 4 pm
Tech Mall - Building 70

English, Writing & Humanities Center (EWHC)
Mon - Thr
8 am - 4 pm
Tech Mall - Building 70-119

Math & Science Center (MSC)
Mon - Thr
9 am - 1 pm
Building 36-227

Last week, Grossmont College's California Naturalists program spent the morning exploring Torrey Pines State Natural Res...
03/26/2026

Last week, Grossmont College's California Naturalists program spent the morning exploring Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, learning from the land, journaling their discoveries, and spotting native species along the park's iconic trails.

Offered in partnership with the University of California, Grossmont College’s California Naturalist Certification builds environmental stewardship through hands-on discovery. This hands-on certification turns curiosity into action, using field observations and natural history to develop skilled environmental stewards.

🌿Learn more: sandiegonaturalist.org

03/19/2026

Welcome to Urinetown! 🚽 Opening tonight at Grossmont College’s Stagehouse Theatre! 🎭

“Urinetown: The Musical” is a hilarious musical satire of the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, environmental collapse, privatization of natural resources, bureaucracy, municipal politics, and musical theatre itself!

📅 March 19–21 and 26–28
🕢 Evening shows at 7:30 p.m.
🎭 Matinees March 21 & 28 at 2 p.m.
🎟 Get your tickets: stagehousetheatre.com

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8800 Grossmont College Drive
El Cajon, CA
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