Community Colleges have two major purposes: (1) to offer transfer courses, and (2) to provide vocational training. Studies in these areas may lead to the degree of Associate in Arts or Associate in Science or to a certificate of achievement.
Transfer Courses are equivalent to the lower division (freshman and sophomore) offerings of the 4 year colleges and universities. These courses enable community college students to transfer to a 4 year college for their junior year without loss of credit, provided they have a "C" average scholarship rating.
The Los Rios Community College District has GUARANTEED ADMISSION agreements with many CSUs and UCs as well as private colleges and universities. The Transfer Center at the Community College provides information about these opportunities or explore www.assist.org/
Vocational Training courses are given in occupations that require post high school courses but do not require a bachelor's degree, such as engineering technician, nurse, and legal or medical secretary. Many community colleges offer certificates of achievement upon the satisfactory completion of occupational curriculums that require less than two years for completion. Some of these local programs are:
| Aeronautics | Landscape Industry |
| Bookkeeping/Office Manage | Motorcycle Maintenance |
| Business-General | Railroad Operations |
| Computer Info Science | Real Estate |
| Cosmetology | Small Business Management |
| Culinary Arts Management | Telecommunications |
| Early Childhood Education | Television Production Option |
| Fashion Design | Veterinary Technology |
| Hospitality Management | Web Publishing |
A. Admission Requirements
High School Graduates: All high school graduates are eligible for admission to public community colleges in California.
Non High School Graduates: Non high school graduates over 18 years of age, who, in the opinion of the administration, would benefit from the institution, may be admitted.
The Los Rios Community College District, of which Davis is a part, operates three community colleges, including American River College, Cosumnes River College, and Sacramento City College.
Sacramento City College operates a Davis Center at 1909 Galileo Court, Suite B, offering 45 - 50 college courses each semester. Some classes are scheduled at the above address; other classes are scheduled at Olson Hall on the UCD campus. The Davis Center telephone number is 747-5200. Explore www.scc.losrios.edu
B. Required Tests - The Los Rios Community College District does not require any admission tests but does require placement tests in math and English. See your high school counselor for test information. The test for Sacramento City College is offered once in spring semester at Davis Senior High School.
C. Application Dates - Generally, applications should be filed during the spring semester of the senior year.
D. Application Fees - The community colleges do not require application fees, but do have enrollment fees.
E. Housing - Some community college campuses have housing.
MILITARY SERVICE
Recruiters for all branches of the military can inform students of post-high school options. Military academies for officer training require the recommendation of your congressperson.
- Air Force (916) 925-5701
- Army (530) 666-9792
- Marines (530) 662-3834
- Navy (530) 661-3482
CAREER TECHNICAL SCHOOLS
There are many vocational schools, both in and out of California, that do not require specific course work in high school, but which will train students for careers. Some examples of local vocational schools include:
- California College of Technology
- Heald Business College
- Career College of Cosmetology
- Humphrey's College (accounting; paralegal)
- Global Travel Academy
- Western Career College