College of the Sequoias (COS) is a California community college located on the eastern edge of the San Joaquin Valley midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles. The college, like most of the early community colleges in the state, developed out of the local public school. In 1926 the Visalia Unified School District established "Visalia Junior College" as a department in the high school. In 1939 it built the current college campus, and in 1949 it nurtured the formation of an independent College of the Sequoias Community College District.College of the Sequoias is a comprehensive community college focused on student learning. It affirms that their mission is to help their diverse student population achieve their transfer and /or occupational objectives and to advance the economic growth and global competitiveness of business and industry within their region. College of the Sequoias is committed to supporting students’ mastery of basic skills and to providing programs and services that foster student success. Therefore, their mission focuses on preparing students for productive work, lifelong learning, and community involvement. Campus type Normal Carnegie Associate's Colleges
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ADMISSION OFFICECA 93277 Visalia California United States Phone: (559) 730-3727 Fax: (559) 737-4820 Email: admissions@cos.edu Web: Admission office ADDRESSCA 93277 Visalia California United States Phone: (559) 730-3700 Fax: Not found More university courses: United States University courses California University courses |