Mission College To Kick Off Fall Term with Free Tuition and Essential Student Resources

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

SANTA CLARA, CA -- Mission College is set to kick off the Fall Term on Saturday, August 29, 2026, welcoming new and returning students with expanded resources designed to ensure higher education adapts to their unique lives and goals. 

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Built around the guiding theme "Your Mission, Your Way," the college is redefining accessibility by recognizing that no two educational journeys look alike. Whether students are juggling full-time jobs, raising families, returning to the classroom after years away, or preparing for direct transfer to top four-year universities, Mission College adapts to their lives rather than asking them to fit a rigid mold.

Through tailored degree maps, day, evening, and hybrid HyFlex scheduling, and vital basic needs support, the initiative ensures every student has the tools and flexibility to define success on their own terms and achieve it at their own pace.

To make college achievable for every learner, Mission College continues to invest in vital wraparound support. Eligible students this term can access free tuition, free campus meals, free on-campus childcare assistance, and direct help with basic needs.

"At Mission College, we believe that financial challenges should never stand in the way of educational dreams," said Dr. Seher Awan, President of Mission College. "By pairing dynamic academic programs with comprehensive support including free tuition, meals, and childcare, we are removing barriers so our students can focus entirely on achieving their goals and building bright futures across Silicon Valley."

Mission College serves communities across Santa Clara, Campbell, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Alviso, and parts of San Jose and Sunnyvale. Through personalized academic pathways, the college offers:

• Over 100 degree and certificate pathways aligned with regional workforce needs
• Hands-on, practical career training to build resume-ready industry skills
• Flexible course scheduling, including in-person, online, hybrid, and HyFlex options
• Robust internship and career development opportunities connecting students with local industry partners
• Comprehensive campus support hubs, including tutoring, academic counseling, financial aid navigation, and basic needs resources

To explore open courses and find classes that fit your timeline, view the full Fall 2026 class schedule at schedule.wvm.edu or enroll today at missioncollege.edu/apply.

Find Your Perfect Fall Class - Seats Open

Business

• BUS 115: Operations Management
  • CRN 70384, Online Asynchronous 
• BUS 021L: Introduction to Business Computing Laboratory
  • CRN 70363, Online Asynchronous 
• BUS 064B: Business Math
  • CRN 71882, Online Asynchronous, starts October 24

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Child Development

• CHD 001: Child Growth and Development
  • CRN 71926, In-person on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:40 p.m.

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Chinese

• CHI 001: First Semester Chinese
  
  • CRN 71615 , Online Asynchronous, short-term class

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English

• ENGL C1003: Critical Thinking and Writing through Literature
  • CRN: 72000; In-person on Mondays and Wednesdays from noon to 2:05 p.m.
  • CRN 72002; Hybrid on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:40 to 2:15 p.m.
• ENG 25: Literature of Protest
  • CRN 72145; Online Asynchronous

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Graphic Design

• GDS 062: Digital Illustration with Adobe Illustrator 
  • CRN 71117, Hybrid, Mondays from 4:20 to 7:50 p.m.
• GDS 074: Digital Video Production 1
  
  • CRN: 71427, Hybrid, Wednesdays from 3:40 to 6:50 p.m.
• GDS 862: Digital Illustration with Adobe Illustrator 
  • CRN 71120: Hybrid on Mondays from 4:20 to 7:50 p.m.
• GDS 077: Interactive Projects & Explorations in UXD
  • CRN 71429; Online Asynchronous
• GDS 039A: 3D Animation and Modeling - Late Start
  • CRN: 71110, Online on Tuesdays from 4:10 to 6:50 p.m.
• GDS 089: Javascript 1 - Late Start
  • CRN: 71430, Online

Learn more about Graphic Design courses.

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Hospitality Management

• FDR 078: Advanced Baking and Pastry
  • CRN 71654, Hybrid on Tuesdays from 5:15 to 9:15 p.m.

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Math

• MAT 003B: Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
  • CRN 71837, In-person on Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:40 to 3:10 p.m.
• MAT 003AS: Support for Calculus I
  • CRN 71835, In-person on Tuesdays from 3:20 to 6:10 p.m.
• MAT 004C: Linear Algebra
  • CRN 71846, In-person on Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:40 to 2:45 p.m.

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Music

• MUS 48 A-D: Symphony Orchestra
  • CRN 71346, In-person on Wednesdays from 7 to 10:10 pm

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Sociology

• SOC 016: Introduction to Statistics in Social And Behavioral Sciences
  • CRN 71177 , In-person on Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:40 to 2:05 p.m.

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Spanish

• SPA 002: Second Semester Spanish
  • CRN 71625, In-person on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 to 12:30 p.m.

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Understanding Course Formats: Choosing the Learning Style that Works Best For You

• Hybrid: Combines on-campus and online learning. You attend regular, scheduled class sessions in person while completing other lectures, coursework, or discussions online.
• In-Person: Traditional classroom learning where you attend all scheduled lectures, labs, and discussions face-to-face on campus at set days and times.
• Online Asynchronous: 100% online with no set meeting times. You complete lectures, readings, and assignments on your own schedule via Canvas, as long as you meet weekly deadlines.
• CRN (Course Reference Number): A unique 5-digit code assigned to a specific class section. Use this number in the student portal to quickly register for the exact time, instructor, and format.

Benjamin Demers
Director of Marketing and Public Relations
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