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History of City College

City College of San Francisco has served the educational needs of its city for 70 years. During that time, the College has evolved into a multicultural, fully-accredited community college which now serves 95,000 students annually.

The College was founded in response to a demand from the citizens for a public institution to serve both the academic and the vocational needs of students as an integral part of the San Francisco Unified School District. It was first housed in temporary facilities at the University of California Extension Division building and at Galileo High School. Classes began on September 1, 1935 with an enrollment of 1,074 students and 74 faculty members. The enrollment rapidly increased, and four years later, the College was holding classes in 22 locations. The San Francisco Board of Education approved a building plan for the College in 1937, which included a 56-acre site bordering Balboa Park at Phelan Avenue. The 1937 groundbreaking ceremony, conducted by Mayor Angelo Rossi, led to the 1940 opening of the Science Hall and the North and South Gymnasiums to approximately 3,200 students.

The once steadily-growing enrollment was reversed when the United States entered World War II; however, the College provided educational training to the Army and Navy personnel. By 1947, enrollment was on the rise again as returning veterans joined high school graduates pursuing their college degrees. To provide sufficient classroom space, the College acquired the adjoining U.S. Navy WAVES Separation Center across Phelan Avenue, used Excelsior School as an annex, and scheduled its first evening classes. Federal and State grants and the passage of a school bond issue made funds available for the College to continue its building program. Cloud Hall was completed in 1954, Smith Hall in 1955, the Creative Arts Building and the Track and Field in 1961, Statler Wing in 1964, the Horticulture Center in 1965, the Visual Arts Building and the Student Union in 1970, and the Louise and Claude Rosenberg Library and Learning Resource Center in 1995.

In 1970, the College was separated from the San Francisco Unified School District, and the new entity, the San Francisco Community College District, was formed. This new entity included not only the College but also the Adult and Occupational Education Division of the unified district. Responding to the expressed community need, the College maintained these neighborhood education programs composed primarily of noncredit courses. Because of rapid growth, the College subsequently formed two separate divisions: one for credit courses located on the Balboa Park (Ocean Avenue) Campus; and one for noncredit courses offered throughout the City, under the umbrella of the San Francisco Community College District. This growth was also accompanied by additional building. The Arts Extension was completed in 1972, Conlan Hall in 1974, Batmale Hall and the Downtown Campus in 1978, and the Louise and Claude Rosenberg, Jr., Library/Learning Resource Center in 1996.

The two divisions were merged in 1990, and a single City College of San Francisco, offering both credit and noncredit courses at twelve campuses and over 150 neighborhood sites, was created. The campuses are Alemany, Castro/Valencia, Chinatown/North Beach, Downtown, Evans, Ft. Mason, Gough Street, John Adams, Mission, Ocean Avenue, San Francisco Airport, and Southeast. The College employs 696 full-time and 1,283 part-time faculty, ninety-five percent of whom have master’s degrees and nearly 150 of whom hold doctorates. They teach 110,000 credit and noncredit students annually.

GENERAL PROGRAMS OF STUDY

Career and Technical Education Programs
An important function of City College of San Francisco is to provide career and technical education—two years or a shorter period of specialized college-level training designed to qualify students for entry employment or for upgrading in fields in which they have had experience or previous training. The College provides this preparation in both degree and certificate curricula.
These curricula are specifically designed to meet employers’ and community needs and, in many instances, were developed in cooperation with advisory committees representing business, industry, organized labor, civil service, and the professions. Members of the College administrative and instructional staffs meet with representatives of these groups, as the need arises, in order to revise and to develop curricula and to facilitate the employment of graduates and others.

Majors and Awards of Achievement. Career and Technical Education students may wish to pursue an Associate Degree program. Associate Degree programs require 60 or more units of coursework, normally taken in two years.
Students interested in pursuing an Associate Degree should familiarize themselves with the requirements as stated in the “Associate Degree Graduation Requirements” section of this catalog.
One requirement of the Associate Degree is the Major requirement. Students may satisfy this requirement by following one of the majors specified by the department, as listed in the “Announcement of Programs and Courses.”
Students pursuing the Associate Degree may simultaneously pursue an Award of Achievement. Requirements for Awards of Achievement are also specified in the “Announcement of Programs and Courses.”

Certificate Programs. Certificate curricula generally require completion of fewer (generally 12 to 30) than 60 semester units, normally in a period shorter than two years, in conformance with the requirements of a particular department of instruction. The College offers more than 120 career and technical certificates.
The requirements for this award in the various certificate curricula are stated in the section of this catalog entitled “Announcement of Programs and Courses.”
The College offers certificate curricula for two groups of students:
1. those who, for various reasons, desire to pre- pare for entry-level employment in a period shorter than two years and hence in more limit- ed fields than those normally open to graduates of career and technical degree (two-year) curricula; and
2. those who have had previous training or experi- ence, or both, and desire to add to their occupational competence.

Employment. The College attempts to find employment for students who have had career and technical training, both for those who have completed their training and those who, for various reasons, have been unable to do so. Placement, of course, depends upon economic conditions; students’ abilities, aptitudes, and proficiency; and students’ records at the College.
Although the College cannot promise employment, it uses various means of helping students find positions: the extensive contacts which instructors in career and technical fields maintain with employers, advisory committees for various occupational curricula, recruitment programs through which students meet employers on campus, off-campus work experience programs, Career Development and Placement Center services, and the online resource, Career Connection (http://career.ccsf.edu).
The College recommends for employment and makes a special effort to find positions for all students who receive the Award of Achievement, with the exception of those trained for positions for which a federal or State license or other certification is required. The College extends its full services to these students after they have obtained licenses or certification.
Graduates of degree and certificate curricula are employed extensively in business, industry, civil service and in occupational capacities in the professions. Many have earned promotion to supervisory and executive positions and a number successfully manage their own business.
Course sequence in degree and certificate curricula in the Career and Technical programs are such that students develop occupational skills early in their training. The College is thus often able to help students find employment, even though they have been unable to complete their studies, entirely on the basis of their preparation in the program.

General Education. In addition to offering specialized career and technical training for employment, the College, in keeping with its objectives, to broaden students’ educational background. The degree curricula in the Career and Technical Programs therefore devote a considerable part of their content to general education. A number of certificate curricula also include courses in general education. Because of the considerable variation in the general education program in the many occupational curricula, it is not feasible to include in this section a statement regarding the required and elective courses in general education in each curriculum. For information concerning these requirements see the “Graduation Requirements” section of this catalog.

Specialized Career and Technical Courses. Career and technical programs offer specialized courses designed for each occupation. Students are trained in skills that are necessary for them to obtain a job upon completion of their selected program. These specialized courses are updated to meet changing workforce demands.

Transfer. Although the College does not offer career and technical training primarily for transfer students, various universities and colleges may accept coursework as credit toward completion of a major or as elective credit .

Work Experience Education. A variety of structured work-based and school-based learning experiences is provided through a cooperative agreement between the student, the employer, and the instructor in several academic and career and technical courses. Students who fulfill the agreement achieve several job objectives and earn transferable college units. The College develops and monitors employment and internships for career exploration in the following departments: Administration of Justice and Fire Science; Aircraft Maintenance Technology; Architectural Technology; Automotive Technology, Broadcast Electronic Media Arts; Business including specialty programs in International Business, Paralegal/Legal Studies, Real Estate, and Travel and Tourism; Child Development; Cinema; Consumer Education, including Nutrition Assistant; Culinary Arts and Hospitality Studies; Computer Science; Computer Networking and Information Technology; Environmental Horticulture and Floristry; Fashion; Graphic Communications; Health Care Technology including specialty programs in Emergency Medical Technician, Health Information Technology, Medical Assisting, and Pharmacy Technician; Health Education and Community Studies, including Community Health Worker; Interdisciplinary Studies, including Multimedia Studies; Journalism; Library Information Technology; Photography; and Radiation Oncology Technology.
The Business Department offers general work experience courses (300 series and 800 series) designed to help students acquire necessary and desirable workplace habits, attitudes, and skills.
In addition, career exploration through structured work experiences is offered in Asian American Studies, Biology and Earth Sciences, and Psychology.
For enrollment requirements, refer to catalog course descriptions.

Transfer Program
Credit earned in City College courses is transferable to universities and colleges, but not on a uniform basis, since the transfer policies of these institutions vary. Students who intend to transfer may
satisfy lower division requirements for the professions or the liberal arts, and transfer to baccalaureate degree-granting institutions.
Articulation agreements which list detailed information concerning specific majors and which describe course transferability and applicability between City College of San Francisco and baccalaureate degree institutions are available online at www.assist.org and at www.ccsf.edu/artic.

SPECIFIC PROGRAMS OF STUDY

Programs for High School Students
We offer three types of programs for high school students. For more information on any of these programs, please check with your school counselor or call Admissions and Recruitment at (415) 239- 3557.

Dual Enrollment Program. This program allows students to earn high school credits while earning college credits simultaneously. Students are enrolled both in their high school and at CCSF.

Concurrent Enrollment Program. This program allows high school students to enroll in college level courses and receive college credits. Students must have a minimum of 2.0 GPA with 130 high school credits. Courses offered cannot be a part of the high school student’s basic education plan of courses required for high school graduation. The courses must be above and beyond graduation requirements. There is no cost for college tuition.

High School Credit Program. This program allows students to receive high school credits and/or equivalency.

Continuing Education Program
Continuing Education (CE) is the extended learning program of CCSF. It is a not-for-credit, fee based, self-supporting program offering short term classes and workshops in a wide variety of areas. Class meetings are generally held on evenings and Saturdays. Workshops vary from two to thirty-two hours in length. CE receives no state funding; student fees cover the cost of instruction and all related expenses. Classes and workshops are held in the following subject areas: art, business and finance, computer software applications, food and wine, foreign language, health and fitness, home and garden, music, ornithology, personal development, photography, professional re-licensing, test preparation, theater arts, and writing. On-line classes are also available. For information on these visit www.ed2go.com/ccsf .
Pre-registration is encouraged for Continuing Education classes and workshops; however, some space may be available at the first class meeting. Students may register online at www.ccsf.edu/contined. Scroll down the left-hand side of the screen and click on “online registration”. Registration information and a class schedule may be obtained from CCSF Continuing Education Office, Fort Mason Center, Laguna St. and Marina Blvd., Building B, SF, 94123. Telephone: 415-561-1860. Fax: 415-561-1849.

Contract Education Program
It is the policy of the San Francisco Community College District to build partnerships with business, industry, government, trade unions, and community agencies. In support of this policy, a unified, District-wide effort has been established to develop and implement not-for-credit and credit contract educational programs.
Contract education consists of those educational services which the District provides for employees and other individuals sponsored by public, private, or community organizations, and for which the District charges a fee to the sponsoring organization. Contract education is an alternative vehicle through which the District can serve all educational needs. Contract education expands access to higher education and, at the same time, affords the faculty an avenue to expand their professional horizons (267-6545).

Ethnic Studies
Through the four ethnic studies departments, the College seeks to promote greater understanding of the culture, history, language, and contributions of African Americans, Asian Americans, Latin Americans, and Filipino Americans. The Program is also designed to serve the broad educational needs and interests of the student body, to provide the courses needed for a general major in ethnic studies, and to provide the curricula necessary to satisfy the degree requirements of the various departments of instruction in ethnic studies.
Admission: Enrollment is open to all students, regardless of their ethnic origin, whether they desire to complete a major or to take a particular course or group of courses. In some instances, primarily in courses such as English, foreign languages, and social studies, students are required to satisfy prerequisites before enrolling.
Curriculum: The courses offered by the African American Studies Department, the Asian American Studies Department, the Latin American and Latino/a Studies Department, and the Philippine Studies Department are listed under the above titles in the “Announcement of Programs and Courses” section of this catalog.

Family Studies
Programs and noncredit courses include infant development, preschool years, school age child, adolescents and their families, child-parent relationship, state preschool, preschool parent participation, child development centers, and foster parent training. Classes are free and offered in convenient locations in the city. For enrollment information, call 452-5905 or 239-3172 or visit the Orfalea Family Center or Batmale 211 on the main campus. For enrollment information in CCSF Child Development Centers, call 452-5905 or e-mail mmeunier@ccsf.edu. Training for foster parents and those interested in their issues/concerns is available through a special grant from the California Community College State Chancellor’s office. For further information call 239-3172 or visit our website at www.ccsf.edu/Departments/Child_Development.

Honors Program
The Honors Program offers students an enhanced educational experience along with potential transfer and scholarship benefits.
Honors courses provide students with an enriched curriculum either in:
a. specific sections of core transfer courses or
b. honors contracts (Students complete an agreement with the faculty member for Honors work in addition to the regular course work.)
Transfer Benefits of Honors Work. In either case, the course is designated “Honors” on the student’s transcript.
Many universities and colleges recognize the academic achievement represented by Honors courses with preferential transfer tracks, supplemental points in transfer evaluation, scholarships for honors students, etc. Successful completion of honors course work can be a big asset especially in transferring to programs in heavy demand at universities.
CCSF Honors students may also look forward, after transfer, to participation in honors programs in many universities and colleges.
Eligibility for Honors Courses. While any CCSF student may take an honors course, to participate fully in the Honors Program and have your work recognized on a certificate, you need to meet ONE of the following criteria:

To remain in the program, you must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better. To receive an Honors designation on a certificate, you must complete at least 15 units in Honors. By completing at least 15 units of honors work you may also be eligible for our Honors Transfer Partnerships, which will give you preferential treatment when applying for a variety of colleges and universities. Please note that while completing 15 units is an admirable goal, it is not a requirement for membership. The word “Honors” will appear on your transcripts next to all honors classes you complete, even if you do not complete all 15 units.

Honors Courses Offered. Check the Time Schedule for the list of courses in honors each semester. Look under “Honors Courses.” To date, honors courses at City College have included the following instructional areas: anthropology, art, Asian American Studies, biology, broadcasting, business, Chinese, economics, English, French, geography, interdisciplinary studies, Japanese, mathematics, music, nutrition, political science, psychology, sociology, Russian, Spanish, speech, and Women’s Studies.
The Honors Program instructors will work with all CCSF students on honors projects with some exceptions. Some instructors are so popular with honors students that they cannot work with everyone that wants to do honors projects with them. They may give students a test and work with only the top scorers. Others may have various other criteria. Some instructors will not work with students on honors projects who have not earned a CCSF GPA of 3.0 or higher (your GPA goes on the honors contract form so that is how they know about it). The best way to find out is to ask them. The CCSF website (http://www.ccsf.edu/Info/Dir/dir.shtml) has every instructor’s e-mail address and phone number on it so students can ask them.
For questions concerning the Honors Program, please call the Honors Office at (415) 239-3376 or e-mail skudsi@ccsf.edu. Additional information is also featured on our web page: http://www.ccsf.edu/Departments/Honors.

Intensive English Program for International Students
City College of San Francisco offers an intensive English program for college-oriented students on F-1 (student) visas. The program is one semester (18 weeks) or nine weeks in length, 20 hours per week, and prepares the student for further academic study and to achieve a higher score on the TOEFL examination. A 4 or 8 week summer program is also available. For additional information, contact the Intensive English Program, City College of San Francisco, 50 Phelan Avenue, Box C-208D, San Francisco, CA 94112, USA or call (415) 239-3895 or visit the CCSF website: www.ccsf.edu/international. E-mail: international@ccsf.edu

Interdisciplinary Studies
The Interdisciplinary Studies Department is committed to innovation, diversity, and collaboration. The College provides interdisciplinary instruction through courses in multimedia as well as in those covering various aspects of the biological, physical, social, and behavioral sciences, humanities, and ethnic studies. The courses are listed under “Interdisciplinary Studies” in the “Announcement of Programs and Courses” section of this catalog.

Labor and Community Studies Program
Noncredit and credit classes in labor relations are offered throughout the year. Classes include labor law, collective bargaining, economics, health and safety, and grievance handling. Both certificates and associate degrees in labor relations are available (550-4473).

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies
In the fall of 1972, an English Department instructor launched one of the first Gay Literature courses in the country. The durability and popularity of Gay Literature resulted over time in the development of gay and lesbian identified courses in other departments of the College and, in the spring of 1989, to the establishment of the first Gay and Lesbian Studies Department in the United States. In Spring 1996, the name of the department was changed to Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Studies. In 2008, the name was changed again to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies. The courses offered in this department explore the social and cultural dimensions of the phenomenon of homosexuality and include bisexuality and transgenderism. They aim to promote objective understanding of the complexity of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender experiences while serving the broad educational needs of the student body. The department hopes to increase social awareness with regard to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender subcultures while recognizing the contributions of their members to society at large.

Noncredit Programs, Services, and Resources
Students enrolled in noncredit courses have access to a variety of services which are designed to help each student attain educational and career objectives. There are counseling services for students seeking postsecondary and/or continuing education as well as vocational training. Counseling services reinforce the overall goals and objectives of the College. Adults seeking assistance and guidance are helped to become financially, educationally, and personally self-sufficient.
GED Testing Center. The center offers the GED test at specific hours during the week. The test is available in English and Spanish. Special editions are available for the legally blind. Modifications and special accommodations for learning or physically disabled students can be made by prior arrangement and approval of the Chief Examiner. The test is used as a basis for awarding high school equi-valency certificates. By California law, the equivalency certificate is considered equal to a high school diploma for purposes of employment in all state and local public agencies. The certificate is also accepted nationally by most employers, colleges, and universities. To schedule a test for you or for further information, call the center at 561-1824.
Older Adults Classes. Taught at forty different locations throughout the City, no-fee classes are available in a variety of subject areas including art, music, literature, sewing, health, writing, crafts, discussions, theater, computers and more. A brochure with the schedule of classes and locations is printed each semester and is available by calling the Public Information Office at 239-3680, or by writing the CCSF Older Adults Department, 1125 Valencia, San Francisco, CA 94110.
Transitional Studies. The Transitional Studies Department offers free individualized, small and large group instruction, computer assisted instruction, and tutoring in pre-collegiate foundation skills at various campuses and sites throughout San Francisco. Day and evening instruction in study skills, communication, reading, writing, and mathematics prepares students for academic college credit courses, vocational training programs, and the workplace. Courses can also lead to GED in either English or Spanish, or to the CCSF High School diploma in English or Spanish. Students may enroll at any time during the semester. Telephone: (415) 920-6131.

Online Courses and Hybrid Courses
Online courses and hybrid online courses allow students to attend classes using a computer and the Internet. Students may work from home at times of their choosing. Students work with the instructor and other online students through the world wide web. These courses open the classroom to a world of dynamic and diverse content. While the student is physically remote from professors and fellow students, the many forms of communication available on the Internet often make all of the participants feel surprisingly close and personal. Some courses may require on-campus orientations, specific meetings, examinations, and/or labs. Students should have some basic experience with the Internet and access to the web.
However, students should also understand that online courses are not for everybody. To succeed, students have to be self-motivated, possess good study skills, and be mature learners. Most students find that online courses are as difficult as on-campus courses. Fees for online courses are the same as fees for other credit courses at City College. Registration may be done in the normal manner. Specific information on course offerings each semester is listed in the Class Schedule and at http://www.ccsf.edu/online.

Study Abroad Programs
The Study Abroad Programs Office provides students with the opportunity to study and live in another country while receiving CCSF credit and continuing to work towards their academic goals. Both semester length and short term programs are offered. Students are encouraged to explore the use of financial aid and scholarships in order to help finance a study abroad experience. International study provides unique insights into culture, language, history and oneself. Participants will gain a more global perspective on international, political, and economic issues; interpersonal relationships; and career choices. For more information contact the Study Abroad Coordinator by calling 239-3778, or visiting Cloud Hall, Room 212. Students can request program brochures by e-mailing studyabroad@ccsf.edu. Program information and brochures are also available on the program website: www.ccsf.edu/studyabroad.

Telecourses
By enrolling in Telecourses, students can complete a majority of the graduation area requirements needed for a general AA degree. In addition, students can complete a majority of the total number of units needed for a degree. Telecourses are as demanding as lecture courses. Students must be self-motivated, possess good study skills, and be mature learners able to work independently.
Telecourses are college level courses which are offered via television. City College Telecourses are broadcast on the San Francisco educational access cable Channel 27. Students take Telecourses primarily by watching their video lessons at home on EATV-Channel 27. In addition, students attend three required meetings on the City College Ocean Campus - an orientation, a midterm and a final. Other optional and/or required meetings may be offered for different classes. The instructor of each Telecourse is available via telephone during scheduled office hours every week in order to answer questions about the course. Each video lesson is available in the Media Center in the Rosenberg Library on the Ocean Campus. Most courses are available for rent from private firms. Support material and newsletters for each class are sent directly to students’ homes by the instructor of the class. Fees for Telecourses are the same as the fees for other credit courses at City College. Registration for Telecourses may be done in the normal manner. Textbooks are available in the College bookstore. Specific information on course offerings each semester is listed in the Class Schedule and at http://www.ccsf.edu/Departments/Telecourses/.

Women’s Studies
In Spring 1971, City College of San Francisco offered its first course directed specifically to women’s interests and educational objectives - Interdisciplinary Studies 20, Women in the Modern World. Its success led to the institution of the Women’s Studies program, one of the first in the nation. The program’s 30 courses, taught in various disciplines, focus on the complex role of women in society. Women’s Studies courses are open to all students. In some instances, students are required to satisfy prerequisites before enrolling. Please see “Women’s Studies” in the “Announcement of Programs and Courses” section of this catalog for details.

Working Adults Degree Program
The Working Adults Degree Program is a fast-paced degree program for working adults offered at the Mission and Southeast Campuses. It is designed for students to attain their Associate degree while fulfilling general education requirements that are transferable for a Bachelor’s degree. Classes offered at these neighborhood locations are chosen to meet as many requirements as possible for both degrees. Every effort is made to meet the needs of the students enrolled in this program. The WADP is characterized by a high degree of support for students, priority registration, and convenient classes on weekday evenings and Saturdays. In addition, students have the benefit of attending classes in a smaller setting. For further information, call (415)920-6010 for Mission Campus and (415)550-4300 for Southeast Campus. You may also explore the website at http://www.ccsf.edu/WADP.


OTHER AREAS OF INTEREST

Concert and Lecture Series
A wide variety of concerts and lectures are presented by professionals each semester. These programs are free, and the entire campus community and the community at large are invited. Students, faculty, administrators and staff may submit suggestions for programs to the Concert Lecture Series Committee for its consideration. For more information call 239-3580.

Course Offerings to Fit Your Schedule
The College provides semester-length as well as shorter-term credit and noncredit courses at times and places which are designed to be convenient to students. Instruction is offered days, evenings and weekends. In addition, there are telecourses which can be viewed on your tv at home and online courses which can be accessed through your computer. All of the College’s offerings for the fall, spring, and summer terms are listed in their respective Schedule of Classes which includes all forms necessary for you to enroll at City College of San Francisco. Easy online enrollment is also available at www.ccsf.edu.

Fitness Center
Fitness Center provides a full-body workout utilizing the state-of-the-art Fitlinxx computerized system that is attached to Life Fitness strength machines and cardio machines, including programmable treadmills, elliptical trainers, and bikes. The Fitness Center staff are CCSF instructors in the Physical Education and Dance Department, with a range of experience including strength, sports, dance, pilates, yoga, aerobic fitness, and rehabilitation techniques, and all have received additional training on the Fitlinxx system. Students must enroll in PE 50C in order to use the Fitness Center.

Intercollegiate Athletics
Intercollegiate athletics are offered for men and women. College teams compete in the Coast Conference and with teams from other schools. Intercollegiate sports include baseball, basketball, cross-country, football, soccer, softball, tennis, track, badminton and volleyball, and judo.

Intercollegiate Speech and Debate
The CCSF Speech and Debate Program is a nationally ranked team that participates in intercollegiate and intramural tournaments locally, statewide, and nationally. The Speech and Debate Team competes in the Northern California Forensics Association and is a member of the California Community College Forensics Association and the Phi Rho Pi Forensics Honor Society. Students compete in persuasive, informative, and impromptu speaking along with oral interpretation and debate. For more information call Dr. Kristina Whalen, 452-4844. See courses listed under “Speech Communication.” The Speech and Debate Program is located in Cloud Hall, Room 208B.

Lost and Found Articles
Persons who find lost articles on campus are requested to bring them to the Community College Police Department, Cloud Hall, Room 119. Persons who have lost articles may check to see if they have been recovered at the Community College Police Department. Due to limited storage space, unclaimed items may be purged every six months.

Performing Arts
Performances given by students enrolled in courses in music, dance, and theatre arts contribute much to the enrichment of campus life.
The Music Department schedules both professional and student recital series each semester, presenting an average of two concerts weekly. Audiences from the College as well as the community-at-large are invited to attend without charge.
Frequent campus and community programs are also offered by the College dance classes. Dancers of all degrees of ability may study and perform a variety of dance styles, including classical, modern, jazz, folk, ethnic, social, tap, and square dancing.
The Theatre Arts Department offers several major productions each year in the Diego Rivera College Theatre. Participation is open to all students regardless of experience and background. In addition, smaller dramatic productions are developed each semester that may include dinner theatre, club sponsored productions and use of the Venue 222. Occasionally, all three performing arts areas cooperate to produce a major production.

Ocean Campus Boundaries
The City College of San Francisco Ocean Campus is bounded on the north by Judson Avenue and Havelock Street; on the east by U.S. Interstate 280; on the south by Ocean Avenue; and on the west by Phelan Avenue.

Public Transportation
The City College Ocean Campus is two blocks from BART’s Balboa Park Station and the end of the J-Church line. It is also served by the following MUNI lines direct to the campus:
K-Ingleside, 36-Teresita, 43-Masonic, 49-Van Ness. The following buses stop within walking distance of the campus: 15-Third,
23-Monterey, 26-Valencia, 29-Sunset, and 54-Felton. For additional route information contact BART and MUNI directly.

Student Housing
The College does not provide residences for students. The Housing Bulletin Board is located in the Student Union, where postings can be found for students who seek rental housing. CCSF does not assume any responsibility for the condition of the rentals listed.

Symphony Forum
City College students may attend Wednesday and Friday evening concerts of the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra on a season-ticket basis. This activity is made possible through the San Francisco Symphony Forum, a self-go