Dear Campus Community, I am writing you today with a heavy heart and a shared sense of grief, sadness and anger. “I can’t breathe.” These are words that George Floyd shared as he was murdered in Minneapolis last week. I know that our students, faculty and staff are hurting and grieving. We are grieving together.… Read more »
Dressed up in a graduation cap, gown and flip-flops, 13-year-old Jack Rico accepted his diploma from Fullerton College at a private drive-by celebration with family and friends on May 27 in La Mirada. Jack became the youngest Hornet in Fullerton College’s 107-year history to earn not only one, but four associate’s degrees in just two… Read more »
Fullerton College will offer the Class of 2020 a postponed commencement ceremony when it is safe to do so. In the meantime, please enjoy this special Commencement 2020 website with uplifting messages from members of the Hornet family, photos shared by 2020 graduates and an extraordinary performance by the Fullerton College Concert Choir and Chamber Singers,… Read more »
The Fullerton College Foundation has worked quickly to raise funds to support students during the COVID-19 crisis. In the last month, the foundation awarded 130 stu dents with $250 each for a total of $32,500 to help with essential needs. Work is ongoing to raise funds to support even more students. “The basics of food,… Read more »
Dear Students, As we prepare for the summer and fall semesters, our faculty and staff remain eager to support you. We had hoped that we could all return to campus again this fall, but unfortunately, that will not be the case. Fullerton College is committed to the safety and well-being of students, faculty and staff and will continue to offer classes in… Read more »
Fullerton College students are welcomed to access free Wi-Fi from a safe distance within a vehicle in Parking Lot 4. The lot is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and on the weekends from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Wi-Fi signal is the strongest immediately west of the Field House/Building… Read more »
High school seniors interested in attending Fullerton College this summer or fall will have an opportunity to learn more about the college’s resources, outreach services and tuition-free Promise Program during one of four Family Night Webinars scheduled in May. The webinars are offered on Zoom in both English and Spanish formats and are intended to… Read more »
Currently enrolled students may be eligible to receive a $500 federal grant and are encouraged to submit a form to check their eligibility with the Fullerton College Financial Aid Office. Fullerton College received $4.85 million from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF), made possible by the CARES Act. These funds must be awarded directly to currently… Read more »
More than 400 students participated in the Healthy Hornet Drive-Thru and walk-up service during the first week. The free meal distribution will occur each Friday for the remainder of the semester. Students are encouraged to submit an interest form on a weekly basis on the Basic Needs Website. The weekly submission form will open at… Read more »
Fullerton College purchased 1,700 laptops to help students complete their remote learning while social distancing requirements continue through the spring semester. Laptops will be loaned to students on a first-come basis. Students may request a laptop by filling out a brief form which they can access at the following link: Request Technology Support When Fullerton College… Read more »
