Porterville College

Higher EducationCalifornia, United States201-500 Employees

Our Mission:
With students as our focus, Porterville College provides our local and diverse communities an excellent educational experience that fosters intellectual curiosity and growth, lifelong learning, and prepares our students for personal and academic success.

In support of our values and philosophy, Porterville College will:
Provide quality academic programs to all students who are capable of benefiting from community college instruction.
Provide comprehensive support services to help students achieve their personal, vocational and academic potential.
Prepare students for transfer and success at four-year institutions.
Provide courses and training to prepare students for employment or to enhance skills within their current careers.
Provide developmental education to students who need to enhance their knowledge and understanding of basic skills.
Recognize student achievement through awarding degrees, certificates, grants, and scholarships.

Porterville College is located at 100 East College Avenue, Porterville, California, at the base of the scenic High Sierra Mountain Range in southeastern Tulare County. 

Porterville College is the northernmost college in the Kern Community College District, which serves an area of some 24,000 square miles in all or portions of Kern, Tulare, Inyo, and San Bernardino Counties. Other colleges in the district are Bakersfield College in Bakersfield and Cerro Coso Community College in Ridgecrest.

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