Welcome to City College: San Diego Promise
The San Diego Promise is a two-year completion program for recent high school graduates enrolled full-time (12 units per semester during Fall and Spring). The program provides up to two years of free tuition and health fees to eligible students. Participation in the Promise program comes with a variety of benefits: access to a peer mentor, specialized counseling and guidance support, and additional campus engagement opportunities.
Program Requirements
New students participating in the San Diego Promise will receive the following:
- Up to two years of FREE tuition and health fees (Covered for Fall and Spring. Note: Student Parking, Semester Pass, and Student Rep Fees are NOT included).
- Individualized counseling and guidance support to help you complete your educational goals.
- Assigned Peer Mentors.
- Book grants for eligible students (Dependent upon student's financial need).
***Students who meet program requirements in their first year may be eligible for free tuition in their second year.
Important Update!The application for Class of 2021 high school graduates will be available in January 2021. If you are a high school student who will be graduating early and entering San Diego City College in Spring 2021, you may be eligible to enroll in the San Diego Promise program. Please email sdpromisecity@sdccd.edu to inquire additional information. Find out if you are elegible to obtain up to TWO YEARS TUITION FREE!Eligibility (Click Here)Eligibility
IMPORTANT UPDATE! The San Diego Promise is expanding their services to serve non-traditional students. You may be eligible for the San Diego Promise program if you identify with one of the following groups:
To find out if you may qualify to participate in the San Diego Promise, please contact us via email us at sdpromisecity@sdccd.edu or call us at 619.800.3464 Program Requierements (Click Here)Program Requierements
Apply Now! (Click Here)Spring 2021 Early Graduates:If you are a high school student who will be graduating early and entering San Diego City College in Spring 2021, you may be eligible to enroll in the San Diego Promise program. Please email sdpromisecity@sdccd.edu to inquire additional information. Class of 2021 High School Graduates:The application for Class of 2021 high school graduates will be available in January 2021. We encourage you to complete the interest form so that we may follow-up with you regarding the 2021-2022 Promise application. Complete the Promise interest form by clicking here. |
Get support & Connect with Us: Prospective & Current Promise Students
Click here for information on Live Support Hours (Zoom Link Included)
Do you have questions about The San Diego Promise Program? Do you need support with CANVAS, MYSDCCD, FAFSA, or need support with completing the Promise Progress report? If yes, the San Diego Promise Program at City College is offering Live Support on the following days/times:
***Intersession Hours: Go to the link below, to obtain Zoom Meeting ID and password
- Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/virtualsupportmonday
- Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/virtualsupporttuesday
- Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/virtualsupportwednesday
- Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/virtualsupportthursday
- Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/virtualsupportfriday
Click here to Request One-on-One Peer Mentor Support
The San Diego Promise is HERE FOR YOU! If you need one-on-one support with the Promise Application, MySDCCD Portal, Canvas, Registering for Classes, General questions, or would like to schedule a Peer Mentor Appointment, click on one of the links below:
Melanie Angulo: http://bit.ly/MAngulo
Miguel Galindo: http://bit.ly/Mgalindo
Click here to Connect with Us
- WhatsApp: Connect with us and check out our daily announcements/status. Save our number (619) 800-3464 under your contacts and download the WhatsApp App to connect with us!
- Google Voice: Connect with a Promise Peer Mentor by calling 619.800.3464. Peer Mentors can support
you with any of the following:
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San Diego Promise application
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MySDCCD Portal
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Canvas
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General Questions
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- Canvas: Campus announcements, program updates, and daily Peer Mentor Discussions/Check-Ins. Contact Program Coordinator to request access.
- Youtube: Check out our channel for video tutorials, and program updates!
- Instagram: Q & A story session, community and campus resources story highlights, and DM for general questions. Follow us at @sdpromisecity
- Zoom: Counselor Lead workshops, Virtual Counseling & Peer Mentor Appointments and Virtual Promise Orientations.
Important Dates and Deadlines
Program Outcomes:
- Students will be able to work within the program and understand how to utilize resources.
- Students will be able to complete 2 years of academics.
- Students will be able to understand and apply knowledge based on academic counselor assistance with an ed plan.