Situated in North Stockton, California, The San Joaquin Delta College (SJDC) two-year college sits on around 165 acres of prime land directly across the street from two major shopping malls. Virtually 19,000 students attend the college which offers associate degree programs (AA) and additionally provides certificate programs featuring 139 major study areas.
SJDC tenders associate in arts (AA) plus associate in science (AS) program degrees. And in addition offers certificates in many occupational and vocational programs within the categories listed here: Business, Applied Science & Technology; Fine Arts & Communication; English Language Arts; Science & Mathematics; Family & Consumer Sciences; Health Sciences; and Social Sciences.
Additionally, SJDC provides a number of community education courses without credit for people in age brackets in the form of seminars, workshops, and training. There are also online classes, plus a high school curriculum where students attend classes providing college course credit to assist them in getting a head start on a college education.
Accreditations for SJDC is provided by the Western Association of Schools & Colleges (WASC).
Admissions
A wide variety of students are served by San Joaquin Delta College (SJDC) including students seeking degrees, high school students, international students, students seeking certificates, working professionals and community education students.
SJDC attendance, prospective students should do the following:
Submit an application either in person or online, by completing and tendering an admissions form.
Make an appointment to sit for the college assessment exam
Attend an orientation class
If necessary, make an application for financial aid
A requirement of international students is to complete and submit an admission application, including a $50 application fee. to obtain detailed instructions,
logon to the SJDC website.
Potential students with an interest in visiting the SJDC campus prior to applying for admission, may schedule an onsite campus tour by completing a request form online form or by getting in touch with the Outreach & Community Relations department.
Financial Aid
SJDC provides a number of financial aid choices for students that qualify. Some of the options include scholarships,, grants, work study programs, and loans. There is an itemized list of available aid located on the
school website, including descriptions. All students must complete and present a Federal Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) which is free for
consideration. SJDC also provides summer financial aid; but, funds are restricted to students that qualify.
Students
Virtually 19,000 students attend the college including students seeking degrees, high school students, international students, students seeking certificates, working professionals and community education students.
As a student there are a numbers opportunities to become involved in campus activities. Well over 30 organizations and clubs exist. there is an InterClub Council (ICC) , on-campus food services, , intercollegiate sports, plus a flea market operated on weekends during the entire school year which is operated by the Associated Student Body Government (ASBG).
Many services for students are provided by SJDC including disability services, free tutoring, services, computer labs, counseling services, library and a student bookstore .
Athletics
SJDC participates in the Big 8 Conference featuring the ensuing list of intercollegiate sports: women's basketball, men's basketball, men’s baseball, men's football, men’s basketball, women's cross country, men’s cross country, men's golf, women’s golf, women's soccer,
men’s soccer, women's swimming, men’s swimming, women's track & field, men’s track & field, women's water polo, men’s water polo, plus men’s wrestling. Additionally, the Delta Mustangs posses a high spirited cheering team.
Some past SJDC athletic achievements include 2nd place state finish for the men’s baseball team, being named the Northern California top Team. The Lady Mustangs’ basketball lineup accomplished a number of achievements including Runner Up in the California State Championship, Conference Champs, Elite 8, Final Four, including Northern Section Champions.
