San Diego City College

Program Eligibility Requirements 

• Must be a first-time to college student* 
• Must be a class of 2021/2022 high school graduate* (H.S. Diploma or GED) OR identify with one of the following groups: 
  • Foster Youth Student 
  • Veteran of U.S. Armed Forces 
  • Formerly Incarcerated Student 
  • Undocumented Student 
• Must be a California resident or AB 540 eligible 
• Must Complete a 2021-2022 financial aid application (FAFSA or CA Dream Act) 
• Must be prepared to enroll in a minimum of 12 units each semester (does not apply to students with an academic (DSPS) accommodation on file) 

*Student who completed college courses while in high school are eligible 

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 619.388.3998

• Attend a Virtual Promise orientation 
• Sign a Promise contract online
• Enroll in at least  12 units by February 11, 2022 
• Maintain a 2.0 college GPA 
• Meet with a counselor each semester 
• Complete a comprehensive education plan by the end of your first year.

Note:  Information regarding the Promise contract will ONLY be provided to students that meet the program eligibility requirements.  As program eligibility is determined, information regarding the Promise Contract will be sent to students via email.

2021-2022 San Diego Promise Checklist (Click Here)

2021-2022 Lista de Verificacion del Programa Promesa de San Diego (Haga clic aqui)

Step 1: SDCCD Admissions Application: 

Interested students must first complete a Fall 2021 Admissions application to San Diego City College at sdccd.edu/apply. 

Step 2: Financial Aid Application 

Complete a 2021-2022 financial aid application (FAFSA at fafsa.ed.gov or the California Dream Act at dream.csac.ca.gov). Students should submit a financial aid application as soon as possible using the school code for the college they will be attending in the fall. 

San Diego City College School Code for FAFSA or California Dream Act applications: 

• City College: 001273 

Step 3: Promise Application 

https://bit.ly/CityPromiseApp

Step 4: Online New Student Orientation and Abbreviated Education Plan 

Complete an online new student orientation and meet with a college counselor to develop an education plan (a roadmap to graduation) as soon as possible.  

• NEW STUDENTS must complete the New Student Education Planning workshop on Canvas.  Click here to access the workshop. 

Questions about completing the new student orientation and education plan, contact us for support at 619.388.3998

Step 5: Promise Contract and Promise Orientation 

Students must sign a Promise contract* online and attend a Virtual Promise orientation** to secure their space in the program. 

Step 6: Register for Classes 

Students must register for a minimum of 12 units by February 11, 2022.*

*Students that do no register in a minimum of 12 units by February 11, 2022 will be dismissed from the program, with the exception of students that have DSPS academic accommodation on file.

**Information regarding the Promise contract will ONLY be provided to students that meet the program eligibility requirements.  As program eligibility is determined, information regarding the Promise Contract will be sent to students via email. 

 

Brenda Torres, Program Coordinator

Meet via video chat: Click here to schedule an appointment

Phone Number:  619.388.3674

Text Line: 619.273.5053

Email: btorres@sdccd.edu

 

Miguel Galindo, Peer Mentor Lead

Meet via video chat: Click here to schedule an appointment

Phone Number: 619-388.3998

Text Line: 619. 800.3464

Email: mgalindo@sdccd.edu

 

Angel Lopez Rodriguez, Peer Mentor 

Meet via video chat: Click here to schedule an appointment

Phone Number: 619-388.3998

Text Line: 619. 800.3464

Email: alopez@sdccd.edu

 

Benjamin Villa, Peer Mentor 

Meet via video chat: Click here to schedule an appointment

Phone Number: 619-388.3998

Text Line: 619. 800.3464

Email: bvilla@sdccd.edu

 

Gabriela Jasso, Peer Mentor 

Meet via video chat: Click here to schedule an appointment

Phone Number: 619-388.3998

Text Line: 619. 800.3464

Email: gjasso@sdccd.edu

Monday: 9:00am-4:00pm

Tuesday: 9:00am-4:00pm

Wednessday: 9:00am-4:00pm

Thursday: 9:00am-4:00pm

Friday:  9:00am-4:00pm 

 

Office Number 

Mon- Thu 9:00-4:00

Call:  (619) 388-3998

Google Voice Number

Friday  (Remote) 9:00-4:00

Call/Text:  (619) 800-3464

Live Virtual Support hours are available Monday through Friday from 9am-1 pm

During this time, students can connect with us via Cranium Cafe to check in with our San Diego Promise Staff. If you have questions about your San Diego Promise Program eligibility, requirements, or need support with CANVAS and MYSDCCD, our Virtual support & assistance hours are the best option for you! 

Click on the link below to join: 

https://sdccd.craniumcafe.com/group/city-promise/lobby

Live Support Sessions Days/Times: Monday through Friday from 9 am-1 pm

   

Our San Diego Promise Peer Mentors are HERE FOR YOU! Their goal is to help you navigate through your educational journey at San Diego City College! If you need one-on-one support with the MySDCCD portal, Canvas, Registration Support, General Questions our Promise Peer Mentors are here for you! 

Click in one of the link below to schedule an appointment:

•  Click here to schedule an appointment

NOTE: Appointments are released monthly.  

Please Call (619) 388.3998 if you have any questions.

    

We're back to help you! The San Diego Promise will be providing limited In-Person Services every Tuesday, Wednesday,  and Thursday from 9:00am-4:00pm  

• Services are by appointment Only. 

• Requirement: Students must be vaccinated and have submitted proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Record on mySDCCD portal or have a negative COVID-19 test within the prior seven (7) days to attend in-person appointments.

• Face Masks Still Required on Campus: All employees, students and campus visitors must continue to wear masks on campus. If you need a mask, we can provide you with one. â€‹

• Dates of Availability â€‹: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:00am –4:00pm

Click in one of the link below to schedule an appointment:

•  Click here to schedule an appointment