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Promise Orientations

Welcome to the City College Promise Program!

This page contains information about Promise Orientations. 

What are Promise Orientations?

Promise orientation sessions are events designed by staff and students to support new admits to the Promise Program with navigating higher education. These sessions are informational presentations that include activities to ensure students are equipped with the knowledge to succeed in their academic journey. 

What types of information are shared at Promise Orientations?

Promise orientations inform students about: 

  • Promise benefits
  • Promise requirements
  • Promise policies
  • Promise petitions and exceptions
  • Important college dates and deadlines
  • Campus services and programs
  • Other miscellanous tips and recommendations

Who is required to attend?

ALL new Promise students MUST attend one orientation session in their first semester in the program. Students do NOT need to attend orientation again after one session. Returning students to the program do NOT need to attend orientation unless their period of absence has been longer than 3 years. 

I can't come to campus. How can I access orientation content?

Students that are unable to visit the campus for an in-person session must contact the program for alternatives. Alternatives include virtual sessions via Microsoft Teams as well as a fully-online version with a quiz component. 

Students can email [email protected] to access an online/virtual alternative. 

Fall 2026 Orientations

Fall 2026 live sessions are no longer available. For an alternative, students must email [email protected]. 

Spring 2027 Orientations

The Spring 2027 Promise application is now LIVE! 

San Diego City College Promise will be hosting 3 sessions for Spring 2027.

ALL new Promise students MUST attend one (1) orientation session to remain in good standing with the program. Students must register to attend; additional information about the session will be emailed to students directly prior to the orientation.

In-Person Orientation Sessions

  • Friday, January 22, 2027
  • Friday, January 29, 2027

Register to attend to receive location information.

The link to register will become available by December 2026.

Virtual Orientation Sessions

  • Friday, February 5, 2027

Register to attend to receive the virtual invitation for the session.

The link to register will become available by December 2026.