General Info

Hartnell College is one of the oldest educational institutions in Northern California. Founded by William Hartnell, the college has been operational for more than 85 years. Hartnell has campuses in Salinas and King City, Calif. Formerly known as Salinas Junior College, it enrolls more than 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students annually. The College offers first and second year of college programs, and awards associate of arts and sciences degrees and certificates of proficiency. Hartnell College also provides vocational training, work force and community development classes, contract education, state-of-the-art computer center, and several cultural and recreational activities. It has transfer agreements with various educational institutions, including California State University and University of California. Additionally, Hartnell provides various assistance services, such as telephone registration, academic and personal counseling, financial aid services, international student services, re-entry services, sports counseling, disabled students programs and services, assessment, and career and transfer assistance.