Publish Date: May 5, 2015
SALINAS, Calif. – More than 220 new students were successfully registered today at the King City Education Center during the first day of the Second Annual Panther Prep Days; more than 700 are expected to be registered tomorrow, May 2, 2015 at Hartnell’s main campus - 411 Central Avenue in Salinas, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The convening also includes a parent participation component; 160 parents have confirmed participation.
Panther Prep Days is an early college preparation model program in which Hartnell College works with high school students to assist them in their transition to college months in advance of their actual enrollment. Hartnell College is the only college in the service area to deliver this type of event at this magnitude.
Panther Prep Days is a culminating event for our new incoming first time freshmen (high school graduates) and their parents. The goals are to ensure students meet with an academic counselor to:
- develop their educational plan
- register for their first semester classes
- gain valuable information on academic programs and majors
- meet other students
- involve parents in the transition from high school to college by offering a parent information seminar
For media inquiries on Saturday, contact Dean of Student Affairs – Student Success, Dr. Mark Sanchez at 831-229-1952 (cell) or email msanchez@hartnell.edu.
Hartnell Community College District
The Hartnell CCD serves over 15,000 students annually through its main campus in Salinas, the Alisal Campus in East Salinas, the King City Education Center, and various outreach learning centers throughout the Salinas Valley. Hartnell College, a Hispanic Serving Institution, provides workforce training, basic skills courses, and prepares students for transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Hartnell College is recognized for its innovative public and private partnerships that support world class STEM education, career technical education, fine and performing arts, humanities, and athletics. We are growing leaders through opportunity, engagement, and achievement. For more about Hartnell CCD, visit www.hartnell.edu.