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The Columbia College Outreach Team provides information about Columbia College to high school students and faculty, parents and the community. We are proud to share Columbia’s Mission of providing a supportive and engaging learning environment while helping students master skills, explore passions, attain degrees and certificates and pursue careers and transfer pathways.

We are dedicated to assisting all prospective students in accessing the many resources Columbia College has to offer by providing information and referrals that can help make the transition to college as seamless as possible.

Interested in a Campus Tour?


Columbia College offers guided campus tours given by a current Student Ambassador for prospective students and their families, school groups and community members. Guided campus tours are available during regular business hours by appointment only.  To schedule a tour, click the link below and allow 24-48 hours for a confirmation email or you can call 209-588-5111.

  • All tours begin at Manzanita Welcome Desk.
  • Allow 60-90 minutes for a tour.
  • There are some hills and steps, so please come prepared. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes, bring a water bottle, wear sunscreen, and a hat!
Campus Tour Request Form

Go Columbia Days-New Student Orientations

Go Columbia Days

Columbia College's orientation programs provide new students with a first look at the online tools, in-person assistance, and ongoing resources available to support our newest Columbia College "Claim Jumpers." Not only will an in-person orientation experience set students up for success, it also helps students obtain the earliest possible course registration date and time. We offer exclusive orientation dates in May for our regional high schools and multiple dates in August for any new student to attend.

2027 Dates

For Students Starting in Fall 2027

  • May 12, 13, 19 and 20
    Students are encouraged to sign-up with their High Schools to attend these days in May
  • August 11 and 12

Additional New Student Events

August 20st from 2:00pm - 5:00pm: New students, parents, families and supporters are all invited to Columbia’s New Student Welcome and  Convocation to receive an official welcome to Columbia College. Get help finding your classes or printing your schedule, meet and greet with faculty,  learn about student life,  and enjoy a free dinner!

Columbia College Preview Day

The Columbia College Preview Day happens on the 3rd Thursday in September and offers regional high schools a chance to see everything Columbia College has to offer. This fun-filled event includes campus tours, special demos and presentations all over campus, info-fair, lunch, giveaways and much more. More information coming soon!

Save the Date for the 2026 event: September 24th 2026

Email claimjumpers@yosemite.edu for more information

Resources for High School Counselors

Columbia College can send a team to your campus to assist all interested students apply for the the following:

  • Columbia College Enrollment Application - Columbia College offers over 40 areas of study, including certificates, Associates Degrees and university transfer preparation, as well as, a broad range of Career Technical Training programs like Culinary, Fire Science & EMS, Automotive Tech & Welding, Child Care, Forestry, GIS and more. 
  • The Columbia College Promise Program - The Columbia Promise Program makes it possible for every qualified local public or private high school graduate or GED or CHSPE earner to attend Columbia College full time, tuition free, for two full years of consecutive semesters if they enroll in the fall semester immediately after graduation.The program service area includes high school graduates from Tuolumne County, Calaveras County, Amador County, Mariposa County, Oakdale and Riverbank.

Outreach rEQUEST FORM

We would love the opportunity to participate in your College Fair, Career Day or community event. Send invitations to Debbie Stewart at stewartd@yosemite.edu
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