Crafton Hills College

What is the history of Crafton Hills College?

Crafton Hills College is a public community college that opened in 1972 in Yucaipa, California. It is part of the San Bernardino Community College District, alongside San Bernardino Valley College.

The college was established to expand access to postsecondary education in the region. Its present-day mix of associate degrees, certificates, transfer preparation and career education reflects that community-college role. For prospective students, its district membership matters because some administrative services and policies are shared, while courses, programs and day-to-day student services must be checked specifically for Crafton Hills College.

What are the faculties and departments at Crafton Hills College?

Crafton Hills College offers associate degrees and certificates rather than bachelor's or graduate degrees. Its academic offerings include transfer-oriented subjects such as English, mathematics, biology, business and the social sciences, as well as career-focused study in fields such as public safety and health care.

The college's catalog is the authoritative place to check how a particular program is organized, whether it leads to an Associate Degree for Transfer, and which courses are required. That distinction is important: an associate degree intended for transfer, an occupational associate degree and a shorter certificate can have different general-education and sequencing requirements. Students considering a selective career program should also review its separate application steps before choosing first-semester courses.

What is the location of Crafton Hills College?

Crafton Hills College is in Yucaipa, in California's Inland Empire. Its campus is at 11711 Sand Canyon Road, and the college primarily serves students who travel to campus from surrounding communities.

Prospective commuters should consider the trip to campus at the times their classes meet, especially if a program requires early-morning clinical work or evening labs. Public transportation options and schedules may not match every course or placement. Ontario International Airport is a regional air-travel option, but routine transportation to and from the college is the more consequential planning issue for most students.

What is the mission and vision of Crafton Hills College?

Crafton Hills College describes its purpose in terms of access to education, transfer preparation, career development and service to its community. As a public community college, it serves students pursuing different goals, from a first college credential to preparation for further study.

Those are statements of institutional purpose, not evidence that every student will achieve a particular outcome. Applicants can assess how well the college fits their goals by comparing the current catalog's program requirements with available counseling, course schedules and the requirements of any intended transfer university or occupation.