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College to Career (C2C)

San Diego Community College District

3375 Camino Del Rio South
San Diego, California 92108

College to Career (C2C) is a three-year program that supports students with intellectual disabilities or autism in pursuing community college as a pathway to employment.

CONTACT INFO

Program Contact: Rachel Martinez
Program Contact Email: rmartinez@sdccd.edu
Program Phone: 619-388-6808
Program Website: www.sdccd.edu/c2c

GENERAL

Public or Private: Public
Type of School: Community College (2 year)
Size of School: Large (>15,000)
Length of Program: 2 Year
Accepts out-of-state students? Yes
Type of Postsecondary Education Program: Integrated/Immersive Inclusion → full participation in all aspects of campus with coordinated supports
Residential Living Component: No
Walkability & Bikeability of College and Surrounding Community:  
Public Transportation Available:
  • Public Transportation to/around community
  • Bike Access
  • Access Services
Number of Students in Program: 60
Number of Students Per Cohort: 20
When do new cohorts begin? Fall
Types of disabilities who are/may be represented in this program, but are not limited to:
  • Intellectual
  • Developmental
  • Identify as Neurodiverse
  • Autism
  • Down Syndrome
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Turner Syndrome
  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Prader-Willi Syndrome
  • Epilepsy or Seizure Disorder
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Williams Syndrome

REQUIREMENTS

Age Requirements: 18
Is a high school diploma required? No
Deadline for Application: February 27, 2026
Criteria for Admission:  
Supports that are provided:
  • Vocational
  • Academic
  • Social
Program serves only students who have exited the K-12 system? Yes

ACCEPTANCE, RETENTION, AND COMPLETION RATES

Acceptance rate for the most recent fall term: 90%
Retention rate for first year students from the previous academic year to the current one:  
Admitted applicants with these skills are commonly seen, but are not prerequisites. Students will have the opportunity to develop them directly during the program.  
Minimum requirements for the program  

COST

Average Total Program Cost (Tuition, Student Fees, Housing, Room and Board, Books/Materials, Program Fees):  
Is this a federally funded TPSID Program? No
Out of pocket expenses for the program can be funded in the following ways:
  • DOR
  • Regional Center
  • Self-Pay
  • Financial Aid
  • SSI
  • Scholarships listed through Think College
  • Private Scholarships
Average Out-of-Pocket Fees:  

ACADEMICS

Approximate percentage of all courses taken by students in the program that are inclusive:  
Do all students in this program enroll in at least one inclusive college/university course for credit or audit each quarter/semester? Yes
University courses are for:
  • Letter Grades
  • Credit/No Credit
Course Access:  
Credential(s) or certificate(s) students earn upon completing the program:  
Is this credential/certificate approved by the college/university?  
Students in the program have access to the following campus-wide services:
  • Student health center
  • Student disability services
  • Gym
  • Computer labs
  • Campus clubs
  • Wellness Center
  • Pantry
  • Tutoring Center
  • Career Center
  • Identity Center
  • University Events

EMPLOYMENT

Percentage of students in this program have paid work while attending the program: ~25%
Other career development activities include:
  • Resume writing
  • Interview skills
  • Job shadow
  • Soft skills (e.g., communication)
  • Job coaching
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Advocacy in the workplace setting
  • Internships (on-campus)
  • Internships (community)
  • Career Goal Setting
  • Career Connected Courses
  • Apprenticeships
Percentage of students in this program that had paid work after exiting the program:  
Resources offered to students:
  • Technology/Laptops
  • Professional Clothing
  • Tutoring
  • Technology Support
Program Partnerships:
  • Department of Rehabilitation
  • Campus Career Services
  • Campus Career Fairs
External Supports Partnerships:  

HOUSING / MEALS

Are residential living skills a component of this program? No
Housing Options: Off-campus apartment
Are life skills a component of this program? No
Housing is provided and arranged for students? No
Are students able to live and work over the summer in the housing?  
Are campus meal plans available? Yes
Are on campus food options available? Yes
Is there a food pantry on campus? Yes

EXTRACURRICULAR / CAMPUS LIFE

Students can participate in student organizations and/or clubs on campus: Yes
Students may participate in the following extracurricular activities:
  • Clubs
  • Sports
  • Affinity Groups
  • Attend sporting and other campus events
  • Access to campus Gym/Fitness center
  • Independent activities outside the program
  • Faith Communities
  • Garden Spaces
  • Concerts
  • Signature Campus Events
  • Alumni Events
Supports available to students in evenings and weekends:
  • N/A