Where is Gilroy Campus?

Gavilan College's Gilroy Campus serves as the primary hub for a wide array of academic programs designed to meet the educational needs of the South Bay community. This campus offers comprehensive associate degrees, certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities, emphasizing hands-on learning and career preparation.

• Business and Management: Courses in accounting, marketing, entrepreneurship, and office administration equip students with practical skills for entry-level positions or further studies. Programs include Associate of Science in Business Administration, focusing on financial analysis, business law, and management principles.
• Health Sciences: Training in nursing, medical assisting, and emergency medical services prepares students for healthcare careers. The Registered Nursing program features clinical rotations and simulations, while EMT certification courses emphasize emergency response techniques.
• Engineering and Technology: Offerings in computer science, electronics, and drafting/CAD provide foundational knowledge for STEM fields. Students learn programming languages like Java and Python, circuit design, and AutoCAD software applications.
• Liberal Arts and Humanities: Core courses in English, history, philosophy, and foreign languages support general education requirements. Creative writing workshops and literature analysis foster critical thinking and communication skills.
• Social Sciences: Psychology, sociology, and anthropology classes explore human behavior and societal structures, with electives in child development for education pathways.
• Science and Mathematics: Biology, chemistry, physics, and calculus sequences prepare students for scientific careers or transfers. Lab-based courses include dissections, chemical experiments, and mathematical modeling.
• Vocation and Workforce Development: Welding, automotive technology, and agriculture programs offer industry certifications. Welding courses cover MIG/TIG techniques, while agriculture focuses on sustainable farming practices and viticulture in the region's wine country.
• Arts and Communication: Visual arts, music, theater, and journalism courses encourage creativity. Studio art classes teach drawing, painting, and digital media, while theater productions provide performance experience.
• Public Safety: Administration of justice and fire technology programs train future law enforcement and firefighters, including scenario-based training and legal studies.
• Kinesiology and Health Education: Physical education classes and nutrition courses promote wellness, with options for coaching certifications.

The campus integrates online and hybrid learning options, ensuring accessibility. Faculty expertise and state-of-the-art facilities, including science labs and a performing arts center, enhance the educational experience. Gavilan's commitment to student success is evident in high transfer rates and job placement, making it a cornerstone for regional education. With over 50 programs, the Gilroy Campus caters to diverse interests, from liberal arts to technical trades, fostering lifelong learning and economic mobility in Santa Clara and San Benito Counties.