What is Mission College STEP?

The Summer Transition Entrance Program, or STEP, is a summer program designed for first-time college students.

STEP provides a plan for maximizing the Mission College experience:

• Completion of Counseling 1 - College Survival Skills (2 units)
  Counseling 1 is a survey course covering time management, note taking and motivation strategies.
   
• Orientation to Mission College including college admission, financial aid, and counseling.
   
• Important information regarding AA/AS degress and professional certificates.
   
• Begin building Mission College faculty, counselor, and staff mentor-mentee relationships.
   
• Learn valuable leadership and team building skills.
   
• Network with other STEP students.
   

Why choose Mission College STEP?

• Summer is the perfect time to begin your career plan. STEP has the personal support to assist you.
   
• Transitioning into college is often a challenge; STEP helps develop college skills and build friendships.
   
• Earn college credit, complete a general education requirement, and enter the Fall semester with a college transcript.
   
• Learn how to complete your college plan and your career/transfer plans. Start now!
   
• After STEP, students are eligible to receive scholarships for books and supplies and are eligible to participate in the Mission College Ambassador Club. Ambassador Club students represent Mission College at both on and off-campus events.
   

Former STEP students endorse STEP

...I participated in the Summer Transition Entrance (STEP) at Mission College. We get a lot of information about the school and all the different programs. It really helps the seniors who don't know what to do once they graduate. - Christine Clark (Wilcox High School)

...I have competed the STEP program at Mission, and I highly recommend this program to anyone planning to attend Mission. - Arnold Wikey (Fremont High School)

...I'm attending Mission College and I'm doing very well here. I plan to go here for about 2 years and transfer to a four-year college and Mission College has provided everything I need to know. I have just completed the STEP program and it has been great. - Jason Ioane (Milpitas High School)

Interested in Applying?

STEP Brochure 2007 .pdf

Complete an on-line interest form.