Welcome to a new academic year at the Modesto Junior College! Whether you're new to campus or gearing up for graduation, we hope you'll join us for fun and free student activities during Welcome Week 2025.
The first week of Fall is an exciting time for ALL students at MJC! Offices, departments and academic schools across campus kick-off the new academic year with events and activities that provide students the opportunity to get involved and find new ways to make the most of your college experience. Welcome to the Pirate family!
9am-1pm | East Campus Quad
(Students are the STARS!)
Start your semester with a high-energy kickoff you won’t want to miss! Enjoy an exciting car and bike show, live music, fun games, a club talent show, dance performances, and a vibrant Club Fair where you can meet and connect with student clubs and organizations.
Stop by the MJC Campus Life table to grab free swag and learn how to get involved this semester! Come for the vibes, stay for the connections!
9:30am-12pm | East Campus Quad outside the Student Center
The MJC Transfer Center hosts an opportunity for students planning to transfer to visit with 4-year college
and university representatives. The Transfer Day College Fair at MJC is an opportunity
to ask questions, gather materials, and make connections with college representatives.
Students can get guidance on the process of transferring to four-year institutions
or exploring career pathways after they complete their course work at MJC.
Representatives from over 50 CSU, UC, private and out-of-state universities will be on campus to answer any and all college-related questions. Students will be able to speak with admission representatives to find out information about the application process, financial aid, admission requirements, etc.
Questions? Stop by the Transfer Center on East Campus in the Student Center, call 209 575-6239 or email.
West Campus Plaza | Wednesday, August 27 | 4pm - 8pm
Open to MJC students, high school students, junior high school students, parents and
the community.
Check in for free swag and food truck tix!
Meet us in the West Campus Plaza near Glacier Hall. Explore your educational options and visit with over 50 reps from the UC and CSU college systems. Take a look at the list of colleges that will be onsite to meet with students.
Grab a bite with your Food Truck Ticket! (While supplies last)
Exchange your WestFest food truck ticket for a sweet or savory tasty bite at a variety
of local food truck vendors.
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Cal Poly Humboldt
CSU Chico
CSU Chico Concrete Industry Mgt Program
Cal State East Bay
CSU Fresno
CSU Sacramento
CSU Stan Teacher Recruitment
CSU Stan BA Nursing Program
CSU Stanislaus
San Francisco State University
San Jose State University
Sonoma State University
UC Berkeley
UC Davis
UC Davis School of Ag & Environmental Sciences
UC Irvine
UC Merced
UC Riverside
UC Santa Barbara
UC Santa Cruz
Baker College, Michigan
Grand Canyon University, Arizona
University of Idaho
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
University of Nevada, Reno
University of Oregon
Dominican University of California
Fresno Pacific University
Humphreys College
Jessup University
Menlo College
Saint Mary’s College of California
Simpson University
University of Redlands
University of San Francisco
University of the Pacific
University of the Pacific – School of Engineering & Computer Science
East Campus Quad | Thursday, August 28th | 9am - 2pm
All MJC students welcome!
Information Booth located on the small stage in the East Campus Quad
East Campus Quad | 9am - 2pm
Visit over 50 booths to gather info and freebies from campus programs, activities and community organizations. This is a great opportunity to learn about all the resources available to you as an MJC student.
Center of East Campus Quad
Rally will conclude by 10:00am.
Food Trucks and Booths in the East Campus Quad
West Campus | 9am - 4pm
Celebrate culture and creativity! Shop handcrafted items, learn from Indigenous artists,
and support local makers at this special weekend fair.
Want to be a part of these exciting events? We need your help! All new and current students are invited to get involved in campus life as a volunteer. You'll experience these exciting events as part of the MJC team. Click the link to fill out the interest forms and the MJC Volunteer Coordinator will share the details of how to get in on the fun.
Volunteer for Welcome Day: Aug. 28th Volunteer for WestFest: August 27th
