A tour of Modesto Junior College is the best way for prospective students, parents
and/or groups to experience the beauty of our campuses. We offer various tour options
depending on group size, grade level, and area of interest.Our friendly tour guides will walk you through the campus, where you will learn about our history, programs, and student support services.
Groups must complete the Tour Request Form and submit required certification of insurance
and facilities request form no later than 2 months prior to requested date. We encourage
groups to complete requests three weeks prior to your scheduled visit.
We offer 1-hour general campus group tours on Tuesdays, Thursdays and select Fridays.
Tours run at these times: 9:30 am, 11:30 am, and 1:30 pm. CTE Tours are available
once a month on designated dates, with a maximum capacity of 50 students per tour.
Interested in becoming a Pirate? Come and learn what hidden treasures are available
to you at your local community college. This tour provides an overview of MJC’s East
Campus facilities, programs, student support services, campus life and the rich history
of Modesto Junior College. A scavenger hunt option in place of the walking tour is
available upon request; for junior high and high school students. This east campus
general tour is suitable for all ages and is approximately 45 minutes in length.
Lights, Camera, Action... This tour provides a backstage glimpse of how MJC performing
arts shows come life. Students will have the opportunity to visit back stage at the
Performing Art Center (PAC) and see different aspects of our plays and performances.
Areas that may be visited include our main auditorium, sound and lighting booth, props/costumes
warehouses and our student art gallery. This tour is approximately 1-2 hours in length.
Stop, drop and roll to the MJC Regional Fire Training Center. This tour provides an
overview of what it takes to be a first responder. You will have the opportunity to
see first-hand the state-of-the-art facilities designed to give realistic training
to first responders. This tour is suitable for all ages and is approximately 60-90
minutes in length.
Dive into an exciting world of possibilities at Modesto Junior College! This tour
highlights MJC’s career programs that specialize in Agriculture, Allied Health, Autobody
Collison & Repair, Automotive Technology, Industrial Electronics, Machine Tool Technology
and Welding Technology. For an extra dose of inspiration, 7th through 12th grade
students can enjoy a customized career programs presentation. The tour is approximately
1.5-2 hours in length.
Our museum offers an enriching and immersive educational experience designed to ignite
curiosity and inspire a lifelong love of Nature. We are excited to invite schools
and community groups to explore our diverse exhibits and enjoy guided tours tailored
to complement educational curriculums and foster an appreciation for our Central Valley's
beauty and history. Please visit the Great Valley Museum Webpage for more information and/or tour bookings!
For questions regarding campus tours, please contact our office at (209) 575-7713
or email mjcoutreach@yosemite.edu We are here to answer your questions!
