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A new student portal, the Bear Cub Hub, is coming to SRJC in Spring 2026 and will require access to your SRJC Bear Cub Gmail account.
You will receive your new SRJC Student ID Number in your Bear Cub email, and beginning in January 2026, all official SRJC communication will be sent only to your @bearcubs.santarosa.edu email.
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CAMPUS PHOTOS

Want to see more of our beautiful college? Browse the photo gallery below or take a virtual tour!

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Student Life

Student life at SRJC is vibrant, inclusive, and community-focused. International students join over 20,000 local and global learners in clubs, celebrations, leadership activities, and campus events that make SRJC feel like a second home.

  • Three students sitting together in front of a colorful flower garden on the SRJC campus.
    Students enjoying the beauty of SRJC's campus gardens.
  • Students gathered indoors at an SRJC orientation event, smiling and talking around large tables with small international flags.
    New international students connecting during Orientation.
  • A large group of international students and staff posing in front of Doyle Library holding signs that say GO BEAR CUBS.
    Students are warmly received at ISP welcome day.
  • Students tabling at an outdoor SRJC event under a canopy decorated with international flags.
    International Students celebrating global cultures during an SRJC campus event.
  • A group of students taking a cheerful outdoor selfie in front of Doyle Library, making peace signs and smiling.
    Friends enjoying one another’s company on the lawn in front of Doyle Library.
  • Three students in cultural attire posing together at an international event.
    International students share heritage and tradition at the International Education Week Fashion Show.

Campus Facilities

SRJC offers over 100 academic programs, small class sizes, and award-winning faculty. International students benefit from hands-on learning, modern facilities, and strong transfer pathways to top universities in California and beyond.

  • A wide view of SRJC's main quad with students relaxing on the lawn in front of the Doyle Library.
    The Doyle Library overlooks the heart of SRJC's Santa Rosa campus.
  • Students studying inside Doyle Library with large windows overlooking the hills.
    Reading Rooms inside Doyle Library are some of the quiet spaces offered within the facility.
  • Modern stainless-steel sculpture displayed prominently in front of an SRJC academic building.
    A sculpture by renowned American artist William Wareham stands in front of the Doyle Library.
  • The interior of an SRJC building featuring large wooden steps used as seating and study space.
    The steps inside the Lindley Center for STEM Education provide a bright, modern space to study and socialize.
  • An auditorium with tiered seating and stage lighting inside SRJC's Burbank Auditorium.
    This building houses SRJC’s state-of-the-art performing arts theater complex, including Newman Auditorium.
  • The main theater space on the SRJC Petaluma campus with warm lighting and curved seating.
    The Ellis Auditorium on SRJC's Petaluma campus is a beautifully designed theater.
  • Students eating and socializing inside SRJC’s bright, spacious dining hall.
    The Craig Dining Commons inside the Bertolini student center is a welcoming place to meet, study, and enjoy meals.
  • SRJC's multi-level parking structure illuminated at night with the clock tower visible in the background.
    SRJC’s campus lit up beautifully after dark, creating a welcoming nighttime scene.

Academics

SRJC offers over 100 academic programs, small class sizes, and award-winning faculty. International students benefit from hands-on learning, modern facilities, and strong transfer pathways to top universities in California and beyond.

  • Students participating in a lively class discussion with an instructor inside a modern SRJC classroom.
    Students experiencing engaged learning in small, discussion based classes
  • Students conducting experiments in a science laboratory with microscopes and lab equipment.
    Hands-on science labs are led by expert faculty.
  • Culinary students preparing dishes in a professional teaching kitchen.
    SRJC offers world-class culinary training.
  • Music students performing together with a variety of instruments during class.
    The Music Program offers opportunities for students to strengthen their abilities and develop their own artistic style.
  • Wine studies students examining grapevines and learning viticulture techniques.
    Students studying viticulture have the unique opportunity to learn in Sonoma County's internationally renowned wine industry.
  • A group of international students wearing graduation regalia and celebrating together.
    An international student celebrating their commencement.

Housing

SRJC’s on-campus housing provides a supportive living environment with modern facilities, furnished rooms, and community spaces. Students enjoy a safe, comfortable home while being just steps away from campus life.

  • A view of SRJC's modern on-campus housing building with landscaped outdoor areas.
    Polly O'Meara Doyle Hall is SRJC’s new student residence hall.
  • Three students posing in front of the illuminated Polly O’Meara Doyle Hall sign at night.
    International students pose in front of Polly O'Meara Doyle Hall.
  • Students sitting together in the shared kitchen of the residence hall.
    Student residents cook and connect in one of several shared kitchens in the on-campus residence hall.
  • Two students studying at a table in the residence hall lounge area.
    Each of the floors at the Polly O'Meara Doyle residence hall features quiet study areas for students.
  • A large group of students gathered in the residence hall’s bright and comfortable great room.
    Students gather for community events in the "Great Room," located on the first floor of Polly O'Meara Doyle Hall.

Athletics & Recreation

From competitive sports teams to modern fitness facilities, SRJC encourages students to stay active and healthy. International students often join recreational activities to meet friends and experience campus spirit.

  • SRJC athletes competing intensely during a basketball game.
    A member of the Bear Cubs Women's Soccer team dribbles the ball up the pitch.
  • Track athletes sprinting during a race at SRJC.
    SRJC Track & Field sprinters race towards the finish line.
  • Students exercising inside SRJC’s fitness center.
    The SRJC Physical Education Department offers a full fitness center for students to train and stay active.
  • Students playing soccer as part of an SRJC recreational club activity.
    Club sports at SRJC offer accessible entry points for staying active and having fun on campus.
  • A large group of students posing on a scenic hiking trail during an SRJC outdoor club activity.
    With redwood groves and Pacific Ocean views just a short drive away, students have access to many beautiful hiking options near campus.