• Thursday, February 13, 2025 Mandatory Professional Development Activities Institutional Day (No classes, District closed for PDA)
• Friday, February 14, 2025 Lincoln’s Day Holiday Observance (No classes, District closed) 
• Monday, February 17, 2025 Washington’s Day Holiday (No classes, District closed) 

Free Farmer's Market 

February 4th , 11:30am-1:30pm under the outdoor canopy (between buildings 400 & 500). You can pick up fresh produce and other groceries. Can’t make it? Leftover produce and other items are moved to the Welcome & Connect Center after each event. More information here.

Free Takeout Tuesday 

Tuesday, February 11th, noon -1pm in Petaluma Intercultural Center PC116 hosted by Petaluma Intercultural Center. Join us for the first Free Takeout Tuesday! Each 2nd Tuesday of the month. Free lunch and the opportunity to connect with Petaluma Intercultural Center staff and learn about their offerings. Come hungry! 

Student Success Team Workshop: Balancing Work, Life, & School Workshop

Let's share ways to get time on your side, leaving time for yourself. This workshop will help you create a better environment to better manage your time. Join us February 5th from 12:00-1:00pm. The workshop is going to take place in person at the Petaluma Campus Student Engagement & Success Center, Mike Smith Hall Building 500, Room 114.

Student Success Team Workshop: What Can I Do With This Major? Workshop 

Are you unsure of your major or how your major will connect with the job market? Join us to find out how identifying your interests and values can help you choose a career. Join us Wednesday February 12th from 12:00-1:00PM. The workshop is going to take place in person at the Petaluma Campus Student Engagement & Success Center, Mike Smith Hall Building 500, Room 114.

Student Success Team Event: Midterm Prep 

Get prepped for midterms! Join the Student Success coaches and other campus departments and resources to make a plan for midterm success and get connected to the support you need. Join us Tuesday February 25th & Wednesday February 26th from 12:00pm-1:00pm for free food and drinks.  The event is going to take place at the BBQ Patio outside of the cafe at the Petaluma campus.  

Financial Aid Fun Fair 

Petaluma Campus: Student Engagement & Success Center Financial Aid Fun Fair on February 20th, 11am-2pm. Join us for food, games, financial aid application support, community and more! 

Shepard Fairey: On The Wall  

On view through Friday, April 11, 2025 

Stop by the Herold Mahoney Library Gallery during Library hours to view bold and thought-provoking artwork by the internationally recognized contemporary artist Shepard Fairey. 

Fairey is known for creating visual works that advocate for various causes, including women's rights, presidential elections, and keeping Earth habitable for current and future generations. 

Find related resources in the SRJC Libraries' Shepard Fairey: On The Wall Exhibit Guide. 

Sign up for Library Workshops!

SRJC Libraries has workshops to help you earn extra credit AND learn valuable skills for finalizing your research projects. Sign up today!  

There is something new to learn about every month! In February, we offer: 

• Library Tours 

• Level Up in the Library: A Scavenger Hunt to Nail Your Assignment 

• Citing Images with NoodleTools 

• NoodleTools workshops for APA + MLA 

• The Full Package: Research and Citing with NoodleTools 

• Search Party: College Research Rescue 

For descriptions, dates & times, and registration information, visit Library Workshops.  

Walk 4 Clarity | Monday’s at 12pm | Petaluma Intercultural Center (Jacobs Hall, Room 116) 
Meet at the Intercultural Center at 12pm to take a walk around campus to clear your mind. This is a weekly event open to all. Please note there will be no walk on Monday, February 17, as the district is closed. 

Uplifting Pride | Wed, February 5th from 11:30am – 12:30pm | Petaluma Intercultural Center (Jacobs Hall, Room 116) 
Lgbtq+ students, faculty, staff, and allies are invited to the Petaluma Intercultural Center to meet peers, share experiences, and help shape a supportive and vibrant community on campus! 

Madiba General Meeting | Thurs, February 6th | 12:30pm – 1pm 
Join us for our General Madiba Scholars meeting. Let's foster community, get connected with campus, and have conversations about the black student experience in higher education. Join us and have your voices be heard! 

First-Gen Marathon Series | Tues, February 18th from 12pm – 1pm | Petaluma Intercultural Center (Jacobs Hall, Room 116) 
Join us for a monthly series dedicated to first-generation college students. Each session will explore unique topics related to the first-gen student experience. Come through to share experiences and build community. Whether you’re looking for support, inspiration, or just a space to be yourself, this series is for you! 

The Petaluma Welcome & Connect Center

(Mike Smith Hall 500) is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8am-5pm, Wednesday 8am-7pm and Friday 9am-12pm. You can access student life opportunities, the Food Pantry, get help with campus technology, get connected to campus resources, and more. More info: petaluma.santarosa.edu/welcome 

Student Success Team 

Welcome to the beginning of the spring semester! This month's academic theme is “Preparedness”. The Student Success Team is here for you to help you start the semester strong. Meet with your team of Success Coaches to make a plan for your success this semester.  

We are here to help you! As Success Coaches, we are students like you, and each team member can help connect you to resources and help you improve your student success skills.   

If you would like help with:   

Creating a weekly schedule  

Making a study plan for each class 

Improving your study skills and note-taking strategies 

Getting connected to campus resources  

We are available for appointments in person and online.   

To meet with a coach, go to:   

https://calendly.com/petstudentsuccess/petaluma-coaching-meeting, or stop by our office in the Student Engagement & Success Center, Mike Smith Hall Building 500! We look forward to working with you! Text/Phone: 707-778-3616; Email: studentsuccess@santarosa.edu  

Petaluma Intercultural Center 

Stop by the Petaluma Intercultural Center (PICC) at Jacobs Hall, Room 116. Find the campus mural, find us!  

Our Spring 2025 Hours are as follow:  

Monday & Tuesday: 8am – 5pm  
Wednesday: 9am – 7pm 
Thursday: 8am – 3:30pm 
Friday: by appt 

Visit our website to check our Spring 25 events: Our House Intercultural Center | SRJC Petaluma (santarosa.edu). You on Instagram? So are we! Give us a follow @srjc_pet_interculturalcenter! 

Email Aaron at asolorio@santarosa.edu if you have any questions or stop by! 

Herold Mahoney Library 

You need it. We have it!  

Borrow textbooks, laptops, graphing calculators, books & more!    

Find your favorite study space with a view! Settle into a cozy chair or pod, grab a study room or big table!! We offer printing (color and black/white), copying, scanning, computer access, accessible workstations, and more. 

Get Support from Librarians! Drop-in at the Research Desk or find us online via Online Chat or make a Research Appointment. We can help you find great sources and cite them too! Find out more, visit us online at SRJC Libraries.  

OPEN HOURS at Mahoney Library on the Petaluma Campus!  

Monday-Thursday: 8:00 am to 8:00pm  

Friday: 10:00am to 2:00pm  

Saturday-Sunday: Closed  

Get a Head Start on Spring! 

The library is open for Saturday Services on  January 11th, 9am to 3pm 

This is a great day to pick up laptops, graphing calculators and more, while supplies last!! 

Admissions and Records  

Feb. 2nd is the last day to register/add a semester length course with an instructor's signature and the last day to drop a semester length course without a W. Both of these functions can be accomplished in your SRJC Student Portal, but if you need support, come see the Admissions & Records Team in the Welcome & Connect Center, Mike Smith Hall, PC 500 or call us at (707)778-2415. We are open M, T, TH 8 am – 5 pm, W, 8 am – 7 pm and F 8 am –12 noon.  

Financial Aid 

Financial Aid appointments are available in the Welcome & Connect Center Mondays, 1-5pm and Thursdays, 8:30-12:30pm if you have advanced questions about loans, special considerations for unique circumstances, an appeal or a disqualification. 

Click here to schedule your appointment 

Students can join a zoom time to obtain virtual assistance.  

One-on-One Assistance | Financial Aid 

Join us on Thursday, February 20, 2025, for SRJC Petaluma Campus Financial Aid Fun Day in the Student Success & Engagement Center from 11 am – 2 pm! Student Financial Services staff will be assisting students to complete their financial aid applications and celebrating with lunch, music, photo booth, and a resource fair. More information to come.   

Counseling 

Counselors are available to assist students in making an informed decision about their education goal and course of study and to develop an education plan. Counseling Services are offered by appointment (in-person, phone or zoom) and/or via Express Drop-in (in-person, phone or zoom).  For more information and/or to schedule appointments stop by the Counseling office, Kathleen Doyle Hall, PC 216 or call (707) 778-3914. 

EOPS

Come visit us at the EOPS office in Jacobs Hall 109 on the Petaluma Campus! 

✨ Why Apply?  
Joining EOPS comes with fantastic perks:  

Priority 1 Registration: Get first dibs on signing up for classes as a part of EOPS!  

Dedicated Counseling (Hablamos Español):  

Academic Guidance: Course selection, vocational certificates, and AA/AS degree requirements.  

Career Support: Vocational exploration, decision-making assistance, and career test interpretation.  

Personal Counseling: Confidential support and referrals.  

Transfer Assistance: Help with meeting transfer requirements, CSU/UC admissions applications, EOP forms, and CSU/UC Application Fee Waivers. 

Our office hours for Spring 2025: 

Monday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM 

Tuesday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM 

Wednesday: 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM 

Thursday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM 

Friday: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM 

Tutorial Center 

If you need help in a class, you’re not alone! We offer a FREE tutoring program to help. Use all available resources early to get the best start in your classes.  

https://college-skills.santarosa.edu/welcome-srjc-tutorial-center  

Bookstore      

The Petaluma Bookstore updated hours on our website at https://www.bkstr.com/santarosastore/store-hours.  

We will be closed along with the rest of the campus on Feburary 13th, 14th & 17th. 

We are also including more vegetarian options for our grab-and-go foods. Come in and check it out! We have a vending machine for school and testing supplies located next to the Exchange Bank ATM machine. 

Shop online 24/7 for clearance and discounts at https://www.bkstr.com/santarosastore/shop/sale-and-clearance.   

Coffee Cart    

Spring 2025 the coffee cart opens on January 13, 2025 and is in the Courtyard Cafe’ Building 400. Pacific Dining is introducing smoothies to the menu at the Petaluma Coffee Cart.  The hours are Monday - Thursday 8 am - 1:30 pm. 

Student Health Services 

Student Health Services Clinic is open on the Petaluma Campus Mondays & Wednesdays 9:00 – 4:00. Nurse Practitioner Appointments both days and mental health appointments Wednesday only. 

Once a month on Wednesday is our Sexual and Reproductive Health Clinic from 1:00 – 4:00. Next one is Wednesday, February 12th.  Confidential services include STD testing, birth control counseling and services, paps and breast exams. 

For more information and to make an appointment, call SHS at 707-778-3919 or visit our website shs.santarosa.edu 

Student Support Center (Richard Call Building, 600 & 608) is OPEN with the following services:  

Video: How the DRD can support your success as a student  

The Disability Resources Department (DRD) provides academic support and services for students with disabilities.  Telephone: (707) 778-2491, Email: petalumadrd@santarosa.edu Web: SRJC Disability Resources   

Assessment and Testing Services is currently providing ACE exams, Distance Education Proctoring Services, EMLS Placement & Orientation, and Accommodated SRJC exams as well as In person GED testing.  Telephone: 707-778-3908, Email petalumatestingservices@santarosa.edu  Web: SRJC Assessment Services & Testing and Support Services  

GED Testing is available in-person on the Petaluma Campus! See dates and times on our website. Located in the Richard Call Building, PC 608, Call 707-778-3908 for more information.  

GED Pricing for In-person testing or online testing (from Home) is $41 per subject. Discount for retakes are available only for testers taking the exam in-person at a Testing Center. There is no discount for online testing.  

FREE GED Prep Courses are also available online or on the Santa Rosa Campus, also known as College Skills (CSKLS 731-733 and CSLKS 741-742). Classes available in English & Spanish. 

GED & MeTM - The Official GED® Mobile App is now available for students to download (Only for iPhone users). 

Career Hub

Information for Career Workshops, appointments for resume assistance, campus employment and more go to: https://careerhub.santarosa.edu/

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS... 
Are you interested in earning CSU transferable units for volunteering in the community?  CI 51 may be the course for you! This course is a self-directed student volunteer program designed to facilitate experiential learning and service to the community.  Volunteer placements include animal care facilities, clinics, day care centers, hospitals, recreation programs, schools, senior care centers, and various social service agencies.  Note takers may also take this course. High School students are welcome. Students volunteer 52.50 hours per unit per semester for 0.50-3.00 units. A great opportunity to earn CSU transferrable elective units and give back to the community at the same time!  
 
Please contact Laurie Bacci, Community Engagement Coordinator to schedule an appointment to discuss course requirements - lbacci@santarosa.edu. 

SRJC ID Cards are BACK

Student Identification (ID) cards are available for FREE. Having a Student ID card is essential as it will serve as your official student identification and provide access to on-campus events. You will also be able to ride FREE on any Sonoma County, Santa Rosa or Petaluma buses with a current enrollment sticker.  

You can come get your physical Student ID now at the following locations: 

Santa Rosa Campus: Student Information Desk, (Bertolini Student Center, 1st Floor)  
Petaluma Campus: Welcome and Connect Center (Mike Smith Hall, Building 500)