Santa Rosa Junior College

SRJC offices will offer minimal services today, Friday, Aug 12, 2026. The staff and faculty members are engaged in a day of mandatory professional development activities. For any last-minute needs, many offices will open for in-person services on Saturday, August 15th, 2026. The same day, SRJC Petaluma will hold the Welcome Day event from 10 am to 2 pm. Info and RSVP at welcome.santarosa.edu/welcome-day-2026.

Rosco would like to introduce the first-ever Mini Rosco!
The first 50 Mini Rosco plushies will be given away today at the Santa Rosa campus Welcome Day to students who bring in their completed “bingo cards.” Since there are so few, it will be first come, first served. There will be a few Minis at the Petaluma Campus Welcome Day on Saturday, Aug. 15, followed by SRJC Roseland and Public Safety’s welcome events in September.
Throughout the semester, we’ll organize more opportunities to win one of the rare Mini Rosco plushies. Make sure you attend Student Services events and explore the resources available for students.
If you get one, take a selfie and tag – we can share it on our stories.
History bit for new students: The first SRJC students selected the bear cub as their mascot in 1918. The cub got its name in a contest in 1950 and has had several “looks” since then. The beloved bear cub was redesigned in 2024, and now we’re launching the first-ever Mini Rosco plushie.
More about Rosco at marcom.santarosa.edu/history-rosco.

Here is a new and interesting Fall 2026 class: AI in Business, BAD81: 1614, taught by faculty member Ryan Wenzel and Bob, the service dog. As instructor Ryan Wenzel mentioned, students can learn what AI can’t teach them, and the course goes beyond prompts and productivity. Students will be introduced to the basics of Artificial Intelligence and its application in the business environment and will learn to think critically and question AI’s answers. Topics will include the history and scope of AI, ethical implications, the use of generative AI, including textual and visual/video applications, the use of predictive/analytic AI in business, Big Data, and the application of AI in human resources.
The course is an elective applicable to any business major. Check out the outline: bit.ly/BAD81-AI.

SRJC - ranked #12 in the US and #2 in California among 613 community colleges nationwide in a WalletHub survey.
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It is not too late to RSVP for SRJC Welcome Days! Join us and get a jumpstart on success by taking care of important back-to-school business. RSVP to attend August 13th, 2026, 12-4 pm at the Santa Rosa campus and/or August 15th, 10 am – 2 pm, at the Petaluma campus for resource information, free lunch, games, and prizes.
RSVP + more info at welcome.santarosa.edu/welcome-day-2026.

Making its debut at this year's Welcome Day on August 13, 2026. Make sure you're there to meet it!

Saturday Services: Many SRJC offices will be open on Saturday, August 15, 2026, 9 am to 3 pm, on the Santa Rosa and Petaluma campuses and at SRJC Roseland. College staff and student leaders will be available to provide hands-on support for new and returning students with admissions requirements, information about financial aid and scholarships, campus life, registering for classes, and much more. Check out the website to see a list of the offices open: welcome.santarosa.edu/saturdayservices.

Need help getting ready for fall? Rock Enroll and Bear Cub Hub Support are available to help students complete their enrollment and start the semester with confidence.
Visit the temporary Bear Cub Hub Support Lab in the Bertolini Dining Commons on the Santa Rosa Campus through August 27.
Hours:
• Tuesdays–Thursdays: 9 a.m.–1 p.m. (In-person)
• Wednesdays: 4–7 p.m. (In-person + virtual)
Get help with:
- Bear Cub Hub navigation
- Login and account access
- Class enrollment and enrollment steps
- Activating your Bear Cub email
You can also visit the Welcome & Connect Centers on the Santa Rosa and Petaluma campuses. Learn more: welcome.santarosa.edu/rock-enroll-bear-cub-hub-support.