Quail Hill Community College

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Affordable transfer pathways, career education, English-language study, and personal advising in the heart of Irvine.

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Community-centered education

A practical college experience with room to grow.

QHCC combines the access of a community college with a focused campus culture. Students work with advisors, faculty, and support staff who help them choose a path, stay on track, and prepare for transfer or employment.

10Program pathways

20:1Target student-to-faculty ratio

2023Founded in Irvine

Dates & deadlines Academic Calendar

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Student support Campus Services

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Policies Catalog & Policies

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Programs

Choose a pathway that fits your next step.

Explore transfer preparation, career certificates, English-language learning, and general education with advising built into the process.

Business Administration

Build a foundation in accounting, management, marketing, and entrepreneurship with transfer-ready coursework.

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Computer Science

Study programming, web development, data analytics, and systems thinking through hands-on projects.

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Health Sciences

Prepare for allied health pathways through biology, public health, communication, and patient-care fundamentals.

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English as a Second Language

Strengthen academic English, college reading, writing, speaking, and confidence in a supportive cohort.

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Early Childhood Education

Study child development, classroom observation, family engagement, and early learning environments.

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Digital Media

Create visual, written, and web-based media for community organizations, small businesses, and transfer portfolios.

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Hospitality & Tourism

Prepare for guest services, event coordination, tourism operations, and customer-focused leadership.

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Accounting

Learn financial records, spreadsheets, payroll concepts, tax basics, and small-business accounting practices.

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Data Analytics

Use spreadsheets, databases, visualization, and statistics to turn data into practical decisions.

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General Education Transfer

Complete lower-division general education while exploring majors and preparing for bachelor’s degree transfer.

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Admissions

Five clear steps from application to your first class.

1
Apply online
Tell us your intended program, term, and student background.
2
Submit records
Upload available transcripts, English records, or prior college documents.
3
Complete placement guidance
Work with advisors to determine English, math, and course readiness.
4
Attend orientation
Learn about campus services, student expectations, and planning tools.
5
Register for classes
Build a realistic first-term schedule with academic support in place.

Advisor meeting with college students — Admissions advisors help students compare pathways, schedules, and costs before registration.

Student Life

Supportive, personal, and connected to the community.

From tutoring and library services to student clubs and career workshops, QHCC gives students practical support and reasons to stay connected between classes.

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Classroom discussion at a community college

News & Events

Campus updates

Apr 1, 2023

Quail Hill Community College Opens with a Commitment to Local Access

QHCC begins serving Irvine and surrounding communities with transfer-focused and career-oriented academic pathways.

Aug 18, 2023

First Fall Orientation Welcomes New Students to Campus

Students and families joined faculty advisors for campus tours, placement guidance, and first-year planning sessions.

Jan 12, 2024

College Launches English Language and Career Bridge Programs

New short-term programs help multilingual learners build academic English and job-ready communication skills.

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