A College Built Around Access
Founded on April 1, 2023, QHCC was created to provide affordable academic pathways, career preparation, and personal advising close to home. The college emphasizes smaller classes, practical schedules, and clear guidance from application through completion.
QHCC serves recent high school graduates, adult learners, transfer students, multilingual students, career changers, and community members seeking focused coursework.
Mission and Vision
Our mission is to expand opportunity through high-quality teaching, responsive student services, and programs that connect learners with transfer, employment, and lifelong education goals. Our vision is to become a trusted community college known for personal attention and strong outcomes.
Community Commitment
QHCC partners with families, schools, employers, and civic organizations to help students take the next step with confidence. Every program is designed to make college planning easier, more personal, and more connected to real goals.
- Clear pathways from inquiry through completion.
- Teaching connected to transfer and workplace expectations.
- Student services that respond before small problems become barriers.
- Partnerships shaped by regional education and workforce needs.
Academic Model
The college combines general education, transfer preparation, career certificates, English-language study, and advising. Students may begin with a defined program or use early coursework to explore options.
Leadership and Governance
College leadership coordinates academic planning, student services, operations, and community relationships. Faculty participate in curriculum and learning decisions, while staff teams support enrollment and student progress.
Campus and Community
The Irvine campus is designed for instruction, advising, study, technology access, and community events. QHCC also works with external partners to extend learning and student support beyond the campus.
Planning for Growth
Future growth is guided by student demand, faculty capacity, course completion patterns, transfer opportunities, employer input, and the college’s ability to maintain personal service.