College Mission Statement
Collin College is a student- and community-centered institution committed to developing skills, strengthening character and challenging the intellect.
Vision Statement
Delivering a brighter future for our students and communities.
Core Values
We have a passion for:
- Learning
- Service and Involvement
- Creativity and Innovation
- Academic Excellence
- Dignity and Respect
- Integrity
Philosophy and Purpose Statement
Through its campuses, centers and programs, Collin County Community College District fulfills community and industry needs and its statutory charge by providing:
- Academic courses in the arts and sciences to transfer to senior institutions.
- Programs leading to baccalaureate degrees, associate degrees or certificates, including technical programs, designed to develop marketable skills and promote economic development.
- Continuing adult education programs for academic, professional, occupational and cultural enhancement.
- Developmental education and literacy programs designed to improve the basic skills of students.
- A program of student support services, including counseling and learning resources designed to assist individuals in achieving their educational and career goals.
- Workforce, economic and community development initiatives designed to meet local and statewide needs.
- Other purposes as may be directed by the Board and/or the laws of the State of Texas.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Collin College is an equal opportunity institution and provides educational and employment opportunities without discrimination on any basis protected by applicable law.
In accordance with state and federal laws, Collin County Community College District (Collin College) is an equal opportunity institution that provides educational and employment opportunities without discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected class. Students with concerns regarding discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and/or sexual assault in violation of applicable laws should contact the District Dean of Students Office at 972.881.5604 or dos@collin.edu.
Collin College provides reasonable accommodations to afford equal educational opportunities to all people, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), Americans with Disabilities Act and Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Students requesting accommodations under these provisions should contact Collin College’s Accommodations at Collin College for Equal Support Services (ACCESS) Office at 972.881.5898 (voice) or access@collin.edu.
Upon request, the Collin College Catalog is available in an alternate format for students with print-oriented disabilities. For more information, contact the ACCESS Office at 972.881.5898 (voice) or access@collin.edu. For persons who are Deaf or hard of hearing or have speech impairments, contact Texas Relay Services by dialing 711, 1.800.735.2989 (TTY) or 1.877.826.1789 (VCO).
Institutional Accreditation Status
Collin County Community College District is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate degrees, associate degrees, and certificates. Questions about the accreditation of Collin County Community College District may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 by calling 404-679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
Programmatic Accrediting Agencies
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN); Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration; American Culinary Federation Education Foundation; American Dental Association’s Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA); Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM); Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC); Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) through the Committee on Accreditation of Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP); Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) through the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA); Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) through the Committee on Accreditation for Polysomnographic Technologist Education (CoAPSG); National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
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