Approximately 8,000 students returned to Santiago Canyon College the week of Feb. 9, marking the start of the spring 2026 semester. Students of all ages, ranging from 11 to 88, began the term on campus and in virtual classrooms. On the first day of classes, several students shared their excitement and goals for the new semester.
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table during the first day of the spring semester at Santiago Canyon College on Monday, February 9, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)
A club offers up information and snacks to
prospective members. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, contributing photographer)
Forms and sign-ups sheets are passed around at the first day of classes on the SCC campus. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, contributing photographer)
A student finds help at the Admissions &
Records desk. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)
Questions and answers are found at the
Student Help Desk.(Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)
Students spend time on campus between classes during the first day of the spring semester at Santiago Canyon College on Monday, February 9, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)
Student clubs and organizations line the
paths welcoming students onto the SCC campus. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)
A student passes by the bookstore on his way
to class.( Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)
Students arrive on campus through a giant SCC arch during the first day of the spring semester at Santiago Canyon College on Monday, February 9, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)
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Associated Student Government volunteers
show off some premium swag at their information
table during the first day of the spring semester at Santiago Canyon College on Monday, February 9, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)
