Citrus College is the oldest community college in Los Angeles County and the fifth oldest in the state. It was founded in 1915 and was operated by the Citrus Union High School District. Nowadays the College occupies a 104-acre campus and serves more than 11,000 students.

The mission of the Citrus College is to foster a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success in pursuit of academic excellence, economic opportunity, and personal achievement.

Citrus College offers programs that foster intellectual, professional and personal growth through selected combinations of general education and program-specific courses. The programs provide a solid foundation for college transfer, technical training, employment and lifelong learning.

The College offers classes on a 16-week calendar (fall and spring semesters) in a variety of non-traditional scheduling options – six-week winter intersession, evenings, late start and early end, summer sessions, and optional class formats.

Admissions
High school graduates or individuals in possession of a California high school proficiency certificate, certificate of completion may attend the College. These are persons at least 18 years of age who may profit from instruction and international students who are eligible for admission under a student visa (F-1). As for application procedure, there is no charge to submit an application for admission.

Financial Aid
Citrus College provides a variety of state and federal financial aid programs to all enrolling students. The Financial Aid Office offers financial assistance in forms of grants, employment, loans and scholarships. Recipients of aid from federally funded programs must be regular students enrolled in eligible programs of study for the purpose of obtaining a degree, certificate or transfer program and must maintain satisfactory academic progress toward their educational objective.