Chabot College, The New Blueprint for Your Future
Chabot College provides academic excellence and access to education to those who want to update their skills, earn a degree, or transfer to a four-year college.
Chabot College provides high-quality programs and services so all students can reach their educational and career goals.
Community partnerships and gifts through The Friends of Chabot College General Fund provides enhancements to campus facilities and scholarships.
Chabot College provides new and innovative pathways to success for a diverse student population, linking learning to the workplace and to students’ career aspirations.
Welcome to The Friends of Chabot College website!
Chabot College has served the communities of Hayward, Union City, San Leandro, Castro Valley, San Lorenzo, Ashland, Cherryland, Fairview, and Sunol for over 50 years. As a nationally recognized leader in community college innovation of education experiences, we help people achieve their dreams of higher education and career advancement.
We hope you will join us in our mission of supporting Chabot College students, programs, and services. Whether you are an alum of Chabot College, student, parent, or interested community member, you have a role to play in building the social and financial capital for our college.
Ways you can help and make a difference today
Make a donation
There are many ways to make a contribution – including our secure online dashboard.
Giving makes a difference in our students’ lives.
GIVE TodayJoin the Alumni Association
There are countless former Chabot College students enjoying professional and personal successes. If you are one of them, we want to hear from you.
Join TodayAttend an Event
Our campus is always open to community members and their families. From sporting events to performances to graduations to award ceremonies, we welcome you to visit.
view eventsSnapshots of Success
Name: Michelle
Hometown: Hayward
Degrees: A.A., Psychology (2015)
What is one dream of yours that you saw come true at Chabot?
Being a member of the Chabot College women’s basketball team, winning the 2015 CCCAA Women’s Basketball State Champion, and transferring to a university with a scholarship.
Name: Damonte
Hometown: Oakland
Degrees: A.A., Sociology (2015)
What are your plans for the future?
My plan is to earn my bachelors degree in criminal justice, and to join the field of law enforcement, so I can protect young Black males like myself.
Name: Kate
Hometown: Union City
Degrees: A.A., Political Science
A.A., International Studies (2015)
What one piece of advice would you offer incoming students to Chabot College?
Follow your heart. If you desire something–––do it!
Name: Seth
Hometown: Hayward
Degrees: A.A., Radio & Television Broadcasting
A.S., Automotive Technology-Chassis, A.S., Automotive Technology-BMW Manufacture Training (2015)
What super power do you have? How will you use it to help others?
I have the super strength to stay up late doing homework, while working, and raising a child.
Name: Laurina
Hometown: Castro Valley
Degrees: A.A., Business (2017)
What are your plans for the future?
My father was able to see me graduate with honors and transfer to a prestigious university.
Name: Alfredo
Hometown: San Francisco
Degrees: A.A., Liberal Studies (2015)
What is one dream of yours that you saw come true at Chabot?
To earn a business degree, work for a Fortune 500 company, and assist fellow veterans in pursuing their dreams.
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SUCCESS HAPPENS EVERY DAY: BENEFITS OF ATTENDING CHABOT COLLEGE
Students who attend Chabot College earn more than a degree or certificate, they earn the advantage of an education that will increase their earning potential. Here are a few examples …
ARCHITECTURE
An average of 90% of Chabot architectural students transfer to four year universities, many of them among the most prestigious of programs.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Women and men, alike, can earn specializations in any one of Chabot’s many programs, like BMW, chassis, drive train, or hybrid technologies.
MUSIC INDUSTRY AND TECHNOLOGY
Chabot offers hands-on classes in the state-of-the-art studio and lab with instruction in audio recording, music production, sound design, audio for visual media, and live concert sound reinforcement.