Galveston College

Galveston College opened its doors in September 1967 as a comprehensive community college located on Galveston Island, just 50 miles south of Houston, Texas. Galveston College provides the citizens of Galveston Island and surrounding region with academic, workforce development, continuing education, and community service programs.

The College serves an ethnically diverse population of approximately 2,400 students each semester in credit programs and nearly 5,000 individuals annually in continuing education programs. Galveston College has proven to be a progressive, dynamic institution of higher education known for its partnerships with businesses and organizations and its commitment to provide a quality learning environment that is student-focused.

Galveston's Professional Technical Education programs are designed to give you comprehensive training in just nine to 24 months so that you can move on to that exciting new job.

Galveston College programs have consistently gained local, state, and national acclaim in areas that include health occupations programs, workforce development initiatives, NJCAA athletics, innovative fundraising, culinary arts, and special student services.

Galveston College creates accessible learning opportunities to fulfill individual and community needs by providing high-quality educational programs and services.