Campus Tours
An important part of selecting your college is knowing what the campus looks like and the resources available to help you achieve your goals. Mt. SAC is both beautiful and stimulating. We’ve got 421 acres of rolling hills, state-of-the-art buildings and labs, nationally recognized student groups, a vibrant and diverse community, and so much more. Come see for yourself.
Take a look at what we have to offer by selecting the “Let’s go” golden yellow button in the interactive virtual tour below. Make sure to turn on your volume, select from the menu options on your left, drag
the pictures, and click on all the inter-active videos and pictures. You can also
visit us in-person by signing up for a guided walking, wildlife sanctuary, or farm
tour.
Interactive Virtual Tour
Guided Walking Tours
Our guided walking tours are led by knowledgeable and friendly student assistants from the Inreach Program and High School Outreach Program. There are two general campus tour options to meet your needs.
For small groups of 12 people or less, visit the scheduled tours on the On-Campus Tour Calendar. To register, simply make your date selection, and submit the requested information. For additional questions, please email Inreach Services. Arrival information will be sent via email one day before the scheduled tour.
For large groups of 13 people or more such as schools and organizations, please complete the High School Outreach Tour Request form. *All requests are considered tentative until final confirmation from the college is provided. For additional questions, please email High School Outreach.
Tour Hours: During the Fall, Winter, and Spring terms, tours are offered Monday through Friday between 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Summer tours are offered Monday through Thursday between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm. The duration of the tour is approximately one hour.
Please note: All tours are subject to change or cancellation depending on the weather, updates will be provided promptly by email.
Make sure to wear comfortable shoes and dress according to the weather.
Wildlife Sanctuary Tours
The Wildlife Sanctuary is a 26-acre outdoor classroom and preserve containing diverse ecosystems that are home to local plants and animal habitats inside the sanctuary, including coastal sage scrub, chaparral, oak woodland, walnut woodland, grassland, and three freshwater ponds. There is also a natural stream that flows year-round and runs through the center of the sanctuary. These habitats contain some of the native trees, shrubs, and flowers which once grew in abundance in the San Gabriel Valley but have since declined due to human development. Visitors and students can observe local plants and animals in their native habitats and experience the ecology of the area.
The Wildlife Sanctuary is not open to the public, but free tours are provided by reservation. Tours of the Mt. SAC Wildlife Sanctuary are approximately one hour in length and are available for groups of up to 30 individuals (including teachers or parents). Please make your reservation at least three weeks in advance by clicking on the link below and completing the Smartsheet Form.
From August to December 2024, tours are available at the times shown below.
Mondays: 9 am - 11 am
Tuesdays: 9 am – 12 pm
Wednesdays: 9 am – 12 pm
Thursdays: 9 am – 12 pm
Fridays: 9 am - 2 pm.
For larger groups, or tours outside of those times, please email wildlife@mtsac.edu with your request.
Wildlife Sanctuary Tour Reservations
Wildlife Sanctuary Accessibility
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Most paths in the Wildlife Sanctuary have packed dirt or decomposed granite surfaces. There also are some wooden walkways and bridges across waterways. The paths within the sanctuary are wide enough to easily accommodate a wheelchair.
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Tours can be adapted to accommodate any accessibility needs.
Farm Tours
Agriculture is a thriving business in California, which is why Mt. SAC has incredible agriculture, farming, horticulture, and animal care programs for students. To support these programs, we have a 250-acre farm on campus next to our Agricultural Sciences building. The farm is also surrounded by our Veterinary Building, Swine Care Facility, Livestock Pavilion, and Equipment Barn.
Tours of our farm and surrounding facilities are great for prospective students interested in agriculture or animal care, school field trips, or group outings. The tour is a 1-hour, guided walking tour, and we can accommodate up to 35 people per tour. Each tour is unique and can include such animals as sheep, pigs, cattle, and horses.
Tours are offered at 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm, or 1pm but are appointment only. Tours can be arranged Tuesday through Thursday during the Fall and Spring semesters. We ask that you schedule your tour at least 2 week in advance. Tours are provided at no cost, but donations are appreciated. You can arrange a tour by clicking below.
Agricultural Literacy Trail:
You may also tour the farm both online and in person. You can learn about anything from irrigation, to tractors, to cows and much more. No other place in the Western United States will be able to provide you this unique experience. Please feel welcome to tour different areas of our farm at your convenience.
