Mount Tamalpais College

Mount Tamalpais College (MTC) is an independent, accredited liberal arts college inside San Quentin State Prison. MTC offers a 61-unit Associate of Arts degree in liberal arts as well as a college preparatory program in math and writing. The college offers 20 college courses each semester, allowing students to complete the coursework necessary for transfer to any California State University or University of California campus. The sole requirement for participation is a high school diploma or GED. No student is excluded based on age, length of sentence, commitment offense, or time left to serve. The college charges no fees or tuition and provides all the necessary textbooks, course readers, and school supplies in addition to learning support services, tutoring, and a computer lab. MTC provides education only to people based in San Quentin State Prison in California.