Solano Community College- Vacaville Campus

Solano Community College’s Vacaville presence serves as a premier educational and workforce development hub for Solano County. Anchored by two specialized campuses—the Vacaville Center on North Village Parkway and the Aeronautics Center at the Nut Tree Airport—the college bridges high-level academic pathways with direct connections to Vacaville’s thriving life sciences, biomanufacturing, and aviation industries.

Key Specialized Academic Programs

Biotechnology & Biomanufacturing (Vacaville Center) Situated in the heart of Vacaville’s biotechnology corridor—directly adjacent to industry giants like Genentech—the modern Biotechnology & Science Building features state-of-the-art cell culture suites and laboratory facilities.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biomanufacturing: Solano College is one of the few community colleges in California authorized to confer a full 4-year B.S. degree, training students in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), cell culture, protein recovery, and quality control.

Certificates & Associate Degrees: Offers stackable credentials including Biotechnology Laboratory Assistant, Industrial Biotechnology (A.S. & Certificate), and Stem Cells & Cell-Based Technologies.

Aeronautics & Aviation Maintenance (Nut Tree Airport Campus) Located at 2010 Cessna Drive, this FAA-approved Part 147 facility provides real-world, hands-on training in fully equipped hangars.

Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certifications: Prepares students for FAA written, oral, and practical licensing exams.

Degree Options: Offers Associate in Science (A.S.) degrees and Certificates of Achievement in Airframe Maintenance, Powerplant Maintenance, or a combined A&P track.

General Education & Transfer Pathways In addition to technical programs, the Vacaville Center offers foundational coursework in business, STEM, social sciences, and humanities, allowing local students to complete transfer requirements for the UC and CSU systems close to home.

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Solano Community College – Vacaville Campuses

Vacaville Center: 2001 N. Village Parkway, Vacaville, CA 95688

Aeronautics Center: 2010 Cessna Drive (Nut Tree Airport), Vacaville, CA 95688

Solano Community College

Overview: Solano Community College’s Vacaville facilities represent the leading edge of local career technical education and higher learning. Known state-wide for its signature Biotechnology & Biomanufacturing program—offering both associate degrees and a landmark Bachelor of Science degree—the college works hand-in-hand with Vacaville’s major life sciences partners to train the region's top workforce. Meanwhile, at the Nut Tree Airport campus, the Aeronautics Center trains the next generation of FAA-certified Airframe and Powerplant mechanics inside active aircraft hangars. SCC provides local residents and regional students with direct pathways to high-wage, high-demand careers in Solano County.