This page is for students pursuing or exploring an academic program within the Arts & Languages Meta-Major.
Choices you make during your time as a Hartnell student will help you complete your degree or certificate in order to immediately begin your career or transfer to complete a bachelor’s degree at a four-year university.
Haven’t decided on the Arts & Languages Meta-Major?

Steps on Your Way
- Get to know A&L instructors in your classes and by attending student drop-in hours.
- Watch for and join faculty-led workshops offered by the Panther Transfer Academy, the Library/Learning Resource Center and the Panther Learning Lab.
- Visit the Hartnell Clubs & Organizations page to learn about student groups directly connected to A&L careers, such as Theatre Arts & Cinema, the Writers’ Guild, Spanish Club, Photography Club and more.
Students can attend Hartnell events at no charge, and many community events are available free or at a reduced cost:
- Live theatre at on the Hartnell campus
- College and community art exhibits
- Poetry readings and visiting authors
- College and community music performances
- Check salary info and education required for A&L careers in the .
- Attend transfer and career fairs for A&L at Hartnell.
- Watch for community events, such as the
- Watch for college info on student competitions, grants & awards.
Scholarships specifically for Arts & Languages students include:
- for Monterey County residents
- photography scholarships
- Killian Scholarships for Hartnell music students
- Boronda International Travel Program
- Become a tutor or SI in the Panther Learning Lab.
- Volunteer with the .
- Explore internship opportunities with , , and the .
- Investigate Work Study jobs at the Library/Learning Resource Center.
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