Central Oregon Community College

Be sure to join us for the End-of-Year Celebration!

Thursday, June 4, 4 to 6 p.m.
Mazama Field, COCC Bend Campus

This family-friendly event is free and open to students and their loved ones. Enjoy dinner, Bonta Gelato, a petting zoo, bouncy houses, a DIY bouquet bar, face painting, live music and more as we celebrate another great year together.💙

Finals are almost here, Bobcats!

Stress Free Finals is happening June 1 to 5 across all COCC campuses. Each campus will host its own activities throughout the week, giving you plenty of opportunities to relax, connect with other students and take a well-deserved study break. From pizza to tickets to local events to chair massages there is something for everyone. And, it's all FREE!

Check the full schedule to see what's happening at your campus and finish the term strong. We are cheering you on every step of the way.

What makes COCC a First Choice College? 💙

It’s a place where students feel supported, connected and inspired to reach their goals. From hands-on learning to meaningful community connections, COCC is helping students build bright futures right here in Central Oregon.

“When I think of a first-choice college, first and foremost, it’s a place where you want to be.” — Greg Pereira, COCC President

Hear from students, faculty and staff about how COCC creates opportunities for success in the classroom, the workforce and beyond.

COCC is a First Choice College At Central Oregon Community College, being a First Choice College means creating opportunities—for students, for our communities and for the future of Centra...

We want to hear from you, Bobcats! Take a few minutes to share your thoughts about your experience at COCC through the student survey. It takes less than 15 minutes to complete, and you can enter to win one of ten $50 Visa gift cards.

The survey closes May 29, so don’t wait to share your feedback: https://cocc.edu/departments/institutional-effectiveness/student-survey

Learn practical self-defense skills for real-life situations!

COCC Community Education's “Self-Defense: Essential Skills for Real-Life Safety” is designed for all generations and focuses on personal safety strategies you can use in everyday environments. Learn how to recognize potential threats, set clear boundaries, make quick decisions, and use simple techniques to create space and escape safely — no prior experience needed.

Upcoming classes:
Thursday, June 4, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. — Bend
Saturday, June 13, 9 to 11 a.m. — Bend
Saturday, June 13, 1 to 3 p.m. — COCC Redmond Campus
Saturday, July 11, 9 to 11 a.m. — Bend
Saturday, July 11, 1 to 3 p.m. — COCC Redmond Campus

Register today: https://ow.ly/k4U950Z0qn7

Dozens of people raced up and down our Bend campus for the 30th annual Storm the Stairs!🏃🏽‍♀️‍➡️

From the Mazama Track, up to Metolius, down to Cascades Hall, and back up to the top of campus — participants climbed a total of 465 stairs over the course of 2 miles. Thank you to everyone who organized and took part in this race. We look forward to seeing you at the next one!

In honor of Memorial Day, Central Oregon Community College will be closed on Monday, May 25.

Join us for an evening of live jazz at COCC.

The Central Oregon Community College Big Band Jazz Spring Concert will feature the music of acclaimed composer and arranger Frank Mantooth, performed by talented student and community musicians.

Friday, May 29
7 p.m.
Wille Hall, Coats Campus Center, COCC Bend Campus

Admission is free and donations are appreciated.

Learn more at https://centraloregonjazz.org/

Looking for summer plans that go beyond screen time? ☀️

COCC Community Education youth camps help kids and teens stay busy in ways that feel fun, not forced. They’ll get to explore interests, learn something new, connect with peers and come home with stories to share.

Camps are affordable, local and offered on COCC campuses across Central Oregon, so families can find summer options that work a little better for real life.

See what’s coming up and register: cocc.edu/youth

COCC Redmond Campus
COCC Madras Campus
COCC Prineville Campus

Curious about the growing zero-proof movement?

Join COCC and OSU-Cascades for a Mocktail Panel Discussion exploring alcohol-free beverages, inclusive social spaces and the changing culture around connection and community in Central Oregon.

Hear from local voices helping shape this movement while enjoying food, giveaways and great conversation.

Ray Hall Atrium, OSU-Cascades Campus
Tuesday, May 26
4–5 p.m.

Everyone is welcome. Come connect, learn and explore something new.

Learn more: https://bendbeavscentral.osucascades.edu