Cerro Coso Community College

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Cerro Coso Community College Educate, Innovate, Include, and Serve. The College offers traditional and online courses and 2 year degrees. It serves a population of about 28,000.

Cerro Coso Community College was established in 1973 and is located in the Eastern Sierra region of Southern California, as a separate college within the Kern Community College District. Cerro Coso Community College is one of the largest community college districts in the United States, covering an area of nearly 18,000 square miles. Cerro Coso has five instructional sites (Eastern Sierra Center Bishop & Mammoth, Indian Wells Valley, Kern River Valley, and South Kern)

Academic programs and departments
Cerro Coso Community College offers a wide variety of educational opportunities to its students. Campuses
Indian Wells Valley Campus

•Indian Wells Valley: 3000 College Heights Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555
The 420-acre (1.7 km2) Indian Wells Valley Campus (IWV) is located in the upper Mojave Desert near Ridgecrest, California, 160 miles (260 km) northeast of Los Angeles. The IWV Campus is the largest of the Cerro Coso campuses. The College serves the communities of Ridgecrest, China Lake, Inyokern, and Trona. This center provides educational services to military and civilian personnel on the base.

🎓 Thinking about transferring? This week is for YOU!Join us for Cerro Coso Transfer Awareness Week 2026, October 5–9! 🐺W...
10/05/2026

🎓 Thinking about transferring? This week is for YOU!

Join us for Cerro Coso Transfer Awareness Week 2026, October 5–9! 🐺

Whether you’re just beginning to think about transferring or you’re ready to submit your applications, we have workshops throughout the week to help you take the next step.

📚 Monday: Preparing to Transfer Kick-Off
🔎 Tuesday: Transfer Resources Workshop
🎓 Wednesday: CSU Application Workshop
🐻 Thursday: UC Application Workshop
✍️ Friday: UC Personal Insight Questions Workshop

Workshops will be held in LRC 631, with a Zoom option available for students who can’t attend in person.

And don’t forget to show some school spirit throughout the week — wear gear from your favorite college or alma mater! 💙💛

Your transfer journey doesn’t have to be complicated. Come meet the people and discover the resources at Cerro Coso that can help you plan your next move.

📅 October 5–9, 2026
📍 Cerro Coso Community College
💻 Scan the QR code on the flyer to join via Zoom.

Start here. Go anywhere. 🎓

❄️💙 SHARE THE WARMTH THIS WINTER 💙❄️The Coyote Closet Winter Edition Clothing Drive is happening throughout October!As t...
10/01/2026

❄️💙 SHARE THE WARMTH THIS WINTER 💙❄️

The Coyote Closet Winter Edition Clothing Drive is happening throughout October!

As temperatures begin to drop, we’re asking the Cerro Coso community to help ensure our students and community members have access to warm clothing this winter. A coat, sweater, sweatshirt, or other winter clothing you no longer need could make a meaningful difference for someone else.

👕 Donate your pre-loved winter clothing
📅 October 1–31
📍 CC Marketplace

Drop-Off Hours:
Monday & Wednesday | 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday | 9 a.m.–7:15 p.m.
🌙 After hours? Donations can be placed in the tote by the door.

Every donation helps provide warmth, comfort, and dignity during the colder months. 💙

🐺 Coyotes helping Coyotes. Clean out your closet, share what you can, and help us keep our community warm this winter.



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❄️ CLEAN OUT YOUR CLOSET & SHARE THE WARMTH! 🧥💙

The Coyote Closet Winter Edition Clothing Drive is collecting pre-loved winter clothing throughout the month of October!

That jacket you don't wear anymore? Someone else could really use it. 🧥

📅 October 1–31
📍 Drop off at the CC Marketplace

Your donations can help provide warmth, comfort, and dignity to someone in need this winter.

💙 Donate what you can. Share the warmth. Help a fellow Coyote stay cozy.

Join us at the Tehachapi Campus!Stop by today from 12:30–1:30 p.m. Come connect with us, learn more, and enjoy some time...
10/01/2026

Join us at the Tehachapi Campus!

Stop by today from 12:30–1:30 p.m. Come connect with us, learn more, and enjoy some time with your Cerro Coso community. We hope to see you there!

Thursday, October 1
12:30–1:30 p.m.
Tehachapi Campus

Questions? Email [email protected]

or call 760-384-6382.

Español 🇲🇽
¡Acompáñanos en el Campus de Tehachapi!

Visítanos el jueves, 1 de octubre, de 12:30–1:30 p. m. Ven a convivir con nosotros, conocer más y compartir con tu comunidad de Cerro Coso. ¡Esperamos verte!
Jueves, 1 de octubre
12:30–1:30 p. m.
Campus de Tehachapi

¿Preguntas? Envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected]

o llámenos al 760-384-6382.

🏠 BISHOP & INYO COUNTY RESIDENTS — WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!What has your experience with housing been like in our commu...
09/28/2026

🏠 BISHOP & INYO COUNTY RESIDENTS — WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

What has your experience with housing been like in our community?

Cerro Coso Community College’s Office of Equity and Inclusion and the California Racial Equity Commission invite local residents to a Community Engagement Session focused on housing in Bishop and Inyo County.

This is an opportunity to share your experiences, perspectives, and concerns and help ensure the voices of our Eastern Sierra communities are heard.

📅 Monday, September 28
⏰ 5:30–8:00 p.m.
📍 Cerro Coso Community College – Eastern Sierra Campus
Community Room 102
4090 W. Line St., Bishop

🍽️ Complimentary food and refreshments will be provided.

Whether housing challenges have affected you, your family, your neighbors, or the broader community, your experience matters and your voice belongs in the conversation.

Please join us and help spread the word to others throughout Bishop and Inyo County.

Facebook / Instagram🔬⚡ SCIENCE, INNOVATION & THE FUTURE OF POWER GENERATIONCerro Coso is excited to share the next prese...
09/28/2026

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🔬⚡ SCIENCE, INNOVATION & THE FUTURE OF POWER GENERATION

Cerro Coso is excited to share the next presentation in the Navy TechConnect Distinguished Lecture Series, featuring Dr. Michelle L. Pantoya, professor at Texas Tech University.

Join us for “Modifying Metals to Promote Power Generation,” an exploration of how researchers are studying the energy stored in metal particles and developing new ways to harness that energy for future applications.

📅 Monday, September 28, 2026
⏰ 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
📍 TechGrid
💻 In-person and virtual attendance options available

Dr. Pantoya is the J. W. Wright Regents Endowed Chair Professor at Texas Tech University, with more than 220 publications and numerous research and teaching honors, including the U.S. Presidential Early Career Award. She is also passionate about introducing young students to engineering and has co-authored several children's books focused on engineering concepts.

Whether you're a student, educator, engineer, researcher, or simply curious about emerging science and technology, this is a great opportunity to hear from a nationally recognized researcher right here in our community.

👉 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register for in-person or virtual attendance.

🐺💙 COYOTE ATHLETICS — HERE’S WHAT’S AHEAD! 💙🐺Another week of Coyote Athletics is coming up! Our Volleyball, Baseball, an...
09/25/2026

🐺💙 COYOTE ATHLETICS — HERE’S WHAT’S AHEAD! 💙🐺

Another week of Coyote Athletics is coming up! Our Volleyball, Baseball, and Softball teams are hitting the road next week, and we’re cheering them on every step

🏐 Wednesday, Sept. 30
Volleyball @ Chaffey | 5 p.m.
⚾ Baseball @ IEAC Showcase | TBD

🥎 Friday, Oct. 2
Softball @ Southwestern | 12 p.m.

🏐 Saturday, Oct. 3
Volleyball @ SBVC | 5 p.m.

🥎 Softball @ San Diego City | 12 p.m.

Good luck to all of our student-athletes competing this week. Go Coyotes! 🐺

Join us at the Tehachapi Campus!Stop by on Thursday, October 1, from 12:30–1:30 p.m. Come connect with us, learn more, a...
09/24/2026

Join us at the Tehachapi Campus!

Stop by on Thursday, October 1, from 12:30–1:30 p.m. Come connect with us, learn more, and enjoy some time with your Cerro Coso community. We hope to see you there!

Thursday, October 1
12:30–1:30 p.m.
Tehachapi Campus

Questions? Email [email protected]

or call 760-384-6382.

Español 🇲🇽
¡Acompáñanos en el Campus de Tehachapi!

Visítanos el jueves, 1 de octubre, de 12:30–1:30 p. m. Ven a convivir con nosotros, conocer más y compartir con tu comunidad de Cerro Coso. ¡Esperamos verte!
Jueves, 1 de octubre
12:30–1:30 p. m.
Campus de Tehachapi

¿Preguntas? Envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected]

o llámenos al 760-384-6382.

09/23/2026

Cerro Coso Community College

Celebrate Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month with us!Join the Office of Equity & Inclusion and Latinos Unidos as we celebr...
09/22/2026

Celebrate Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month with us!

Join the Office of Equity & Inclusion and Latinos Unidos as we celebrate Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month, September 15–October 15! Come together for a month filled with culture, community, food, music, and celebration.

Enjoy MOTH: Selena & tacos, Lotería with Mariachi Catrines, Día de los Mu***os activities, and our CC Community Fiesta! We’ll also welcome acclaimed author Reyna Grande on October 13 for a student book talk, keynote address, book signing, and special meet & greet.

Everyone is welcome to celebrate with us! Check out the flyer for dates, times, locations, and event details.

¡Celebra con nosotros el Mes de la Herencia Hispana y Latina!

La Oficina de Equidad e Inclusión y Latinos Unidos te invitan a celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana y Latina, del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre. Acompáñanos durante un mes lleno de cultura, comunidad, comida, música y celebración.

Disfruta de MOTH: Selena y tacos, Lotería con Mariachi Catrines, actividades del Día de los Mu***os y nuestra Fiesta Comunitaria de CC. Además, el 13 de octubre recibiremos a la reconocida autora Reyna Grande para una presentación del libro para estudiantes, conferencia magistral, firma de libros y una convivencia especial.

¡Todos son bienvenidos a celebrar con nosotros! Consulta el volante para conocer las fechas, horarios, lugares y detalles de cada evento.

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09/17/2026

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Address

Ridgecrest, CA

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 10pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 10pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 10pm
Thursday 7:30am - 10pm
Friday 8am - 12pm

Telephone

+17603846260

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