College of the Canyons (COC) hosted its annual Star Party for the community in Canyon Country on Friday night.  On Friday, COC hosted its annual Star Party featuring the “Science Talks Series Presents” at the Canyon Country Campus.  “We love coming out, we love sharing about astronomy and stem projects and we welcome you guys,” said Dave Flynn, member and ...

College of the Canyons (COC) is set to host an open house this month in Valencia  The Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center at College of the Canyons is set to host an in-person Open House event from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24 to preview academic programs offered by partner institutions, including the University of La ...

Good news for students hoping to secure financial aid for the 2024-25 academic year: The deadline to apply for the Cal Grant has been extended to May 2, 2024.  The extension, approved by the California Legislature and signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom, was made in response to the mired rollout of the redesigned Free Application for Federal Student ...

 College of the Canyons (COC) is scheduled to host its annual Star Party this spring.  Dr. J (Bob) Balaram, an inventor and retired chief engineer of the Mars Ingenuity Project as NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, is set to discuss the development and operations of the Mars helicopter and the implications for future exploration of the Red Planet in his presentation ...

College of the Canyons (COC) is scheduled to host several express admission days this spring in Valencia and Canyon Country.  COC is set to host a series of Express Admission Days in April to provide new students with step-by-step guidance through the admissions process.  “Express Admission Days are a great opportunity for students to familiarize themselves with the college’s admissions ...

The College of the Canyons (COC) Athletic Department will host a dedication ceremony to unveil the Michele Jenkins Softball Team Room in honor of the longtime board member and ardent softball program supporter’s nearly 40 years of service to the district. The event will be held Tuesday, April 16, prior to the Lady Cougars’ scheduled game vs. L.A. Valley College, ...

College of the Canyons (COC) has selected the faculty member who will represent the school at an international sustainability education program in Iceland. Holly Hitt-Zuniga, an architecture and interior design instructor at College of the Canyons, has been selected to represent the college and the National Science Foundation’s Center for Renewable Energy Advanced Technological Education (CREATE) in Iceland as part ...

College of the Canyons (COC) is hosting a graduation ceremony in Valencia on Friday for several students who have completed a robotic training program.  On Friday, the Uniquely Abled Academy (UAA) at COC is set to host a graduation ceremony for nine students who have completed the UAA’s pilot robotic training program.  “We are very excited to celebrate the hard ...

More than 250 short-term classes are still open for students looking to enroll in at College of the Canyons (COC) for the spring 2024 semester.  “Short-term classes can help students reach their academic goals a lot faster,” said Omar Torres, assistant superintendent and vice president of instruction at the college. “Classes are available in-person and online, which provides students flexibility ...

College of the Canyons has received a $50,000 DEWALT Grow the Trades Grant to continue supporting the college’s construction technology program.  COC was selected as one of 70 organizations that are projected to skill and reskill more than 55,000 people in 2024 with DEWALT’s support.  “We are thrilled to have received this grant from DEWALT,” said Harriet Happel, dean of ...