Southwestern Oregon Community College

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Our college’s mission is to support student achievement by providing access to lifelong learning and community engagement in a sustainable manner. As free citizens and members of a learning community, we enjoy particular rights and have responsibilities. To help all of our students and community members feel included and able to participate in this public space, we encourage online visitors to be respectful of others’ communications, opinions and experiences. We reserve the right to remove content we believe segregates our community via stereotyping or marginalizing. This includes, but is not limited to, content that threatens safety, is sexually or violently explicit, hateful or discriminatory. Southwestern does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, national origin, age, disability status, gender identity, or protected veterans in employment, education, or activities as set forth in compliance with federal and state statutes and regulations.

Start your path to becoming an elementary teacher with a transfer degree from SWOCC! 📚 Flexible schedules, in-person sup...
10/08/2026

Start your path to becoming an elementary teacher with a transfer degree from SWOCC! 📚 Flexible schedules, in-person support, and resources to help you succeed. Learn more at www.socc.edu/education

Welcome, Ciara Rubí!Southwestern is excited to announce Ciara Rubí as our 2026–27 Guest Artist in Residence.Rubí is a mu...
10/07/2026

Welcome, Ciara Rubí!
Southwestern is excited to announce Ciara Rubí as our 2026–27 Guest Artist in Residence.
Rubí is a multidisciplinary artist working in collage, autofiction, photography, drawing, and printmaking.

Join us for an Artist Reception to welcome Ciara to Southwestern, meet the artist, learn about her work, and hear about upcoming workshops. The reception is free and open to the public. We hope you’ll join us!

More details and information about the upcoming workshops here: https://bit.ly/4ddCR8S

Check out this spook-tacular event our SWOCC STEAM Pathways is putting on!
10/06/2026

Check out this spook-tacular event our SWOCC STEAM Pathways is putting on!

Love Halloween? Well.. we have a treat for you! Join SWOCC STEAM Pathways for STEAM‑O‑WEEN on Tuesday, October 27th, 6–8 pm @ Southwestern Oregon Community College Coos Campus in Umpqua Hall. This FREE, all‑ages event is packed with hands‑on science fun, spooky experiments, and Halloween excitement. Costumes are optional—but encouraged! Anyone who dresses up will be entered into a prize drawing.

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10/06/2026

Can the adult brain grow new neurons?
For years scientists thought neurogenesis stopped after early development. New research is changing that view. Explore how the brain’s adrenergic system may influence the growth of new neurons and what that could mean for mood, learning, memory, and even longevity.

More details here: https://bit.ly/4yNp550
SWOCC STEAM Pathways

10/05/2026

Grow with us 🌱 SWOCC’s Agroecology program (the only in Oregon) combines hands-on training, local partnerships, and innovative solutions to grow a sustainable future. Learn more at www.socc.edu/agroecology

Ready to try something creative?Our 2026–27 Guest Artist in Residence, Ciara Rubí, is leading a series of hands-on works...
10/02/2026

Ready to try something creative?

Our 2026–27 Guest Artist in Residence, Ciara Rubí, is leading a series of hands-on workshops in collage, zine-making, and creative writing. No art background needed. Just bring your curiosity and a willingness to try something new.

Explore the workshops and find one that sparks your interest here: https://bit.ly/4ddCR8S

10/02/2026

Ready for an action-packed career serving your community?🔥Study Fire Science at SWOCC! Gain hands-on experience, train with experienced instructors, and prepare for a future as a firefighter. Learn more at www.socc.edu/firescience

Thinking of becoming an engineer? Start your journey at SWOCC with hands-on projects, small class sizes, and the foundat...
09/30/2026

Thinking of becoming an engineer? Start your journey at SWOCC with hands-on projects, small class sizes, and the foundation you need to successfully transfer. Learn more at www.socc.edu/engineering

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1988 Newmark Avenue
Coos Bay, OR
97420

Opening Hours

Monday 7:15am - 6pm
Tuesday 7:15am - 6pm
Wednesday 7:15am - 6pm
Thursday 7:15am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm

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(541)8882525

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