Coast Community College District

05/07/2026

Thank you to the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce for inviting Trustee Elizabeth Dorn Parker and OCC President Angelica Suarez to speak about Orange Coast College, the future of community colleges, and how we’re engaging the community to understand your priorities for local, affordable higher education.

We want to hear from you! Join the Conversation: https://www.cccd.edu/survey.html

05/01/2026

Don't forget! Register to vote or update your registration for the upcoming 2026 Primary Election.

04/29/2026

Denim Day 2026: Coast Colleges stands with survivors and remains committed to confronting harmful behaviors and attitudes around sexual violence.

04/02/2026

Coast Colleges student leaders proudly represented our campuses at the Student Senate for California Community Colleges General Assembly, where they sharpened their leadership skills and advocated for community college students across the state.

04/01/2026

Coast Colleges train the professionals who keep our communities healthy and safe—nurses, first responders, and more. We recently hosted the Community Health Worker Regional Workforce Summit at Orange Coast College to help strengthen and expand this critical workforce. Learn more about the summit here: https://chw-cccd.hub.arcgis.com/

12/15/2025

Hands-on conservation: Orange Coast College students help White Seabass thrive again.

Learn more from KTLA 5's coverage here:

Students from Orange Coast College, along with the nonprofit organization Get Inspired and the Newport Harbor Patrol, released more than 200 white seabass in...

12/11/2025

Did you know that Coast Colleges provides affordable pathways for students to launch in-demand careers in nursing, public safety and skilled trades?

Learn more in our 2024-25 Annual Report.

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09/12/2025

Learn about the latest happenings at Coast Community College District in this week's news brief.

09/09/2025

Golden West College President Meridith Randall is highlighted in an Orange County Register article about how community colleges are using AI to root out enrollment fraud.

Technology helps sniff out fake students registered by scammers who look to tap into money designated to assist those who have real needs.

11/26/2024

Are you a current student at Coastline College, Golden West College, &/or Orange Coast College? Enter the Holiday Card Art Contest to get your artwork featured on this year's Coast District holiday card! Deadline for submission is Monday, December 2. Contest details below.

06/11/2024

Orange Coast College and the U.S. Coast Guard have formed a one-of-a-kind partnership for potential recruits. Through a Direct Enlistment Lateral Entry Program, certain graduates — such as those from the college’s professional mariner program, for example, as well as aviation science and culinary arts — will be eligible to enlist as a petty officer third-class. California Community Colleges

A Direct Enlistment Lateral Entry Program will allow OCC's maritime, aviation science and culinary arts program graduates to potentially enlist as a petty officer third-class, a position with higher pay and more responsibility than those who take the traditional recruitment route.