COCC Prineville Campus

10/10/2026

Honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day 🌿

Central Oregon Community College is hosting events across the region to celebrate Indigenous history, culture, and traditions.
These events provide a wonderful opportunity to strengthen community connections, encourage cultural understanding, and celebrate the lasting contributions of Indigenous peoples to Central Oregon.

A stronger community begins with understanding and appreciating the people, stories, and traditions that make our region so special!

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Central Oregon Community College will observe Indigenous Peoples' Day on Monday, Oct. 12, with events scheduled across its four campuses in Bend, Redmond, Madras and Prineville. The campus activities include an educational presentation on the origin of the powwow, curated librar...

10/10/2026

Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month with COCC!
This October, COCC invites students and community members to come together for events celebrating Latinx culture, stories and experiences. All events are free and open to the public.
Here’s what’s coming up:
Oct. 17 | Community Bike Ride
Join COCC and Vámonos Outside at Shevlin Park for a community ride. Bikes and helmets will be provided, including for children. Come early for “Ask a Mechanico” assistance and bike safety tips. Registration is required.
Oct. 20 & 22 | “Solito” Book Discussions
Explore Javier Zamora’s award-winning memoir about his 3,000-mile migration from El Salvador to the U.S. border at age 9. Discussions will be held at COCC Prineville on Oct. 20 and COCC Madras on Oct. 22.
Oct. 27 | An Evening with José Olivarez
Award-winning poet and performer José Olivarez comes to the Bend campus for an evening of poetry, conversation and a Q&A exploring immigration, identity and more.
Everyone is welcome to join us!
Find event times, locations and registration details:
https://cocc.edu/departments/multicultural/latino/latinx-events?fbclid=IwY2xjawU2O5FleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMWtIanJ0cHZIdTRVNXZMNTdzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeKnDiLCRYmENRbKsv7SnjxezLl0jEJrbXPsr1kfBK1DZmrFd_5bg2g9U45GQ_aem_8RF-H1sHHoI8_kpfexUj3Q

10/09/2026

For every $1 they invest in their education, COCC students earn $4.40 in higher lifetime earnings.🎓💰
The average COCC associate degree graduate earns approximately $9,000 more annually than someone whose highest level of education is a high school diploma.
The economic impact of COCC begins with something much more personal: an individual deciding to invest in their future.
Greater earning potential can mean more than a bigger paycheck. It can mean greater financial stability, more choices and new possibilities for students and their families.
And when thousands of former COCC students put those skills to work throughout Central Oregon, those individual gains become something much bigger
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10/01/2026

Hey Bobcats!

Here is an updated in-person tutoring flyer for Fall Term.
We look forward to supporting your goals!

10/01/2026

JobFest is happening soon!
Looking to explore career opportunities or connect with employers? Central Oregon Community College is hosting Fall JobFest in October, a free, multi-campus career fair open to all COCC students, alumni and community members.
Bend Campus: Thursday, October 1 | Coats Campus Center | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Redmond Campus: Tuesday, October 6 | Redmond Technology Education Center 209 | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Madras Campus: Wednesday, October 14 | Room 117 (Community Room) | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Prineville Campus: Wednesday, October 21 | Room 119/120 | 10 a.m. – noon
Employers from a wide range of industries will be on site, offering opportunities in fields such as healthcare, business, technology, education, public service, trades and more.
This event is a great opportunity to explore career paths, build your professional network and learn more about local and regional job opportunities. Attendees are encouraged to stop by and speak directly with employers about current openings, internships and career pathways. Select employers may also be conducting on-the-spot interviews.
Visit the JobFest website from the link our bio for more information or contact Cassie Tobey at [email protected] with any questions.

09/24/2026

Hey Bobcats!

Needing some tutoring support this term? We have the resources!
Stop by for some in-person tutoring located in the commons.
We are here to help you succeed!

09/24/2026

Learn more about our new series: Crook County Management and Supervision Series. Thank you to the Central Oregonian for highlighting this program. For more information or to register visit https://www.enrole.com/cocc/jsp/session.jsp

09/23/2026

COCC students: Ride the bus for FREE this fall!
Thanks to a partnership between COCC and Cascades East Transit (CET), eligible COCC students, staff and faculty can ride CET buses for free during Fall 2026 term. Plus, you’ll receive 50% off bus fares from Jan. 1-Aug. 31, 2027.
Getting started is easy. Sign up with your COCC email through the CET Rider Web or create an account in the CET GO App.
Prefer not to use your COCC email? Stop by Hawthorne Station with your COCC student or staff ID to sign up in person.
Learn more: https://cocc.edu/about/visitors/transportation
Questions? Call CET at 541-385-8680

09/23/2026

When students succeed, Central Oregon succeeds.🎓📚
Students become nurses, educators, skilled tradespeople, entrepreneurs and community leaders. They bring new skills to local employers, earn more throughout their careers and contribute to communities across our region. A new independent economic impact study from Lightcast puts a number on that ripple effect.
Here are just a few key figures from the study:
- COCC generates 349.2 million dollars for Central Oregon annually.
- The college supports 4,136 jobs.
- 1 in 41 regional jobs are supported by COCC’s economic activity.
And there’s so much more. Visit the COCC Economic Impact link to find out more about how COCC supports Central Oregon: https://cocc.edu/about/economic-impact/

09/23/2026

Welcome Week is here, Bobcats!
Start the term with free food, fun activities and plenty of opportunities to connect with your COCC community. Welcome Week activities are happening across our Bend, Madras, Prineville and Redmond campuses, Sept. 21-24.
Grab free coffee and treats, create something at a DIY Bouquet Bar or stop by for a free pizza lunch.
On the Bend Campus, don’t miss the Welcome Back Bash on Thursday, Sept. 24, from 4-6 p.m. Enjoy live music, free dinner, a club and resource fair, axe throwing, lawn games, a petting zoo, kids’ activities and more. Students and their families are welcome!
We can't wait to celebrate the new academic year with you, Bobcats!💙
Check out the full schedule: https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcocc.edu%2Fhome%2Fevents%2Fevent-details%2F31ed8f5f-fb46-4c94-9376-7fa7e98a2a02%3Ffbclid%3DIwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFIaVF5MmZ0MlFJMU9WcVZsc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHnXq22T93KpU_IfQUPX1OOR4b8p4I9e8KeQEzl-S6Cc7GWw1zeSbPA0Jq0HW_aem_qXOMgKrKkOpHxadmeFJeGw&h=AUAGGQ5NK0N7Ay8wa9lgJk95WFKIDX6Ef1xARpB0U5k1exvdVuDRXUth3JB-84B_XuOrswn_Ywe4GZa78fgC9P3zy4z4s-s1W6ZbI2FmKOitg_FwJ9qJ-z19W0AqRirqM1jPTI1gtAuFRs2m&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AUC1D9U3UFxqhbf6VtRU-73eKcCgxTYZuVuyigtMsDzE-qWJ8divNZVbgo2PmTzJRMx5sOp-BIJA38xVdjKFy-rasICJLPR1ZZrfPvpP9Wpnrmo6aJ2PgM3gW5aqPNte8keThxKbjgErCw_a4BN1Fy9-lqG5BZfaNGP85MqnFDTTund2acE26koqMdo3fAoJb8aGRBC0HgGrBwtN9ZuvgKLN1w