Welcome to COCC

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Welcome

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Welcome to Central Oregon Community College (or COCC), the oldest two-year college in Oregon, and home of the Bobcats! COCC is a public school that serves almost 18,500 students each year and offers two-year associate's degrees, transfer programs, professional technical certificates, community education, and more. The 193-acre campus sits on the Awbrey Butte, featuring stunning views and exciting recreational activities from kayaking to skiing. Join me now and explore just a few of the highlights of our beautiful Bend, Oregon campus.

Boyle Education Center

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This is the Boyle Education Center (BEC), an administrative building where students can access the offices of Admissions and Enrollment, Financial Aid, Adult Basic Education, Disability Services, Registration, Student Records, and Community Education, as well as the Business Development Center. Students who visit the BEC can relax and connect with friends in a renovated lounge area with computer kiosks and copying machines, or grab a bite at the Cascade Deli.

Campus Center

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The newly-opened, 30,000 square-foot Campus Center is the hub of social life at COCC. Located on the northwest end of campus, it is home to the Student Government, the Broadside student newspaper, the Multicultural Center, and the Offices of Student Life. Students can enjoy food services and recreational activities at the Campus Center, which features a dining hall with beautiful mountain views, a game room with video games and Foosball, a coffee shop, study areas, and a TV lounge. The building also contains a performing arts venue that hosts shows and lectures, and serves as the rehearsal space for COCCÕs singers and musicians.

Robert L. Barber Library

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Welcome to the Barber Library! Barber is a public library that serves the students and faculty of both COCC and OSU-Cascades. In addition to its collection, the library offers a wide variety of services, including a drop-in computer center, study rooms, the Testing and Tutoring Center, Career Services, and the Writing Center. At the circulation desk, students can sign out laptops, iPads, and e-readers, and request books through the Interlibrary Loan program. The Barber Library also houses the Rotunda Gallery, featuring rotating art exhibitions by students, faculty and local artists.

Newberry Hall

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Located on the northeast end of campus, Newberry Hall is an important destination for students. Newberry is home to the Campus Bookstore, which serves both COCC and OSU-Cascades students, and offers up text books, office supplies, software, electronics, gifts, snacks and other goods. In the bookstore, students can access Mail Services and the campus Copy Center. Newberry Hall is also home base for the Human Resources Department and the collegeÕs Chief Financial Officer.

Science Hall

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The Science Center is a brand-new building on the COCC campus, offering 49,000 square feet of state-of-the-art labs and equipment in support of the collegeÕs science programs. The building provides valuable instructional space and resources for students who are planning to transfer to four-year universities or enter a health career program. COCC currently offers courses in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Geology, General Science, and Physics/Engineering. Between classes, students can relax in the Science CenterÕs lounge and enjoy its mountain views while they study.

Campus Lawn

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The Quad is an outdoor community space between the Modoc and Jefferson buildings, outfitted with seating areas and bike racks. The quad is a place to take a break outside of class, meet up with friends, and enjoy the Java Jam Coffee Cart! Java Jam boasts a full espresso bar and sells regular coffee and other beverages along with bagels, soups, and sandwiches.

Grandview Student Center

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This is the Grandview Student Center, home to a variety of student services including the Student Health Center and the Office of Student Life. Grandview is attached to Juniper Hall, a residence hall for COCC students, and features dining services, a fireplace, and the Food Services Office, where students can purchase meal plans and food cards. The Student Health Center, operated by the County Health Department, is located on the bottom floor of Grandview and offers a variety of health services to students at sliding-scale rates.

Health Careers Center

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The Health Careers Center is another brand-new building on the COCC campus. It provides instructional space for the Nursing, Dental Assisting, Massage Therapy, Pharmacy Technician, Veterinary Technician and Medical Assisting programs. The building features a large multimedia classroom, a ÒGeneral HospitalÓ with mock hospital rooms and mannequins for simulation exercises, practice labs, conference rooms, and study areas.

Athletic Field

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The Athletic Field is one of several facilities dedicated to the recreational and athletic programs at COCC. The Athletic Field features a 400-meter track and soccer field and is used by the Outdoor Soccer and MenÕs Rugby teams, the Intramural Flag Football league, and the Bobcat Racing Sports Clubs. The field is located next to the Tennis courts and the Mazama Gym, where Basketball, Volleyball, and Indoor Soccer are played. Student organizations can make reservations to use the field for activities on Saturdays and Sundays.

Jungers Culinary Center

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This is the Jungers Culinary Center, home to the Cascade Culinary Institute (COCCÕs culinary instructional program). The 15,200 square-foot facility includes a spacious teaching kitchen, bakery and classroom, a demonstration theatre, and a sixty-seat restaurant where local diners can sample student cuisine. The Jungers Culinary Center was designed for maximum energy

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