About Central Oregon Community College - Bend
Central Oregon Community College is a public community college in Bend, Oregon, serving Central Oregon and the surrounding region. Its main campus is in Bend, and the college also operates additional locations to support access across the area. As a community college, it focuses on open-access education, workforce preparation, and transfer pathways.
COCC offers associate degrees, certificates, and career and technical education programs, along with coursework designed for students planning to transfer to four-year institutions. The college is known for serving both recent high school graduates and adult learners. Its academic offerings are intended to support university transfer, job training, and continuing education.
- Public community college serving Bend and Central Oregon
- Transfer pathways for students planning to continue to four-year colleges
- Career and technical education alongside associate degree and certificate options
- Regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
- Open-access mission focused on workforce training and continuing education