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Get a taste of fine dining while supporting student learning at the same time! 🍽️

Since 1975, Captain’s Table has served as a training ground for students to gain skills, hands-on front and back-of-house experience that translates onto the plate and in the industry.

Get your reservation to Captain's Table today! 🤩

Students Learn the Ins and Outs of High-End Dining at OCC's Captain's Table Since 1975, Captain’s Table has served as a training ground for students to gain skills, hands-on front and back-of-house experience that translates onto the plate and in the industry.Alyssa Lobascio stands in front of a rail of tickets and begins to call out orders – two crab cakes, one crawfis...

OCC is proud to be a Hispanic-Serving Institution – a college with a Latinx student enrollment of at least 25%. ✨

We celebrate our Latinx students’ success this week and every day! Join us in celebrating ! 🧡💙

We are saddened to hear about the loss of one of our former Pirates.

Lisa (Ripley) Tafua, a former standout player for the Orange Coast College women's basketball team, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 1 after battling lung cancer. She was 49 years old.

Former Pirate, Lisa (Ripley) Tafua, passes away COSTA MESA -- Lisa (Ripley) Tafua, a former standout player for the Orange Coast College women's basketball team, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 1 after battling cancer. She was 49 years old.

Yesterday, Associated Students of Orange Coast College hosted the Pirate Involvement Fair to allow students to learn about student clubs, support services, and programs. 🤩

Pirates, how will you get involved at the College?

OCC Alumni, any advice to share with our current Pirates about ways to get involved on campus? 🧡💙

Orange Coast College is flying its U.S. flag half-staff in observance of Patriot Day and the National Day of Service and Remembrance.

Today marks 23 years since the tragic events of 9/11. We honor the lost souls, their loved ones, and the courageous heroes who showed unwavering bravery. 🕯️

Orange Coast College has so many great facilities to study or hang out! 🤩

Some of our students' top favorite spots include the Library, Student Union, and College Center. ✨

What are some of your favorite spots on campus?

Proud to have the OCC Planetarium featured in Orange County Register's list of unique activities to beat the heat in OC!

The OCC Planetarium offers regular showings in its dome theater, including family-friendly shows!

Learn more ⬇️
https://www.ocregister.com/2024/09/05/cool-oc-beat-the-heat-with-these-uniquely-oc-activities/

Save the date! The OC Children's Book Festival returns to Orange Coast College on Sunday, Sept. 22! 🤩

The exciting lineup of special guest authors span a broad genre of interests. 📖

The free event will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Main Quad.
https://www.kidsbookfestival.com/event-info

Week 1 of Fall 2024 ✅

Enjoy your three-day weekend, Pirates! 🙌

We'll see you back on campus on Tuesday, Sept. 3. 🫶

OCC welcomed students to campus with a refreshing treat — Pirate Pops! 🍦

OCC President Suarez handed out Pirate Pops to hundreds of students to kick off the fall semester. ✨

Wishing you a great fall semester, Pirates! 🧡💙

Happy first day of school, Pirates! We are so excited to have you back on campus! 🤩

Have a great fall semester!

We were so excited to welcome our newest Pirates to campus for Navigate OCC yesterday! 🧡💙

The event included a resource fair, campus tours, giveaways and a free lunch provided by TK Burgers. 🤩

Fall 2024 starts Monday! We can’t wait to have all of our Pirates back on campus. We miss you! 🫶

Orange Coast College was ranked #10 in California in a list compiled by WalletHub of best community colleges in the United States in 2024. 🎉🧡💙

The WalletHub list's rankings are determined from a sample of 653 community colleges that are part of the American Association of Community Colleges.

OCC Ranked as Top Ten Community College in California by WalletHub Orange Coast College was ranked #10 in California in a list compiled by WalletHub of best community colleges in the United States in 2024.

🎡That feeling when the is right across the street!
Pirates, Anybody else at OCC daydreaming about being at the OC Fair instead of summer school or work?

Do you go to this SoCal tradition for the:
🌭 food
🎢 rides
🐷 animals
🎶 music

☀️3 more weeks of summer, Pirates! We miss you on campus.

Reminder: Classes begin August 26
😎Let's get to know each other -
What's your major?! Any classes you are excited to take?

Check out the progress on the new Chemistry Building! 😱

The two-story building will feature state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories, and is slated to open in Spring 2025. 🧡💙

Who's excited for this new addition to campus?! 🤩

Following in her family’s footsteps, Sarah pursued engineering and enrolled in STEM classes at OCC. ⚙️

Now, Sarah is a Research and Development Engineer at Broadcom. 📐

She's pictured with her sister who also graduated from OCC! 🧡💙

Follow your passion and enroll in classes at OCC. Fall classes start Aug. 26!
https://orangecoastcollege.edu/s/follow-your-passion/index.html

Did you know has a partnership with the U.S. Coast Guard?!

One of the key highlights of this partnership is the promise of greater responsibility and a higher starting pay salary for OCC students who choose to pursue careers in the Coast Guard.

Orange Coast College and U.S. Coast Guard Forge Partnership to Boost Students’ Career Prospects The Coast Community College District Board of Trustees signed a partnership between Orange Coast College and the United States Coast Guard on Wednesday, May 15, to develop a recruitment pathway and a Direct Enlistment Lateral Entry Program.

Orange Coast College alumna Jess Moffett found a love for fashion when she rummaged through her mom’s closet to create the perfect outfit.

She sharpened her skillset at OCC to make her mark in the fashion industry.

Now, Jess is pursuing her passion for fashion as a Wardrobe Stylist at Boot Barn.

Apply to OCC! Fall classes start Aug. 26.
https://orangecoastcollege.edu/s/follow-your-passion/index.html

Did you catch OCC alumnus and actor Patrick Warburton on KTLA 5 Morning News rocking an OCC shirt?! 🌴🏄

Last year, OCC inducted Patrick Warburton into its Alumni Hall of Fame! 🧡💙

Check out the full video ⬇️

Dylan Sprouse and Patrick Warburton star in 'The Duel' "The Duel" will be a one night only theatrical event happening on July 31 and you can get tickets on IconicReleasing.com. This segment aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on July 25, 2024.

OCC’s Hot Food Team will be competing for the national title tomorrow in the American Culinary Federation’s National Competition in Phoenix! 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳

: In March, the Hot Food Team won first place at the 2024 ACF Western Regional Student Team Competition! 🥇

Wish them luck! 👏💙🧡

Happy Friday, Pirates! ☀️🌴

Have you registered for the Fall semester? Fall classes begin August 26! 💻📚

Explore our class schedule below ⬇️
https://orangecoastcollege.edu/academics/class-schedule/index.html

Still not over celebrating our talented !

Watch our Commencement 2024 recap video ⬇️

76th Commencement 2024 | Orange Coast College Orange Coast College held its 76th Commencement Ceremony on May 24, 2024 at the Pacific Amphitheater in Costa Mesa, CA. To learn more about Commencement, ple...

🌊 On campus today? Need to beat the summer heat?

🍊Friendly tip:
The OCC Library is open and air-conditioned 😎
Read, study… or just simply chill!

Summer Hours:
Monday - Thursday: Noon - 6 p.m.
June 10 - August 15 (Closed July 4)

Did it even happen if you didn't take a selfie? 🤳 🎓

Campus views on the longest day of the year 😎

How are you spending your summer? ☀️

🍊🌊Campus will be closed in honor of Juneteenth, also known as “Freedom Day,” a federal holiday- Wednesday, June 19.

OCC celebrates this significant day that commemorates African American freedom and their extraordinary achievements.

OCC is proud to work to acknowledge and implement diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility to its community.

🍊🌊 Summer Vibes: Campus celebrations with music, dance good people!
➡️Reminder that campus will be closed tomorrow- Wednesday, June 19- in recognition of Juneteenth, Freedom Day 🧡
See you back on Thursday.

We 🫶 Pete the Pirate!
Today- on - we celebrate the friendly neighborhood face of since 1947.
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: OCC students built a sustainable home, completely net-zero! 👏

The home is being donated to youth who have aged out of the foster care system. 🫶

Read more:

Home designed by OC college students to be used for transitional youth housing The Homeless Intervention Services of Orange County will continue to fundraise to pay for the instillation of the new home in a Placentia backyard.