College of the Canyons

College of the Canyons (COC) is a public community college located in Santa Clarita, California. Founded in 1969, the college serves the Santa Clarita Valley and surrounding communities through two primary campuses: the Valencia campus and the Canyon Country campus. It offers associate degrees, certificates, transfer pathways to four-year universities, career and technical education, and lifelong learning opportunities. COC is known for strong transfer rates, modern instructional facilities, and a commitment to student success and workforce development. As a California community college, COC operates under an open-access mission, providing affordable, accessible education to a diverse student population. The college supports students through academic counseling, tutoring, career services, and a variety of student engagement programs. Its athletic teams, the Cougars, compete in the California Community College Athletic Association.