A million alums make OCC their "College of Choice" 

The choice is clear.
Just ask our one million alums across the globe. They chose OCC and transferred to some of the best schools in the nation. Others chose our career certificate programs and moved into high-paying jobs.

Good reasons to choose OCC. We’ve got a million of ‘em.
OCC. Great choice.

Their Choice for Success

“I had never experienced success before. OCC totally changed my life. I began to dream bigger." Josh Moore, Economic Development Consultant From OCC to NYU to Penn	“OCC has been a great experience. My instructors have been really inspiring and supportive.”  Bahareh Abadian, Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship Winner From OCC to UCLA	“OCC prepared me really well for written and oral exams administered by the FAA. It’s a great program.” Mark Sypher, Corporate Aircraft Mechanic From OCC to Disney	“I wasn’t expecting to graduate, but the teachers and counselors at Coast were so helpful to me. They want you to succeed.” Ray Holley, Football Running Back and OCC Athlete of the Year From OCC to Louisiana Tech	“I count OCC closest to my heart academically and in my personal growth. Nowhere have I found college administrators and faculty so supportive of students.” David Rothauser, Independent Filmmaker From OCC to Hunter College to Boston University

Choice Highlights from 2009-10

TOPS IN TRANSFERS
Orange Coast College continues to reign as Orange County’s top transfer school to California public universities (CPEC, 2010).

RECYCLING CENTER GOES SOLAR
OCC’s Recycling Center, now powered by solar panels, generated profits of $140,000 for student programs this year.

PIRATE ATHLETICS BEST IN CALIFORNIA
Orange Coast College won the 2009–10 Pepsi Cup for the best community college athletic program in California.

SPEECH TEAM TAKES GOLD
OCC’s Speech Team won first place at the Pacific Southwest Collegiate Forensic Association Fall Championships.

OCC OARSMEN WIN SILVER AT NATIONALS
The Orange Coast Men’s Novice Crew Team took second place at the National Championship Regatta.