We Believe in You
California community colleges give you limitless opportunities to improve your life. From workforce training to transfer opportunities, we are the backbone of higher education in California. Take a clear path to the career you want through the education you deserve.
Simply the Best
There's no better way to kick off your higher education than attending a California community college. Nearly 80,000 students transfer from community colleges to guaranteed saved spots at UC, CSU, HBCU and private, not-for-profit campuses every year. We are the nation's leading workforce training provider, and our degree and certificate programs offer a gateway to the career you always wanted.
Notable Former Students
Did you know that some of the most successful scientists, entrepreneurs, athletes and artists of our time started at a California community college? Learn more about our most famous alumni and how community college prepared them for greatness.
Award-Winning Scholar and Stanford University Medical Student
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A Better Life Awaits You
California community colleges play an essential role in ensuring access for all people to improve their quality of life. Our career education programs provide the training students need to secure jobs with good pay and create bright futures for themselves, their families and their communities.
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Vision for Success
Our vision is simple: ensure that students from all backgrounds succeed in reaching their goals and making a better life for themselves and their families.
What is a Land Acknowledgement?
A land acknowledgment is a formal statement that recognizes and respects the Indigenous peoples as traditional stewards of this land, the enduring relationship that exists between Indigenous peoples and their traditional lands. The California Community Colleges have formally adopted the use of a Land Acknowledgement statement that recognizes the original Tribal Nations of the land where our colleges are located. We honor and are grateful for the land we occupy and are committed to pursuing continuous collaborations with the Tribal Nations of California.
Find a College Near You
California Community Colleges is a college system built for your success. With more than 100 campuses offering over 200 major programs, we have the resources and support to help you reach your goals.
Contact Us
California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office
CCC Apply Application Online
Technical Support
If you are experiencing technical issues with the CCCApply application or website, contact the Student Help Desk at:
Online: ccchelp.info
Phone: (877) 247-4836
Email: support@openccc.net
TTY: (877) 836-9332
Media Inquiries
Press Releases
For specific media inquiries, please contact: Paige Marlatt Dorr, Director of Communications and Marketing California Community Colleges pdorr@cccco.edu.
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Take Control of Your Future
Whether you’re the first in your family to attend college or you’re continuing an educational legacy, we're behind you from start to finish.