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Featured News
Fullerton College Formally Recognized for Voter Registration Efforts
Every two years ahead of the general election, the California Secretary of State Students Vote Project hosts the Ballot Bowl—a friendly competition where higher education campuses compete to register the most students to vote and showcase civic engagement efforts.
Full Accreditation for Credit Colleges!
NOCCCD is proud to announce that Cypress College and Fullerton College have both had their accreditation status reaffirmed by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC).
NOCCCD Releases Institutional Commitment to Diversity Report
The 2024 NOCCCD Institutional Commitment to Diversity Report was presented at the Board of Trustees meeting on December 17, 2024.
Fullerton College’s First Bachelor of Science Program to be in Drones and Autonomous Systems; Coming Fall 2026
Beginning in the Fall of 2026, Fullerton College will be launching its first ever Bachelor of Science in Drones and Autonomous Systems.
Featured Videos
The College Tour: Cypress College Edition
Welcome to The College Tour, Cypress College Edition. Cypress College is featured on this Amazon Prime show. Enjoy this preview of the upcoming show. The College Tour, hosted by Alex Boylan, features 10 Cypress College students and alumni. Buen Cypress! We Take This Journey Together.
A Look Back on NOCE's 50th Year
North Orange Continuing Education (NOCE) celebrates its 50th anniversary. Originally established as a standalone continuing education center, NOCE has grown into a fully accredited school over the past five decades.
Congratulations to the Fullerton College Class of 2024
Relive the moments from the 109th Fullerton College Commencement Ceremony.
Achievements
Full Accreditation for Credit Colleges!
NOCCCD is proud to announce that Cypress College and Fullerton College have both had their accreditation status reaffirmed by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC).
Celebrating NOCCCD'S Teachers of the Year
Orange County Teachers were celebrated at the 2025 Teachers of the Year Gala on November 1, 2024. The gala took place at the Disneyland Hotel and was hosted by the Orange County Department of Education. This year’s theme was “Resilient and Strong.”
Celebrating Stellar Employees with the 2024 North Star Awards
Four employees of the North Orange County Community College District were presented with 2024 North Star Awards for their significant contributions to the District's mission, vision, and values.
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