Immigration Information
The recent announcement that federal immigration agencies can now make arrests at schools has created many questions for faculty and staff about how to respond should immigration agents come to campus. College of the Canyons is committed to following all laws and ensuring the safety of our students, staff, and faculty. All employees must abide by board policies, as well as state and federal laws. Please follow the link for steps to take should immigration agents appear on campus, as well as additional information and resources.
Wildfire Relief Resources
Resources are available for students, staff, and community members impacted by the ongoing wildfires in the greater Los Angeles region – and opportunities exist for you to support recovery efforts.
Campuses Now Open
Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, 7 a.m.
The Valencia and Canyon Country campuses are open. Fire personnel, equipment, and vehicles are still present at the Valencia campus and are in the process of being demobilized. Parking lots 8 and 15 are unavailable to students, employees, and the public through Monday, Jan. 27. Fire personnel and Campus Safety officers will direct traffic as you enter University Center Drive off Rockwell Canyon Road. Please follow their direction. When entering the Valencia campus, be aware that vehicles and equipment are in motion. Please park in unaffected lots. The evacuation center at the Valencia campus is also now closed.
Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, 9:30 a.m.
The Valencia and Canyon Country campuses are now open and have resumed normal operations. Fire personnel, equipment, and vehicles are still present at the Valencia campus and are in the process of being demobilized. Parking lots 6, 8, 13, 14 and 15, in particular, are likely to be unavailable to students, employees, and the public through Sunday or Monday. When entering the Valencia campus, be aware that vehicles and equipment are in motion. Please park in unaffected lots. The American Red Cross evacuation center at the Valencia campus is also now closed. Thank you for your flexibility and patience as we adjusted campus operations to support our community and first responders.
Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, 4:05 p.m.
The Valencia and Canyon Country campuses remain closed Friday, Jan. 24, but normal operations are expected to resume Saturday, Jan. 25. Fire and emergency personnel continue to occupy the south parking lots (13, 14, and 15), so they will be unavailable to students, employees, and others through the weekend and possibly Monday. The American Red Cross evacuation center at the Valencia campus is now closed. Thank you for your flexibility and patience as we adjusted campus operations to support our community and first responders.
Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, 10:30 a.m.
The Valencia and Canyon Country campuses remain closed Friday, Jan. 24, but the college is expected to reopen for normal operations on Saturday, Jan. 25. Fire and emergency personnel are occupying Parking Lots 13, 14, and 15, so they will be unavailable to students, employees, and others through the weekend. The American Red Cross evacuation center at the Valencia campus is open, but activity has decreased significantly. We are awaiting word on its status. Please see additional information regarding instruction, college services, and staffing in the previous update.
Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, 6:15 p.m.
Although fire conditions have improved significantly, the Valencia campus remains in use as an evacuation center and emergency command post/staging area. With large numbers of emergency personnel and equipment still on campus, the college will not hold in-person classes at the Valencia or Canyon Country campuses on Friday, Jan. 24. Online and Online Live classes can meet as scheduled, and off-campus classes may meet depending on location. Instructors should check with their deans or site coordinator to confirm. Although campus offices will not be open to the public for walk-in services Friday, offices will be staffed to provide phone and email support to students and the community. All employees should report to work as scheduled and contact their supervisors directly with any specific questions. We know this has been a challenging time for both college employees and students, especially those directly impacted by the fire, and we appreciate your patience and flexibility as we continue responding to this community emergency. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve as a resource and make our facilities available to support the Santa Clarita Valley. We especially appreciate the dedication and professionalism of first responders, the American Red Cross, and other organizations that mobilized quickly to protect our community.
Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, 10:35 a.m.
The Valencia and Canyon Country campuses are closed to all except evacuees and essential personnel as a precautionary measure until further notice due to the Hughes Fire. The American Red Cross evacuation center in the East Physical Education building at the Valencia campus is OPEN. Please see additional information in post below.
Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, 5 p.m.
Given current conditions and the potential growth of the Hughes Fire, the Valencia and Canyon Country campuses will be closed Thursday, Jan. 23. Because this is an emergency closure, employees should not report to campus for work unless instructed to do so by their supervisor. Employees are not required to work from home unless deemed essential. Online and Online Live classes will be held as scheduled. Students should monitor Canvas for messages from instructors. Students unable to attend class online should notify their instructors. Students attending in-person classes should monitor their email and/or Canvas for updates. Thank you for your patience and flexibility as we respond to this community emergency.
Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, 12:30 p.m.
The Valencia and Canyon Country campuses have been closed as a precautionary measure due to the Hughes Fire. Our campuses are NOT in the evacuation zone, but we have employees and students who are directly affected. Please do not enter either campus for the remainder of the day. We will do our best to provide updates when they are available.