Discover Day
Join us Friday, April 24, from 3:00 to 6:00 PM at the Valencia Campus!
Come to the Valencia Campus for a day filled with excitement and discovery. This event is the perfect opportunity to explore all College of the Canyons has to offer! Prospective students and community members can come to learn more about us, as we showcase our various offerings to the community.
Attendees can dive into a wide range of college resources and programs, participate in engaging workshops, explore open labs and instructional spaces, and so much more! Plus, it's a fantastic chance for students to get hands-on assistance with enrolling at the College. Don't miss out on the fun and the chance to start your journey with us!
INFORMATION TABLES
3:00 PM to 6:00 PM — Honor Grove
Join us at the Honor Grove to visit information tables where you can learn more about Academic Departments/Programs, Student Services Departments/Programs, and Student Organizations. Stop by to connect, grab some info, ask questions, and maybe even pick up a freebie or two!
Academic Programs (A-Z)
- Architecture and Interior Design
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
- Earth and Space Sciences
- EMT Department
- Graphic and Multimedia Design
- Hospitality Management
- Nursing Program
- Pharmacy Technology
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Recreation Management
Student Services (A-Z)
- Academic Accommodations Center
- Admissions and Records
- Basic Needs Center
- Campus Life and Student Engagement
- Canyons Promise
- Counseling — Instruction
- Financial Aid
- General Counseling Office
- MESA — Summer Skills Labs
- Pathway to Law School and Paralegal Studies
- Project SOL — Counseling
- Student Employment
- The Learning Center
- University of La Verne
- Veterans Resource Center
- Volunteer Bureau
Student Organizations (A-Z)
- Active Minds Club
- Canyons Creative Club
- COC Student Nurses' Association
- Connections Club
- Culinary Club
- Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
- Group Communications
- Outdoor Adventure Club
WORKSHOPS
Join us for interactive Counseling Department workshops designed to help inform you about COC's majors, health professions, and transfer opportunities.
| Workshop Name | Hosting Department | Description | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Overview of COC's Health Professions Programs | Counseling Department — Health Professions | Come learn about the many COC Health Professions Programs and some basic details about the prerequisite classes required to apply to these programs. | 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM |
| Transfer 101 | Counseling — Transfer | Interested in transfer but not sure where to start? This workshop is for you! Through the Transfer 101 workshop, you'll learn about the variety of transfer pathways available to you at COC including transfer to UC, CSU, and more. A transfer counselor will discuss the building blocks of transfer, preparing for transfer at COC, and support available along the way! | 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM |
| Map Your Major: A Workshop for the Undecided | Career Counselor — Counseling Department | Feeling unsure about what to study or what comes next? You're not alone and the COC Counselors are here to help! We will discuss how to choose a college major, what career exploration is and how to build a clear pathway towards your future. You will leave this workshop with greater confidence and a better sense of direction for what's ahead! | 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM |
OPEN OFFICES
Explore campus by visiting open offices. Stop by the listed departments and student services offices to meet the staff, ask questions, and learn about the resources available to support you.
OPEN LABS AND CLASSROOMS
Explore campus by visiting open classrooms and labs. Tour classrooms, meet instructors, and get a firsthand look at COC's learning environment. This is a perfect opportunity to familiarize yourself with the inside of COC's academic spaces.
| Open Lab / Classroom | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Adventures in Anthropology | Boykin 102 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
| Application Lab | Canyons Hall Lobby | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Badge Making with Graphic and Multimedia Design | Mentry 205 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Commercial Music Recording Studio Open House | Pico Hall 107 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Discover the COC Library | Library | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
| Firefighting Gear and Equipment at the Fire Technology Classroom | Mentry Hall 244 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
| Welcome Center | Canyons Hall 167 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
PROGRAM TOURS — REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Spaces are limited! Register in advance to secure your spot on a program tour.
>>> Register for a Program Tour <<<
| Tour | Available Times (Must Preregister above, Limited Slots Per Tour) |
|---|---|
| Anthropology Lab: Skulls, Primates, and Fossils, OH MY! | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM · 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Architecture and Interior Design Program Tour | 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM · 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM |
| COC Nursing Program Tour | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM · 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM · 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
| ICUE | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM · 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM · 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
| Physical Therapist Assistant Lab Tours | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
CAMPUS TOURS
Join our Campus Tours to explore the campus layout, discover key facilities, ask questions, and get a feel for student life at COC. Each tour is led by our knowledgeable student guides!
CAMPUS MAP
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See Discover Day on SCVTV!
College of the Canyons was featured on SCVTV's Community Corner to talk about Discover Day 2026. Watch the segment to learn even more about what to expect on April 24!
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