Discover Day

Explore the possibilities at College of the Canyons

Saturday, March 18th, 2023

9:00 am - 1:00 pm Valencia Campus

26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Walkway Between Canyons Hall and the Student Center

Stop by the Visitor Information Table for a Discover Day Passport and visit 5 Departments/Program/Organizations and receive a FREE In-N-Out lunch!

Discover what is waiting for you at College of the Canyons. Find out about campus services, academic programs, and student life opportunities. Choose from a variety of information tables, workshops, and open offices to visit and meet with College of the Canyons' representatives.

• Schedule 
  • Information Tables
    
    

    Academic Departments/Programs	Student Services	Student Organizations
    • Administration of Justice & Partners • Animation (Media Entertainment Arts) • Anthropology • ASL Department & Interpretative Training Program • Athletics Department • Business Department • Communication Studies • Construction Technology and Land Surveying • Early Childhood Education • Earth & Space Sciences • English • ePortfolios – Pebble Pad • Fire Technology  • Health Science / EMT • History • Music • Manufacturing • Nursing Department • Paralegal Studies • Political Science • Recreation Management • School of Kinesiology, Physical Education and Athletics • School of Personal and Professional Learning (Free Classes) • Sports Medicine Program • Welding • Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC)	• Academic Accommodation Center • Admissions & Records • Basic Needs Center • CalWORKS (Empowerment Program) • Campus Life & Student Engagement • Canyon Country Campus • Canyons Promise • COC Foundation • COC Internship Program • Counseling Office • Education Abroad • Employment Center • EOPS/CARE (Empowerment Program) • Financial Aid • MESA (Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement) • Multicultural/Intercultural Center • Student Business Office • Student Health & Wellness Center • Ujima Scholars • Veterans Resource Center • Volunteer Bureau and Student Employment • Welcome Center – Campus Tours & Outreach	• American Sign Language Club • Alpha Delta Nu  • Associated Student Government • Future Business Leaders of America • Hands On Earth  • Native American & Indigenous Alliance • Outdoor Adventure Club • Phi Theta Kappa • STEM Equity Alliance • Student Alliances

  • Workshops
    • 10:00am-10:30am

      Canyons Promise Information	Canyons Promise provides first-time college students, who enroll full-time, with paid tuition for their first 2 years at COC (fall and spring semesters only). Sign-ups for new students starting in fall 2023 are currently being accepted. This workshop will provide prospective students and families with information about the program and how to get signed up!	Hasley Hall 230
      Connecting College Courses to Careers	Learn how to connect your college courses, COC clubs and college major to the career of your dreams! Learn about the Career Exploration process and how to connect the dots.	Hasley Hall 204
      Getting to know the Multicultural/Intercultural Center	Join us as we celebrate all that is happening at the Multicultural/Intercultural Center! We will discuss what the MCC/ICC is, what it stands for, and explore ways in which to better support our students and community.	Cougar Café, Student Center (Interim Multicultural/ Intercultural Center)
      Pathway to Law School Info Session	Learn what it means to be a Cal LAW Scholar!  We will discuss benefits, support services, pre-law activities, networking opportunities and program requirements!  This program is designed to support students interested in pursuing a career in law. If you are interested in a career in law, this program is for you!	Hasley Hall 203
      Transfer 101: Overview of University Transfer Possibilities	Are you interested in transferring to a 4-year university to earn your bachelor's degree after finishing your courses at College of the Canyons?  Attend this workshop to learn about the different 4-year transfer options and get your questions answered!	Hasley Hall 205

    • 10:30am-11:00am

      Canyons Promise Information	Canyons Promise is a comprehensive student success program providing first-time college students who enroll full-time with paid tuition for their first 2-years at COC (fall and spring semesters only). Canyons Promise is currently accepting sign ups for new students starting in fall 2023. This workshop will provide prospective students and families with information about the program and how to get signed up!	Hasley Hall 230
      Connecting College Courses to Careers	Learn how to connect your college courses, COC clubs and college major to the career of your dreams! Learn about the Career Exploration process and how to connect the dots.	Hasley Hall 204
      Employment Center	Employment Center Services Orientation	Hasley Hall 232
      Overview of Special Transfer Programs: UC TAG, UCLA TAP, WUE, OH MY!	Did you just attend the Transfer 101 Workshop and want to learn more about special transfer programs to ease the transfer process to a four-year University?  Attend this workshop to learn about how transfer programs like ADTs, UC Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG), UCLA Transfer Alliance Program (UCLA TAP) can better prepare you for your future transfer journey!	Hasley Hall 205

    • 11:00am-11:30am

      Canyons Promise Information	Canyons Promise is a comprehensive student success program providing first-time college students who enroll full-time with paid tuition for their first 2-years at COC (fall and spring semesters only). Canyons Promise is currently accepting sign ups for new students starting in fall 2023. This workshop will provide prospective students and families with information about the program and how to get signed up!	Hasley Hall 230
      Connecting College Courses to Careers	Learn how to connect your college courses, COC clubs and college major to the career of your dreams! Learn about the Career Exploration process and how to connect the dots.	Hasley Hall 204
      Getting to know the Multicultural/Intercultural Center	Come join us as we celebrate what is happening at the Multicultural/Intercultural Center! We will discuss the various elements that the MCC/ICC what it is, what it stands for, and explore ways in which to better support our students and community.	Cougar Café, Student Center (Interim Multicultural/ Intercultural Center)
      Making Prussian Dye*  *Note: This is a 1-hour long activity (11:00am-12:00pm)	Interested in Chemistry? Prospective students will complete an experiment to make Prussian dye and create a painting to take home! Limited participation to the first 20 people at the workshop.	Aliso Lab 318
      Overview of the Early Childhood Apprenticeship Program	This workshop will provide an overview of the Early Childhood Apprenticeship Program that begins in summer 2023. It is an 18-month program of coursework and paid work experience that will result in the Associate Teacher Permit.	ECE – B (Early Childhood Education Building, room B)
      Pathway to Law School	Pathway to Law School Information Session.  Learn what it means to be a Cal LAW Scholar!  We will discuss benefits, support services, pre-law activities, networking opportunities and program requirements!  This program is designed to support students interested in pursuing a career in law. If you are interested in a career in Law, this program is for you!	Hasley Hall 203
      Transfer 101: Overview of University Transfer Possibilities	Are you interested in transferring to a 4-year university to earn your bachelor's degree after finishing your courses at College of the Canyons?  Attend this workshop to learn about the different 4-year transfer options and get your questions answered!	Hasley Hall 205
      A Community of Support: Ujima Scholars	Ujima Scholars is a culturally-based learning community designed to enhance the educational experience of Black/African-American Students through counseling, instruction, mentoring, programming, and community building. We are going to discuss why you should consider being involved in this community and joining the movement!	Hasley Hall 232

    • 11:30am-12:00pm

      Canyons Promise Information	Canyons Promise is a comprehensive student success program providing first-time college students who enroll full-time with paid tuition for their first 2-years at COC (fall and spring semesters only). Canyons Promise is currently accepting sign ups for new students starting in fall 2023. This workshop will provide prospective students and families with information about the program and how to get signed up!	Hasley Hall 230
      Connecting College Courses to Careers	Learn how to connect your college courses, COC clubs and college major to the career of your dreams! Learn about the Career Exploration process and how to connect the dots.	Hasley Hall 204
      Making Prussian Dye	Interested in Chemistry? Prospective students will complete an experiment to make Prussian dye and create a painting to take home! Limited participation to the first 20 people at the workshop.	Aliso Lab 318
      Overview of Special Transfer Programs: UC TAG, UCLA TAP, WUE, OH MY!	Did you just attend the Transfer 101 Workshop and want to learn more about special transfer programs to ease the transfer process to a four-year University?  Attend this workshop to learn about how transfer programs like ADTs, UC Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG), UCLA Transfer Alliance Program (UCLA TAP) can better prepare you for your future transfer journey!	Hasley Hall 205

    
    

     

  • Open Offices

    Department	Location	Description	Hours
    Academic Accommodation Center	Seco Hall 103	Open House	9:30am to 12:30pm
    Admissions Lab - Get Started at COC!	Canyons Hall 1st floor Lobby	Get help with completing COC’s application and new student steps	9:00am to 12:30pm
    Campus Life & Student Engagement	Student Center  102 (Campus Life Office)	Student ID Cards	9:00am to 1:00pm
    Culinary Arts/Wine Studies	ICUE Building 118	Tour of the Culinary Institute	11:00am to 12:00pm
    Early Childhood Education	Early Childhood Education Building (ECE)	Tour of the Center for Early Childhood Education (the adult classroom and the lab school)	9:00am to 1:00pm
    Early Childhood Education – Play is the Way	Early Childhood Education Building (ECE)	Play is the Way	10:00am to 11:30am
    EMT Skills Lab Open House	Towlsey Hall 103	Open House	9:00am to 1:00pm
    Financial Aid	Canyons Hall 142	Financial Aid Assistance	9:00am to 1:00pm
    Admissions and Records	Canyons Hall 142	Admissions Assistance	9:00am to 1:00pm
    Graphic and Multimedia Design (GMD)	Mentry Hall 205	Graphics and Multimedia Open House	9:00am to 11:00am
    Graphic and Multimedia Design (GMD)	Mentry Hall 133	Photography Lab tour and demonstration	11:00am to 1:00pm
    Library	Library	Library Open House	9:00am to 1:00pm
    Student Health & Wellness Center	Student Center 122	First Aid Services and information about the center	9:00am to 1:00pm
    The Learning Center (TLC)	LTLC-126, Next to the Library	Open House	9:00am to 1:00pm

     

   

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  Discover Day 2023 will be held at the Valencia Campus between Canyons Hall and the Student Center (parking is free!). Need a campus map? Click on the icon below:

  

• FAQ
  • Will food be provided?  A: Yes! We will have food available on a first come, first serve basis while supplies last. 
  • Do I need to RSVP?  A: No, RSVP's are not necessary. Just come!
  • What kind of workshops will be offered?  A: The workshop schedule will be posted here close to the event starting date, but you can expect some fun and exciting topics lead by COC faculty.
  • Where will Discover Day be held?  A: Discover Day will be held at the Valencia Campus, not far from the Bookstore.  There will also be open labs, and workshops that will be held in classrooms throughout campus.  Check back soon for additional details.  
  • Do I need to sign up or preregister for a workshop I'd like to attend?  A: No, just show up!
  • Will Academic Advisors be there, to help me plan out which classes to take?  A: Yes!  We will have Academic Advisors available in the Welcome Center during Discover Day.  
  • Will there be clubs at Discover Day?  A: Yes, a few clubs will be present.  You can also stop by the Associated Student Government (ASG) table and the Campus Life & Student Engagement table. 
  • Do I need a parking pass for Discover Day?  A:  No, you don't need a parking pass.  Feel free to park in any student parking space.   

  

 

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