Tohono O'odham Community College

08/20/2024

Join our Phoenix Center staff as we celebrate the grand opening of the Phoenix Indian Center's new home! As neighbors, Tohono O'odham Community College's S-Ki:kig Maṣcama Ki:, Phoenix Center, will be participating in the celebration. Our new President, Dr. Stephen Schoonmaker, will also be on-site to give a brief welcome. You are welcome to stop by to learn about the services the Phoenix Indian Center provides and explore their new space.

Please see the information below regarding the Phoenix Indian Center's grand opening. We hope to see you there!

The Phoenix Indian Center invites community members to join us as we celebrate the opening of our new location!

08/16/2024

07/24/2024

The 2024 fall admissions deadline is Monday, July 29, 2024, at 5 pm (AZ Time)! If you are interested in attending the upcoming semester, you still have time to apply. Students must complete the application process before they can register for classes. Don't wait, apply today!

If you have submitted your admissions application and are awaiting a response, please monitor your email for updates and notifications. Reminder, you must submit all required documents to complete the admissions process.

Have questions? Contact the Admissions Office at [email protected] or (520) 479-2305 for assistance.

07/18/2024

Save the date! We are hosting our 2nd Annual Pre-College GED Adult Education Conference on Thursday, August 15, and Friday, August 16, at our main campus. We had a successful conference last year, and we look forward to your participation and seeing GED students, those interested in GED, and those who want to be a part of the work for Adult Education, College, Career, and Workforce Readiness.

07/12/2024

Are you interested in living on campus? We are continuing to cover the cost of attendance for all accepted dorm residents during the 2024-2025 Academic Year. If you have questions, please contact our Residence Life Coordinators for assistance!

Not yet a student? There is still time to apply for admission. Visit https://my.tocc.edu/ICS/ to begin the process. The admissions deadline for the 2024 fall semester is Monday, July 29, 2024, at 5 pm (AZ Time).

07/03/2024

Tohono O’odham Community College will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in observance of Independence Day. We will resume operation on Friday, July 5, 2024, at 8 am (AZ Time).

06/29/2024

Sara Ann Gutierrez, a student at Tohono O’odham Community College (TOCC) on the Tohono O’odham Reservation in Arizona, had a long, tedious journey. She attended six different high schools and charter schools, but thanks to the American Indian College Fund and TOCC, [she] completed her GED in April 2024.

Read about her journey here:

Sara Gutierrez is reminded of the long walks to school in her youth as she reflects on how she arrived at a fast track GED program that helped her achieve a ...

06/17/2024

Are you looking to go back to school? There is still time to apply for the upcoming fall semester! Students interested in attending the fall semester must apply and submit all required documents by the admissions deadline. Don't wait; get started on the admissions process today!

Have questions? Contact the Admissions Office at [email protected] or (520) 479-2305.

06/14/2024

Our Phoenix Center is in the final stages of relocating and setting up at our new location. We anticipate opening in late June. Our staff will continue to operate virtually until the move-in process has concluded.

Thank you for your understanding and patience during this transition period! If you have questions, please contact Cassandra Scott, Phoenix Center Director, at [email protected] or call (480) 590-3447.

06/10/2024

Are you a current student looking for an internship opportunity? Tohono O'odham Community College's Agriculture Extension Program is hiring!

Have questions? Contact Joyce Miguel, Tohono O'odham Community College's Agriculture Program Farm Manager Assistant at
[email protected] or (520) 993-3707

06/01/2024

Take a tour of S-cuk Du'ag Maṣcamakuḍ and learn about the facilities and resources available at our main campus.

S-cuk Duʼag Maṣcamakuḍ - Campus Tour 2024Oʼodham Language Center Director Ronald Geronimo narrates this tour of Tohono Oʼodham Community College's main campu...

05/29/2024

On April 18, 2024, Tohono O'odham Kekel Ha-Maṣcamakuḍ held the S-He:kig Hemajkam Hemapaida. This Spring Community Gathering brought the community together to connect with each other, learn about the College, and enjoy cultural activities.

The day started with a fun run/fun walk, followed by breakfast and a blessing for spring. Mr. Leslie Luna, former Co-Director of O’odham Ñiʼokĭ Ki: and current Gu Vo’o District Representative, gave a keynote speech.

The day included a showcase of academic programs, and services open to the community through the College. Community partners such as the Tohono O’odham Nation Education Department, Native American Advancement Foundation, Himdag Ki: and One Stop were on-site as well and led games and activities that featured Oʼodham culture and language.

Students from Santa Rosa Day School and Casa Grande Union High School visited for the day. The Spring Community Gathering included lunch, music by South Image, and dancing for the brave. Thank you for spending the day with us!

05/28/2024

Scholarships The American Indian College Fund provides scholarships to American Indian and Alaska Native college students who are enrolled in certificate, u ...

05/28/2024

Congratulations, Class of 2024! We wish you well in your next endeavor.

05/24/2024

With great honor, we invite you to the Celebration and Farewell of our college president, Dr. Paul Robertson. Dr. Robertson has served the college for eight years. Throughout this time, we have seen an increase in student enrollment, an expansion of campus facilities, and free tuition for all Native students, among many other significant milestones. We will miss him.
We hope you will join us as we celebrate Dr. Paul Robertson and wish him farewell:

Wednesday, May 29, 2024
4:00-7:00pm
TOCC - S-cuk Du'ag Maṣcamakuḍ

The celebration will include an:
Opening Blessing Song
Speakers
Dinner
Waila Music: Gertie & the TO Boyz
Closing Remarks and Presentation of Gifts
Everyone is welcome! Please contact Evan Thomas with any questions at 520-479-2304.

05/22/2024

Are you interested in attending Tohono O'odham Community College? Take the first step by submitting an admission application.
Don't wait—the summer and fall admissions deadlines are quickly approaching!

Visit https://my.tocc.edu/ICS/Future_Student/ to get started on an online application. Have questions? Contact the Admissions Ofiice at [email protected] or (520) 479-2305 for assistance.

05/06/2024

Are you interested in attending Tohono O'odham Community College? Now is the perfect time to start the admissions application process! Visit www.tocc.edu to get started. Don't wait—the summer and fall admissions deadlines are quickly approaching!

2024 Summer Admissions Deadline:
FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2024, at 5 pm (AZ Time)
2024 Fall Admissions Deadline:
MONDAY, JULY 29, 2024, at 5 pm (AZ Time)

Tohono O'odham Community College will continue to offer free tuition to all Native Americans. Students must provide proof of tribal enrollment in a federally recognized tribe in the United States of America to be eligible for the free tuition offer.

We will also continue to cover the cost of books and fees for all our students, which includes non-Native and non-enrolled Native American Students.

Have questions? Contact the Admissions Office at (520) 479-2305 or [email protected].

05/02/2024

Join us on May 30, 2024, at our main campus, S-cuk Du'ag Maṣcamakuḍ, as we highlight our partnership with Baboquvair High School and share the project outcomes and next steps. This is a community event. All are welcome!

Do you have questions? Contact Jai Juan, TOCC Recruiter, at [email protected] or (520) 479-2300 ext. 1234.

04/22/2024

The summer session and fall semester are right around the corner! Mark your calendar to keep track of important dates and deadlines.

You can view the entire academic calendar here: https://tocc.edu/schedules/. Set yourself up for success by staying informed.

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact the Admissions Office at (520) 479-2305 or [email protected].

04/20/2024

S-ke:g Taṣ - Good Day!

It is with great excitement that we announce our Phoenix location, S-Ki:kig Maṣcama Ki, is moving! In preparation for the move, we will pause services at our current location on April 30, 2024, and will resume operation once we have completed the transition to our new location in late May 2024.

We look forward to continuing to provide students in the Phoenix area with a space to learn and grow. More information regarding our move and a future open house will be forthcoming.

04/04/2024

Calling all local Cowboys and Cowgirls! We are requesting horses from the community, particularly those that are shoed on a regular basis and tamed. Our trainees need horses for their training program. The training is led by George Goode, a nationally recognized Master Ferrier with over 30 years of experience working with Native American Horses.

The horseshoeing is FREE of charge and can be scheduled with the Master Instructor, George Goode, at +1 (520) 975-7551.

04/03/2024

Join us for a day of fun! Tohono O'odham Community College is hosting a Spring Fling event on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at our main campus, S-cuk Du'ag Maṣcamakuḍ, to celebrate our 25 years of service. This is a free event open to the community and public. Enjoy good food, live music, dancing, fun games, and cultural activities. Don't miss the opportunity to learn about TOCC's programs and resources!

All are welcome! Have questions or want to know more? Contact the Oʼodham Niʼoki Ki:
(520) 479-2300 ext. 1242.

03/26/2024

On March 8, 2024, Tohono O'odham Kekel Ha-Maṣcamakuḍ celebrated the 25th anniversary of its founding. The event featured former and current Trustees and College Presidents who shared stories of our college’s history and answered questions about its past, present, and future.

The keynote speaker for the day was former Tohono O’odham Nation Chairman and current Tohono O’odham Legislative Council Representative Edward D. Manuel. When Mr. Manuel was Chairman of the Nation in the 1990s, he and Vice Chairman Henry Ramon worked on establishing the college, a concept that had been talked about for many years. In the keynote address, Mr. Manuel described bringing people together to do the planning and advance work that led to the Tohono O’odham Legislative Council chartering Tohono O’odham Community College in 1998.

The event was held at the Desert Diamond Casino in Tucson and was live-streamed on our YouTube channel.

03/15/2024

03/12/2024

Tohono O'odham Community College is an active participant in the National Telecommunications and Information Administration's (NTIA) Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program.

Learn more about what we and other local organizations have been working on here:

For many tribal communities in America, internet access isn't always as easy as logging on to a computer. The FCC reports almost 28 percent of tribal land residents lack high-speed broadband, compared to 1.5 percent of urban residents. But the Biden administration is offering funds to try and change...

03/12/2024

Join us in congratulating Tohono O'odham Community College's very own Raymond Butler, who placed 1st in the chess competition at the 2024 AIHEC Student Conference. Way to go, Raymond!

03/12/2024

Current and former Associate of Fine Arts students from Tohono O’odham Community College are displaying their art at the Untitled Gallery in Tucson. The exhibit is called Whispers in the Wind and features young Tohono O’odham and Yaqui artists.

The Untitled Gallery is located at 101 W. Sixth Street, Suite 121, Tucson. Whispers in the Wind will be open to the public on Saturdays, March 9, 16, and 23, 12:00-5:00 p.m.

03/05/2024

To celebrate our 25 years, Tohono O'odham Community College will be closed Friday, March 8, 2024, and will resume operation Monday, March 11, 2024, at 8 am (AZ Time).

02/21/2024

A generation ago, the O’odham language flourished in homes and communities. Now it is spoken primarily by elders. TOCC’s O’odham Language Center is working tirelessly with parents and children to turn the tide.

02/13/2024

Join our team! We are looking for a Tohono O'odham Studies Director. If you or anyone you know is interested in the position, visit https://tocc.edu/application/ to get started on an application!

Have questions? Contact Joseph Renegar at [email protected] or (520) 479-2307.